What is Hub RTP?
A 100-acre mixed-use development that will transform Research Triangle Park into a destination.
Where is Hub RTP?
Centrally located within Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill at the intersection of I-40 and Davis Drive - just 10 minutes from RDU International Airport!
Who is Hub RTP?
You are what makes Hub RTP. Here, we pride ourselves on good company. Eat, bike, work, whatever you choose, you’ll be surrounded by folks from all walks of life.
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Spend a day on Duke University’s campus. Start with a visit to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University to see what new exhibit they are hosting and have lunch at the cafe. It’s an easy walk over to Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and on a beautiful afternoon, there’s no better place to be.
From Brightleaf to Golden Belt, Durham Bulls Athletic Park to the Historic Bulls Athletic Park and everything in between, downtown has all you need – entertainment, the most amazing food in the Triangle and your favorite drinks, which you can now bring outside within The Bullpen social district. Shop the boutiques or read a book next to the waterfalls at the American Tobacco Campus. A short walk away is the vibrant cultural hub at Hayti Heritage Center, which may fall outside of downtown limits, but you must catch a show while visiting.
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten provides an experience that always leaves my guests fulfilled. The menu changes seasonally. You can linger at an outdoor table for a long time to enjoy the spring and fall weather.
Eno River State Park has pristine walking trails that are peaceful and fun to explore with dogs, kids and nature lovers.
21c Museum Hotel is a wonderland that's always on my tour-guide list. Grab a cocktail at the bar, then wander the museum for thought-provoking conversation and wrap up in The Vault (the building is a former bank) for a photo-op. The art changes semiannually, so you can revisit for a new experience.
For a drive-by visit, Dain’s Place on Ninth Street. If they have time to see something or spend an afternoon, the Museum of Life and Science. An amazing, free idea is a visit to West Point on the Eno city park. If I want to show off my incredible hometown and they are staying the night, the Durham Performing Arts Center!
Finish off a long day of touring the city or one of the college campuses with a local beer and some snacks from Motorco Music Hall. Maybe check out a show, but definitely check out the poutine. Best in the South!
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’ve lived in the Bull City for more than a decade and still haven’t tired of the energy this city brings day after day. I used to speak with my partner about moving elsewhere – New York, California, Washington, D.C. – but as much as we love to visit those states and cities, I always felt overwhelmed by their size and status. Durham, to me, feels like a small town within a metropolitan setting: You’re going to randomly run into your neighbors and friends on the street and still take secluded walks along the Eno River, but you’ll also see international superstars or Broadway shows on the stages of our performing arts venues and discover renowned artists within our galleries. It truly is the best of both worlds.
I love hearing the stories of people who are moving to or visiting Durham. I grew up in Tempe, Arizona, until I was 10 – I remember our move to Charlotte, North Carolina, in the summer of 1999 and how much impact the treeline alone left on me as we drove from the airport to our new home. (I also imagined we’d be able to keep a pony in the backyard, which, sadly, never happened.) In spite of my body’s reaction to the humidity, I knew that this state was going to be my home for a long, long time.
And so, if you’re new to North Carolina, or new to Durham, I welcome you. Everyone in this city is eager to show you the Southern hospitality we are so well known for, but we’re even more energized to teach you about this incredible place, whether we are natives or adopted into the fold. Talk to your neighbors. Meet up with folks who share similar interests at coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants. Heck, give me a call at our office – I’m always happy to give a recommendation or some friendly advice.
Point is, don’t view yourself in a silo. You’re one of us now. And we’re here to help you feel included in the Bull City we’ve helped build.
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urham is filled with familiar delights and stunning surprises – from the cool sweetness of a farm-fresh strawberry ice-cream cone to the heart-pumping thrill of an Afro-Brazilian live drum performance. As you explore life in our city, you’re invited to come engage with us: Indulge in old favorites, uncover new interests and discover community.
Think of the good folks at our official visitors bureau, Discover Durham, as your local guides and area experts. They are here when you need resources, from printed maps to kid-friendly itineraries to a route for exploring Durham’s public art on two wheels. Rely on their social accounts to stay in the know about events and openings that everyone will be talking about, and turn to discoverdurham.com for seasonal guides, podcast episodes with influential Durhamites and other timely recommendations for exploring our city.
When you arrive, make sure that your first stop is at the Visitor Info Center located in the heart of downtown at 212 W. Main St. There you can receive personalized recommendations, plan your stay with interactive tools, pick up maps and other collateral, and make your first Durham friend.
Find the Visitor Info Center’s hours and more details at discoverdurham.com/resources/visitor-info-center. There’s an after-hours bin outside the front door with visitor guides and other useful items that is always stocked and accessible 24/7, too.
Durham County Government has approximately 43 active advisory boards referred to as Boards and Commissions. Citizens of Durham County may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. Interested citizens should fill out an application and send it to the Clerk to the Board’s Office. All applications will be considered for upcoming vacancies. Selections are made and announced by the Durham Board of County Commissioners.
CLERK TO THE BOARD 200 E. Main St. | 919-560-0025 | BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov
If you are registering for the first time in Durham County, or if you are changing your party affiliation, you may do so by submitting a voter registration form. You may mail your completed voter registration form to Durham County Board of Elections.
BOARD OF ELECTIONS 201 N. Roxboro St. | 919-560-0700
Durham County Library is proud to serve the community at library locations across the county. Every day staff works to achieve the Durham County Library mission to encourage discovery, connect the community, and lead in literacy.
Durham County Library offers in-person and virtual programming for all ages, has an extensive collection of reading material available at each location and digitally. Visit DurhamCountyLibrary.org to see all DCo Library has to offer!
MAIN LIBRARY 300 N. Roxboro St. | 919-560-0100
The Durham Register of Deeds is an elected position that manages a centralized location for the recording of legal documents such as assumed business names, real estate deeds and other land records. Vital records including certified copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates and military documents (DD-214) are also examples of documents that can be obtained from the office.
REGISTER OF DEEDS 201 E. Main St. | 919-560-0480
The Durham County Department of Social Services’ mission is to partner with individuals, families and the community to help our residents achieve physical, social, and financial well-being. The departments priorities are:
• Every child has access to quality early education programming.
• Every senior age 55 or older has access to quality services that support health, safety, and financial well-being.
• Everyone has a safe home, a living wage, employment, and financial stability. Everyone has access to affordable healthcare.
• Youth are engaged as a vital resource in our community.
SOCIAL SERVICES 414 E. Main St. | 919-560-8000
For additional information about Durham County Government services, visit dconc.gov or call 919-560-0000
The Durham County Department of Public Health is truly embedded in the community and making sure our residents have access to all the tools they need to lead healthy and happy lives here in Durham. During the pandemic, the Health Department has led the county’s COVID-19 response, from providing information and resources, to coordinating testing, and finally leading the charge in vaccinating our residents. We’re proud to play a central role in keeping our residents healthy so that Durham can remain the vibrant and thriving community it is today.
Durham County, like many local governments, works to improve food security. Mary Oxendine is Durham County’s Food Security Coordinator and works in the Durham County Cooperative Extension Department. Her role, in concert with the Food Security Task Force, is to support the community to create a strong and equitable food system for residents to find affordable, healthy food.
Oxendine joined officials at the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The session focused on 5 National Strategy Pillars, including Improving Food Access and Affordability, Integrating Nutrition and Health, Empowering All Consumers to Make and Have Access to Healthy Choices, Supporting Physical Activity for All, and Enhancing Nutrition and Food Security Research.
The conference concluded that a “whole-of-society” response is needed to address food security, including a collaborative effort involving government, the private sector and the community at large. Durham County Government is committed to developing a just food system that is better for the planet and works to end food insecurity.
RELOCATION INFORMATION
Durham Chamber of Commerce ....................................... 919-328-8700
VISITOR INFORMATION
Discover Durham ..................................................................... 919-687-0288
EMERGENCY
Durham County Offices of Emergency Services ....... 919-560-0660
North Carolina Poison Control ........................................ 1-800-222-1222
Fire Department ...................................................................... 919-560-4242
Police Department .............................. 919-560-4600 or 919-560-4601
County Sheriff’s Department ............................................. 919-560-0897
North Carolina State Highway Patrol – Durham Office ......................... ......................................................................................................... 919-560-6868
Duke University Campus Police ........................................ 919-684-2444
N.C. Central University Police .............................................. 919-530-6106
Durham CrimeStoppers ......................................................... 919-683-1200
TRANSPORTATION
AIR TRAVEL
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) ............... 919-840-2123
AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL
AAA (Emergency Road Service) .................................... 800-222-4357
BUS TRAVEL
Greyhound Bus Station.......................................................... 800-231-2222
GoDurham ACCESS Office .................................................... 919-560-1551
GoTransit Regional Information Center ........................... 919-485-7433
TAXIS
ABC Cab Company ................................................................. 919-682-0437
Charlene’s Safe Ride Inc. ...................................................... 919-744-4444
Yellow Durham RDU Taxi Cab ............................................. 919-246-4355
Durham’s Best Cab Co. ......................................................... 919-680-3330
TRAIN TRAVEL
Amtrak Station .......................................................................... 919-956-7932
GOVERNMENT
Durham One Call (for all city service requests/questions) .................. ......................................................................................................... 919-560-1200
Animal Services ....................................................................... 919-560-0630
Durham City Hall ...................................................................... 919-560-1200
District Attorney
919-808-3010
Driver’s License Office East ................................................ 919-560-6896
Driver’s License Office South .............................................. 919-560-3378
Vehicle and License Plate Renewal Office .................................................. ...................................................................... 919-286-4908 or 919-544-3662
UTILITIES
ELECTRIC
Duke Energy ............................................................................. 800-452-2777 Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation .................. 919-732-2123 *Note: If your power is out, call 800-449-2667
GAS
Dominion Energy ..................................................................... 877-776-2427
WATER & SEWER City of Durham Water Management ................................. 919-560-4381
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
Waste Disposal & Recycling Center ................................... 919-560-4611 City of Durham Solid Waste Management ..................... 919-560-4186
CABLE/INTERNET
Spectrum ................................................................................... 888-406-7063 AT&T ........................................................................................... 800-288-2020 Frontier
County Government, Public Information
Government Offices
Board of Elections
Tax Administration
Main Library
City of Durham Parks & Recreation
919-560-0480
919-560-0000 Register of Deeds
919-560-0000
919-560-0700
919-560-0300
919-560-4355
Office of Economic and Workforce Development ..... 919-560-4965
Department of Social Services ......................................... 919-560-8000 U.S. Passport Info
No school. No chores. No constantly chirping phones. We were detached from nearly everything in our everyday lives. Still, as we paddled through the waters of the Southern Outer Banks ®, we felt more connected than ever.
Our city ranks high on many local and national rankings
North Carolina’s Hippest City – Vogue No. 1 Best Mid-Sized City to Make a Living
– MoneyGeek.com No. 2 Metro With the Most Six-Figure Jobs – How to Home No. 2 Metro for Tech Talent Leaders – Business Facilities No. 2 Best U.S. City for Pay – Merchant Maverick No. 3 City for Career Opportunities – LinkedIn No. 4 Best Large City to Start a Business – WalletHub No. 4 Fastest-Growing City in the U.S. – Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise No. 4 Best Metro for Dating – Best Places No. 5 Best City for Singles to Live In – Bankrate No. 5 Best Place for Black-Owned Businesses – NerdWallet No. 6 Metro for Life Science Leaders – Business Facilities No. 6 Best Place to Live in the U.S. – U.S. News & World Report No. 6 Metro in Crypto Jobs – Business Facilities No. 7 Best City in the Nation for Women Entrepreneurs
– Fundera No. 7 Most Educated City in America – WalletHub No. 10 Best-Run City in America – WalletHub No. 11 Best Performing City – The Milken Institute No. 11 Best U.S. City for Freelancers – Tooltester No. 12 Best Real Estate Market in the U.S. – WalletHub No. 12 Most Affordable Place to Live and Work in the U.S. – GoodHire No. 13 Best Tech City for IT Jobs – CompTIA No. 20 Best Talent Concentration in the World – JLL No. 20 Top Boomtown in America – SmartAsset
One of 22 of the Nation’s Most Underrated Destinations
– CNN Travel No. 25 Best City for Innovation in the World – JLL No. 29 Most Diverse City in America – Niche No. 30 Hottest Zip Codes – Realtor.com No. 32 Best U.S. City for Biking – Explore! No. 38 Best City to Raise a Family – StorageCafe
North Carolina has it all: natural beauty, fantastic eats and rich culture. Unsure where to start? Join PBS North Carolina as we take you to the best attractions in our state, from parks and trails to museums and restaurants. Whether you’re a leaf peeper or waterfall chaser, foodie or culture vulture, we’ve got you covered.
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TUNNEL CREEK VINEYARDS is a locally owned winery and vineyard located at 1333 Berryhill Road, Roxboro. It features locally grown wines, wine tasting, frequent live music, and delicious treats. Plan your special event at this scenic venue.
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is a locally owned/operated business at 719 Durham Road Roxboro, and is within Southern Treasures Consignments and Antiques Shop. Come shop and enjoy a delicious glass of wine from a collection from all over the word. Wine tasting also available.
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BLACK CREEK BREWERY is local brewery located at 111 Depot Street, Roxboro. It is where cozy meets a vibrant night life. With ample outdoor seating, you can settle in on an evening night to listen to some local music, while enjoying local food truck cuisine.
ROCK OF AGES WINERY AND VINEYARD is in southwestern Person County at 1890 Charlie Long Road, Hurdle Mills. This beautiful establishment offers a unique collection of sweet wines, dry white and dry red wines, and daily wine tastings. Plan your special event at this scenic venue. Reservations are required for parties of 8 or more.
BOTANIST & BARREL is located at 105 Persimmon Hill Lane, Cedar Grove. This establishment crafts southern ciders, fruited sours, and wines. It comes packed with outdoor seating, tasting room, a blueberry pick your own farm and plenty of pairing dinners and experiences on the calendar to choose from.
1792 BREW COMPANY is located in the heart of historic uptown Roxboro at 106 N. Main Street, and offers a mix of draft, can and specialty beers. Hopping with food trucks and trivia nights, this is the go-to place any night of the week, or before and after Uptown events.
There are plenty of phenomenal restaurants, retailers, home builders, museums and more in Durham. Every year, thousands of our readers share their favorites across nearly 90 categories.
Photography by John Michael Simpson
All results listed in alphabetical order. The presence of five winners indicates a tie.
Overall Restaurant Gocciolina NanaSteak Vici Ristobar Vin Rouge
New Restaurant
Mr. Fries Man
Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails Vici Ristobar
Burger Bar Virgile Burger Bach
Bull City Burger and Brewery Only Burger
Fries
Bull City Burger and Brewery
Burger Bach The Federal Mr. Fries Man Only Burger
Sandwiches
Eastcut Sandwich Bar
Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery Parker and Otis Toast
Elmo’s Diner
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten Monuts Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails
Goorsha is consistently ranked as one of the best spots for vegetarian fare, but it also has meat dishes like the spicy kitfo that owner Fasil Tesfaye presents above. “It’s our favorite food in Ethiopia,” Fasil says. “Almost every Ethiopian restaurant that we go to, we kind of judge how good the kitfo is.”
Bean Traders Beyu Caffé Cocoa Cinnamon Joe Van Gogh
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten Loaf
The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop Sweets by Shayda
Place for a Date Night Alley Twenty Six The Durham Hotel Mateo Bar de Tapas NanaSteak
Place for Late Night
Accordion Club Alley Twenty Six Annexe Cosmic Cantina Queeny’s
Backyard BBQ Pit Lawrence Barbecue The Original Q Shack Picnic
Goorsha Happy + Hale Pure Soul
The Refectory Café Seafood M Sushi Saltbox Seafood Joint Skrimp Shack
Mexican Food Cosmic Cantina NuvoTaco Taqueria La Vaquita
Take a look at a postcard of Durham, and you’ll probably spot a few iconic sights –Duke Chapel, the Old Bull tobacco sign and, very likely, the Lucky Strike Water Tower at American Tobacco Campus. The development is an integral part of our city and a destination for thousands of visitors each year.
ATC’s restaurants are iconic in their own right, with NanaSteak serving hungry patrons of the Durham Performing Arts Center (best place for live music, according to our readers) and local diners alike, Tobacco Road Sports Cafe offering one of the city’s best sports bar experiences, and the much-beloved and recently relocated Parker and Otis (in a space developed by best commercial builder BridgePoint General Contracting) sharing its equally beloved deli fare down by the ATC river.
And a new slew of eateries have either recently opened in American Tobacco or announced plans to do so. Puerto Rican-meetsSouthern-fare food truck Boricua Soul found its brick-and-mortar home in 2019 across from where Tyler’s Taproom was (which Parker and Otis has occupied since early 2021); Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails opened its doors on Blackwell Street near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in 2021; QueenBurger opened on Blackwell in 2022; and NanaSteak and Zweli’s Kitchen & Restaurant are also adding their new concepts to the campus in 2023. With American Tobacco Campus poised to expand even further – a 700,000-square-foot mixed-use project on 11 acres of the former University Ford site is slated to include a 14-story high-rise residential building and 90,000 square feet of experiential retail, to be completed in 2024 – and solidify its claim as one of Durham’s premier dining destinations, we wanted to find out what made it such an attractive place to open a restaurant. So, we started making a few calls.
Surprisingly, (or perhaps not, if you’re familiar with the Goodmon family and Capitol Broadcasting Co., which owns ATC) the No. 1 answer we got was “the landlords.”
“What drew us to do something else [at ATC] is our relationship with the landlords,” says Brad Weddington, co-owner of NanaSteak. “They have been wonderful.”
Brad and his brother, Graham Weddington, are slated to open Seraphine in the remaining portion of the former Tyler’s Taproom space shared with Parker and Otis. Seraphine will be a completely separate restaurant encompassing what was formerly the back bar and side patio of the taproom. The restaurant will be an ode to the family’s Louisiana heritage – think roasted oysters and cocktails made with barrel-aged whiskey – and feature an extensive patio that will serve as a gateway to the aforementioned future American Tobacco expansion.
Boricua Soul’s Toriano Fredericks had no immediate plans of settling into a brick-and-mortar when he was invited to participate in a monthlong pop-up at American Tobacco, but within the first week, ATC management approached him about making the move a permanent one.
“During the whole process, from before we opened, it really felt more like a partnership than a landlord-renter relationship,” Toriano says.
That close relationship proved to be vital during the pandemic, when many restaurants were forced to shutter because they couldn’t pay rent.
“Michael Goodmon came in and sat down with us right as we shut down and helped us develop a plan,” Brad recalls. “He told us not to worry about his side of things, but to focus on the longevity of NanaSteak.
“It was so intense and scary. I had my house on the line for NanaSteak. To have landlords be as supportive as they were, it was incredible and really helped ease some of that stress,” he adds.
Toriano had a similar experience. Boricua Soul had only been in operation a few months before COVID-19 sent our community into lockdown. “They understood where we were in this life cycle of still learning [how to run a restaurant],” he remembers. “They wanted to see us succeed and make it through.”
The Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top-rated destinations. It’s an interactive science center, a nature park with animals, and 84-acres of open-ended experiences. We’ve got bears, dinosaurs, train rides, treehouses, NASA artifacts, and butterflies from around the world. Visit today!
433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 lifeandscience.org 919-220-5429
“ You can spend all day there from open to close and still find something you haven’t done the next day. ”
Not only did American Tobacco Campus offer Toriano significant rent abatement, but Adam Klein, director at American Tobacco Campus and American Underground, personally connected Toriano and his wife and Boricua Soul co-owner, Serena Fredericks, to Live Oak Bank (which has an office at American Underground) to process Boricua’s PPP loan.
“I’m really proud of our team for the time we took during the pandemic to support our local operators,” Adam says. “We start from the perspective that they are our partners. I know you hear developers say that a lot, and sometimes it rings hollow, but for us they really are.”
Adam and his team hosted webinars and info sessions on pandemic-related aid, reached out personally to the restaurants on site and made a conscious effort to focus on outdoor dining at American Tobacco Campus.
That emphasis on patio space continues, and it’s a huge draw within the entire campus for both guests and businesses. Wandering through the restored factory spaces with their soaring ceilings, art installations and historical markers of what life was like as an American Tobacco Company worker is like stepping back in time. Relaxing with a picnic or book beside the bubbling stream that runs through the center of the campus offers a unique Durham experience.
“You have all of this unique food, but you also have the beautiful scenery,” says Leonardo Williams, Durham City Council member and co-owner of Zweli’s with his wife, Zweli Williams. The pair are set to open a new restaurant, Zweli’s Ekhaya, inside the Crowe Building in 2023. The space will highlight an eclectic offering of southern African fusion cuisine. It will also feature accordion-style doors similar to what is installed at Boricua Soul.
“It’s a beautiful campus, it’s a historic place,” Toriano says. “When we did the pop-up, I remember walking down Blackwell Street and thinking, ‘Wow, it’s going to be really cool to work here.’”
Brad agrees. “It’s so unique to have something that beautiful,” he says. “They’ve done such a good job taking care of the area.”
Dining options and programming were more focused on the campus’ office workers prior to the pandemic, but Adam notes that all of the improvements ATC
The American Tobacco district’s Best of Durham Awards:
Angus Barn (Bay 7) Best Full-Service Catering
Bella Trio Studio
Best Spa
Boricua Soul
Best Latin/Caribbean Food; Best Food Truck
Durham Performing Arts Center
Best Venue for Live Music (Large) NanaSteak
Best Overall Restaurant, Best Place for Date Night; Best Wine Selection at a Restaurant
Parker & Otis
Best Sandwiches; Best Gift Shop
Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails
Best Breakfast/ Brunch; Best New Restaurant
The winning legacy is sure to continue with ATC expansions from other Best of Durham award recipients, including Queeny’s (Best Place for Late Night)/ Kingfisher (Best Cocktails), Zweli’s Kitchen & Restaurant (Best Restaurant Catering) and NanaSteak.
staff made to the space – including new lighting (with multiple color options for thematic illumination of events) in the area between Parker and Otis and Boricua Soul, which is now called The Patio, and the prevalence of more outdoor dining options – creates a vibrant, buzzing campus long after the workday ends.
“One of the big moves we’ve made over [2022] is to have tenants who are active well into the evening,” Adam explains. “[And] to be a dining destination, whether you’re going to DPAC or a Bulls game or not.”
Adam gives Boricua Soul as an example of what he hopes to see and hear throughout the campus in the future.
“Boricua does this so well,” he says. “If you go to see them on a Sunday afternoon, they’ve got jazz playing, they’ve got great food and drinks.” It’s his hope that with all the new, locally owned restaurants opening, patrons will be more tempted to make the short walk over the train tracks from downtown to shop, dine and play.
Those who do venture over will have a number of new options to enjoy. In addition to Seraphine from the Weddingtons and Zweli’s Ekhaya from Leonardo and Zweli, popular pandemic pop-up QueenBurger (from the team behind Queeny’s and Kingfisher) found a permanent home in the former Only Burger site along Blackwell Street in September 2022. One of 2022’s best commercial builders, Gateway Building Company, worked on all three of those projects – its handiwork can already be seen in the Boricua Soul and NanaSteak spaces.
Raleigh’s Five Star Restaurant also recently joined in the delicious fun and opened at ATC in December 2022. Moving forward, Adam insists that he and his leasing team will focus almost exclusively on recruiting local dining concepts.
“We’re as homegrown as they come,” he says. “It’s very much a cultural hub for the community. It’s only fitting that our restaurants reflect that local heartbeat that Durham is known for.”
Perhaps that is ATC’s true secret to success – for all the gorgeous landscaping and beautifully restored spaces, the campus is first and foremost by Durham, for Durham. And here in the Bull City, we celebrate and support our own. Which is why I’m sure I’ll see you under the water tower sometime soon! – by Matthew Lardie
It was love at first sight for Ideal’s coowner Ian Bracken. “As soon as I saw 2108 Angier in East Durham, I knew it was the place,” Ian says. He and Culinary Institute of America classmate Paul Chirico turned their sandwich shop and neighborhood grocery into one of Durham’s most talkedabout restaurants.
All results listed in alphabetical order. The presence of five winners indicates a tie.
Asian Food
Dashi Juju M Sushi Thai Cafe
Sushi M Sushi
Sake Bomb Asian Bistro
Shiki Sushi Asian Bistro Sushi Love
Indian Food
Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar
Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar
Sitar Indian Cuisine
Viceroy
Latin/Caribbean Food
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Boricua Soul
COPA
Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas
Greek/Mediterranean Food Bleu Olive
Neomonde Mediterranean Parizade Saladelia Cafe & Catering
Italian Food Cucciolo Osteria Gocciolina Mothers & Sons Trattoria Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant
Pizza
Hutchins Garage
Pie Pushers Pizzeria Toro Randy’s Pizza
Place to Buy Frozen Treats
LocoPops
The Parlour Simons Says Dip This Two Roosters Ice Cream
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Bull City Burger and Brewery Elmo’s Diner
Makus Empanadas NuvoTaco
Food Truck
Bon Fritay Haitian Food Truck Boricua Soul
Bulkogi Korean BBQ Chirba Chirba Dumpling
Chef
Matthew Kelly, Mateo Bar de Tapas and Vin Rouge
Shawn Holland, Sophisticated Catering and Event Planning
Carrie Schleiffer, Alley Twenty Six Alejandro Uribe, University Club
Restaurant Catering
Foster’s Market
Makus Empanadas
Saladelia Cafe & Catering Zweli’s Kitchen & Restaurant
Full-Service Catering
Angus Barn (Bay 7)
Indulge Catering
Sage & Swift Gourmet Catering Sophisticated Catering and Event Planning
Cocktails
Alley Twenty Six Bar Virgile
Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge Kingfisher
Bull City Ciderworks
Durham Distillery
Honeygirl Meadery Mystic Farm & Distillery
Wine Shop
Hope Valley Wine & Beverage
LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage
Total Wine & More Wine Authorities
Wine Selection at a Restaurant
Mateo Bar de Tapas NanaSteak Parizade Vin Rouge
armella Alvaro Reamer grew up in Liverpool, New York, in a traditional Italian American household. She was the first in her family to be born in America. Her parents, Giuseppe and Giuseppa, sister, Rita, and brother, Rocco, were born in Calabria in southern Italy. “[My childhood] was great, and I am thankful for it every day,” Carmella says. “Growing up, my Italian community was strong at the time, and
holiday and personal milestone was celebrated with lots of people [and] huge tables of food – all homemade.”
She moved to Raleigh in 2010 from the Washington, D.C., area and “started the business in a little apartment kitchen,” Carmella says. She operated as Melina’s Italian Kitchen until 2011, when she decided to fully focus on fresh pasta. She then changed the name to Melina’s Fresh Pasta, which stems from Carmella’s family nickname, Carmelina. In 2012, she decided to settle her home and business in north Durham, operating out of her 400-square-foot garage until she was able to move into a commercial building. She shares that home with her husband, Billy Reamer, whom she married in 2019, and their new rescue pup, Bruno “Petting [Bruno] and telling him how handsome he is for 30 minutes every morning [cuts] into my pasta-making time,” Carmella jokes.
Carmella opened a storefront for Melina’s Fresh Pasta in a quaint, homey building on Chapel Hill Road in December 2017. The floorplan was designed to be an open concept so that people could see the pasta production in action and feel more connected to the process. “When I was younger, I would spend Saturdays going to the local Italian butcher to get meat, then to the Italian bakery to get cannoli [from the baker], Nunzio,” Carmella says. “That personal touch was lost for a while, but local food made such a comeback that owning a local pasta shop made me feel a connection back to the times when everyone knew the names of everyone who made their food.”
The busiest mornings in the shop are Wednesdays and Thursdays – Carmella and her employees start at 7 a.m. to prepare pasta dough and fillings. Once the ingredients are ready to go, they use small presses to make the ravioli. The remaining dough is thinned out and cut into pasta like fettuccine and linguine. The other days of the week, staff make other products like gnocchi, lasagna and sauces. “It really is a team effort,” Carmella says. “There were a few weeks where I was doing a lot of this myself because it takes time to train people.”
Carmella’s creative flavors and combinations have become regional favorites and award-winning foods. In 2021, Our State awarded the Made in NC award in the food category and overall to her pimento cheese ravioli, which graced the cover of the magazine’s February 2022 issue. “I was happy when it won this award since it was such a perfect combination of my Italian culture and my new home,” Carmella says. “It was one of my favorites, but people were hesitant to try it.”
Carmella not only crafts pasta, she writes about it, too. “I was approached to write a pasta-making cookbook, and since I was unsure if we would be able to stay open at the start of COVID-19, I agreed,” Carmella says. “It was a lot of fun, and I even wrote a second book focused only on stuffed pasta.” Her two cookbooks, “Authentic Homemade Pasta” and “Homemade Ravioli Made Simple” are available on Amazon and at the pasta shop.
When she does find some free time, Carmella spends it cooking for friends, hiking and traveling. But those moments have been few and far between during the pandemic. “The last two years we saw an increase in business due to people cooking from home,” she says. “Things are starting to calm down, and a goal for me [has been] to get more balance and be able to do things we like to do.”
Carmella expects a continued slowdown as people start dining out at restaurants more frequently, but she doesn’t currently have plans to expand the brand further. “We became known throughout the state for our pimento cheese ravioli and had a very busy few months,” she says. “We turned away a lot of business due to [our own] capacity [limitations]. I want to stay at a size where I can still keep the quality the best it can be without having to compromise to grow. … We love selling directly to our customers and working with local businesses like Weaver Street Market and the Durham Co-op Market, and we plan to continue that.”
– by Megan Tillotson
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The presence of five winners indicates a tie.
Brewery
Fullsteam Brewery
Hi-Wire Brewing
Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Tobacco Wood Brewing Co.
Beer Shop
Beer Study
The Glass Jug Beer Lab Growler Grlz
Sam’s Bottle Shop
Draft Beer Selection
Bull City Burger and Brewery
Bull McCabes Irish Pub
Namu
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Artisan Food Product
Big Spoon Roasters Durham Toffee Melina’s Fresh Pasta Wonderpuff
Gift Store
MagikCraft - Bull City Magic Parker and Otis Smitten Boutique Vaguely Reminiscent
Jewelry Store
Hamilton Hill Jewelry Jewelsmith John David Jewelers
Light Years
Clothing Store
BB Boutique
Smitten Boutique Vaguely Reminiscent Vert & Vogue
Thrift Store
Durham Rescue Mission
Thrift Store
Pennies for Change Thrift Boutique Scrap Thrift TROSA Thrift Store
Home Furnishings & Accessories
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Once & Again Consignment Gallery
TROSA Thrift Store Vintage Home South
Sierra Riddle didn’t begin her dance career believing that one day she’d have a studio of her own. She graduated with a bachelor’s in dance studies and psychology from Meredith College in 2015 and started providing lessons full time at a private studio in Cary.
“I thought I was actually going to go back to graduate school,” Sierra says. “But I fell in love with teaching, like everyone said I would … it’s something that was just naturally fitting for me.”
After five years of instruction in Cary, Sierra decided it was time to work for herself and find a space where she could offer dance lessons. “I wanted to open a place where we could openly say, ‘This is a place for everyone,’” Sierra says. “We want to do as much as we can to make sure everyone who walks in this door feels welcome.”
The name she chose for her studio reflects that aspiration: All in Dance Academy, which opened in July 2021 in the Sutton Station shopping center. “We ask for pronouns on our registration,” Sierra says. “We have gender-neutral signs on our bathrooms. … We wanted to make sure that everybody feels represented.”
One of Durham’s best new businesses and dance studios sees early success despite opening amid the pandemic
She co-owns the business alongside her husband, Joey DeVito, who works full time in the marketing department for software company Keen Decision Systems. “The second he gets off work, he’s working our front desk, taking kids’ temperatures, doing our marketing and building our website,” Sierra says.
The couple initially set their sights on a location in Chapel Hill. But when Sierra, who grew up attending Nina’s School of Dance – heard about a space in Durham, she decided to pursue it.
“My husband and I just immediately fell in love with [Durham],” Sierra says. “My mom, Susan Pearce, grew up in this area – our family actually had land on Riddle Road – [and she] thinks it’s full circle that we’re back [here]. It truly fell in our lap, and we couldn’t be happier we’re in this location.”
The studio focuses its instruction on dancers who are ages 2 to 18 years old and provides a variety of lessons in styles including tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acro dance, which combines classical dance techniques with acrobatics. Classes take place Monday through Friday, with some Saturday classes available. All-day summer programs were also offered in 2022, which Sierra says allows dancers to get “a little taste of everything.”
Emily Minick, who joined as an instructor in December 2021 and teaches two acro jazz classes, recommends that prospective students sign up for trial classes, which allow them to sample a session before fully committing. She adds that she’s greatly enjoyed watching the studio’s fast success.
“One of the dance classes, I literally had one girl [in attendance],” Emily says. “Then, about two weeks later, all our classes were full. It was crazy how fast it grew.”
Still, opening amid the middle of a pandemic was not without obstacles – Sierra, while optimistic that she could maintain in-person instruction, remained cautious and implemented a handful of safety measures.
“I got this reputation of, ‘We know Sierra’s going to do everything she can to keep our kids safe, because she worries about those things and has a similar concern,’” Sierra says. Sha’Ronn Brown, whose daughter, Erin Brown, 16, has taken lessons at the studio since its inception, says Sierra made her feel at ease.
“Sierra made sure the dancers were in a safe environment,” Sha’Ronn says. “Masks were required 100% of the time, and class sizes were small to allow for distance among dancers.”
Sierra adds that she is grateful she could rely on the city’s mandates in an effort to keep the studio’s mask requirement as long as possible.
“We felt like our community was always in agreement with us,” Sierra says. “It was nice to be in a place where we felt like we could do this safely.”
Erin, for her part, says she believes Sierra has always fostered a safe, comfortable and open environment.
“She’s willing to listen to us, and she challenges us while also being a positive influence,” Erin says. “She’s always willing to trust us.”
Sierra says she hopes to double the size of her studio by the end of 2023, opening up the second room of her space to students. She also plans to welcome a new instructor and offer additional classes.
“In the future, we’re looking to keep growing and keep motivating people,” Sierra says. “You can be an inclusive environment for everybody, but also be a serious, competitive dance studio.”
She’ll also keep her eye on the bigger picture.
“I’ve always known there’s so much more to dance,” Sierra says. “I’ve worked with kids who I know that this saved their life, because they’ve gone through experiences where dance was the only thing they had. I’ve literally had a student tell me that it’s the reason she’s here today. … We’re trying to help make more people feel accepted.” – by Isabella Reilly
Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701 l 919-560-0100
East Regional Library 211 Lick Creek Ln., Durham, NC 27703 l 919-560-0203
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Durham-Made Product
Big Spoon Roasters
Bright Black Conniption Gin Fillaree
Veterinarian Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital Eno Animal Hospital Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care
Pet Boarding
Camp Bow Wow – North Durham Creature Comforts Inn Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care Sunny Acres Pet Resort
Pet Sitting
Barbie & Company Pet Services Bull City Pet Sitting Kate’s Critter Care Very Important Pets (VIP) Professional Petsitting Car Wash Bull City Car Wash Lightning McClean Carwash Spiffy TC’s of Durham
Audiologist
Better Hearing Rehabilitation Center Duke Otolaryngology Hearing Health Care Services North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist Academy Eye Associates Duke Eye Center Dr. Tonica Johnson, Eye Physicians & Surgeons of Durham North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
Cosmetic/ Plastic Surgeon Duke Aesthetic Center Duke Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Gunn Plastic Surgery Center New Image MD
Dermatologist
Dr. Garrett S. Bressler
Regional Dermatology of Durham Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates Triangle Dermatology Associates
Bella Vita Chiropractic Carolina Pain and Performance Chiropractic Partners Peterson Chiropractic
Anthony F. Armento, CPA, PC Balentine & Borg, PLLC Bridget A. Ryan, CPA, PLLC Thomas, Judy & Tucker, PA
Financial Advisor
Bryan L. Piccirillo, Edward Jones Kuhn Advisors
Sycamore Financial Planning Tamra K. Ellis, Edward Jones
Bank
Coastal Credit Union
M&F Bank
State Employees’ Credit Union Wells Fargo
Arrichion Hot Yoga + Circuit Training
The BodyGames Center
Neighborhood Barre Durham Synergy Fitness for Her
Yoga/Pilates/ Barre Center
Arrichion Hot Yoga + Circuit Training InsideOut Body Therapies
Neighborhood Barre Durham vyb studio
Sports Club
Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club
Tobacco Road Rugby Club
Umstead Pines Golf and Swim Club
Triangle Rock Club
Spa
Bella Trio Salon & Spa
Fluffy Tiger Massage Fuzion Professional Massage Therapy
The Retreat at Brightleaf
Hair Salon
Atmosp’hair Salon
Bella Lane & Company
Fuss & Bother Posh The Salon
Bliss Nail Bar
Harper’s Parlour
LA VIE NAIL SPA
Natural Nails by Nancy Posh Nail Spa
G. Lin Photography
Event Planner
Sabrina Seymore Events
Ellis Family Law
Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC
Patrick Law, PLLC
Richberg Law
Real Estate Company
Inhabit Real Estate
Real Estate by Design
Right Time Realty
West & Woodall Real Estate
The Boone Team at Real Estate by Design
Lisa Ellis, Lisa Ellis & Company, Real Estate by Design
Kevin Fairfax, RE/MAX One Hundred Carl Johnson, Carl Johnson Real Estate at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Theresa Olson, Real Estate by Design
Real Estate Company
Inhabit Real Estate
Real Estate by Design
Right Time Realty West & Woodall Real Estate
Hotel/Bed and Breakfast
21c Museum Hotel
The Durham Hotel
Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Travel Company
AAA
Maupin Travel Worldwide Adventure Guides
New Business
All in Dance Academy
Melanated Wine
Midtown Yoga Durham
Neighborhood Barre Durham
All
Painter
Gonzalez Painters & Contractors
Hansell Painting Company
Steve Biddy Painting
Zarazua Painting
Home Maintenance & Repair
Gonzalez Painters & Contractors
Rafiki Handyman, LLC
Zarazua Enterprises
Storage Facility
Ample Storage Center
Brassfield Self Storage Public Storage
Triangle Mobile Storage
TROSA Moving and Storage
Kitchen Designer
CQC Home
The Kitchen Specialist
Linda Dickerson Interiors
Little Corner Construction
Interior Design
Linda Dickerson Interiors
LK Design
Max Hugo Interior Design
True Design
Florist
Blossom and Bone Florals
Flowers by Gary Ninth Street Flowers Pine State Flowers
Neighborhood Duke Park Hope Valley Northgate Park Trinity Park
Dance Studio
All in Dance Academy
Barriskill Dance Theatre School Empower Dance Studio Threehouse Studios
Venue for Community Theater
Carolina Theatre
The Fruit Hayti Heritage Center Walltown Children’s Theatre
Venue for Live Music (Large)
Boxyard RTP
Carolina Theatre
Durham Central Park Durham Performing Arts Center
Venue for Live Music (Small)
The Blue Note Grill Hayti Heritage Center Motorco Music Hall
The Pinhook
Art Gallery
21c Museum Hotel Gallery
Golden Belt Artists
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Steven Ray Miller Gallery and Frame Shop
Museum
21c Museum Hotel
Museum of Durham History
Museum of Life and Science
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
The Cotton Room
Museum of Life and Science
The Rickhouse
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Get a closer look at our photogenic city with a few of our favorite images from the past year
Photography by John Michael SimpsonNick Sanborn and Amelia Meath – the musical duo nationally known as Sylvan Esso – call Durham home. From both their home and from Betty’s, their studio in the woods near Chapel Hill, Amelia and Nick run the sort of many-tendrilled music business – that residential recording hub; an emerging label, Psychic Hotline; a touring band capable of expanding to 10 or contracting to two – you may expect in New York, Los Angeles or Austin.
That is, Amelia admits, one of their favorite assumptions about Sylvan Esso to dispel. “When people say, ‘Where are you based,’ they mean: ‘Los Angeles or New York?’” she says, laughing in her joyously wry way. “I love to tell them Durham.” And oftentimes, Nick adds, those folks want to know more, so they proselytize.
Michelle Vanderwalker, the co-owner of Queeny’s, Kingfisher and QueenBurger, brings artistic expertise to her entrepreneurial operations. She creates most of the handmade dishes and drinkware used at her businesses, which she co-owns with Sean Umstead, in addition to managing bartenders; the marketing, interior and menu design of each restaurant; replenishing custom dishware as needed; homeschooling her two teenage sons, Frederick and Theodore; and often acting as a jack-ofall-trades, fixing whatever needs it. She even bartends once a week just to maintain those skills.
Veteran and Durham native Chan Little opened her fitness studio The 360° Approach in 2015 with a mission to move away from membership models and focus on personalized workouts. “I absolutely love what I do,” the certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor says. “I absolutely love being a positive part of people’s lives.”
One of the must-visit restaurants at shipping container park Boxyard RTP, Lawrence Barbecue celebrates North Carolina flavors and ingredients, from its classic whole-hog barbecue to oysters sourced from the coast. “We’re doing very simple things,” says chef Jake Wood. “We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel. We’re just trying to put our twists on modern classics.” We recommend pairing your ’cue – ribs, brisket, turkey or pulled pork – with sides like tangy slaw, three-cheese mac and cheese, and broccoli Caesar salad. Wash it down with Lawrence’s Leisure Land Lager, a collaboration with Raleigh’s Trophy Brewing Co.
Just hanging around with Victoria Creamer, 2021-2022 Durham Public Schools’ principal of the year. “It was the highlight of my career, especially during a really hard year,” the Creekside Elementary School principal says of the recognition.
Prolific muralist and prominent Durham artist Cornelio Campos, seen here in front of his “Wings of a Migrant Butterfly” display in the space that houses the North Carolina Collection at the Durham County Main Library, draws inspiration from his own story and those of other immigrants to inform his artwork. The mural itself highlights the value of building bridges across borders, whether those barriers separate people physically, mentally or metaphorically. “It’s representative of the values of the library,” says archivist Lauren Menges, head of the North Carolina Collection. “We’re always trying to highlight those underrepresented communities in Durham and make sure that everyone feels welcome at the library.”
It seemed like everyone was making sourdough bread during the first few months of the pandemic. Not Samantha Kotey, or Sam, as most of her friends call her. “Fun fact: I hate sourdough bread,” she says. Half a loaf of leftover plantain bread and a desire not to waste it led Sam to her own pandemic culinary creation. She turned that bread into ice cream, and eventually a new hobby of making ice cream turned into a business: Auntie’s Ice Cream, where Sam marries one of America’s favorite frozen treats with the flavors of the African continent. You can order online or find Sam at various pop-ups. (Head to her website and sign up for the newsletter to be notified of upcoming pop-ups and new flavors.)
Meg Hamilton, Indigo Hamilton-Dunsmore, 2, Sarah Dunsmore, and August Hamilton-Dunsmore, 2, visit the chicken coop at Durham Public Schools’ The Hub Farm, an outdoor agricultural learning center in north Durham. The Hub hosted more than 2,530 Durham Public Schools students during the 2021-2022 academic year. On these visits, kids might test water from the pond or help harvest crops and weed in the garden. And classes from any grade level can opt to visit for open-air lessons.
Downtown bar The Slush has a dozen or so flavors of “slushes,” which can be made nonalcoholic as well. Ask about the free candy toppings!
Shana Tucker – pictured here with students Zion Anderson, Juan Landa-Aguilar and Felicia Adizue – is the executive director of Kidznotes, a Durham-based nonprofit that delivers eight hours per week of no cost, comprehensive music education (in strings, woodwinds, brass, choir, theory and music leadership) to pre-K-12th graders with minimal financial resources. Transformational, year-round instruction, field trips, master classes and instruments are free for every single student, and the students and faculty at Kidznotes (which is based on the El Sistema model that focuses on the whole individual and social change, rather than just musical skills) reflect the beautiful diversity of Durham and Wake counties.
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The Durham and Raleigh area is ranked as the No. 6 best place to live in the country by U.S. News & World Report – so you know you’ve come to a great city. But relocation can be overwhelming, starting with figuring out how to find a home. We asked Cindie Burns – president of the Durham Regional Association of Realtors (durhamrealtors.org), which represents more than 1,700 Realtors and associate members in the Triangle – to give us an overview of the local market.
How would you describe Durham’s current real estate market? And how has it changed in the last year or so? The real estate market, both locally and nationally, has slowed down slightly in comparison to the first half of this year, and Durham is no different. There are homes that may go quicker than others, of course, but that occurs in every market. This particular year, we’ve seen a tremendous pendulum swing from the spring market to the fall market, which is extremely rare to have conditions make such an abrupt change in a short period of time. It is yet to be determined if there will be a correction in the market, and if so, how much will be needed. My hope is that we will see the interest rates settle down throughout 2023, which in turn will help with housing needs and the overall economic conditions.
In 2022, the real estate market saw both record-breaking low interest rates to interest rates that have not been seen since the 2006-2008 time frame. Overall we are still experiencing low inventory of available homes on the market, which has been the largest hurdle, regardless of the time of year. Yet our inventory has grown steadily over the past few months in comparison to this time last year – still not at the same level of available homes as in 2019, but we are increasing. The home values are holding their own or increasing slightly, but the days on market are increasing as well.
What’s the average turnaround time on the market right now? The average number of days on market in Durham, per the Triangle Multiple Listing Service (TMLS), for October 2022 was 28 days in comparison to October 2021, which was 10 days. The average
Durham native Cindie Burns – a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage – grew up in Willowhaven, the same neighborhood where she bought her current home in 1998. She began her real estate career in 1995, shortly after her marriage to husband Josh Burns
“I went to real estate school, and he went to get his scuba diving certification,” she says. “Twenty-eight years later, I’m still a Realtor, and he is still scuba diving.” The couple has a son, Jake Burns – who graduated from Riverside High School and is now in the School of Engineering at UNC-Charlotte – and a West Highland white terrier named Cody
The family loves to travel, especially to the beaches around Morehead City and Beaufort, North Carolina, and will be visiting Italy in spring 2023. Locally, you can find Cindie out with friends at restaurants like Metro 8 Steakhouse and Bennett Pointe Grill, and breweries and wineries, including Hi-Wire Brewing and the new ZincHouse Winery & Brewery. “We are so lucky to live in an area that offers so many entertainment options, from the trails at the Eno River to plays at the Durham Performing Arts Center,” she says. “We’ve enjoyed it all!”
days on market from January through the end of October 2022 was 14; it was 11 during the same time frame in 2021. The overall transaction time frame once a home goes under contract is typically four to six weeks to close.
How do apps like Zillow, Trulia and Redfin factor into the home search process? Are there best practices when it comes to potential buyers using these apps? In this high-tech and quick-access world we all live in now, having multiple apps, websites, etc. to use to gather information is always helpful, although doing your due diligence and researching that same information will help everyone involved in the transaction. I can say that an app or website will never replace the person who has their boots on the ground, like your local Realtor.
What are your tips on choosing the right Realtor? Communication! Buying or selling a home is a team effort, and for the Realtor and client to be able to communicate regularly and clearly is extremely important. When looking for a Realtor, ask what is the best way to reach them – a phone call, texting or emailing – and the Realtor should ask you the same as well. Sometimes it’s a combination of all three, which is great as long as everyone is responsive. Interviewing two or three Realtors is a great way to gather information about the market, but make sure you listen to what’s said – if there is a consensus on certain items, then select the one you feel like you can communicate with best, and have fun! Buying or selling can be enjoyable.
What’s your advice to someone just moving into this area? Rent first, or buy? There are many variables that apply in order to make the correct choice as to whether to rent or buy a home. Working with relocation clients for 25 years, I’ve learned that getting settled quickly is usually one of the most important factors. Most clients do not want to move twice – most want (and can) find the right home and neighborhood after a few showings. As with most things in life, there is not just one way of doing things, so there are clients who do prefer to rent first in order to get to know the different areas of Durham. The choice between renting or buying a home is typically already decided by the client when they reach out.
If they choose to jump in and buy, where do they start? Selecting your Realtor – the one person who is with you from beginning to end! – is always a great way to start. The next step is working with a lender to determine your best financing options. Unless a buyer is paying cash (which has happened a lot over the past couple of years) the buying process cannot be successful without a great lender by your side. The Triangle Mortgage Lenders Association is a great, local group of lenders who work with the Durham community and the Durham Regional Association of Realtors.
What are the “hot” neighborhoods at the moment?
A “hot” neighborhood is in the eye of the beholder. The home search area for many buyers is much broader than ever before, mainly due to low inventory and current housing prices. We have learned over the past couple of years that location may not be the top priority for a buyer. If they can find a home that has most of their “wish list” items and is within their preferred price range, then that’s what’s most important. The good news is that Durham has a neighborhood for everyone, from the rural countryside to condos on the 26th floor in downtown. Durham is a beautiful county!
Are there “best times” of the year to buy, or to start looking to purchase a home? There used to be. … The reasons, the timing and the needs of buyers changed over the years. The spring
used to always be the “hottest” time of the market. Durham has so much to offer its residents, and there are so many reasons for buyers to move here, so we really do not have just one time of the year that overshadows the others. We still see a lot of activity in the spring, but that shows the results of work that began in January and February. There are always going to be slightly slower times of the year, but Durham has stayed consistent in attracting buyers all year round.
What types of homes are people buying? How would you describe the styles of homes in Durham, and what’s the average price of a home and square footage? Luckily, Durham has a wide range of home styles to choose from currently. Although, as we continue to grow, so will our housing needs, and that does include thinking outside of the box for types of homes. The Durham Regional Association of Realtors is already working on ideas with the City of Durham, because we know how important it is to have housing options for all of our residents. The single-family, detached home is still a very popular option, but even this type has seen modifications to its design by having detached homes on smaller lots, sometimes zero-lotline neighborhoods. Durham does a great job with new developments that include multiple types of housing options, including townhomes and condos. Condominium homes have really grown in the Durham real estate market, especially around the downtown area. Having the option
to increase housing needs by going up instead of out has allowed for more home options. Durham also has permitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built on lots that already have an existing home. We’ve seen a lot of success with this new type of housing.
Per TMLS, the average sales price in the October 2022 report was up 7.9% from $396,102 in October 2021 to $427,230 in October 2022. The yearto-date has increased by 16.5% from January 2022 to October 2022, with an average price of $379,207 in 2021 to an average sales price of $441,929 so far in 2022.
What are some of the quirks of living in the South compared to other parts of the country? Specifically, what kind of lifestyle does Durham offer as a city? You get to hear a lot about others’ impressions on what to expect when moving to the “South” after working with relocating clients for 25 years. Most comments are complimentary, and they are truly excited to move here. Clients coming from the West, like California, seem to appreciate how green everything is and love all the trees here. They do love our weather in comparison to where many are coming from, except for the idea of hurricanes. They also cannot get over how we basically shut down if there is a chance for even a snowflake – that is one of my favorite conversations with out-of-state clients.
Durham has a lifestyle for all of its residents: arts and entertainment venues to a quick bite to eat from one of the amazing food truck rodeos to an elegant formal dining option to sporting options to nature hikes on the Eno River, to local farms that we can buy meat and produce from directly. The possibilities just go on and on, which makes Durham so special. There is truly something for everyone here, and if you can’t find it, just ask someone on one of the many Durham online groups (on Facebook, Reddit, Nextdoor) – there are always people ready to help.
In August 2022, personal finance website WalletHub released its list of the best real estate markets.
Durham placed No. 12 out of 300 cities, a ranking based on 18 indicators of economic strength and housing market attractiveness.
Once you’ve moved here, what’s the best way to get settled and make Durham feel like home? First, get out and about! Go drive around, stop by one of our local restaurants, and before you leave, ask your server for a recommendation of another great place you should visit. This is one of my favorite things to do, because you never know where you may end up, and personal recommendations rarely go wrong.
Next, get involved! If you have a hobby, if you have children, if you have pets etc., find local groups that share your interests or hobbies.
Volunteer! There is always a need for volunteers just about anywhere – schools, churches, hospitals, libraries, food banks and so many more. Don’t get overwhelmed by the number of options or where to start – just volunteer, and one will lead to another until you've found your mark.
Start following some of the local Durham social media pages, they are great resources of information. I find new information about our area, things to do or places to visit locally and across the state from social media groups.
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Dr. Moira Artigues graduated from medical school in 1995 and moved to the Bull City that same year. “I interviewed for my residency at Vanderbilt, Yale, the University of Virginia, lots of wonderful places,” the Charleston, South Carolina, native says. “But when I came to Duke University, I just fell in love.” She says she’s never lived somewhere as diverse, welcoming and unique as Durham. “I have always felt at home here among the rainbow of faces and experiences our community shares.”
In the nearly three decades since, she raised two children, established a business in Cary as a forensic psychiatrist, and eventually began a new chapter as a single woman. “My former husband and I lived in a house in north Durham, but I never loved it. It was a convenient location and a good place to raise our sons, Harry [Artigues] and Will [Artigues],” Moira explains. “But once my sons moved out and began lives of their own, I realized that, like so many other women, most of my decisions in life had been fueled by what was best for other people.”
Moira’s move to City Port in 2022 was a big step in putting herself first. “I have a demanding job and work frequently on the weekends, so a walkable, downtown condo was exactly the kind of low-maintenance lifestyle I was looking for,” she says. She describes the condo building as a friendly, cool, “Durham-y” space. She worked with Realtor Alan Trammel to select a top-floor, twobedroom, 915-square-foot unit that offers views of the night sky. She officially made the move in February 2022, eager to begin making the space her own.
“In the notes from my first meeting with Moira, I have written down that she wanted a fun, colorful and not-too-serious condo,” says designer Tara Clayton of Cobblestone Lane Gallery. “This home was to be her space to unwind from a fulfilling, yet taxing, job, and the primary focus was to design a place where she could recharge with friends and family.”
The result of Moira and Tara’s collaboration is a relaxed and sophisticated home that fits right in at City Port, a colorful, no-frills building just off the Duke Street exit from Highway 147, where residents can take a brief pause from Durham’s burgeoning city landscape before heading out for dinner and drinks. The color scheme evokes Moira’s love of the Caribbean, and thoughtful touches ensure that she and her guests are never far from what they need.
“There’s lots of natural light, which is a great feature,” Moira says. “I especially love the big window in my bedroom, where I can look out over the city.”
City Port itself is a true Bull City project; developer White Oak Properties engaged Center Studio Architecture and its development company, ReVamp Durham, to research and design the 43-unit building.
The inviting common areas and rooftop deck were designed by Carrie Moore Interior Design, and custom mosaic artwork by Jeannette Brossart welcomes tenants and visitors into the building’s vibrant lobby.
“The name was intentional,” says Susan Herst, a broker and partner with Urban Durham Realty, which represents City Port. “Just as it sounds, this is meant to be your portal to all parts of the city – in fact, it is equidistant to downtown and Ninth Street, so you can be at DPAC or Duke in minutes without having to cross any major roads. It’s not a fussy building, yet still has everything you need.”
City Port offers the best of both worlds: It is slightly off the beaten path, which provides privacy, but close enough to downtown to enjoy views of Durham’s growing skyline (and accompanying gorgeous sunsets) and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park from its rooftop deck. “I love baseball, and I can walk to the Durham Bulls,” Moira says. “I’ve easily been to 10 games since I moved here; it’s fantastic. I love to host friends here for drinks, and then head out to dinner and a game together.” Her standby restaurants include Mateo Bar de Tapas, Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas and Rue Cler, and she especially enjoys grabbing pizza at Mellow Mushroom on her way to the ballpark.
In addition to her love of baseball and food, Moira has a passion for local art, which she and Tara embraced to personalize her home. The piece above her sofa is by Golden Belt artist Kerry Burch, and she recently began frequenting downtown art galleries to see what’s new that she might want to add to her collection.
“I love the wonderful arts and music scene, both downtown and at Duke,” Moira says. “There are always wonderful new restaurants, venues [and things to do], but I also just enjoy walking around and [taking in] the funkiness of Durham. It’s a perfectly sized, walkable city – though I did recently buy a bicycle, and I’m looking forward to exploring that way.”
But the feature nearest and dearest to Moira’s heart remains the same reason she chose to move here in the first place: the people. “I have made such an eclectic mix of friends, all with different interests and jobs, ages and backgrounds, all friendly and welcoming,” she says. “In fact, I can’t think of a better word than ‘eclectic’ to describe Durham, and that is what makes it so special.”
Dr. Fatima Rangwala and Dr. Yousuf Zafar met in the mid1990s while pursuing their undergraduate degrees at the University of Chicago. After completing their medical degrees at University of Cincinnati and The University of Toledo, respectively, the pair continued their training at Duke University. “We moved to Durham and said, ‘Alright, we’ll be in the South for three years, and then we’re out of here,’” Yousuf says.
That was 16 years ago. Their daughter, Hala Zafar, was born around that three-year mark, and the family decided to put down roots for good, purchasing a midcentury ranch in Duke Forest.
“We had previously lived in Trinity Park, and everything in that home had a lot of character,” Yousuf says. “But this home, by contrast, just feels so sturdy and intentional.”
“We were drawn to this neighborhood for the midcentury modern aesthetic, as well as the large backyards,” Fatima adds. The home’s previous owners had undertaken a number of renovations, but Fatima and Yousuf had big dreams of how to make the spaces work even better for their family.
“The first thing we did was the screened porch, back in 2015,” Yousuf says. “That’s actually what drew us to this house – we immediately envisioned a private nook in the backyard,” Fatima says. The screened porch addition, designed by Sara Lachenman of Four Over One Design, parallels the carport at the home’s opposite end, creating a
tucked-away courtyard at the center, which is perfect for bird-watching and relaxing. “We love to sit, eat and just enjoy being outside,” Fatima says.
“What really made the screen porch work beautifully was that we were able to mimic the patterns of the original architecture,” Sara says. “For example, every bedroom has a corner window, so we kept everything offset – even the gable – to give the porch the same open corner. Those details in the build by Cadence Construction, combined with amazing landscape design by Environs Landscaping, have really helped the home evolve into its best midcentury modern self.”
That initial project blossomed into many more – including two bathroom renovations, a new deck and landscaping, and a kitchen remodel, all completed in summer 2021. The kitchen renovation also included new cabinetry, open shelving and quartzite counters.
Ben Sheehy of BAMPRO designed the custom range hood, and the backsplash is handmade Moroccan tile. “It took a long time to set, because they aren’t all the exact same shape,” Fatima says. “Cadence and all of its contractors are artists.” The newly opened breakfast nook awaits a custom table by furniture designer Elijah Leed, which will be accented by a largescale Darius Quarles painting. “We really try to keep it as Durham as possible around here,” Yousuf says.
“Houses from this period were very thoughtful and efficient in their use of space,” Fatima says. The home’s guest suite feels intentionally private and functional. “My father has some disabilities, and [Cadence owner] Todd [Hershberger] was able to make the guest bathroom ADA-compliant for when my parents visit from India. It means a lot that they are comfortable when they’re here.”
Hala, now 13, attends Duke School and loves living in Durham. “Durham is all I know, but it’s pretty fun,” she says. Yousuf adds: “With so many people moving here, we like to joke that Hala is one of the few original Durhamites these days.” She spends most of her time in the house in the living and family rooms. “Both are great for homework, games or just hanging out.” Hala also enjoys baking in the kitchen alongside her dad and practicing pop and classical music in the piano room, which features built-in bookcases and wood paneling original to the home. “We have been so fortunate with this house,” Yousuf says. “It couldn’t be better for us.”
Serial renovators Adrian Brown and Keith Flynn are not afraid to tackle a big project. The couple have revived homes all around Durham over the past several years, including a 1910 Victorian in Cleveland-Holloway, a 1940s cottage in Morehead Hill and a 1950s ranch in Forest Hills, and fell in love with each community along the way. “We feel like we’ve lived in every neighborhood,” Keith says. “Some of them twice.”
That’s how Adrian, co-owner of Inhabit Real Estate, and Keith, assistant principal at Burton Magnet Elementary, initially experienced Duke Forest. “We first moved here in 2012 and renovated a home that we almost passed on,” Adrian says. “We saw it at least seven times, and every time I was like, ‘No, we can’t.’ We finally bought it and commenced doing all kinds of work, and ended up staying there for five years.”
“That was a great house,” Keith adds. “We loved how established the neighborhood felt. The houses have been here for a while, and you can see how things have grown and evolved over time with all the different styles of homes, many of which were built by Duke University professors.” The spouses also enjoyed the neighborhood’s proximity to entertainment, restaurants and medical offices, as well as being a few blocks from the Duke Forest trails. “It’s a great walking neighborhood, and the trails are a wonderful feature,” Keith says.
Which is part of the reason the couple says their current home is their last. They purchased the 1969 Cape Cod in 2019, and have renovated it in phases ever since. “We feel like we finally found something that’s the perfect size, location and neighborhood for us,” Keith says.
Adrian and Keith enlisted the help of interior designer Magan Toth of Finch & Form Interiors (formerly Nested Interiors) to establish the home’s aesthetic direction. “Magan intuitively knew what to select for us – we wanted a third eye on our choices and gave her a lot of freedom, and she just nailed it, like with the hand-painted accent wall in the powder room,” Keith says. “There were a couple of times we even let her surprise us, like with some shelves salvaged from an old courthouse in Yadkinville, [North Carolina]. She just got us.”
Their next big project? Converting the spacious backyard workshop into a studio apartment for Adrian’s mom, Christel Bowen. “The previous owner was a big tinkerer and had all kinds of tools, so thankfully electrical lines were already run to the building. It’s perfect for her, and it will be great to have her close by,” Adrian says.
When they’re not taking a walk with their pup, Pippa, the spouses enjoy hosting dinner parties. “I love making connections among our friends and neighbors,” Adrian says. “I call them blind friend dates.” The creative duo also loves exploring Durham together.
“I grew up in a smaller town in eastern North Carolina, so I like that Durham feels like a small town in a way, but it really is a good-sized city,” Keith says. “It’s a great balance of being able to know and build community with your neighbors, but also have so much to do nearby.”
Adrian and Keith often enjoy a meal at Bar Virgile or NanaSteak before attending a show at the Durham Performing Arts Center They also refer friends and real estate clients alike to Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge for drinks (“They have the best gin and tonic in the
world,” Keith says), Taqueria La Vaquita and the Birrieria Toro Rojo food truck for tacos, and Picnic for classic Southern fare.
“Right now, we are really excited about how the Golden Belt district is coming along,” Adrian says. “We recently checked out [Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant] Cugino Forno and just had the best time sitting outside and looking out over the lawn. We couldn’t believe we were in downtown Durham. We feel so lucky we get to enjoy this city as it grows.”
feel lucky to have spent my 20s in San Francisco, my 30s in New York City and my 40s in Durham,” says interior designer Sheila O’Rourke. She befriended a group of Duke University alumnae when she lived in California and was, by extension, introduced to the charm of Durham. “We started going on vacations together, and as we got to know one another, I was invited to baby showers and other life events here in North Carolina,” she says. “The first time I visited, I remember thinking that I could live here.”
A creative at heart with a background in software design management, Sheila fell in love with the historic architecture, friendly people and college town vibe that welcomed her during those visits; so much so that years later, when her young family was living in Montclair, New Jersey, and ready to make a change, Durham immediately came to mind. “I had friends here, and knew there would be good jobs and great schools,” she says. Daughter Josephine Lines, now 15, and twin sons Henry Lines and Oliver Lines, now 14, were just old enough for the family to begin looking at elementary schools at the time.
“Josephine got into Central Park School for Children, and I wanted to be within walking distance, so I began browsing Zillow,” Sheila explains. “At the time, they had a ‘Make Me Move’ feature, so I tried it out on this beautiful house on Mangum Street.” With the help of Courtney James at Urban Durham Realty, the family was able to negotiate with the previous owner without the home ever going on the market, and moved in in 2011.
The home was built in the 1920s and is one of two Spanish Revival-style homes in Duke Park. “From the outside it looks like it belongs in Miami or San Diego, but on the inside it’s much more traditional,” Sheila says.
Her background in problem solving quickly came in handy. “The home had only two bedrooms when we bought it, so right away we split one of the rooms in half,” Sheila says. “Thankfully, they were huge.”
After that first project, Sheila focused on raising her young kids and made small updates to the house as she had time. But after a couple of years, once all of her children were in school, Sheila decided to embrace her creative side and go back to school, too. “I was excited to find out about UNC-Greensboro’s interior architecture [master’s] program,” she says. “It took me three-and-a-half years to get the degree, but two years in, I started working with HGTV’s ‘Love It or List It.’ After four seasons, in September 2021, I decided to go out on my own and founded Little Mangum Studio.”
Equally comfortable reading a blueprint or firing up a sewing machine, Sheila’s own home is a love letter to her favorite people, places and things. “My home is personal and absolutely a canvas or lab for me,” she says. “I’m not the best editor; I have so many photos, fabrics, layers and textures.”
A chandelier from her parents’ home in New Jersey brings an understated glamour to the living room, while an antique French stove from Leland Little Auctions in Hillsborough creates a focal point in the fireplace, and Sheila’s grandfather’s fiddle rests beneath a painting of musicians she purchased in Vietnam. In the dining room, paintings by her cousin Bridget O’Rourke hang in conversation with finds from
The Scrap Exchange. “I’ve always had a love for original art, whether it’s a $2 find at a thrift store, $400 at an antique store or something I found on the side of the road for free. If you love something, it all fits together.”
The mix of family heirlooms and newer finds continues in the kitchen, where visitors are warmly greeted by vintage signs and a bright blue piece of Sheila’s grandmother’s china. The original cabinets are painted a soft French gray and topped with granite counters, but the centerpiece is a 9-foot soapstone island where friends and family love to gather. “I come from a very large Irish Catholic family where everyone always had people over,” Sheila says, “so I love to entertain, and I designed the house for people to enjoy.”
The single-story home underwent additions in the 1950s and 1970s, but Sheila saw even more potential in its layout. “It’s built on
a hill, so it made sense to create a basement space,” she says. That project, which was completed about three years ago, now includes both of the boys’ bedrooms, an office, a rec room and a shortterm rental space.
“The kids spend a lot of time in the kitchen and the rec room, and I always let them have their friends over,” Sheila says. “They’re teenagers, so of course they’re messy and loud, but being able to see them in their element as they come in to hang out or bake brownies, it’s lovely.”
When she isn’t hanging with her kids or dreaming up her next design project, Sheila enjoys getting together with friends to walk along the Eno River or on the Al Buehler Trail, or spending time with other families at YMCA swim meets. “My house is never perfect, and I always have some work in progress, but that’s part of the journey.”
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Cheng Li and Ben Goldstein moved to Durham from California in 2015. “At the time, we had a newborn and were renting a home in Chancellor’s Ridge,” Cheng says. “We planned on growing our family, so we needed room, and we were excited to find a great home in Croasdaile.”
The three-bedroom house included a first-floor guest room and an unfinished attic. The couple began to dream up an attic space that could serve as both a guest room and a lounge area for their family. In February 2020, Cheng and Ben kicked off their project with Liz Templeton Scisco of True Design, named one of our readers’ favorite interior designers. “The timing worked out well, because home offices became important a few weeks later with the onset of COVID-19,” Ben says. “We were [also] able to add that function as a primary component of the remodel.”
Liz designed a highly practical footprint, carving out a small section for each use while keeping the central area flexible. “We were able to combine two offices (one for each homeowner), a flexible space for homework, a lounge [area] and a full guest suite with a full bathroom and small coffee station for visitors, all in one room,” Liz says. The guest room also features a Murphy bed and fridge. On the weekends when folks aren’t visiting, the family uses it for movie nights. “The kids (Malcolm, 8, and Noah, 4) bring up their beanbag chairs, we pop some popcorn, and make a night of it,” Cheng says. “We originally intended it to be more of an adult space, but it has evolved into a family space.”
“We give so much credit to Liz,” Ben says. He and Cheng say that they felt they could trust Liz right away.
“She has great project management abilities and was also great at helping us whittle down our choices, even on things we wouldn’t think about, like where to place electrical outlets and Ethernet cables.
“We really appreciated Liz’s thoughtfulness, responsiveness and personalized touches; it was clear this was not just a job to her. And because of that, the attic turned out exactly how we didn’t know it needed to.”
Pat Clements, who’s lived in Durham for nearly 70 years, fell for Westwood Estates back in the 1970s. “I lived in this neighborhood while raising my family, and after being away for several years, [I] had the opportunity to purchase [our current] home,” she says. “I loved the neighborhood and wanted to be close to my family.”
The 1970 home was in need of renovations, but Pat and her husband, Ed Clements, saw great potential in it, and moved in in 2016. “Updating this home has been an ongoing project,” Pat says. “We have been working on the house for the past five years.”
Their most recent undertaking was the living and kitchen space, totaling approximately 980 square feet. “Although it was a nice room, I just felt it wasn’t finished how I would like it to be,” Pat says. “I have always wanted to have a professional design team work with me to make the room both beautiful and functional at the same time.”
Pat enlisted the help of Katherine Gianakos of Max Hugo Interior Design, to tackle the style and decor. “Katherine listened to what I wanted and gave me a plan that I loved,” Pat says. “She was very easy to work with and came up with a design that exceeded my expectations.”
“Family is very important to Pat and Ed,” Katherine says. “They’ve been married for four years now, and have a large family of children and grandchildren.” Katherine looked to Max Hugo’s brand and marketing consultant Allie Balling of Allieway Marketing Inc. to assist in art curation. Blue, a favorite color of Pat’s and also the tone of Ed’s beloved chairs, became the basis of the color scheme. The team had to work on creating zoned areas for specific functions in an open layout and swap the dining room with the living area as well.
The result is a welcoming space imbued with bright blue tones and that highlights clearly defined seating areas, all accentuated with pieces by local artist Jan Cole Francis. The updates are both classic and contemporary, with plenty of comfort, too, which is perfect for entertaining little ones.
“My daughter, Brooke McCormick, son and daughter-in-law, Brian McCormick and Sarah McCormick, and their children, Harper, 9, and Beau, 6, all live in Durham and visit often,” Pat says.
Pat Clements has the luxury of walking to visit her two younger sisters, who both live in her Westwood Estates neighborhood. Pat and her husband, Ed Clements, enjoy their home's proximity to family.
Izzie, 13, Cullen, 3, and Finley, 7, bake gluten-free bread from scratch with their parents Bruce Lamont and Morgan Lamont in their new Duke Park home.
“We loved creating a welcoming and inviting space for Pat and Ed to host family and spend time together enjoying meals, playing games and just [going about] everyday life,” Katherine says.
Pat says if she had known about the Max Hugo team –which won a Best of Durham award for interior design in 2022 and has been a recipient of the accolade in many years past – when she and Ed moved in, she would have had them decorate the entire house. “[They] had ideas that I would have never thought of,” she says. “I was so happy with the way everything turned out.”
In 2014, Morgan Lamont and Bruce Lamont were living in a 1920s home in Duke Park. “At that time, the whole neighborhood was going under this big wave of renovations,” Morgan says. “Among its many past renovations, our house had been turned into a triplex and then back into a single family home,” Morgan explains. Though the house suited their needs, it was just far enough from the growing family’s many activities that Bruce and Morgan felt they were spending more time in their cars than at home.
Busy is an understatement for the Lamonts, which includes daughters Izzie, 13, and Finley, 7, and son Cullen, 3, as well as dogs Lula and Malcolm. On one typically hectic day, between driving to school and dance rehearsals, doctors’ appointments and Grandma’s house, they stumbled upon some empty lots for sale tucked between Tuscaloosa-Lakewood and Forest Hills.
“We were new to the design and build process, so took note of the house next door, which was already built,” Bruce explains. “That’s how we found Ellen Cassilly Architects and BuildSense custom home builders.”
With their team and lot secured, the Lamonts next spent plenty of time on Pinterest and Houzz, looking for the ideal blend of farmhouse aesthetics and modern functionality that would suit their family’s needs. “The whole process is a lot more involved than we realized,” Morgan says. “We were lucky to have [Ellen Cassilly architect] Meredith Pittman’s eye when we were making design decisions. She was a great sounding board.”
“Definitely,” Bruce adds with a laugh. “We would have ended up taking it a bit too far on the farmhouse theme. We were looking at trendy options, like chicken wire cabinets, but now we’re grateful Meredith talked us into more timeless finishes.”
The result of this collaboration is a home that feels both cozy and grand. With soaring ceilings, natural wood accents and soft, sinkable furniture, the house was intentionally separated into three key areas: “The kitchen, dining, living and screened porch is a large, fun communal area for the entire family, while the parents have their retreat on the main level, and the kids have the run of the upstairs,” Ellen says. The children each have their own bedroom and share a playspace as well.
Morgan’s favorite feature is the bifold door connecting the living area to the porch. “No matter where the kids are, I feel connected to them,” she says. “We can entertain, see the kids … it really opens things up. With the fireplace outside, we can watch football and enjoy the space year-round.”
“We are really happy with the lot, the layout and location, all have been fantastic for our family,” Bruce says. “We’re only a mile to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and our neighborhood and the people around us are great.”
“We really feel like we know everyone, especially through walking our dogs,” Morgan adds. The dogs have their own space inside, too, with beds built into a custom room under the staircase; it even includes access to the outdoors.
“This house feels bigger than others we’ve lived in; not so much because of the size, but because of how functional it is,” Bruce says. “We always dreamed of building our perfect house, and now we have it.”
Durham’s business is booming. Its tech, medical, educational and startup ecosystems are teeming with such life that they help draw some 80 people a day to our area. Durham makes countless lists of the best places to live in the country. But you probably already know that since you are now among those new neighbors and visitors.
Below is a snapshot of some of the recent accolades, highlights and developments in our business community, plus excerpts from our magazine’s coverage of local companies, entrepreneurs and more.
The Durham-Chapel Hill metro ranked No. 6 in a list published by commercial real estate blog CommercialCafe of the top 15 midsize metropolitan areas in the nation for tech workers looking to relocate. The study evaluated cities of fewer than 1 million residents across six parameters: quality of life, tech job density, average tech salary, tech business density, the percentage of the population covered by employer-based health insurance and the number of leisure businesses per 100,000 residents. Durham scored highly in life quality, tech job density and average tech wages.
WalletHub ranked Durham the No. 24 hardest-working city nationwide out of 116 large American cities, an accolade based on 11 factors including employment rate, average workweek hours, average commute time and share of workers with multiple jobs.
In a January 2022 report, commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle ranked the Raleigh-Durham area No. 25 among cities across the globe leading in innovation, with the region gaining recognition through specialized sectors including life sciences. The report ranked Raleigh-Durham No. 20 in talent concentration globally, calling it a “talentrich” small-to-midsize city with appealing quality of life and comparatively low cost of starting businesses.
Durham ranked No. 7 on Lantern’s list of best cities with populations of fewer than 500,000 to start a small business in the U.S. The rankings are determined by factors including walkability, cost of living, average household income, employment rates and more.
Durham ranked No. 4 on WalletHub’s April 2022 list of best large cities to start a business based on 20 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate as well as office space affordability, among other factors.
Researchers at BackgroundChecks.org ranked the Durham-Chapel Hill area No. 7 on its list of locations with most female business owners. More than 2,450 businesses, 23.4% of the total number of businesses, are women-owned.
The Milken Institute placed the DurhamChapel Hill area at No. 11 on its 2022 list of best-performing cities, jumping up 32 spots from 2021 rankings. The study noted the resilience of high-tech industry despite the pandemic as part of Durham’s rise among metro areas across the nation.
Smartest Dollar released a study in June 2022 based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that ranked the Durham-Chapel Hill area No. 7 among midsize U.S. metropolitan areas with the most innovative workers.
Durham ranked No. 18 on WalletHub’s 2022 list of best cities to start a career based on key metrics including the availability of entry-level jobs and housing affordability. The city also ranked No. 10 on WalletHub’s 2022 list of best-run cities in the nation, which was based on categories including financial stability, health, economy and infrastructure.
Durham ranked No. 8 on Pheabs’ Top 15 U.S. Cities to Start a Business. The ranking was based on empirical data taken from the U.S. Census Bureau including the city’s employment rate, business taxes, office rental prices, average resident income and local self-employment rate. Durham’s development growth, low business costs and natural beauty were among the reasons for its high ranking.
Durham was listed No. 7 out of 59 U.S. metro areas as the best city for women in tech in an annual study conducted by SmartAsset, which found that women make up 28.93% of the tech workforce in Durham and earn about 85% of men’s median salaries.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome ranked Research Triangle Park No. 8 among the top 100 emerging startup ecosystems globally; the area also ranked No. 4 among “Top Regional Challengers” in North America.
Smartest Dollar released a study that ranked the Durham-Chapel Hill area No. 7 among midsize U.S. metropolitan areas with the most innovative workers, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that shows the number of people in creative jobs such as arts and STEM fields.
A 42Floors study named Durham the No. 6 best place to start a business among U.S. cities, citing a high concentration of coworking spaces relative to population size, relative affordability and a high proportion of highly educated professionals.
For the second year in a row, the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area ranked No. 6 in technology innovation among the 100 largest metros by population in the nation. The Tech Innovation Index analysis released by the NC Tech Association compares technology worker supply and demand, and innovation. The Durham-Chapel Hill region ranked No. 1 in business-funded higher-education research and development, No. 3 in innovation, No. 7 in work demand and No. 9 in tech worker demand.
Durham is the No. 5 most desirable place for remote workers to live out of 150 cities that analysts at RentCafe studied due to its high number of short-term rentals and great selection of high-quality apartments.
The Durham-Chapel Hill area ranked as the No. 2 affordable midsized metro area (where the cost of living is below the national average) with the most workers in occupations paying a median wage of more than $100,000 annually. The study, conducted by How to Home, found that 15.3% of workers in the area are in jobs with salaries that average six figures or higher.
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• Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, the largest on the East Coast
• Shortest average commute time (25 minutes) compared to similar sized cities
• Shortest average commute time (25 minutes) compared to similar sized cities
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• Less than three (3) hours to beaches or mountains
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• 300+ miles of hiking and recreational trails
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Workplace dynamics have forever shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, creating a mobile workforce eager for new opportunities and no longer bound by geography. That’s left many companies searching for ways to recruit and retain workers with beefed-up incentives, perks, benefits, attractive workplace cultures, policies and other lures. The technology industry, which added positions at a feverish pace during the pandemic lockdown days to cope with remote work demand, is now starting to soften. Bigname companies are reducing head count, including Google, Amazon and Meta.
Conventional wisdom would suggest that the balance of power shifts toward the employer if the national economy appears headed in the direction of a recession. But the “great resignation” has changed that dynamic – putting power back into workers hands as they have more flexibility with career choices. Durham and the Triangle at large have a rich depth of career choices for workers and a large roster of major employers.
Even so, the job market may be forever changed. While some companies take a harder line stance on the hybrid office – with at least partial in-office presence required – experts say the appetite for remote work and the need for employers to get creative with incentives will continue.
ABOVE Kestrel Lemen, Will Henline and Cameron Roy take a break in the arcade room. Seguno provides its employees with $25/month allowance for education and entertainment in addition to a free Spotify Premium family membership.
BELOW CEO Chris Geiss presents Scott Vaughn the monthly Golden Taco Award in recognition of his work and appreciation from his colleagues, yet another way Seguno keeps its staff engaged and motivated. Other perks include a $50 monthly stipend for wellness, 15 holidays and an employee’s birthday off plus $50 to spend, 401(k) with up to 5% 1:1 match (eligible from start date) and charity matching.
tries to make sure the office is an attractive option as well.
“We’re rising to meet expectations for prospective and current employees – trying to rise to the occasion of the times we’re living in,” Geiss said.
Gleb Tsipursky, a cognitive scientist and CEO of hybrid and remote work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, believes the demand for hybrid work is no passing fad – it’s simply the future of the workplace. “In surveys, two-thirds of employees would rather quit than return to the office full time,” he said. “In order to retain people, we’re seeing more employers choosing to offer remote work. Leaders are choosing to offer remote work as an incentive rather than salary. The best workers will flock to those companies.”
Aside from hybrid work policies, employers are getting creative with perks to keep workers happy. Chris Geiss, co-founder and CEO at Seguno Software, which offers automated email marketing software, is on board with the remote work needs of his 13 employees, but he
“Ultimately, these have been positive changes. We started growing the team during the pandemic, so we already had a remote-first type of mentality. We had to be very flexible. The challenge is to make the remote employee feel just as welcome as one coming into the office.”
Seguno offers perks like doughnuts on Wednesdays, which has turned into a fun way for workers to get face time with one another. “A doughnut becomes this way to grab some one-on-one time with someone just to have a chat and relax,” Geiss said.
The company also does a “meal-of-fortune” on Fridays, a businesspaid lunch where a random employee is chosen to offer a teachable moment while co-workers are treated to a DoorDash meal. “We still leverage the office as a great place to come together,” Geiss said.
And then there are the tacos. Not the kind you eat. These are golden statue tacos earned through Slack. Employees can give one another up to five virtual “tacos” a day as a way to show appreciation for work-related achievements, and at the end of the month, the employee with the most tacos gets a trophy to hold on to until the next month. “It’s just a fun way to recognize people and another way to connect,” Geiss said. “And that’s something both people in the office and remote employees can participate in.”
Christina Blackwell-Albright, a customer service representative at Seguno, enjoys the company’s mix of hybrid opportunities, which gives her the chance to spend quality time with her young daughter or come into the office when needed.
“I definitely look forward to going into the office ... when I do,” she said. “They really try to make it a place people want to be.”
That said, the option for remote work was important to Blackwell-Albright, who worked in retail before the pandemic. “It’s incredibly flexible,” she said. “I can go in if I want and be home when I want, and I don’t have to check in with anyone about it. We are able to put our families first – that’s something the company does a really good job with.”
Focus on the Human Aspect
It’s not just employers who have to think about ways to make things interesting for the new workforce.
Commercial real estate companies are rethinking how office spaces are used. Longfellow Real Estate Partners, which focuses on lab space in the life sciences field, had to ensure the office was still attractive for employees who can’t accomplish work tasks in a home setting.
“Life sciences have flourished in collaborative environments – our team understands this fundamentally by helping curate experiences that allow our clients to engage with one another, creating unexpected connections and unique opportunities,” said Greg Capps, Longfellow’s managing director. “This collaboration helps a workplace go beyond the typical 9-to-5 and will help to continue to drive the future.”
Commercial real estate companies like Longfellow learned to take a creative approach to building a more home-like experience for employees, offering amenities like gym access, day care, food trucks and more.
“Longfellow has pioneered a hospitality- level approach to the client experience that goes beyond amenities,” Capps said. “More than ever, this is important, with a renewed focus during and after the pandemic.”
Offering those amenities has allowed Longfellow to forge new partnerships with local businesses. “Our team is committed to connecting our clients to the communities
In surveys, two-thirds of employees would rather quit than return to the office full time. In order to retain people, we’re seeing more employers choosing to offer remote work.
Leaders are choosing to offer remote work as an incentive rather than salary. The best workers will flock to those companies.
– Gleb Tsipurskythey work within – integrating local businesses like coffee shops and breweries into our spaces.” For instance, 321 Coffee, a Raleigh-based coffee shop and roaster that focuses on employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, opened within a 1,200-squarefoot space inside Longfellow’s Durham ID location at 300 Morris St. in December 2022.
Seguno’s Geiss said perks and amenities are great, but companies are going to need to think outside the box to stay competitive and retain talent. It’s not just about rewards. Employers are going to have to dig deeper.
Seguno tried to address the mental stress of the pandemic on employees, creating an “employee assistance program” that gave workers access to mental health professionals, financial professionals and other life resources that went beyond the standard employer-worker obligations. “Going through that experience of the pandemic together, we just saw the mental health aspect as really important – we spent money on that program before we even bought logo T-shirts for the company,” Geiss said. “That was just more important to us.”
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Durham’s continued development growth, low business costs and close proximity to a resilient high tech industry has made it one of the top-ranking cities to start a business. Owners and CEOs of companies across the city are finding creative ways to battle economic hardships, from diversification of products and services to taking advantage of new and innovative opportunities.
As development projects across the country are challenged by rising prices of goods and services – data from the National Association of Home Builders shows an overall increase of 40.4% since January 2020 – supply chain issues and long shipping delays, growth in Durham isn’t slowing down. While some effects of those nationwide problems can be felt, Durham – and the Triangle at large – is a hot spot for commercial real estate. The relocation and expansion of pharmaceutical, life science and technology companies have kept the local market active.
“Some of the highest demand that we’re seeing in commercial real estate is with industrial, warehouse or flex space,” said Emilee Collins, a broker with Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate. “We are receiving calls weekly from companies that are outgrowing their current spaces or would like to have an additional location. The questions center around square footage, ceiling heights, loading dock access and proximity to major interstates. The average need is 8,000 to 10,000 square feet, 18-foot ceiling heights and at least one loading dock.”
While the need for multifamily dwellings is driving demand for land, regional and national developers have built vertically on smaller sites downtown. Developer Trinsic Residential Group has continued construction on its two current Durham-based apartment complexes: Aura 509, an eight-story, 182-unit complex on North Mangum Street; and Aura Farrington 54, a four-story, 250-unit complex on Farrington Road in southwest Durham. Aura 509 is set to open in spring 2023, while Farrington 54 is estimated to open in September 2023.
“Every sector has its own limitations. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe, or anything plastic or rubber, has raw good input constraints that are creating issues,” said Ryan Stewart, a Durham native and managing director for Trinsic’s Carolinas office. “A day we lose at the beginning of the project is not nearly as bad as a day at the end of the project. We’ve mitigated [that risk] by having a professional staff that focuses on early procurement of goods. We have not signed a lease yet, but we’re looking at a 60,000-square-foot warehouse to store goods in a three-year lease term,” he said. The warehouse would allow the storage of important appliances, including refrigerators, washers, dryers and even windows, for the nearly 1,500 units currently under construction or in development, thus tempering the possibility of supply shortage or shipping issues in the future.
In spring 2022, the Durham residential market was in a frenzy, with homes going under contract within one to two days and selling substantially over listing price. “There is no doubt that the housing market is experiencing a reset, but we don’t look at this as a bad thing,” said West & Woodall Real Estate coowner Kirk West.
“ … Now we’re coming back to reality. While higher interest rates are proving to be a barrier for some would-be buyers, and supply still isn’t keeping up with demand, buyers are regaining some of their power. This is evident in the fact that we’re back to talking about days on the market for homes as opposed to hours; appropriately priced homes are still getting asking [price] for the most part, but it’s not way over as we were seeing; and due diligence fees are lower.”
Even with the market slowing down due to increased interest rates and supply struggling to keep up with demand, residential real estate seems to be in no danger. “Because we’re in a thriving area with top
universities and a high number of medical and research jobs, I’ve seen from experience that the real estate market here in Durham isn’t as reactive to economic pressures as many other parts of the country,” said West & Woodall Real Estate Realtor Stacy Slone
The real estate boom has kept moving companies busy, too, but staff shortages and inflated operating costs can spell trouble. Elevated gas prices eat up profits, especially for long-distance moves. “Though it feels at times all we can do is grin and bear it, we have made an effort to negotiate expenses where we can to shift dollars from other ‘buckets’ in an effort to adjust margins,” said Brooke Wilson, franchise owner of Two Men and a Truck’s Chapel Hill and Durham locations. “Offering customers more cost-effective, long-distance move solutions, like our new ‘less than truckload’ (or LTL) Interstate Moving option, helps.” The company adopted this service earlier this year, partnering with freight shippers to expedite small container loads out of town for their customers. This offered a more affordable option for long-distance moving and kept valued front-line teams in town to service more customers.
With staff shortages plaguing small businesses nationwide, Wilson has made employee retention her goal. “We have always invested in our employees, and I think it’s the only thing that’s kept our growth steady,” she said. “We’ve created dedicated space for teams to hang out with locker rooms and showers. We provide snacks and breakfasts. Flexibility in work schedules and genuine care for work-life balance is important. Happy employees create happy customers.” When hiring new employees, Wilson said she sets clear expectations and communicates regularly. “In 2022, we became more amenable to recruiting from out of the Triangle area, offering relocation packages when it makes sense,” she said. “It’s most important for us to make the right investment up front, to ensure long-term retention.”
While the pandemic and the current economic climate forced many restaurants and eateries across the country to shut down or left them struggling, Durham’s celebrated food scene found creative and innovative ways to drive success.
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On West Main Street, Ethiopian restaurant Goorsha expanded its demographic by utilizing a back building on its current lot to introduce a new coffee shop and lounge, Gojo by Goorsha. Cozy, and in keeping with Goorsha’s Ethiopian influence, the shop serves locally roasted coffee beans, teas and local pastries along with a filling lunch menu.
Next door, Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom maximized space and diversified its offerings by including a porchfront ice cream shop called Scoop Local. The shop provides fresh French Pot-style ice cream mixed in-house. Its menu sports classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla, as well as sundaes, sorbets and mochi.
Elsewhere downtown, local businesses and organizations are collaborating to strengthen and support its vibrant ecosystem. Every Thursday evening since February 2022, restaurants within the Downtown Loop, including COPA, Queeny’s and M Pocha, host a Small Plates Crawl. Appetizer portions of food and drinks are prepared for customers to try, and they are encouraged to hop from one establishment to the next on a culinary adventure of sorts. The city also instituted a social district known as The Bullpen, which kicked off in December 2022 and permits alcoholic beverages to-go from participating businesses within most of the downtown area.
“Small, local businesses make our downtown the lively, cool place that it is,” said Nicole J. Thompson, president and CEO of Downtown Durham Inc. “They create the culture and buzz that draw the major employers, residential developments and visitors that bring critical jobs and revenue to our entire region. … Customers need to shop their values and buy local. They need to visit restaurants for lunch and during the week so that those restaurants can be confident in hiring the staff they need to open their doors for longer hours. As consumers, we should all continue to support the places we love with our dollars, our presence and our patience as businesses staff up and as we come out of the pandemic.”
Meanwhile over at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a recent partnership between REEF Technology and HUBB Kitchens called getREEF has changed the game with a virtual kitchen. The “ghost kitchen,” which allows customers to order and pick up their food all
without interacting with another human being, was installed in July 2022 in RDU’s Terminal 2 behind a wall in Concourse C. Customers use kiosks or the getREEF phone app to order. A QR code is then sent to customers to open a locker near the kiosks and take their meal when it’s ready.
The kitchen staff are taught to prepare a streamlined menu consisting of food and beverages from nine different brands, including Pei Wei and Rebel Wings, as well as local brands Beyu Caffé and American Meltdown If one brand doesn’t sell well, the menu can easily be updated with substitutions rather than endure the long process of replacing an entire restaurant. “This has been an enjoyable partnership with REEF Technology and HUBB Kitchens,” said Beyu owner Dorian Bolden. “Currently, we focus on providing our coffee beans and specialty coffee beverages [but are looking] at pastries or breakfast sandwiches in the near future.”
Always adapting to the economic climate, Bolden also launched an online service through Beyu’s website in 2020 to accommodate pickup and delivery orders, expanded into providing Beyu’s signature coffees for wholesale and retail sales in 2021, and has recently introduced a new breakfast program featuring in-house baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
To help frontline and essential workers, Bolden partnered with Durham County during the pandemic to launch the Beyu Food Project (formerly EATNC), a meal delivery program. In less than a year, the project supplied almost 300,000 meals. Today, it’s focused on giving support to older adults and food-insecure families in Durham.
Bolden additionally raised the wages and salaries of his employees to stay competitive and to lessen financial pressures on his workers, but he recognizes that there is more that can be done. “We still have over 650,000 jobs unfulfilled in the restaurant industry,” he said. Bolden elaborated his views on an episode of Caffeinate Your Career, a YouTube series produced by Frontier RTP. “The goal is to develop a workforce development program that [follows Beyu Food Project],” he said. “That’s the stuff I’m really excited about. It’s creating a foundation and a business model that we can then [use] to really help tackle food insecurity. Tackling food insecurity is tackling poverty. … We want to figure out another path where we collaborate with our local community colleges to provide training and education, and then we can provide the workforce development piece to go with it.”
A Common Thread Bolden isn’t the only one shifting focus to these types of programs. “All the focus is on [the] workforce,” said Ryan Regan, vice president of economic development for the Durham Chamber of Commerce. “We see great appetite from local employers to forge new publicprivate partnerships with local institutions of higher education that can help companies meet ever-evolving talent needs. The Building Up Local Life Sciences (BULLS) initiative is an example of a promising local public-private workforce development partnership.” The BULLS program aims to create a system of equitable pathways to promising employment opportunities in local life sciences companies for underrepresented Durham students and workers between the ages of 18 and 24. The long-term goal is “to harness [Durham’s] dominant industry to create access for the city’s communities of color to the high-earning jobs that are the foundation for sustained wealth creation.”
The Chamber has routinely worked with workforce development partners like Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University and the Durham Workforce Development Board to ensure an alignment among the needs of local employers, job training services and local workforce development partners. “Since 2020, the Chamber has assisted with 18 economic development projects involving a new company relocation to Durham or the expansion of an existing company,” Regan said. “These projects collectively represent over 7,600 new announced jobs for our community and over $2.1 billion in newly announced capital investment.” Indeed, Durham’s economic future looks bright, thanks in no small part to the creative and spirited efforts of these organizations that call the Bull City home. – by James Dupree
Where to Get Started
Durham Chamber of Commerce 300 W. Morgan St., Ste. 1400 919-328-8700 durhamchamber.org
Downtown Durham Inc. 307 W. Main St., Ste. 102 919-682-2800 downtowndurham.com
Economic Development Office of Economic and Workforce Development 807 E. Main St., Ste. 5-100 919-560-4965 durhamnc.gov
Licensing Finance Department 101 City Hall Plaza Annex 919-560-4455 durhamnc.gov/456/finance
Other Resources
Durham County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division 414 E. Main St. 919-560-7800 dcopublichealth.org/services/ environmental-health
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Durham County Register of Deeds 201 E. Main St., Administration Bldg. II 919-560-0480 dconc.gov/county-departments/ departments-f-z/register-of-deeds
The Small Business Center at Durham Technical Community College
The Chesterfield, 701 W. Main St., Ste. 203 919-536-7200, ext. 4502 durhamtech.edu/sbc
National Institute of Minority Economic Development 114 W. Parrish St. 919-956-8889 theinstitutenc.org
Small Business and Technology Development Center at North Carolina Central University School of Business 1801 Fayetteville St., C.T. Willis Bldg. Office 130 919-530-7889 sbtdc.org/offices/nccu
Partners in Equity pie-nc.org
Coworking Spaces
American Underground @Main (201 W. Main St.)
American Underground @Market (212 W. Main St.) info@americanunderground.com americanunderground.com
The Bullpen (Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship) 215 Morris St., Ste. 300 919-681-9165 bullpen@duke.edu entrepreneurship.duke.edu/the-bullpen
The Chill Place 102 E. Main St., Ste. 100 thechillplace.com
Durham Bottling Co. 506 Ramseur St. info@durhambottling.com durhambottling.com
Frontier RTP – Building 800 800 Park Offices Dr., Research Triangle Park 919-433-1671 frontier@rtp.org frontier.rtp.org
Locale 321 321 E. Chapel Hill St. 833-321-3876 hello@locale321.com locale321.com
Provident1898 Mutual Tower, 411 W. Chapel Hill St., Ste. C2 919-925-3340 provident1898.com
ReCity Network 112 Broadway St., Ste. B info@recitynetwork.org recitynetwork.org
Regus
Imperial Business Park, 4819 Emperor Blvd., Ste. 400 919-313-4500 regus.com
Regus 2530 Meridian Pkwy., third and fourth floors 919-806-4300 regus.com
Spaces Mangum Street 555 S. Mangum St., Ste. 100 984-250-8700 spacesworks.com/durham/mangum-street
Towerview Office – Page Creek 4804 Page Creek Ln. 919-439-2902 towerviewoffice.com/buildings/page-creek
Venture X Durham – RTP 600 Park Offices Dr., Ste. 300 919-529-5747 venturex.com/locations/durham-frontier-rtp
WeWork – One City Center 110 Corcoran St., fifth floor 919-695-9354 wework.com/buildings/ one-city-center--raleigh-durham--NC
canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming at Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, Lake Michie or the Eno River State Park
the season returns, take in a Durham Bulls game.
a big breakfast at True Flavors Diner, Elmo’s Diner and/or Foster’s Market
a workshop on how to build a terrarium, hang macrame planters and create floral arrangements at plant and gift shop The ZEN Succulent.
with a local nonprofit, from Meals on Wheels Durham to the Durham Literacy Center or from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina to the Durham Partnership for Children. Or, work with The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center to find the organization that best matches your goals for giving back!
back in time with a tour of the working West Point Mill at West Point on the Eno. While you’re there, visit the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography.
a Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center
lunch and a pastry at The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop and/or at Guglhupf.
a brew at Beer Durham and then hop on the Bull City Laughs bus for a comedy tour around the city.
by the Museum of Durham History to learn about the Bull City and its past.
local artisans and find beautifully crafted pottery, jewelry, illustrations, woodwork and more at the Durham Craft Market, Cecy’s Gallery & Studios or at The Artisan Market at 305
Spend a spring afternoon at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Stock up on bottles of beer, cider or wine from Melanated Wine, Sam’s Bottle Shop, Beer Study, Growler Grlz, The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Ramblers, The Oak House, LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage, J. Lights Market & Cafe, Brunello Wine Bar or Hope Valley Wine & Beverage
16 Attend an exhibition opening during Third Friday, Durham’s monthly art walk and gallery crawl.
17 Recycle your old technology with Triangle Ecycling, which handles computer refurbishing and has a strong youth education program with Durham Public Schools, teaching hands-on computer repair skills to students.
18 Have a locally brewed beer at Bull City Burger and Brewery, Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Fullsteam Brewery, Bull Durham Beer Co., Clouds Brewing, Hi-Wire Brewing Co., Starpoint Brewing, Flying Bull Beer Company, Tobacco Wood Brewing Co., Gizmo Brew Works, The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Der Nachbar and/or Durty Bull Brewing Co.
game of pickup basketball on the refurbished and colorful courts at Hillside Park
LEFT Zoe Finiasz and Emily Armbruster skim through new reads at Letters Bookshop.
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Coffee Roasters and Cocoa Cinnamon owners Areli Barrera Grodski and Leon Grodski Barrera at the original Cocoa Cinnamon location on Geer Street. Little Waves roasts its beans at Cocoa Cinnamon’s Lakewood location.
Bennett Place, the site of the largest surrender in the Civil War.
our tastiest restaurantson-wheels by visiting a food truck at our local breweries.
Killer Queen Wine Bar features this sparkling Italian Lini 910 Labrusca Lambrusco Rosé – a blend of Salamino and Sorbara grape varietals that produce a lovely light ruby color – on its menu.
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New exhibits at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University open with a lively reception and music. Here, you can also see artist Wangechi Mutu’s “MamaRay,” the first sculpture commissioned by the Nasher Museum, in the foreground.
57 Raise a glass at Durham’s first Blackand woman-owned winery, Melanated Wine 58 Cut into a fresh slice of pizza with your own pair of scissors at Pompieri Pizza; housed in Durham’s original fire station, pompieri means firefighter in Italian. 59 Hear ordinary people tell extraordinary stories at The Monti 60 Rent a scooter and ride down Black Wall Street. Along the way, stop to read the signs on Parrish Street and learn about the historic hub of African American businesses and financial services.
61 Explore our burgeoning craft beverage scene: Try Bull City Ciderworks’ Sweet Carolina cider, Durham Distillery’s Conniption American Dry gin, Graybeard Distillery’s Bedlam Vodka, The Brothers Vilgalys’ Krupnikas, any variety of mead from Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop and Honeygirl Meadery and Mystic Bourbon Liqueur.
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BELOW Mary Alice Pike, director of sales and marketing at Witherspoon Rose Culture, has a wealth of knowledge about all things roses!
62 Grab a doughnut from Monuts and/or a biscuit from Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken 63 Get a library card at your closest Durham County Library branch (especially the newly renovated Main Library!). 64 Walk, run or bike the American Tobacco Trail. 65 Tour Duke Homestead State Historic Site, the early home, factories and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. 66 Pick out some plants for your home at a few of our local garden centers like Barnes Supply Co., Durham Garden Center, For Garden’s Sake, Gunters Greenhouse, Stone Brothers & Byrd and Witherspoon Rose Culture 67 See a retro movie at the Carolina Theatre 68 Grab a sandwich at Toast and have lunch outside as you watch the hustle and bustle of Five Points
Whether you paddle, bike, fish, swim, bird-watch, walk the dog, or picnic with the family, you can enjoy over 5,000 acres of natural spaces that we have protected in Durham County. These preserves are free and open to all our neighbors year-round. Come outside, and enjoy beautiful North Carolina. Welcome home.
HORTON GROVE NATURE PRESERVE Triangle Land Conservancy 8 miles of trails
LEFT Violet Bai and Jason Jia browse the retro clothes at Dolly’s Vintage.
BELOW LEFT Saltbox Seafood Joint chef/owner Ricky Moore won the James Beard award for Best Chef in the Southeast in 2022.
RIGHT American Tobacco Campus is an integral part of the Bull City and a destination for thousands of visitors each year.
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DURHAM BLUES AND BREWS FESTIVAL
Sway to the blues while enjoying North Carolina brews during this festival hosted by the Exchange Club of Greater Durham at Durham Central Park
festivals, markets, celebrations and more
FOOD TRUCK RODEOS
Swing by Durham Central Park from noon4pm on March 9, June 11, Sept. 3, and/or Oct. 29 to get a taste of the 30+ featured food trucks, local craft beer, kids’ activities and music. 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org
This free, family-oriented program for preschoolers is hosted by Kristin Reali (“Ms. Kristin”) at The Leaf every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in spring (TBA) and fall (Oct. 4-Nov. 22). Post-storytime activities include visiting with Barnaby, Mr. Pickles the Turtle and Rockin’ Reuben the Cardinal and creating “complimentary crafts.” 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org/events/storytime
This ninth annual event features food from 30 Triangle restaurants paired with breweries. Guests will get unlimited food and beer samplings throughout all three floors of the Durham Performing Arts Center, along with options from local food trucks. Proceeds benefit Band Together NC and Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; dpacnc.com
The Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays begin their minor league season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Through September. DBAP, 409 Blackwell St.; 919956-2855; durhambulls.com
This outdoor market has more than 30 rotating artists who showcase their work every Saturday morning from April through the Saturday after Thanksgiving, plus an additional holiday market on the second Sunday in December each year. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; durhamcraftmarket.com
CROP WALK
The 49th annual event combines fun and fundraising to combat hunger locally and around the world. Durham’s event has raised $4 million since its inception in 1974. Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr.; 919-451-7203; durhamcropwalk.org
DOG GONE EGG HUNT
Bring your doggo to West Point on the Eno, where they will experience an egg hunt – canine style! 5101 N. Roxboro St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
Join Durham Parks and Recreation for a fun day in the park with your canine friend. There will be opportunities to watch and participate in activities and competitions, such as the Hyperflite Skyhoundz disc dog competition. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
The 157th anniversary event commemorates the end of the Civil War with lectures and special tours. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com
ANNUAL CIVIL WAR SCHOOL DAYS
Tours for the public, plus private and home-school groups allowing students to visit life as it was during the American Civil War. Reservations required.
Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com
Go green and enjoy a day filled with entertainment, hands-on environmental education workshops, sustainability vendors and more. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
DURHAM SENIOR GAMES
Designed to promote health year-round, this Olympics-style competition gives participants who are 50 years old and older the chance to compete in more than 30 sporting events and 20 art forms. The competition is held throughout April at various locations. 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
Each year, Preservation Durham – whose mission is to protect Durham’s historic assets – offers the public a glimpse into a different historic neighborhood or thematic group of historic properties. This year’s theme will be “Then & Now, Part II,” a continuation of this past year’s tour, which highlighted excellent preservation projects around the city. Various locations; 919-682-3036; preservationdurham.org
The national award-winning festival commemorates its 53rd anniversary as one of the oldest cultural festivals in the state. This family-oriented event celebrates African and African American history, culture and traditions. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
A 1.5-mile walk that raises awareness and funds for the nearly 5,000 homeless, neglected and abused animals of Durham County each year that end up in the caring hands of the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Grab friends and colleagues, form a team and compete for various prizes! Duke University’s East Campus, 712 Broad St.; 919-560-0640; apsofdurham.org
Proceeds are donated to local charities, including the Exchange Family Center Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Visitors can pay respects to fallen soldiers throughout the years. This event comes from the post-Civil War “Decoration Day” and includes military historians portraying soldiers from each era of our nation’s history. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com/special-events
RUNNING OF THE BULLS
The 15th running of this premiere community road race follows a scenic course that winds through the historic and revitalized neighborhoods of downtown Durham, American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods, and finish with a lap around the warning track inside the historic Durham Athletic Park 500 Corporation St.; 919-265-3904; bullcityrunning.com
This unique and often wacky – in a good way! – pageant started in 2003 when the construction of I-85 threatened the Duke Park beavers. Contestants dress up in themed costumes, vying for the title of Beaver Queen by bribing the judges, all to benefit the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St.; beaverqueen.org
PLAYLIST CONCERT
Every first Friday from May to October, Durham Central Park presents a free concert series featuring national and local artists – rain or shine. Food trucks, craft beer and cider on site. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.;919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org
The largest and most influential modern dance festival in the world celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and features more than two dozen modern dance companies and hundreds of choreographers, teachers and students participating in classes and performances across eight Durham venues. Various locations; 919-684-6402; americandancefestival.org
N.C. JUNETEENTH
Celebrating the end of slavery, this fun, educational and uplifting day features live entertainment, food, vendors, exhibitors and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Golden Belt Campus, 800 Taylor St.; 919-916-1640; spectacularmag.com
Durham Parks and Recreation offers this free concert and music series that includes outdoor concerts and movies on the big screen in June-August. On-site food vendors and food will be available for purchase. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol or smoking is allowed. Various parks; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
KIDS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Children are invited to decorate their bikes and ride them through Durham Central Park in a free parade event from 9-11 a.m. on the Fourth of July. There will also be firetrucks, music and free popsicles. 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org/events
Celebrate patriotism and civic pride with Durham Parks and Recreation and the Durham Bulls. Attend the baseball game and enjoy a dynamic fireworks show following the game. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
A day of family-friendly activities celebrating North Carolina food culture and history. This tasty event includes barbecue and pie contests, giving festival-goers the opportunity to vote for their favorites, plus face painting, crafts, games and raffles. Free of charge. Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org
One of the region’s premier Fourth of July celebrations – also taking place on Saturday, July 1 – with music on four stages, craft artists, local foods and a beer garden – all on the banks of the Eno River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area. West Point on the Eno, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd.; 919-620-9099, ext. 203; enofest.org
BULL MOON RIDE
A family-friendly evening 5K run/walk and 6.5- or 12-mile bike ride through downtown to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Durham. Post-race party features live music, barbecue and beer. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-6820516; bullmoon.itsyourrace.com
The second-largest film festival in the Southeast and the largest cultural arts event serving the LGBTQ+ community in the Carolinas, with world premiere screenings and thousands of tickets sold each year. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org/ films/festivals/ncglff
A festival that inspires and connects people of African descent to assert their value and engage in social and cultural change. The event is reminiscent of a Black family reunion or a homecoming, with an additional emphasis on providing a platform for, and elevating the causes of social justice organizations.
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; blackaugustinthepark.com
HARVEST AND HORNWORM FESTIVAL
Cultural and arts festival centered on tobacco harvesting, curing and related activities in the fields and at the barn. Featuring local artists, costumed interpreters, entertainment and refreshments. Free of charge.
Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org
SEPTEMBER CENTERFEST
The longest running street arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham features more than 100 visual artists who specialize in paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry, crafts and more, plus entertainment, kids activities, food and fun. City Center; 919-560-2719; centerfest. durhamarts.org
PRIDE DURHAM N.C.
The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event in the area, the parade stretches 2 miles and features more than 110 marching groups. The festival includes more than 100 vendors every year. Duke University’s East Campus, 1304 Campus Dr.; pridedurhamnc.org
LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Organized by the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill, this festival has featured work by Latin filmmakers from more than 20 countries in 13 languages, screening films and inviting speakers on issues such as migration and globalization. Takes place during the second half of October 2023. Various locations around Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh; 919-681-3883; nclatinamericanfilmfestival.org
BULL CITY RACE FEST AND FOOD TRUCK RODEO
Run 1 mile, 5 miles or a half marathon while raising money for Habitat for Humanity of Durham – then restore your energy with a post-race party featuring live music, local food trucks and beer. (Save $5 off your race registration by using code DURHAMMAGAZINE.) American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; bullcityracefest.com
Wander Duke Homestead after dark and see what Victorian-era wonders you find. Explore historical concepts of awe, wonder and spiritualism, plus experience Halloween traditions from generations past. A one-ofa-kind Halloween experience not designed to scare! Tickets required. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org
PHOENIXFEST
Celebrate Durham’s Hayti community with a parade, vendors and food. The parade starts at Fayetteville Street and Elmira Avenue and ends at the intersection of Fayetteville and Piedmont Avenue 919-680-2878; phoenixfestdurham.com
CLICK! PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL
The month-long festival brings together exhibitions and programming while fostering dialogue between photographers and community members, all in hopes of inspiring artistic excellence, supporting professional development and promoting community engagement. clickphotofest.org
Stop by for a spooky treat – the “goriest, scariest horror movies ever made” play over a three-day weekend at the Carolina Theatre Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org/ series/splatterflix
SIXTH ANNUAL ‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ HALLOWEEN BALL
This Retro Film Series annual tradition is more than just a movie screening – it’s a fully theatrical, FX-driven, light showblazing, fog-blowing, call-backing, motion picture extravaganza. Fasten your garter belt and come to the Carolina Theatre’s historic 1,000-seat lab and see what’s on the slab. This exclusive Rocky Horror experience is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you and fulfill you. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre. org
Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences provide a fun afternoon for Durham’s canine residents. Your support helps promote a dog-friendly community and provides services to people and their pets in underserved areas. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS
Celebrate fall every Saturday and Sunday in October with pumpkins, crafts and train rides. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home, then enjoy seasonal crafts and carnival games. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org
TAILS AT TWILIGHT GALA
Well-groomed event with silent and live auctions benefiting the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd.;919-560-0640; apsofdurham.org/tails-at-twilight
Bring the kiddos for pictures with Black Santa as he celebrates his 11th annual appearance at the Hayti Heritage Center throughout the entire month of December. 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709, hayti.org/black-santa
A celebration of an 1870 Christmas with evening candlelight tours featuring period decorations, dancing, caroling, hot apple cider and other goodies. Tickets required. Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org
Watch dynamic floats and cheer on hometown bands, drill teams, schools, community groups and more as they make their way through downtown. The parade will culminate with a special guest appearance from Santa. Downtown; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
SANTA PAWS
Bring your canine friend to meet Santa, who will be available for photos with your pet alongside a holiday pet market. Durham Armory, 212 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays as the performance group brings the spirit of the season to the Hayti Heritage Center. 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org
Bundle up to stroll through festive light displays and sing along to holiday tunes at the Museum of Life and Science. Enjoy its indoor and outdoor exhibits, visit the fluttering inhabitants and warm up inside the Magic Wings Butterfly House, and twirl in your socks on the synthetic ice rink. Visitors can also hop on the Ellerbe Creek Railway to enjoy a train ride among more holiday lights. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org
LUCKY STRIKE TOWER
The annual lighting of the Lucky Strike Tower includes local performers, holiday music, festive lights and more. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; 919-433-1566; americantobacco.co
Jewish for Good invites participants to kick off the winter holiday with an 8K and family fun run. Push yourself to complete the whole thing, or just take a lap around the Levin JCC and celebrate with victory gelt. Stick around in the afternoon for a Hanukkah family swim. Barrel down the waterslide, hang out on the pool deck and sip some hot chocolate before the lighting of the 8-foot-tall menorah at sundown. Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-354-4936; jewishforgood.org
A cultural community event with a marketplace, workshops, movement and music classes, food vendors, performers, a candle lighting ceremony and a film. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Jewish for Good. There will be kids activities, games and crafts, holiday foods for sale including sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) and latkes, interactive menorahs, opportunities to learn more about the holiday and a community shuk (gift and craft market). Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-354-4936; jewishforgood.org/ jewish-events
The Bennett Place Historical Society hosts this Civil War-themed tour of the farm. Guided by the gentle glow of candlelight, tours of groups of up to 20 people take place every 15 minutes. Once the tour is finished, indulge in complimentary hot apple cider! Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com/special-events
Join hundreds of volunteers from around the region in community service on Christmas Day with the Jewish Federation of DurhamChapel Hill. There will be opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to volunteer and do good for others. Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-354-4936; levinjcc.org/ about-mitzvah-day
CHRISTMAS IN THE PIEDMONT
Visit Bennett Place and witness how Christmas was celebrated in the Piedmont Carolinas during the American Civil War. Historians decorate the farm in the fashion of the time, and there are also cooking demonstrations and packages in the main house. Soldiers demonstrate Christmas in the field and, of course, Ole St. Nick is on-site. Complimentary hot apple cider is available, as well as a bake sale; all proceeds go to the site’s preservation. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite. com/special-events
FAMILY SATURDAY SERIES
Bring your family to enjoy fun for all ages! Introduce your kids to the magic of live performances, music and storytelling. Tickets are $5 each. Carolina Theatre; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org/ education-series/family-saturday
The African American Dance Ensemble’s annual Kwanzaa festival focuses on family, friends and the fruits of the Earth. It takes
place on the seventh day of Kwanzaa, which is dedicated to Imani, or faith. The event features a children’s village, dance and drumming classes, arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment from dance ensembles and more. Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be given to a local nonprofit. Durham Armory, 212 Foster St.; 919-560-2729; aadekwanzaafest.wixsite. com/kwanzaafest
A weeklong celebration of culinary excellence where participating restaurants offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, creating a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the finest cuisine in the region. trirestaurantweek.com
RETRO FILM SERIES
Double features of movies in all genres from 1920-1999. Most Fridays through the end of June. Celebrating its 24th anniversary this year. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/ retro-film-series
FEBRUARY
N.C. MLK/BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARADE
The parade features marching bands, step/ dance teams, floats and more. After the parade, enjoy live music by a DJ, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, vendors and more at Golden Belt 919-916-1640; spectacularmag.com
AMERICAN INDIAN POW WOW
Family-friendly day of traditional American Indian dancing, music, crafts, art and food. The event hosts American Indian dancers, musicians and artists from across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and is a fun way to learn about and celebrate the region’s rich American Indian culture. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 1219 Broad St.; 919-416-2852; ncssm.edu/powwow
NEVERMORE FILM FESTIVAL
Created in 1999, this festival is a juried competition that programs brand-new genres from around the world. More than 500 features and short films have screened at the festival in its 24-year run. Accepting submissions for horror, science-fiction, mystery, thriller and action-adventure, it has gained an international reputation as one of the premier genre festivals in the U.S. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/nevermore
Since 1994, Durham’s Partnership for Children, a partner in the Smart Start network, has served our community by identifying needs and mobilizing partners to benefit the 23,000 young children in Durham. We invest more than $11 million annually through Smart Start, Durham PreK/ NC Pre-K, Early Head Start, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and other collaboratives, including Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Ending Family Homelessness, Transition to Kindergarten, and NCCARES360.
To ensure every child in Durham enters school ready to succeed, we lead community strategies for children birth to five and their families that promote healthy development and learning and enhance access to high- quality care.
High-quality early education experiences lay the foundation for school readiness by providing children with dependable, nurturing relationships and safe, stimulating environments that support healthy development. The Partnership engages families, expands access to early education in a culturally responsive manner, improves childcare, supports teacher compensation, and mobilizes community partners. As a result of our efforts DPfC’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading program received the 2019 Pacesetter award for strengthening support services and parent success. DPfC is the only Partnership in the state with an apostrophe in its name. We don’t just operate in Durham, we belong to Durham.
• Learn about the value of investing in young children – the return is incredible and lasts for generations (first2000days.org)
• Sponsor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – $35/year provides 12 new books mailed directly to a young child
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• Make your voice heard — get involved in our early education advocacy efforts
• Invest financial resources and intellectual capital through a board committee or work group
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• Apply Smart Start RFP available on our website, Letter of Intent Due December, 30th
• Apply for Durham PreK programs for children who turn four by August 31
• Apply for Early Head Start programs for pregnant women and children birth to two years by August 31
• Join DPfC at the Durham Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. on Main St. in Downtown Durham.
• Support DPfC’s Holiday Book Drive: From November through January donations can be dropped off at The Regulator Bookshop Durham, 720 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
1201 S. Briggs Ave. Ste. 100 Durham, NC 27703 919-403-6960 Website: dpfc.net Email: mail@dpfc.net
Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved SponsoredSince 1985, the Durham Literacy Center (DLC) has provided tuition-free instruction to more than 18,500 adults and out-of-school youth in Durham. The DLC’s programs teach adults to read and write, improve their English language skills, prepare for high school equivalency exams, become job-ready, and use computers and technology. Each year, more 200 volunteer tutors help their fellow community members gain the skills and credentials that are necessary to thrive in Durham’s economy.
The DLC responded to the changing needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a Technology Lending Library with 80 Chromebooks and 15 Wi-Fi-enabled tablets, expanding digital literacy instruction; hiring our first career and college counselor on a part-time basis; helping students and their families get vaccinated; sharing trustworthy and accessible health information; and helping students access vital services such as food, housing, and employment assistance. As the pandemic changes, we have expanded partnerships with other organizations in our community to ensure that vulnerable low literacy adults have access to the resources and support they need.
The DLC works with adults and older youth in Durham to help them reach their educational and personal goals – whether through improving their basic reading and math skills so they can assist their children with homework, increasing their English language proficiency to help them get a better job, or completing a high school equivalency program on the way to higher education or career training opportunities. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, DLC programs are offered in-person and remotely.
• Make a contribution to support the DLC
• Become a sustaining donor by joining the John Hope Franklin Literacy Society
• Volunteer as a tutor to teach in our programs
• Support the DLC on Amazon Smile
• Link your VIC card to the DLC
• Encourage your employer to become a DLC event sponsor
Learn more about how you can support our work at durhamliteracy.org.
1905 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham, NC 27707 919-489-8383 durhamliteracy.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 52209 Durham, NC 27717
Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved Sponsored Content Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved Sponsored ContentMeals on Wheels Durham (MOWD) has been delivering hot meals daily to homebound seniors for 47 years. Our operations have grown considerably from our first cadre of 12 clients in 1975; today, we serve close to 600. Last year, we delivered nearly 200,000 items, including meals and auxiliary materials like pet food, nutritional shakes, holiday gifts and fans. The demand for our services grows larger each year.
Meals on Wheels Durham is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and other community members who are homebound and unable to provide sufficient nutrition for themselves. Through daily meal delivery and regular contact with caring volunteers, we strive to positively impact our clients’ health, independence and connectivity.
MOWD also provides Durham’s seniors with a sense of security, comfort and the knowledge that their community values, appreciates and remembers them.
• Volunteer. We can’t do what we do without helping hands! We need drivers to deliver meals, packers to organize food to be loaded into cars, remote callers to check in on our seniors and much more! Get the details on all our volunteer opportunities and sign up at mowdurham.org/volunteer.
• Donate items of your choice from our online Amazon.com Wish List (mowdurham. org/wishlist) to help provide for our seniors’ special needs year-round. With your help, we can meet special requests from our clients — whether that’s food for their pet, a box fan in the summer or Ensure to supplement meals.
• Make a gift to Meals on Wheels Durham at mowdurham.org/donate. Your unrestricted, tax-deductible gift will allow us to build new programs, strengthen existing ones and serve even more meals – all to enhance the lives of older adults in our community. A gift of $2,688 or $224 each month will feed a senior for an entire year – but any amount you choose to give will be put to work right away supporting older adults in Durham.
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Academy Veterinary Hospital 1000 N. Miami Blvd., Ste. 247 avh.vetstreet.com; 919-688-6628
Special services: boarding and dental care
Alexander at the Park Veterinary Hospital 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 125 alexanderattheparkvethospital.com; 919-484-9900
Special services: dental care, radiographs, neuters, surgery
Angel Animal Hospital 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. 8 919-620-7729
Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital 101 Bahama Rd., Bahama bahamaroadvet.com; 919-471-4103
Special services: dental care, digital radiography and ultrasounds
Hudson and Stella love visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens during the hours dogs are allowed – which are before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. – with their owners Heather Schmitz and Robin Schmitz.
Bull City Veterinary Hospital 605 Fernway Ave. bullcityveterinary.com; 919-973-3434
Special services: laser therapy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture
Carver Street Animal Hospital 2703 Carver St. carverstreetanimalhospital.com; 919-477-7319
Banfield Pet Hospital
202 W. Hwy. 54, Ste. 505; 919-316-1046
3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101; 919-402-8801
1720 North Pointe Dr.; 919-620-8142; banfield.com
The Bird Hospital: Avian Veterinarian Services 3039 University Dr. thebirdvet.com; 919-490-3001
Provides health care to birds only.
BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital
7015 N.C. Hwy. 751; bluepearlvet.com; 919-600-6600
Special services: 24/7 emergency care
Broadway Veterinary Hospital 205 Broadway St. bvhdurham.com; 919-973-0292
Special services: dental care and medical boarding
Special services: dental care
The Cat Hospital of Durham & Chapel Hill 5319 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 102B cathospitaldurhamch.com; 919-489-5142
Special services: dental care and boarding
Colony Park Animal Hospital 3102 Sandy Creek Dr. cpah.net; 919-424-0508
Special services: dental care, boarding and grooming
Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital 206 W. Cornwallis Rd. cornwallispetcare.com; 919-489-9194
Special services: general wellness and dental care
Dr. Adriano Betton Mobile Veterinary Care drbetton.com; 919-602-4291
Special services: dental care
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Durham Animal Hospital 4306 N. Roxboro St. durhamanimalhospital.com; 919-620-7387
Special services: boarding
Eno Animal Hospital 116 Goodwin Rd. enoanimalhospital.com; 919-471-0308
Special services: Fear Free-certified professionals, dental care and dentistry, acupuncture, laser therapy, boarding and grooming
Falconbridge Animal Hospital 1401 W. Hwy. 54 falconbridgeanimal.com; 919-403-5591
Special services: boarding, nail trims
HomeVet Mobile Veterinary Care homevetmobilenc.com; 919-644-6400
Local Mobile Veterinary Service localmobilevet.com; 919-219-4919
New Hope Animal Hospital 5016 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. nhah.com; 919-490-2000
Special services: dental care
North Paw Animal Hospital 5106 Guess Rd. northpawanimalhospital.com; 919-471-1471
Special services: dental care, laser therapy, boarding and grooming
Oak Grove Animal Hospital 110 Robbins Rd. oakgrovevetnc.com; 919-598-0001
Special services: dental care, boarding and grooming
Page Point Animal Hospital & Pet Resort 115 Page Point Circle pagepointnc.com; 919-647-9691
Special services: dental care, laparoscopic services, Fear Free practice, boarding, grooming and day care
Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care 735 W. N.C. Hwy. 54; parkveterinaryhospital.com 919-736-6797, 919-544-3758
Special services: dental care, laser therapy, board-certified ultrasounds, acupuncture, orthopedic surgery and boarding
Parkwood Animal Hospital 5109 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 101 parkwoodvet.com; 919-364-4466
Quail Roost Animal Hospital 120 Quail Roost Farm Rd., Rougemont quailroostanimalhospital.com; 919-471-0737
Special services: dental care and equine care
Southpoint Animal Hospital 5601 Fayetteville Rd. southpointpets.com; 919-226-0043
Special services: drop-off services, sameday services and behavior consultations
Synergy Mobile Veterinary Surgery synergyvetsurg.com; 919-756-3232
Special Services: travel to primary veterinary clinics for surgery
Thrive Pet Healthcare 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1012 thrivepetcare.com; 984-219-8583
Special services: dental care
Triangle Veterinary Hospital 3301 Old Chapel Hill Rd. trianglevet.com; 919-489-2391
Special services: dental care, stem cell therapy, boarding and grooming, orthopedic surgery and ultrasounds
Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital 608 Morreene Rd. tvrhdurham.com; 919-489-0615
Special services: 24/7 emergency care
Tyson Animal Hospital 5415 N.C. Hwy. 55 tysonanimalhospital.com; 919-544-8297
Special services: acupuncture, boarding, bathing and dental care
Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-155 urbantails.vet; 984-219-2579
Special services: Fear Free-certified veterinary care and dental care
Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina
3702 Hillsborough Rd., Ste.1 vdcnc.com; 919-321-4878
Special services: advanced dental care, restorative dentistry and 3D imaging
Westside Animal Hospital 3653 Hillsborough Rd. westsideanimal.com; 919-383-5578
Special services: acupuncture, laser therapy and dental care
White Oak Mobile Vet Serves the South Durham area. whiteoakmobilevet.com; 919-880-0788
Willow Oak Veterinary Hospital 1012 Broad St. willowoakvet.com; 919-908-6744
Special services: dental care and orthopedic care
Beth’s Barks N Bubbles 2710 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 3; 919-824-5947
Special services: nail trimming, nail dremel, teeth brushing and hair dyes
Dog Stylists Inc.
3401 University Dr., Ste. C dogstylistsinc.com; 919-489-9364
Special services: medicated soaks
Elliotte’s Pet Spa & Salon Inc. 3002 Guess Rd. elliottespetspa.com; 919-381-5906
Special services: small- and large-breed dog grooming
Pampered Pooch 3123 N. Roxboro St. durhampamperedpooch.com; 919-220-1083
Special services: flea treatments and nail trimming for dogs, and standard grooming
Pam’s Paw Prints 2919 Guess Rd. pams-paw-prints.business.site; 919-471-4729
Petco (Southpoint)
8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1012 stores.petco.com/nc/durham; 919-572-9638
Special services: nail trimming for dogs, pet hospital, dog training classes
Petco (South Square) 4011 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. stores.petco.com/nc/durham; 919-401-2464
Special services: nail trimming for dogs
PetSmart (North Pointe Shopping Center) 1720 North Pointe Dr. petsmart.com; 919-471-6474
Special services: nail trimming for dogs
PetSmart (Patterson Place) 3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101 petsmart.com; 919-403-6902
Special services: nail trimming for dogs
Puppy Love Pet Grooming 5410 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. B puppylove-rdu.com; 919-572-6699
Special services: teeth brushing and nail trimming
U Dirty Dog Self Wash Spa 105 W. Hwy. 54, Ste. 255 udirtydogselfwash.com; 919-237-2444
Special services: teeth brushing and nail trimming for dogs, as well as self-wash stations
The Barkmore House 3706 Kilgo Dr. thebarkmorehouse.com; 919-259-0335
Day care September through May, and dog boarding
Camp Bow Wow – Durham 2612 S. Miami Blvd. campbowwow.com/durham; 919-321-8971
Dog day care, boarding, baths and nails
Camp Bow Wow – North Durham 4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Ste. 105A campbowwow.com/north-durham; 919-309-4959
Dog day care, boarding and grooming
Creature Comforts Inn 200 W. Cornwallis Rd. creaturecomfortsinn.com; 919-489-1490
Dog, cat, avian and exotic pet boarding, dog day care and dog bathing
Dog Tales Day Camp and Boarding 1204 Patterson Rd. dogtalesnc.com; 919-691-7613
Dog day care and boarding
GoDog 4350 Garrett Rd. godoghq.com/durham; 919-246-7530
Dog day care, dog bathing, and dog and cat boarding
Pet’s Companion Inn 8411 Roxboro Rd., Bahama petscompanioninn.com; 919-477-0618
Day care, dog and cat boarding
The Pet Wagon Hotel 3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd. thepetwagon.com/durham-nc; 919-908-7700
Day care, dog and cat boarding
Sunny Acres Pet Resort 5908 U.S. Hwy. 70 sunnyacrespetresort.com; 919-383-4238
Dog day care, dog grooming, pet transportation, and boarding for dogs, cats and other small pets
Barbie & Company Pet Services barbieandcompanync.com; 919-659-5492
Dog walking, pet sitting and pet photography
Bluehound Pet Care Serves Bahama and limited parts of Rougemont and northern Durham. bluehoundpetcare.com; 919-201-7081
Bull City Pet Sitting 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 1B-189 bullcitypetsitting.com; 919-740-7481
Dog walking, trail walks, daily visits and home care
Dickinson Animal Services 101 E. Delafield Ave. dickinsonanimalservices.com; 919-323-5341
Daily visits for pet and farm sitting, farm maintenance and small dog boarding Dogwalk dogwalktalk.com; 919-697-6048
Small, queer-owned business specializing in daily dog walking and dog care
“Falls Lake is really quiet, and we can just have our own time,” says Jessica Edwin. “We can park at a beach, and Maggie can swim.”
Durham Cat Company Serves South Durham. durhamcatcompany.com; 919-548-2751
Premier in-home cat sitting
Durham Pet Serves Duke and downtown Durham. durhampet.com; 310-743-3367
Dog walking, trail walks, daily visits, pet sitting, overnight stays and home care
Kate’s Critter Care katescrittercare.com; 919-943-8083
Daily visits, overnight stays and home care. Serves south Durham.
Lucy’s Pet Care lucyspetcare.info; 919-451-3773
Dog walking, daily visits, home care and pet sitting
Nose, Toes & Tails Pet Care nosetoestails.com; 919-418-3899
In-home vacation care, daily dog walks, play dates, pet taxi/shuttle, trail excursions, pet concierge service and customized pet care bundles. Serves communities in and around Alamance, Orange and Durham counties.
Paws Up Pet Nanny 919-323-9099
Daily dog walking, dog and cat vacation care, special services. Serves South Durham near Southpoint Mall.
Peace of Mind Pet Sitting chathamcountypetsitting.com; 919-428-8856
Daily visits, overnight stays and pet transportation. Serves North Durham.
Two Girls and a Leash LLC twogirlsandaleash.com; 919-471-4597
Dog walking, daily visits, pet sitting, horse and farm care. Serves Bahama, North Durham and Rougemont.
Professional Pet Sitting vippetsitting.com; 919-419-1647
Dog walking and pet sitting. Serves Durham and Orange counties.
Wing Hoof and Paws 919-818-5013
Dog walking, daily visits and overnight stays Zen for Your Zoo zenforyourzoo.com
Dog walking, daily visits and home care. Serves South Durham.
Always Pawsitive Dog Training alwayspawsitive.com; 919-457-7956
Specialties: puppy training and behavior modification for adult dogs
Collegiate Canine collegiatecanine.com; 336-462-9738
Specialties: in-home private dog training and behavior services specializing in prepurchase counseling, leash reactivity, fearful behavior and in-household canine conflict.
Dogability Dog Training
3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd. dogabilitync.com; dogabilitync@gmail.com
Dog Academy of North Carolina 1215 Stone Rd. dogacademyofnc.com; 919-645-7853
Specialties: training for new dogs and correction of problem behaviors
Durham Dog Training Center 4603A Hillsborough Rd. durhamdogtrainingcenter.com; 919-846-0229
K9 Disciples Dog Training k9disciples.com; 919-525-3375
Specialties: behavior modification in reactivity, resource guarding, anxiety, human and dog aggression
Marcia’s Best Dogs 1502 Piperwood Ct. marciasbestdogs.net; 336-202-3647
Specialties: in-home dog training
Pin Up Pup Training pinuppuptraining.com; 760-277-5659
Specialties: puppy training, positive reinforcement training, AKC Canine Good Citizen Training, board and train, pet sitting, dog walking, basic obedience, fear and reactivity, and trick training
Whole Dog Institute 5992 U.S. Hwy. 70 Bus. wholedoginstitute.com; 919-452-3764
Yay Dog! yaydog.com; 919-616-5048
Specialties: adolescent dogs, TBTE training strategies, working in public with your dog
We can help you bring love home! Want to be greeted at the door by a new furry family member? Come to Animal Protection Society of Durham to save a life and foster or adopt with us
2117 E. Club Blvd. Durham, NC 27704 www.apsofdurham.org 919-560-0640
Ashleigh Bakes Daily Small-batch bakery known for scratch-made cookies in unique flavors from sweet potato casserole to lemon ginger. 3117 Guess Rd., Ste. E.; 919-969-3869; ashleighbakesdaily.com
Earth to Us Latin and American vegan dishes including cauliflower wings, garlic tostones, arepas and more. 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 18; 919-908-1000; shopearthtous.com
Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare with fresh specials featured on a prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room or at outside tables. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com
Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong-style dim sum, plus authentic Sichuan, Cantonese, Peking and Hunan Cuisine. 3003 Guess Rd.; 919-479-8339; hongkongdimsumindurham.com
Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.com
La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-265-7916
Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539; thaispoon1nc.com
Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multiregional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com
El Jefecito Exceptionally fresh tacos, quesadillas and burritos. 4910 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-309-9390; eljefecitofoodtruck.com
Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express All-you-can-eat sushi, soup, salads, appetizers like spring rolls, crab rangoon and gyoza, plus entrees including teriyaki and hibachi dinners. 3405 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. E; 919-251-8822; rockinrollssushi.com/durham
Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Cantonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581; shanghaidurham.com
*Details are subject to change. Check restaurant websites and social media channels prior to visiting.
Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family operated and chef-driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com
El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralrestaurantnc.com
Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian – think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana –meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on freshly made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info
The French Corner Bakery Artisan breads, crafted tarts and pastries, plus lunch. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B; 919-698-9836
Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com
Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue A staple in the community since 1952, serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com
Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar. 5279 N. Roxboro St., Ste. 2; 919-479-9757; delranchomexicangrill.com
Devil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Handmade pizzas, pastas, wings, strombolis, subs, calzones and desserts with daily specials. 742 Ninth St.; 919-286-3090; devilspizzeria.com
Dogwood Bar & Grill American fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus larger entrees like baby back ribs, shepherd’s pie and penne alla vodka. Try the House Nachos (chips are made in-house) and the spinach salad. 5110 N. Roxboro St.; 919-973-2342; dogwoodbarandgrill.com
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. 3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com
Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikka. 811 Ninth St., Ste. 150; 919-748-3456; lnlrestaurant.com
Omie’s Coffee Shop and Roastery Espresso drinks, drip coffee, cold brew, tea and local baked goods. 2300 N. Roxboro St.; omiescoffee.com
Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies. 1647 Cole Mill Rd.; 919-908-9128; picnicdurham.com
Silver Spoon Restaurant A large menu of breakfast favorites like strawberry waffles and omelets, plus sandwiches, pastas, salads and kids’ plates. 5230 N. Roxboro St.; 919-479-7172; silverspoonnc.com
Skrimp Shack Fast casual seafood restaurant serving addictive shrimp, fish and a variety of other fried and grilled seafood. 3600 N. Duke St., Ste. 28B; 919-477-0776; theskrimpshack.com
Taqueria Los Amigos Mexican and Honduran food. Takeout available. 3810 N. Duke St.; 984-888-0950
Cloche Coffee Serving coffee drinks made with Larry’s Coffee, as well as tea, chai and other assorted drinks and snacks. Savor each sip in a bright space filled with plant life or on its outdoor patio. 721 Broad St.; 919-748-3333; clochecoffee.com
Joe Van Gogh Grab coffee at this local cafe that sources quality beans for specialty drinks. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com
The Loop Restaurant Burgers, thin-crust or cauliflower-crust pizzas and hand-dipped milkshakes. 1116 Broad St.; 919-408-7448; thelooprestaurant.com
Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com
Sho Nuff Seafood Garlic steamed crab legs, fried shrimp and lobster tail. 1104 Broad St.; 919-972-9212; shonuffseafood.com
The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop The artisan café and bakery celebrates the sweet things in life. Scratch-made cakes, cupcakes and pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com
Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market. Also serves sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290
Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar doughnut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417
Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 205; 919-797-2456; heavenlybuffaloes.com
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Specialty seafood boils, raw bar, fish baskets, po’ boys and sliders. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 984-439-8651; hookreel.com/location/durham
Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls for takeout with a variety of meats or meat substitutes, toppings and sauces. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-864-9742; itaewongrillkbbq.com
MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterragrillnc.com
Naan Stop Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with dishes like daal makhani, paneer tikka masala and biryani. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103; 919-891-3488 & 919-797-2100; naanstopduke.com
NOSH “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso” sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. 2812 Erwin Rd.; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com
Pure Vegan Cafe Vegan, plant-based food, acai bowls, healthy beverages and raw treats. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 919-251-9694; purevegancafe.com
Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com
Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com
Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls, such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilovedurham.com
Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com
Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com
Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and panfried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surf-n-turf dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A140; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com
BLACK FARMERS MARKET
Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Rd. Every second Sunday (beginning May/ June through the end of November), 1-4 p.m.; blackfarmersmkt.com/the-market; blackmarketnc@gmail.com
DURHAM FARMERS MARKET
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. Main season market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.noon (April-November); winter market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon (December-March); mid-week market: Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. (mid-April – mid-October); 919-667-3099; durhamfarmersmarket.com; info@durhamfarmersmarket.com
DURHAM ROOTS FARMERS MARKET
North Carolina Farm Bureau parking lot, 1901 Hillandale Rd.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon (April-November); 919-451-6688; durhamroots.org; durhamrootsfm@gmail.com
SOUTH DURHAM FARMERS MARKET
Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, 5410 Hwy. 55
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon (April-October), 9 a.m.-noon (November-March); 984-377-7301; southdurhamfarmersmarket.org
Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com
Banh’s Cuisine Serving Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials for more than 30 years. Patio tables available. 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073
Blue Corn Cafe Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com
Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com
Chicken Bee Korean fried chicken as well as other dishes like bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and bulgogi. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com
Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes to-go, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com
Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.com
Dain’s Place This pub’s fare is centered on its award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800; dainsplace.bar
The Durham Filling Station Breakfast fare, like made-from-scratch biscuits, any style of eggs, famous pinto beans, burgers and upgraded hot dogs. 617 Hicks St.; 919-797-1006
Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family-friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com
Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com
Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com
International Delights Authentic Mediterranean and Palestinian-Lebanese inspired cuisine including pita wraps, gyros, falafel, kabobs and baklava. 740 Ninth St.; 919-286-2884; iddurham.com
Juju Asian fusion tapas like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com
Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com
Mi Calvillo Authentic Mexican fare open for carryout. 748 Ninth St.; 984-219-1642
Moe’s Original BBQ Barbecue sandwiches, platters and Southern-styled sides such as cornbread and baked beans. 2014 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-237-1004; moesoriginalbbq.com/durham
Monuts Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com
Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice creams, milkshakes, popsicles and more. Flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (Mexican vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111; pincho-loco.business.site
Secrets Pho and Noodle Bar Traditional Vietnamese dishes including stir-fry and noodle bowls. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 130; 984-888-5111; secretsphoandnoodlebar.com
Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634; trianglecoffeehouse.com
Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com
ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice. 810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com
Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like grilled filet mignon and coastal catch served with Carolina Gold rice. Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com
MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, now offering a takeout menu, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com
321 Coffee Roasted coffee along with a selection of baked goods and light bites, and wholesale coffee. 300 Morris St.; 321coffee.com
The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew, plus breakfast burritos on Sundays. 316 W. Geer St.
The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com
Boxcar Bar + Arcade This bar and arcade offers more than 70 arcade games, a full bar including 24 craft American drafts (and a wide variety of local beer, liquor and wine), all-weather patio, private event space and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen. 621 Foster St.; 984-377-2791; theboxcarbar.com/durham
Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com
Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with housemade noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St., Ste. C; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com
Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com
Durham Food Hall All vendors open for dine in and takeout. 530 Foster St.; 919-908-9339; durhamfoodhall.com
• Auctioneer Bar Seasonal cocktails, curated beer, wine and spirits meant to highlight local breweries.
• Ex-Voto Fresh tacos and tamales.
• Everything Bagels Locally made gourmet bagels with a seasonally standard menu.
• Little Barb’s Bakery Baking up cakes, brownies, cheesecakes and more.
• Liturgy Beverage Specialty coffee, tea and chocolate company focused on single-origin beverages.
• Locals Oyster Bar and Seafood Butchery North Carolina seafood featuring everything from crab cakes to shrimp sausage.
• Marco’s 530 Italian and Asian noodle house.
• Mango Indian Grill High-quality Indian quick serve.
• Milklab Authentic boba, teas, matcha and rolled ice cream.
• Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, small plates, salads and artisanal gelato.
Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse apartments that uses curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for house-made smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com
Fullsteam Brewery In addition to its well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha. Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag
Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with the family! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com
Hutchins Garage Grandma-style pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578
King’s Sandwich Shop Serving up hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. 701 Foster St.; 919-682-0071; kingssandwichshop.com
Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; partsnlabor.com
Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern small plates and big bar by Lisa Callaghan and Chef Trenton Shank. 501 Washington St.; 919-351-6446; plumdurham.com
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rotating menu of doughnuts and biscuits available for takeout and delivery. For vegetarians, the fried green tomato biscuit is hard to beat. 401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitschicken.com
Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection and brunch on the weekends. 905 W. Main St., Ste. 22; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com
The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the poutine with white cheddar cheese curds and beef mushroom gravy. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net
GoJo by Goorsha Ethiopian coffees and teas as well as lunch and sandwiches. 823 W. Morgan St.; 919-390-2338; gojobygoorsha.com
Goorsha Ethiopian dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com
It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar serving traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapeno-brined fried chicken; a half-beef, half-bacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; getsouthernfood.com
James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Artisan ice creams like gooey butter cake, watermelon taffy and butterscotch popcorn. 908 W. Main St.; 984-259-1397; jenis.com
Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Memphis rubbed pulled chicken, wings and smoked sausage. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com
Mr. Fries Man Specialty fry creations like barbecue bacon ranch shrimp and lemon garlic crab and shrimp. 1105 W. Main St.; 919-724-4343; mrfriesman.com
New World Cafe Coffee, lattes, smoothies, acai bowls, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches and more. 701 W. Main St., Ste. 130; 919-237-1755; newworldcafes.com
Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets East Asian fare like ramen, steamed buns and sandwiches, plus pastries – rhubarb galette, anyone? 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com
Alley Twenty Six A craft cocktail bar offering burgers, sandwiches and sliders. Visit the Mixers & Mercantile shop next door. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com
Annexe The sister bar of Bar Virgile features a dance floor, a menu of snacks, turntables built into the bar and pink Champagne on tap. 105 S. Mangum St., Ste. 1; 919-973-3000; annexedurham.com
Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu. The bar offers its well-loved cheeseburger, fried oysters and more for dine in or curbside pickup. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com
Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant and bar with beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com
Brunello Wine Bar Neighborhood wine bar serving curated wine, charcuterie and cheese boards. 123 Market St., Ste. A.; brunello-winebar.com
Bull City Burger & Brewery Offering local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house. 107 E. Parrish St., Ste. 105; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
Bull McCabes Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com
CONVIVIO This Italian restaurant and wine bar serves locally sourced meat butchered in-house. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 984-219-1961; conviviorestaurant.com
COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails. Try the Chuleta a lo Guajiro, a country-style pork chop, with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com
Counting House Fresh seafood using local, highquality ingredients. Bar and lounge with housemade cocktails. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com
The Daily Beer Bar Craft beer bar and cafe offering pastries and Yonder coffee until noon, and a menu of sandwiches, salads and shareable snacks along with craft beer, nonalcoholic drinks and wine in the afternoon. 108 E. Main St.; thedailybeerbar.com
Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; dashiramen.com
Durham was recognized as one of “10 Untapped Beer Cities Poised to Blow Up” by Thrillist in 2016. The brewery scene has certainly grown since then, and the city was noted in a 2019 Forbes article as adding to the state’s status as a “craft beer mecca” (Fullsteam, specifically, was lauded for paving “the way for many more breweries to open and significant job creation in the industry.”) Many of the following breweries and distilleries also offer tours.
The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company
Offerings include Krupnikas, a Lithuanian-spiced honey liqueur, plus four other liqueurs called Zaphod, Beebop, Beatnik and Jabberwock, all flavored with herbs, spices and other botanicals. The distillery recently added special-edition Krupnikas – a Gold Reserve and Winter Cranberry. 803 D Ramseur St.; 919-617-1746; brothersvilgalys.com
The cidery’s year-round mainstays include Off Main (classic cider), Sweet Carolina (made with local honey), Cherry Tart (Montmorency cherries), Bludacris (blueberry and lemon), Rhize Up! (fresh ginger) and Orange You a Hippie (sweet orange peel and hibiscus), plus seasonal varieties like Smooth Hoperator. 305 S. Roxboro St.; 919-237-2357; bullcityciderworks.com
A family-friendly independent craft brewery and restaurant featuring award-winning beer made from locally sourced ingredients. The Parrish Street Pale Ale or Bryant Bridge Gateway Golden Ale are usually on tap, plus seasonal variations. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
The brewery opened in Durham Bulls Athletic Park’s main concourse in 2015. It was the first beer company at a minor league baseball stadium. 409 Blackwell St.; 919-744-3568; bulldurhambeer.com
This American-style restaurant and brewery with a German flair opened in Durham in fall 2016. It’s home to 40-plus rotating taps with local and craft beer, including its own German-inspired brews. 905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com
This bar and bottle shop is a pandemic dream come to life for co-owners (and Westwood Estates neighbors) Eric Cannon and Gert Bluschke. The pair bonded over a mutual love for craft beer. Realizing there weren’t many options to indulge in that shared interest nearby, Eric and Gert opened Der Nachbar – which, fittingly, translates to “the neighbor” – in summer 2022. Gert grew up about 80 miles west of Munich, and Der Nachbar reflects that German heritage, with about a fifth of the bar’s 20 taps and nearly 80% of the designated European cooler dedicated to German beers. 4916 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. A; 984-244-7117; dernachbardurham.com
Opened in 2015, the craft gin and liqueur distillery produces premium gins using a two-step process, which combines traditional gin-making techniques with modern chemistry. Under the flagship name, Conniption, its gins are among the most-awarded craft gins distilled in the U.S., earning more than 50 national and international awards. Visit its onsite cocktail bar, Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge. 711 Washington St.; 919-937-2121; durhamdistillery.com
Durty Bull Brewing Co.
Barrel-aged, sour and hoppy brews. Dog-friendly space with live music, open mic comedy and other events. 206 Broadway St., Ste. 104; 919-688-2337; durtybull.com
Flying Bull Beer Company
Ninth Street’s first nanobrewery and taproom opened in August 2020 with a selection of 24 taps, which includes Flying Bull’s own small-batch craft beer, plus a few other North Carolina favorites. 752 Ninth St.; 919-908-8180; flyingbullbeercompany.com
The frontrunner of the “plow-to-pint” movement, Fullsteam is the only North Carolina brewery to receive Good Food Awards for its beer – nine in total since its 2010 opening – and the James Beard Foundation has recognized the brewery as a fourtime semi-finalist in the Outstanding Wine, Beer and Spirits category. Fullsteam has two Durham locations, both serving food: downtown (burgers, sandwiches) and Boxyard RTP (pizza). 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337 (downtown); fullsteam.ag
Gizmo Brew Works
Year-round and seasonal creative beers in a space fit for live music and entertainment. Its Durham taproom carries some of the brewery’s flagship beers as well as taproom-only small-batch releases. Rotating seasonal brews keep the taproom’s 30 tap offerings exciting, with options like the Deep Blue blueberry saison, and monthly rotations of goses and fruited milkshake IPAs. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 201; 919-999-2702; gizmobrewworks.com
The Glass Jug Beer Lab – RTP
This craft brewery/beer garden with a retail beer and wine shop offers 24 rotating taps featuring house-made and guest brews, with wine and cider also available. It offers live outdoor music on Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer, plus team trivia every Wednesday evening. 5410 Hwy. 55, Ste. V; 919-813-0135; glass-jug.com
The Glass Jug Beer Lab – Downtown
The brewery’s second taproom opened in 2022 and features over a dozen Glass Jug beers, plus wine on tap, craft cider, and gluten-free and nonalcoholic craft beverages. A covered, heated patio offers views of Durham Central Park and the downtown skyline. Weekly live music and rotating food trucks. 545 Foster St., Ste. 10; 919-381-5797; glass-jug.com
The largest grain-to-glass distiller in North Carolina, Graybeard uses a process perfected over the past seven centuries by the owner’s Irish ancestors to create Bedlam Vodka, its flagship spirit, with a unique sweet floral nose and notes of vanilla. It offers tours and was named one of the 10 best vodka brands in the world by Liquorista in 2018. 4625 Industry Ln.; 919-622-3238; bedlamvodka.com
This taproom is Hi-Wire’s first outside of Asheville. It consists of 8,844 square feet of interior space with a shuffleboard court, soccer pool and table tennis, as well as a 1,678-square-foot outdoor covered patio and beer garden. The bar’s 24 taps feature a full lineup of beers, including year-round, seasonal, sours and one-offs. 800 Taylor St.; 919-295-3700; hiwirebrewing.com/hi-wire-brewing-durham
The meadery offers a unique glimpse into the world of the honeybee with award-winning, hand-crafted meads – wines made from honey and local fruits, herbs and spices. Its downtown tasting room and bottle shop offers a rotating seasonal lineup of meads ranging from dry to semi-sweet to lightly sparkling. 105 Hood St., Ste. 6; 919-399-3056; honeygirlmeadery.com
This North Carolina-centric distillery’s name originates from the state seal that depicts two robed figures, Liberty and Plenty. It’s located
within a circa 1938 brick warehouse previously used by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and produces rum, bourbon, whiskey and white spirits using double copper pot batch distillation. It also makes a sourced/blended/finished line of matured bourbons and whiskies under the brand of Bronze Bull spirits, which is a nod to Durham's Major the Bull sculpture. The distillery also houses an intimate tasting bar that offers a selected range of spirits, wine, beer, packaged snacks, merchandise, tours and educational classes. 609 Foster St., Ste. B; libertyandplenty.com
Melanated Wine and Spirits Durham’s first Black-owned winery located in the Southside Industrial Park offers five varietal wines, like blackberry wine, as well as events held in its tasting room. 4608 Industry Ln.; 919-695-3303; melanatedwine.com
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
Artisan craft meads like mixed berry and coffee vanilla. Play a board game on the outdoor patio while you sip. 1104 Broad St., Ste. C; 919-381-5222; moonddogmeadery.com
Mystic Farm & Distillery
Stop by the Triangle’s only field-to-bottle distillery for a cocktail made with fresh ingredients and handcrafted spirits Wednesdays-Sundays. Reserve a tour for an in-depth look at the production of Heart of Mystic Bourbon Whiskey, Mystic Bourbon Liqueur and Mystic 57 Navy Strength Gin. 1212 N. Mineral Springs Rd.; whatismystic.com
Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Specializes in a combination of traditional and experimental American-, Belgian- and Europeanstyle beers, including its award-winning Bière de Garde, gose, Réserve Ale and Scottish ale. Situated in the Downtown East neighborhood, the brewery and taproom serves beer, wine and liquor; salty and sweet snacks for $1 per scoop; as well as specialty 14-inch pizza pies, garlic knots, salad and desserts. Enjoy your brew and bites on its two-story covered patio and expansive outdoor beer garden. 219 Hood St.; 919-584-4265; ponysaurusbrewing.com
The seven-barrel facility in the Rockwood Shopping Center is located in the same space as Beer Study The brewery serves local brews for visitors to enjoy in their lounge areas, complete with arcade games and comfy leather sofas. 2501 University Dr.; 984-219-7538; starpointbrewing.com
Overlooking the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on the American Tobacco Campus, this restaurant and brewery offers beer – from the funky Fuzz Peach Sour Pale Ale to the classic Kilowatt Kolsch – from its Raleigh-based brewery, Tobacco Road Brewing, which officially started brewing in 2017. 280 S. Mangum St., Ste. 100; 919-804-0764; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/durham
The first female, veteran-owned brewery opened a second location in Research Triangle Park in June 2021. With 15 taps, it offers everything from a blueberry lemonade hard cider and mixed berry gose to a coffee stout and session IPA. It also boasts a taproom centered around barbecue, chicken and pork, as well as sandwiches, salads and loaded potatoes. 2500 Meridian Pkwy.; 919-908-7035; tobaccowoodbrewing.com
This 82-acre farm located near Falls Lake is home to a winery, vineyard and brewery as well as hiking trails, a pond and fountain. The main winery/ brewery consists of 14,000 square feet of climatecontrolled space and outdoor roof decks while the pavilion has vaulted ceilings and large windows that fully open to the exterior. A 2,700-square-foot Carriage House and covered terraces overlook the Falls Village Golf Club. 6225 Wake Forest Hwy.; 833-494-9463; zinchousewinery.com
Dram & Draught Neighborhood bar with more than 300 whiskeys from around the world, hand-crafted cocktails and draught beer. 701 W. Main St., Ste. 123; dramanddraught.com
EverLou Coffee Co. Cafe serving Pure Intentions Coffee, a Charlotte-based roaster. 506 N. Mangum St., Ste.102; 919-908-8171; everloucoffee.com
Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar The best of Indian, from North Indian samosas to Southernstyle dosas. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 100; 919-908-1800; monsoondurham.com
Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Updated takes on traditional diner fare. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktar-durham.com
Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com
Kingfisher Ground-to-glass creative cocktails and snacks showcasing seasons of the South in an artful basement. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; kingfisherdurham.com
Krill Classic Asian dishes served with funky twists along with fresh, creative cocktails, sake and wine. 506 Ramseur St.; 984-257-3165; krillrestaurant.com
La Mala Modern Mexican cocktail bar featuring handcrafted margaritas, fresh fruit mixes, antojitos, tequila and mezcal. 110 N. Corcoran St.; lamalamx.com
Little Pizza Box Slinging cheesy pizza pies, sprinkling Parmesan and serving up cannolis at Ponysaurus Brewing’s taproom. 219 Hood St.; 919-584-4265; ponysaurusbrewing.com
Littler Intimate, 36-seat dining room with a new female-led culinary team. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com
Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf. 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254; loafdurham.com
Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com
M Kokko Casual chicken entrees like the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko
M Pocha Korean tapas, including Kimchi “Army Stew,” Malaysian fried rice, steamed spicy pork belly buns and more. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-9177; m-restaurants.com/location/mrestaurants-pocha
M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; m-restaurants. com/location/m-restaurants-sushi
M Tempura Traditional tempura omakase-styled food, featuring select seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as rich meats like Iberico pork from Spain. 111 Orange St.; 919-748-3874; m-restaurants.com/m-tempura
Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Take home a tapas kit for two or four! 109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com
HOPE VALLEY WINE & BEVERAGE
A community-driven neighborhood wine, beer and mixology store. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 4E; 919-403-5200; hopevalleywineandbeverage.com
LOUELLA WINE, BEER & BEVERAGE
A bottle shop, bar and event space offering curated wine, craft beer and other fortified selections from familyoperated producers for curbside pickup or delivery. 316 W. Geer St., Ste. A; 919-973-2001; louelladurham.com
NAVIGATOR BEVERAGE CO.
Wine bar and bottle shop serving up beer on tap, wine, cider and nonalcoholic beverages. 3219 Watkins Rd., Ste. 200; 919-606-3905
TOTAL WINE
Order wine and beer for in-store pickup or same-day delivery. Wine tastings offered Fridays, 2-8 p.m. and Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. 3615 Witherspoon Blvd.; 919-489-5082; totalwine.com
WINE AUTHORITIES
Twenty-first century wine shop with a friendly staff focused on small, family-owned estate wineries. Limited selection of fewer than 500 wines, all less than $50. Open seven days a week. 2501 University Dr.; 919-489-2884; wineauthorities.com
THE WINE CELLAR
This South Durham wine shop located in Sutton Station offers wine specials, a calendar of events, plenty of outdoor seating and more. Sells wine by the bottle and hosts free wine tastings on Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-806-3111; winecellarnc.com
THE WINE FEED
Wine shop and wine bar offering flights, small plates and more next to its attached event space, Pine & Poplar. 307 S. Roxboro St.; 919-748-4115; thewinefeed.com
Mezcalito Tex-Mex cuisine with bold flavors and signature massive margaritas, micheladas, palomas and more. 706 Ramseur St.; 919-937-9416; mezcalitogrill.com/durham
Mothers & Sons Trattoria Handmade pasta, classic Italian meat dishes, antipasti and contorni (vegetables and sides). The enoteca next door houses Alimentari at Mothers & Sons, which offers to-go sandwiches, fresh pastas, sauces and Italian specialties during the day and is also used as overspill seating for the trattoria in the evening. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com
Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com
Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch available for takeout. Try the thai curry bowl and grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com
The Oak House A cafe serving coffee, tea, pastries, fine wines, whiskey and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1384; oakhousedurham.com
The Parlour Try handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co
The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com
Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza. Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com
Pie Pushers Grab a slice of cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the “Pace Car.” 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com
Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or customized poké burritos, bowls or salads made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces. 122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com
Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a family-friendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust and house-made sausage. 102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com
Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options. 202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; pourtaproom.com
Queeny’s Neighborhood bar serving nostalgic “bar and grill” dishes like nachos, fried pickles, loaded baked potato croquettes and pork chop sandwiches. Serves food until 2 a.m. 321 E. Chapel Hill St., Ste. 100; queenysdurham.com
The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Shane Ingram. Selections include agave-glazed North Carolina tuna and braised lamb shank. The Roof at The Durham focuses on shared plates. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/dining
Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients. 401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; rueclerdurham.com
Simons Says Dip This Choose from 24 flavors of Belgian chocolate dip to pair with vanilla ice cream cups, cones or ice-cream sandwiches, plus more than 20 toppings like toffee bits, nuts, potato chips and marshmallows. 117 W. Parrish St.; 984-888-5070; simonssaysdipthis.com
Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 919-219-7168; eatspanglish.com
The Slush Frozen daiquiri lounge. 321 W. Main St.; 984-244-7462; theslushdurham.com
Sweets by Shayda Pastries, macarons, chocolates. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 105; 919-454-4015; sweetsbyshayda.com
Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com
Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000
Thai @Main Street Classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, curry, pad thai, drunken noodles and more. 317 W. Main St.; 984-219-7444; thaiatmainstnc.com
Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with local honey and cracked black pepper crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com
Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional butter chicken. 335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com
Boricua Soul Puerto Rican-meets-Southern soul-food dishes like chopped barbecue-filled empanadas, arroz con gandules, maduros and mac and cheese “just the way Grandma makes it.” 318 Blackwell St.; 919-902-0520; boricuasoulnc.com
Five Star Restaurant Familiar Asian dishes, beer, wine and sake in a speakeasy-like space with a hipster vibe. 318 Blackwell St., Ste. 100; fivestarraleigh.com
Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham
NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com
Parker & Otis A gift shop, plus grab-and-go coffee, tea and sandwiches. 324 Blackwell St., Bay 4; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com
Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails Europeaninspired coffeehouse that offers a changing breakfast and lunch menu, including breakfast crepes, salads and sandwiches. 359 Blackwell St., 919-748-3142; pressccc.com
QueenBurger Grass-fed smash burgers, housemade veggie burgers, shoestring fries, craft cocktails, beer, wine and good vibes. 325 Blackwell St., Ste. 125; eatqueenburger.com
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-804-0764; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
The Waiting Room Relax in this inclusive space with perfectly crafted cocktails, flavorful small plates and delectable desserts. 300 Blackwell St.
Zweli’s Ekhaya Southern African Bantu tapas and handcrafted specialty cocktails. 300 Blackwell St.; zwelisekhaya.com
Cugino Forno Pizza Neapolitan-style pizza, salads and gelato. 800 Taylor St.; 919-908-0122; cuginoforno.com
Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery Northeastern deli serving up hot and cold sandwiches and homemade potato chips. 2108 Angier Ave.; 919-724-0241; idealsdeli.com
J. Lights Market & Cafe Breakfast, lunch and all-day items, like a breakfast wrap or confit chicken with crispy sweet potatoes. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-152; 984-244-7103; jlightsmarket.com
Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine. 2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com
Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop open for takeout. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-244-7584; sofiaspizzadurham.com
Two Roosters Handcrafted ice-cream shop serving 12 “forever flavors” as well as monthly rotating guest flavors. 800 Taylor St.; tworoosters.com
Yaya Tea Cafe specializing in freshly brewed tea, with the option to add various jellies or boba. 807 E. Main St., Ste. 2-150; 919-908-9090; yayatea.com
Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard (15-501)
Anissa’s Spot II Smoothie, açaí, coffee and tea cafe. 3400 Westgate Dr., Ste. 101; 984-569-2009; anissasno1spot.com
Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com
Bull City Bake Shop Apple-cinnamon rolls, specialty cookies, banana bread, brownies, blondies and more. 3604 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 109; 919-797-0101
Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee. Watch your doughnut being hand dipped and topped right in front of you. 5320 McFarland Dr., Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com
El Cuscatleco Salvadoran and Mexican dishes including Arroz con Pollo. 4212 Garrett Rd.; 919-401-5245; elcuscatlecodurham.com
Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Pick up brunch, grocery items or its weekly family dinner. 2694 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, wiener schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. Takeout bakery items, essential groceries, plus beer and wine. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com
Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com
Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican restaurant featuring a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-748-4290; los-cabos-bar-andgrill-mexican-restaurant.business.site
Monterrey Mexican Grill Enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; 919-489-6468; letsgotomonterrey.com/durham
Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee. 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794; namudurham.com
Pure Soul Vegan menu featuring fried chicken options, barbecue and award-winning mac and cheese. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1; 877-376-7685; puresoulff.com
The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com
Saltbox Seafood Joint A popular local seafood place from James Beard Award-winning chef/ owner Ricky Moore. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com
Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand, like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com
Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices; new outdoor seating. 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com
The Sweet Tea Cafe Selection of specialty, handcrafted sweet teas from local brand Romanz Tea. 4826 Mount Moriah Rd.; 919-619-0550; romanztea.com
Tandoori Bites Indian cuisine with choices like tikka masala and goat curry, and an expansive menu with 17 different bread options. 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Unit 201-A; 984-219-7363; tandooribites.net
A private dining club with a gourmet menu, available only to members. 3100 Tower Blvd., Ste. 1700; 919-493-8099; universityclubnc.com
Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. Sign up for its online cooking classes! 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com
Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 3726 Mayfair St.; 919-973-3707; alpacachicken.com
Apéritif Upscale neighborhood bar serving sips, sweets and small plates. 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 203; 919-937-9747; aperitifnc.com
The Boot Room Sandwich shop, soccer pub and event space adjacent to Beer Study. Lunch, dinner or brunch is available to order online or in person. 2501 University Dr.; 919-748-3499; bootroomdurham.com
Bul Box Signature and customizable meal boxes inspired by Asian cuisines and beyond, such as the Bangkok Curry with curried chicken and vegetables, or the Malibu Poke that offers a choice of tuna, salmon or spicy tuna. 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 103; 984-439-184; bul-box.com
Bull City Solera and Taproom Try the solera beer, along with everything from burritos to Italian tacos. 4120 University Dr.; 919-908-0203; bullcitysoleraandtaproom.com
Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777
Don Gallo Taqueria Tacos, pupusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226; dongallonc.com
Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 3103 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com
Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperucuisine.com
NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria featuring locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-873-3033; nuvotaco.com
The Original Q Shack “Barbecue tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com
Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar serving specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com
Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezze platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 3604 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com
Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine like drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com
Triangle Coffee House Coffee and espresso drinks, including seasonal offerings, served in a cozy environment perfect for studying and catching up. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 101; 919-748-3634
Zambrero Burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 910-239-2316; zambrero.com
Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com
Da Kine’s Kava Bar An assortment of kava drinks that promote stress relief and mental well being. 1114-B W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8002; dakineskava.com
GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche doughnuts and beerbattered mushroom sandwiches. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com
The Honeysuckle at Lakewood From the owners of Honeysuckle Tea House, serving wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-748-4687; thehoneysucklelakewood.com
Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats, including dairy-free sorbet, all served in compostable products. 1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com
Chicken Hut 65-year-old institution with a reputation for perfectly seasoned and tender chicken. Open Monday through Friday for takeout. 3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697; chickenhutnc.weebly.com
The Dankery Crispy chicken tenders, wings, fries topped with everything from bacon to shrimp, fried chicken sandwiches and much more. 908 Fayetteville St.
Hayti Collective Kitchen and Cocktails Class American breakfast and dinner favorites served in a family-friendly atmosphere. 908 Fayetteville St., Ste. 101; 919-680-8048; hayticollectivekitchen.com
Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com
Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare, salads, small plates, soups and sweets. Mainstays include chicken Parm, BLTs and roast beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-439-1852; eastcutsandwich.com
Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com
La Vaquita Taqueria Authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-0209; lavaquitadurham.com
New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachistyle dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10. 3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811
Only Burger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides for takeout. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com
Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricottamozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com
Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com
Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar Southern meets Central American at this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with “from the sea,” “from the ranch” and “from the garden” options. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 106; 919-748-4739; rootsbistroandbar.com
Whisk & Rye Inclusive bakery serving traditional French pastries. 3401 University Dr., Ste. 5; whiskandryenc.com
Chubby’s Tacos Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.” 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636; chubbystacos.com
Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee available for takeout. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com
Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com
Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com
Smallcakes Signature cupcake flavors as well as seasonal specials, available for takeout or delivery. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com
West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish and chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com
Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com
Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: pad thai, hot and sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com
Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches. Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com
Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-484-8162; nantucketgrill.com
Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com
Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 122; 984-439-8455; gussys.com
Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 112; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com
Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like California Turkey Flatbread. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net
Highway 54 Public House House-made burgers, N.Y.-style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; hwy54pub.com
Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 984-888-5302; makusempanadas.com
Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com
Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries, including scratch-made waffles and pies. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com
City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com
The Mad Popper Gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com
MILKLAB Organic rolled ice cream and bubble milk tea. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 265; 919-937-9798; milklabcafe.com
Sabor Latin Street Grill Authentic LatinAmerican street food featuring burritos, bowls, tacos and more. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 201; 919-908-8044; saborlatingrill.com
Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com
ZenFish Poké Bar Healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 261; 919-294-9988; zenfishpokebar.com
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com
Crumbl Cookies Known for its signature pink boxes and gourmet cookies baked fresh daily, and a weekly rotating menu of 100-plus unique cookie flavors. 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 113; 984-666-1671; crumblcookies.com/ncsouthpoint
First Watch A breakfast, brunch and lunch favorite serving creative takes on traditional American favorites. 7011 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-457-1949; firstwatch.com/locations/southpoint
Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and brunch on the weekends. 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18
People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and cold-pressed juice. 7830 N.C. 751, Ste. 100; 919-924-0240; pplscoffee.com
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Order from a daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Green Tomato” biscuit is hard to beat. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com
Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com
Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com
Kokyu Global street food like Bulgogi tacos and paneer bowls. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com
Anissa’s Spot Smoothie, açaí, coffee and tea cafe. 5111 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 101; 919-937-9523; anissasno1spot.com
Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com
Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles, available for takeout. 2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com
Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches. 4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com
Boxyard RTP A 15,000-square-foot food and beverage complex built out of repurposed shipping containers. 900 Park Offices Dr.; boxyard.rtp.org
• Bulkogi Korean barbecue and Korean-fusion cuisine.
• Beyu Caffé Upbeat, bohemian hangout offering coffee, all-day American fare.
• Buzzy Bakes Cupcakery and other confectionery goods.
• Fullsteam RTP Fluffy square pizza, Fullsteam beer, wine, cider and craft cocktails.
• Lagoon Bar Leisure tiki bar with mid-century modern vibes.
• Lawrence Barbecue Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, oysters, chicken and more, all smoked on-site.
• Leeroy’s Tacos and Beer Rotating menu featuring seasonal dishes and locally sourced ingredients. Chimichurri fried rice, roasted poblano cheese dip with freshly fried tortilla chips, segmented grapefruit and avocado salad.
• Meat & Graze Gourmet “cheeseperiences” and charcuterie.
• RTP Uncorked A destination for wine enthusiasts.
• Wonderpuff Artisanal and organic cotton candy.
Chef Chick’s Bakery Brings the tastes of Europe to Durham with traditional treats such as Polish kolaczki (filled cookies), Polish crumb cake, mini mazurki (Polish shortcake) makowiec (poppy seed rolls), scones and more, along with espresso and coffee beverages. 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 135; 919-215-4505; ccbakerync.com
Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532; jamaicajamaicartp.com
La Recette Patisserie Custom cakes and European desserts including cake pops, cupcakes, macarons and specialty pastries like opera cake and praline cake – caramelized almond cake with salted caramel glaze. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 115; 984-888-0542; larecettepatisserie.com
Sushioki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like double-fried chicken. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com
Tobacco Wood Brewing Female, veteran-owned brewery and American taproom and gastropub offering salads, soups, sandwiches and flatbreads. 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-908-7035; tobaccowoodbrewing.com/twbc-durham
Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com
Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com
Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com
True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner serving brunch staples like the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce. Currently operating out of the diner, biscuit sandwich shop Debbie Lou’s offers protein options from chicken and duck to lobster, gator and kangaroo. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsdiner.com
Farmside Kitchen Grains-and-greens-forward restaurant offering a variety of healthy bowls and sides like avocado toast. 5431 Page Rd.; 984-219-2739; farmsidekitchen.com
First Watch A breakfast, brunch and lunch favorite serving creative takes on traditional American favorites. 5419 Page Rd.; 919-897-5801; firstwatch.com/locations/page-road
Glasshouse Kitchen Fresh dining experience serving seasonal food, craft cocktails and a curated wine menu. 5 Laboratory Dr.; 919-241-3039; glasshousekitchennc.com
LuLuBangBang Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s newest venture features handcrafted Pan-Asian street food with fresh local ingredients. 5418 Page Rd.; 919-908-1851; lulubangbangnc.com
MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com
Mr. Cheesesteak Cheesesteaks, fries and wings. 5400 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 136; 919-991-1403; mrcheesesteak.com
Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com
G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and Cumin-Dusted New Zealand Lamb Chops. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com
The Goat All-day hangout, restaurant, bar and coworking space with games and a volleyball league. 5600 Primary Dr.; 919-981-9405; lcgoat.com/durham
Beyu Caffé Coffee, tea, smoothies and grab-and-go food.
n any given weekend, downtown Durham buzzes with live music, dance and theater performances. Our largest venues attract big names and Broadway shows, while more intimate venues are a great place to discover the next local band or dance troupe, or to try your hand at acting or carrying a tune. Whether you’re a fan of opera or experimental metal, our city offers plenty of options for your next night out. Bonus: There’s lots of good food to eat downtown after a show.
For art that’s new and pushes boundaries in multiple genres, familiarize yourself with the great work being done at Duke Performances. Performers over the years have included Mavis Staples, Simone Dinnerstein, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Rafiq Bhatia, Seong-Jin Cho, Will Oldham, Oddisee, Shen Wei, 9th Wonder and Murs, among many others. The fall 2022 season featured performances by SITI Company, Dökk and more, as well as music by the Ciompi Quartet and Grammy-nominated Imani Winds. Artists in the spring 2023 season include the dance troupe MOMIX, circus group Machine de Cirque, Yamato Drummers of Japan, Tift Merritt, Gregory Porter, American Ballet Theatre and several world-class classical concerts in partnership with the Chamber Arts Society of Duke and the Chamber Arts Society of Durham. Dozens of Duke Performances shows take place at downtown venues, including the Durham Performing Arts Center and the Carolina Theatre, as well as on campus at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr.; Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; Rubenstein Arts Center von der Heyden Studio Theater, 2020 Campus Dr.; Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Dr.; and Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. 919-660-3356; 919-684-4444 (Duke Box Office); dukeperformances.org
The Ciompi Quartet was founded by renowned Italian violinist Giorgio Ciompi at Duke University in 1965. Its current members – pictured right at Baldwin Auditorium – include Eric Pritchard, violin; Hsiao-mei Ku, violin; Caroline Stinson, cello; and Jonathan Bagg, viola.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CIOMPI QUARTET
Locally known as DPAC (pronounced dee-pack), our city’s largest live entertainment venue celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. It’s ranked annually among the top five theaters in America by three leading national magazines that cover live entertainment events and venues, and in 2020, DPAC was among 10 U.S. venues nominated for Theatre of the Decade by Pollstar Magazine. Mid-year 2022, it was ranked the No. 1 venue in America among theaters of its size by VenuesNow. The brightly lit contemporary glass structure, which is owned by the City of Durham and has been operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM) since 2011, became a symbol of the downtown renaissance that started more than a decade ago. DPAC underwent several improvements in September 2017, including new carpet throughout the lobbies and seating area and 2,712 new seats. The center features intimate sightlines as well as state-of-the-art sound and video, and it hosts up to 550,000 guests per year at its 200 to 250 performances, which include touring theater productions, highprofile concerts and comedy events, and family shows. Broadway hits such as “Chicago,” “Moulin Rouge,” “Six” and “Wicked” are coming up this season. Music acts Travis Tritt and John Mellencamp are slated to perform this year, as well as comedians Trevor Noah, Bill Maher and David Spade, and an evening full of some of country’s greatest hits by Nashville Songwriters. 123 Vivian St.; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com.
If DPAC is the shiny new kid on the block, the Carolina Theatre is Durham’s grand dame. Built in 1926, the Carolina Theatre of Durham is a nonprofit, historic theater built in the Beaux-Arts style of architecture. It underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation in the early ’90s that preserved its Roaring Twenties charm while introducing modern comforts and saw a $1.8 million update to those renovations in 2011. Its largest performance space, Fletcher Hall, can hold about 1,000, while Cinemas One and Two can seat 226 and 49, respectively. The theater presents more than 60 concerts each year that encompass all genres of music, while also hosting comedy tours, live podcast shows and more. It’s home to festivals of all stripes, including the Nevermore Film Festival and OutSouth Queer Film Festival (formerly known as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival). It also presents the Arts Discovery Educational Series to engage students and complement the course curriculum of Durham Public Schools. In addition, the theater also offers its Family Saturday Series, which provides high-quality arts experiences to introduce young audiences to the excitement of live performances. Upcoming evening performances include Crowded House and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, as well as comedians JB Smoove, Demetri Martin and Kathleen Madigan. 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org
ADF, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, is one of the largest arts organizations in the country and a point of pride for our city. Each June and July, the festival – referred to by many as “Durham’s gem” – presents more than 40 performances by dance companies from around the world at various venues. The organization also runs educational programs including year-round classes and summer camps for all ages and all levels to help promote modern dance culture and appreciation for the art form. 715 & 721 Broad St.; 919-684-6402; americandancefestival.org
The space that houses the 400-seat historic performance hall and gallery has been around since 1891 and is the epicenter of Black arts and culture in Durham. The nonprofit’s mission is to preserve and advance the heritage and culture of the Hayti community and the African American experience through the visual and performing arts, including year-round programs and events that cover film, poetry slams, dance, artist exhibitions, music, a book club, youth intensives and much more, in addition to tours and space rentals. 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org
This nonprofit arts agency supports professional and amateur artists and arts organizations to produce music, theater, dance, visual art, media and literature while also helping the community participate. The Arts Council building includes four galleries with rotating exhibits, theaters, rehearsal halls, dance studios and classrooms, and is open Monday through Sunday. The Arts Council school offers year-round in-person classes for adults and children as well as summer culture camps. The venue, including the 200-seat PSI Theatre, can be rented for special events, meetings and performances. 120 Morris St.; 919-560-2787; durhamarts.org
Headquartered in Durham’s historic Walltown neighborhood, this performing arts nonprofit has helped enrich the community and greater Durham through high-quality classes, summer camps and productions. Celebrating its 23rd year, the organization is committed to leading with the arts and to training students to master their crafts in dance, music, singing, acting and mentorship, bringing together young people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and promoting positive social change through vibrant community expression. The group offers small, diverse classes in acting, ballet, vocal technique, hip-hop, creative rap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, creative writing, capoeira, tap, piano, stretch, adult cardio and guitar. The company also offers an after-school arts program and performs throughout the year at venues in the city, including the PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council and at its own WCT Black Box Theatre in the Walltown neighborhood. 1225 Berkeley St.; 919-286-4545; walltownchildrenstheatre.org
This former fruit and vegetable warehouse is now home to a different kind of jam – hosting visual and performing arts shows, private events and dance parties; the bar is open most days. Performers range from world-class artists to alternative and emerging ones. Durham Fruit is a multipurpose arts venue, with galleries and immersive art experiences. The Durham Fruit & Produce Co. was built in the 1920s as a refrigerated distribution center on the rail line to serve local grocers. It grew into a small complex of warehouses, which were unified in 2018 into its full 22,000 square feet, with three distinct performance areas and a lobby bar. The new space has hosted: installations for international artists like Zanele Muholi, Georges Rousse and Mona Kuhn; local performance artists like Monét Marshall and Ginger Wagg; international jazz greats like Joshua Redman, Nnenna Freelon, Jason Moran and Cécile McLorin Salvant; electronic music stars like Questlove and Ellen Allien; and many more. 305 S. Dillard St.; durhamfruit.com
AMERICAN
This historic tobacco factory hosts live concerts beneath the Lucky Strike water tower and other events including the American Tobacco Annual Tower Lighting in December. 300 Blackwell St., Ste. 104; 919-433-1566; americantobaccocampus.com
Named for the major and minor arcana in a tarot deck, the space has tarot readings once or twice a week, and frequently hosts artists, live performances, theater, dance parties, screenings and more alongside wine, craft beers and modern cocktails. 331 W. Main St.; 919-973-1675; arcanadurham.com
THE BLUE NOTE GRILL
This popular restaurant combines live music with a Southern-style menu that includes slow-and-low smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs, barbecue, chicken and burgers. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com
DURHAM CENTRAL PARK
This vibrant 5-acre public park in the heart of downtown is home to the PLAYlist Concert Series, food truck rodeos and many more events that feature live performances. It is managed by a nonprofit and available for public and private rental events. 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org
DURHAM JAZZ WORKSHOP/ SHARP 9 GALLERY
This nonprofit venue is dedicated to highlighting the work of local, regional and international jazz artists. Enjoy wine from Ocean South Imports or beer from Durham’s Ponysaurus Brewing Company during a performance, or attend one of the venue’s educational courses, available for children and adults. 4608-L Industry Ln.; 919-908-0035; durhamjazzworkshop.org
FULLSTEAM BREWERY
Rooted in the farm and food traditions of the South, Fullsteam offers craft beer, small plates and live music shows from local artists. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag
LIVING ARTS COLLECTIVE
This flexible space rooted in holistic and sustainable wellness hosts regular movement classes, workshops, retreats and community socials, dances and jams. Member artists or groups can use the space to create, rehearse, teach or perform. 410 W. Geer St.; 919-907-1164; livingartscollective.com
METTLESOME THEATER
Named after the local theater company, this venue at Golden Belt Campus opened in 2022. Mettlesome hosts improv classes as well as musical performances, stand-up comedy and live readings. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-156; thisismettlesome.com
THE MILL STAGE AT GOLDEN BELT
The venue hosts progressive jazz, soul, rock ’n’ roll and more on selective Third Fridays. The Mill Stage is adjacent to the Golden Belt art galleries and studios, as well as restaurants and Hi-Wire Brewing. Free and open to the public. 800 Taylor St.; 984-292-9811; goldenbeltarts.com
MOTORCO MUSIC HALL
An independent venue with a huge patio and a street food restaurant near the historic Durham Athletic Park. It celebrates the best in music and local events and can accommodate more than 500 people. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; motorcomusic.com
NORTHSTAR CHURCH OF THE ARTS
Creating a nexus at the intersection of creativity and spirituality, this arts and cultural space is openly accessible to all Durhamites and provides a welcoming, safe and vibrant environment for sharing art in all its forms. 220 W. Geer St.; 919-599-4960; northstardurham.com
THE PINHOOK
A haven for indie rock and live music of all genres, dance parties, open mics, karaoke, DJs and virtual events such as the “House of Coxx Virtual Birthday Drag Show.” Located in the heart of downtown, this venue is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices in the community. The Pinhook is queer-owned and operated and is both a music venue and neighborhood bar. 117 W. Main St.; 984-244-7243; thepinhook.com
PS37
The neighborhood DIY venue near Durham Central Park hosts exhibits, live music shows, dance parties, markets and more. 600 Foster St., Ste. B; ps37.space
REDBIRD THEATER COMPANY
This home-grown live theater company offers courses as well as live, small-scale productions highlighting North Carolina artists, and currently performs in a space it rents at Durham Bottling Company. 506 Ramseur St.; redbirdtheatercompany.com
With some of the friendliest bartenders in town and late-night revelry almost every night of the week, this is a vibrant bar and sometimes music venue. It’s a great place to unwind early in the evening with friends and a beer or cocktail, or enjoy an energetic club scene later in the night. This venue is part of a family of Durham businesses, including the downstairs bar, Remedy Room; sidewalk taco cart Lady Bird; and nearby restaurant, Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas. 347B W. Main St.; 919-381-4349; rubiesnc.com
A photo/video shooting space, this venue hosts arts events and gatherings including pop-up shows; listening parties; the monthly series Movie Loft, which screens independent “strange” films produced by Durham makers accompanied by live music and hot dogs. 2200-D Dominion St.; 919-964-3940; shadowboxstudio.org
This black-box laboratory theater on Duke’s campus is located on the lower level of the Bryan Center and can seat up to 150 people. Check out an intimate play, a workshop of a piece in progress or a reading at this small performance venue. 125 Science Dr.; 919-660-1711; dukeperformances.duke.edu/ venues/sheafer-lab-theater-0
The hotel has indoor and outdoor event and performance spaces. Catch live DJs outside at The Patio for the “Winter Wonderland After Dark” series or inside at The Studio for the “Sounds of the Studio” series. Free unless otherwise noted. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com/events
21c Museum Hotel Durham 111 N. Corcoran St. 919-956-6700
21cmuseumhotels.com/durham
Located in the heart of downtown, this multivenue contemporary art museum offers more than 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space. The full-service boutique hotel, which was voted one of the top 25 hotels in the South by Condé Nast Traveler, is also home to Counting House restaurant and bar, led by executive chef Jeff Seizer.
Bennett Place State Historic Site 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com
The farm of James and Nancy Bennett where the largest surrender of Confederate forces occurred at the end of the Civil War. General Sherman met with General Johnston on April 17, 18 and 26 in 1865 to negotiate the peaceful terms of surrender of almost 90,000 Confederate troops.
Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame (Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center) 306 Towerview Rd. 919-613-7500; goduke.com Duke Basketball’s success is commemorated with a display of trophies – including its five NCAA trophies – interactive videos and memorabilia. Inside the museum, which opened in fall 2010, are photo opportunities that put you in the middle of two iconic areas of Duke Basketball – the tent city known as Krzyzewskiville and the Cameron Crazies.
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org
The site, which encompasses the historic home, farm and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874, interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. The site is open weekly, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Whether you’re looking to decorate your new home, are in need of a souvenir or just want to escape in an exhibit for a few hours, our city’s many museums and galleries are sure to pique any interest.
The Carolina Theatre
Historic Exhibits 309 W. Morgan St. 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org
The performing arts venue houses three history exhibits, one on each floor of the historic showplace, which include: the history of Durham and the theater; an exhibit on the volunteers who saved the theater; and the powerful “Confronting Change” exhibit on desegregating the theater. All are free and open to the public. Self-guided tours are available during select theater hours. Guided tours are available for groups of 25 or more, but must be arranged in advance – schedule one by emailing efan@carolinatheatre.org
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St. 919-683-1709; hayti.org
This historic cultural arts and arts education venue presents visual and performing arts programs and offers historic tours and facility rentals year-round.
Historic Stagville
5828 Old Oxford Hwy. 919-620-0120; historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/ historic-stagville
Once one of the largest sites of plantation slavery, Stagville is now a public historic site, dedicated to researching and teaching about the lives of enslaved people and their descendants. Visit to explore this powerful, intergenerational history of slavery, emancipation and injustice. The site includes original slave quarters, a massive barn, the Bennehan house, archaeology sites and walking trails.
Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography
(West Point on the Eno city park) 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
This museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hugh Mangum, a traveling photographer from Durham. The collection includes many objects from Mangum’s life, his original photographs and photography equipment from the turn of the century. It’s open for tours on weekends, April 1 through Dec. 10, and by appointment.
(West Point on the Eno city park)
5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
This 1850s home is currently closed to the public, but to learn more about it and the people who lived and worked here, take a park tour, which are offered on weekends, April 1 through Dec. 10, and by appointment.
Museum of Durham History 500 W. Main St. 919-246-9993; museumofdurhamhistory.org
The museum uses stories about people, places and things to foster and encourage curiosity and help create an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community. The use of an innovative, community model helps visitors engage in the Durham community history.
Museum of Life and Science 433 W. Murray Ave. 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org
Located less than 5 miles from downtown, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Its 84-acre campus includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits. Its interactive experiences include Dinosaur Trail, Ellerbe Creek Railway, Hideaway Woods, Into the Mist, Earth Moves and Aerospace, which features one of the largest collections of Apollo-era NASA artifacts in the state. The museum is also an AZA-accredited zoo and home to more than 60 species of live animals, including rescued black bears, lemurs and endangered red wolves.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University 2001 Campus Dr. 919-684-5135; nasher.duke.edu
This is one of the major centers for the arts in Durham and the surrounding region. Its current exhibition – “Spirit in the Land,” which features work by 30 artists who examine today’s urgent ecological concerns from a cultural perspective – is on view through July 9, 2023. Other exhibitions feature contemporary art from the collection. The in-house cafe features local, seasonal ingredients for lunch on weekdays, dinner on Thursdays and brunch on weekends. The museum store offers gifts inspired by art.
PHOTO BY J CALDWELL580 E. Lawson St. 919-530-6211; nccu.edu/artmuseum
This vital teaching resource and cultural institution on the campus of North Carolina Central University houses one of North Carolina’s leading collections of works by African American artists and others covering the Black experience. NCCU Art Museum houses a permanent collection consisting of more than 300 paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings reflecting the African American experience and considerable examples of traditional African art. The art museum also hosts several visiting exhibitions each year, featuring the art of students, alumni, faculty, staff and renowned national artists. Closed for renovations until January 2023.
The Vincent and Ethel Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
1825 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-599-3791; vsimonetti@nc.rr.com simonettitubacollection.com
With 300-plus instruments, the museum represents both the history and development of the various members of the tuba family. It’s the only museum currently in existence devoted exclusively to instruments of the tuba family.
West Point Mill (West Point on the Eno city park) 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org This water-powered grist mill is open for tours and demonstrations on the weekends, April 1 through Dec. 10, and by appointment.
5 Points Gallery 109 E. Chapel Hill St. 984-439-8085; info@5pointsgallery.com; 5pointsgallery.com
North Carolina’s premier fine arts gallery in the heart of Durham features contemporary local artists who create diverse works in an array of media and are dedicated to inspiring the lives of others. The gallery’s mission is to form meaningful connections and dialogue with art lovers, local businesses, organizations and collectors.
ARTpost at Happymess 718 Iredell St. 919-286-9763; happymessart.com A locally owned art supplies store that offers art lessons, workshops and classes.
The Artisan Market at 305 305 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-943-7585; theartisanmarketat305.com A collective of more than 50 local artists from North Carolina, the store offers a variety of handmade gifts and art for your home and friends, including jewelry, pottery, glass, photography, paintings, candles, hilarious cards, T-shirts, baby onesies, air plants, organic soaps, towels, hand-sewn purses and aprons, and lots of Durham-themed art.
(Brightleaf Square) 905 W. Main St., Ste. 20F 919-680-4ART (4278) bullcityartandframecompany.com A full-service, museum-quality custom picture frame shop and rotating gallery that specializes in local art, pottery and jewelry.
Carolina Stained Glass Inc. 3305 Guess Rd. 919-620-8117; carolinastainedglass.com Specializing in stained and fused glass, this is the only Bullseye Kiln Glass Resource Center in the Triangle. Owner Suzie Geyer has more than 35 years of experience in the industry, leads workshops and classes, and is available for commissions and repairs. The shop also carries a wide selection of gift items such as suncatchers, blown-glass items, fused-glass jewelry, stained glass panels and more.
Cecy’s Gallery & Studios
417 Foster St. 919-908-0031; cecysgallery.com Offers an eclectic mix of local artisan crafts, handiwork, clothing, jewelry and more in an inviting and energetic space where all are truly welcome. Open daily at 11 a.m. (Saturdays at 8 a.m.), Cecilia “Cecy” Henaine de Davis prides herself on carrying a little something for everyone.
451 S. Driver St. (main entrance/parking: 470 Salem St.) 919-530-8355; claymakers.org
Claymakers has served the local ceramic arts community with classes, clay and more since 2000 in a 13,000-square-foot warehouse in Old East Durham. Its team teaches a variety of pottery skills, from beginning wheel throwing to advanced sculpture, to 1,000-plus students per year. It keeps local potters and schools stocked with clay tools and provides studio space for artists to work independently.
Craven Allen Gallery & House of Frames
1106½ Broad St. 919-286-4837; cravenallengallery.com
The gallery has featured local and nationally known artists in a variety of media – from paintings to photography to sculpture – since 1992.
Cricket Forge 2314 Operations Dr. 919-680-3513; cricketforge.com
Cricket Forge is an end-to-end metal art fabrication and furnishings company. It specializes in high-quality custom work and production pieces, blending modern technology with traditional techniques.
Delores Pottery 1601 E. Geer St., Ste. C delorespottery.com
The first Black-owned pottery studio in Durham, which offers a variety of classes, from beginner and intermediate pottery classes to hand building to atmospheric firings as well as kiln rentals and gallery space.
The Duke Campus Club Exhibit Wall
(in the Perkins Library, Duke University West Campus) 919-681-2071; library.duke.edu/exhibits
The gallery displays two-dimensional items created by Duke students, faculty, staff and members of the Duke community related to their classes, studies or other various interests. Exhibits span topics such as civic engagement, experiences related to coursework, fine arts and social issues.
Durham Art Guild – Gallery + Studios at Golden Belt 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-157 919-560-2713; durhamartguild.org
The Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit community visual arts organization. Its 504-square-foot gallery typically features new exhibits every four weeks that showcase a variety of local and regional artists. The gallery also features two artist-in-residence studios, which are open during Third Fridays and community events. This space is typically free and open to the public seven days a week with extended hours. Note that this scheduling may be altered during COVID-19.
Durham Art Guild –Truist Gallery
(Durham Arts Council Building) 120 Morris St. 919-560-2713; durhamartguild.org This 3,000-square-foot gallery typically features new exhibits every six to eight weeks that showcase a variety of local and regional artists. This space is typically free and open to the public seven days a week with extended hours. Note that this scheduling may be altered during COVID-19.
Durham Arts Council
Allenton, Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy, Semans and Durham Art Guild Truist Galleries 120 Morris St. 919-560-2787; durhamarts.org
The four gallery spaces in the Durham Arts Council building feature the work of more than 400 local and regional visual artists each year. It has been named Durham Magazine’s “Best Art Gallery” each year since 2011. It’s open seven days a week and is free to the public.
Durham Arts Place
305 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-491-4625
Founded in 1996, Durham Arts Place provides affordable artist studio and gallery spaces to more than 20 artists.
305 E. Chapel Hill St. durhamcinematheque@gmail.com
The microcinema, artist’s studio and small museum is dedicated to the history of the motion picture arts and related analog technologies.
Durham Craft Market (Durham Central Park) 501 Foster St. durhamcraftmarket.com Made up of a wide variety of high-quality, affordable arts and crafts, everything at the market is handcrafted and sold by the person who made it. The DCM team provides the marketplace to encourage creativity and design innovation and honor the art of craftsmanship.
319 W. Main St. 919-688-5747; theexotique.com
A downtown boutique and gallery with authentic African-style clothing for men, women and children as well as art, instruments and decor.
305 S. Dillard St. durhamfruit.com
The multi-purpose arts venue includes a black box theater, a music stage, and a gallery for modern art and photography. It also hosts large-scale immersive art experiences, dance parties and private events. The Fruit is on the edge of downtown, occupying a compound of century-old cold storage warehouses totaling 22,000 square feet. Current shows are listed on the website.
Golden Belt Artist Studios
800 Taylor St. justin@lrcprop.com; goldenbeltarts.com
Golden Belt is home to a collective of fine artists who create, show and sell their work from studio spaces. Its Great Hall features revolving exhibitions showcasing work from in-house artists and artists from the community. Golden Belt is also home to the Durham Art Guild’s newest gallery and improv theater Mettlesome. The outdoor courtyard, known as The Mill Stage, is home to a performing arts series from April to October.
Horse & Buggy Press and Friends 1116 Broad St., Ste. 101 919-949-4847; horseandbuggypress.com
The 1,800-square-foot gallery and book design studio space features solo and thematic exhibitions on the main wall as well as rotating works by 40-plus artists and craftspersons from across the Southeast in a variety of media. A bookstall showcases H&B books as well as select artist monographs
and books by independent presses. Print bins carry a large number of unframed works. The gallery also serves as a resource for soulful gifts from $20 to $500, and for high-quality works to appoint a home or office.
Liberty Arts Artist Studio & Foundry
918D Pearl St. 919-294-8006; libertyartsnc.org
A studio of artists working in metal, clay, wood, paper and glass who make industrial arts accessible to those in the Triangle. Classes, commissions and equipment rental available.
Louise B. Jones
(Bryan Center at Duke University) 125 Science Dr.
This student-run art gallery regularly exhibits art of all mediums by students, local, national and even international artists. The Brown Gallery also hosts a Student Art Showcase every year, celebrating Duke student artists as part of the Duke Arts Festival.
Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery (Hayti Heritage Center) 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; info@hayti.org; hayti.org
The gallery features individual and multi-artist exhibitions, author talks and book signings throughout the year and supports local African American visual artists’ works. The African American Quilt Circle exhibits unique, exquisite quilts with different themes.
Nancy Tuttle May Studio
1104 N. Gregson St.; 919-688-8852 nancytuttlemay@gmail.com; nancytuttlemay.com
Abstract mixed media paintings on canvas. Studio visits available by appointment.
National Humanities Center
7 T.W. Alexander Dr.; 919-549-0661; nationalhumanitiescenter.org
The center is devoted to promoting greater understanding and appreciation for the humanities both inside and outside the academic world. It highlights the humanities’ vital role in our society through a variety of public programs and initiatives, including public talks, podcasts, exhibits and other events.
803 Ramseur Street Bay C; outerlooparts@gmail.com
This small collaborative arts space located downtown focuses on community engagement and supporting artists through events and making space. The gallery shop features art from various tenants as well as other local artists. Open every Third Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday through Friday by appointment.
Perfect Lovers
2823 N. Roxboro St.; 707-889-4517
A space for art, music and sound that’s open weekly for to-go espresso drinks and rotating exhibits.
popboxgallery@gmail.com; popboxgallery.com
A pop-up art project by Laura Ritchie and Mavis Gragg that brings zero-commission visual art exhibits and multidisciplinary arts programming to unexpected places. The team works to connect local artists to resources, cultivate a culture of arts patronage and raise the visibility of the Triangle arts community.
Rosenzweig Gallery at Judea Reform Congregation 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-489-7062, ext. 222 or 223 judeareform.org/rosenzweiggallery
The only gallery in the Chapel Hill-Durham area with dedicated space for the display of Judaic art and artifacts.
Rubenstein Arts Center 2020 Campus Dr.; 919-660-1700; artscenter.duke.edu
The 70,000-square-foot building encompasses flexible multipurpose studios, seminar classrooms, a makerspace, the Ruby Lounge, the von der Heyden Studio Theater, a film screening theater and more. While much of the space is used by Duke University art courses, there are often public performances, artist talks and open houses. The arts center hosts artist residencies as well as exhibits and multimedia installations.
Steven Ray Miller Gallery
2403 Sparwood Dr.; 919-210-5140; stevenray@stevenraymiller.com
A custom frame shop that uses conservation materials and methods to protect your artwork. Features original paintings, limited-edition prints, jigsaw puzzles and desk calendars by Steven Ray Miller, a winner of Durham Magazine’s Best Artist for three years in a row.
The Student Wall Gallery
(in the Perkins Library, Duke University West Campus) 919-681-2071; library.duke.edu/exhibits
The gallery displays two-dimensional items created by Duke students related to their classes, studies or other various interests. Exhibits span topics such as civic engagement, experiences related to coursework, fine arts and social issues.
Through This Lens
303 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-687-0250; throughthislens.com Specializes in signed original photographs, as well as printing and framing.
Durham’s boldness is built on a history of inclusion and innovation. Durham has always dared to be different, from the time of its establishment before the Civil War through the Industrial Revolution and civil rights movement to a present-day vibrant economy.
One of Durham’s key historical sites reveals the deep roots of Black history in Durham. Before the city of Durham was incorporated, the region included Stagville, one of the largest sites of plantation slavery in North Carolina. Now preserved as one of the three state historic sites in Durham, Stagville is one of the rare places in the United States entirely dedicated to teaching about enslaved people. Guided tours of original enslaved people’s dwellings include detailed research about resistance, oppression, cultural traditions and family lives during slavery. After emancipation, freed people left Stagville to join
the early development of Durham. Historic Stagville thoughtfully and intentionally highlights the long legacies of African American communities in Durham.
W.T. Blackwell & Co.’s “Bull Durham Tobacco” is said to have been named after the bull on the label of the British Colman’s Mustard product, which was mistakenly thought to have been made in Durham, England. Blackwell later merged with several other brands to form the American Tobacco Company, the largest in the world. The bull remained as the company’s signature of authenticity, and Durham became known as the Bull City.
Bennett Place, another of Durham’s three state historic sites, memorializes the largest troop surrender of the Civil War, which marked the beginning of the end of the conflict. Its history can be explored through Bennett Place’s restored structures, living history events and tours, which are available to the public.
Duke Homestead, the third state historic site, is the spot where Washington Duke founded his worldwide tobacco empire. The property includes the restored 1800s Duke family home, tobacco barns and the original factory. A museum at the site and guided tours feature exhibits on the history of tobacco farming and manufacturing.
Following the end of the Civil War, Durham’s Black community sought their own opportunities, carefully cultivating entrepreneurial and educational pathways. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Hayti neighborhood formed and flourished into a thriving business and residential district.
In 1910, James E. Shepard founded what would become the oldest publicly funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the county: North Carolina Central University.
Durham has a history of welcoming and inspiring those who want to make a difference – in education, in medicine or in business and technology. Durham’s sense of social awareness embodies those same values, encouraging our community to confront and address the sometimes challenging topics that keep us connected and moving forward. Sharing those stories is critical to maintaining Durham’s sense of purpose.
— Patrick Mucklow Executive Director, Museum of Durham History
As community engagement took root, Black-owned businesses blossomed in Durham. Parrish Street formed the foundation of what is now known as “Black Wall Street,” where many historically successful businesses like North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Mechanics and Farmers Bank were formed. Despite the progress of many African Americans, segregation stifled their advancement. In response, Black Durhamites like the Rev. Douglas Moore and Rev. Pauli Murray rose as leaders of the civil rights movement. Their efforts in heightening the recognition of racial and gender equality influenced the experiences of Black Americans in Durham and across the country. From past to present day, the community has continued to build a distinct, robust legacy in Durham as entrepreneurs, artists, educators, politicians and engaged citizens.
Founded in 1907, M&F Bank is the second-oldest Black-owned bank in the United States. With $370 million in total assets as of March 31, 2022, M&F Bank is the eighth-largest Black-owned financial institution in the country.
Play tourist in your new home
Photography by John Michael Simpsonf you’re just settling down in Durham and looking for something fun to do – or perhaps you’ve lived here for years and want to see the city through fresh eyes – there are many ways to engage, explore, learn and find community here. In fact, a staycation might be exactly what you need. Naturally, your first order of business is picking the perfect place to stay, whether you’re planning a solo adventure to break out of a routine or aiming to impress friends and family visiting your new hometown.
The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club first opened its doors in 1988 to serve both the Duke University and Durham communities. The Inn features beautiful terraces, a lush golf course, indoor/outdoor meeting areas, and conference and wedding spaces. From there, you can easily explore Duke’s picturesque campus and numerous attractions like the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University Chapel, the trails through Duke Forest and the Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Fame. There are plenty of great food options nearby, but the Fairview Dining Room or Bull Durham Bar located at WaDuke – as it’s commonly referred to – never disappoint.
Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast, Durham’s oldest Blackowned lodging property, opened to the public back in 1997. The Colonial Revival-style home, which was originally built for the CEO of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., has been refurbished with modern amenities by innkeepers Daniel Edwards and Monica
Edwards. It’s located within walking distance of downtown, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Durham Performing Arts Center, the American Tobacco Trail and the historic Brightleaf District.
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown, three of Durham’s boutique hotels offer something unique. Park your car, and appreciate the walkability of downtown for an entire weekend.
Stay at the 21c Museum Hotel and stroll through the thoughtprovoking contemporary art museum with a handcrafted cocktail in hand after dining at the Counting House restaurant. The former bank building is on the National Register of Historic Places and still has a vault you can explore in the basement.
The Durham Hotel features a striking midcentury modern design and unbeatable views of the city at its rooftop bar, The Roof at The Durham, which offers shared plates and thoughtfully crafted beverages. The Restaurant at The Durham is a new American
Thr Roof at The Durham Hotel is a fantastic gathering spot for family and friends to enjoy panoramic views of downtown paired with seasonal food and drinks.
restaurant that has received national acclaim for its curated seasonal dishes. Make sure to grab a signature coffee soda from the hotel’s coffee shop before heading out to take on the day.
Unscripted Durham is the newest boutique hotel to open in the Bull City and features a rooftop pool, iconic blue façade and a midcentury design. Check the website and plan your staycation around one of the programmed evenings, like “Sounds of the Studio” every Friday and Saturday evening with favorite local DJs or weekly happy hours with specialty cocktails at The Studio
When you stay at these properties, you’re only a few steps away from many of Durham’s delicious and unique places to eat, plus one-of-a-kind arts and entertainment venues. Search “Downtown Durham Walking Tour” or “Public Art & Inspiration Guide” on discoverdurham.com for some fun ways to explore the city when you have a few hours or an entire afternoon.
Resting on 6 acres of gardens and lawns, the historic Arrowhead Inn Bed and Breakfast is just a 15-minute drive north of downtown. Reserve a room in the Manor House or escape to
the Garden Cottage or secluded North Carolina Cabin. Further remove yourself from the downtown bustle by spending a morning or afternoon outdoors at the Eno River State Park, Lake Michie, Falls Lake or at Historic Stagville – one of three state historic sites located in Durham County. Complete your stay by enjoying a meal at nearby restaurants, including Bleu Olive, Gocciolina, Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue and Picnic.
You can also find properties minutes outside the City Center that offer conveniences and amenities that make a staycation feel like the real deal. Take an easy walk to the American Tobacco Trail or Durham Bulls Athletic Park from the brand-new SpringHill Suites Durham City View. Stay on top of your workout routine at AC Hotel Durham’s top-of-the-line fitness center, complete with a Peloton bike, before relaxing with a drink at the AC Lounge. Take a dip in the indoor pool at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpoint and wake up to room service breakfast in bed. Read on for a complete list of amenities at Durham’s 67 lodging properties, or find more information at discoverdurham.com/hotels-inns.
ost hotels in our city showcase unique amenities, from Unscripted Durham’s lively rooftop pool to the JB Duke Hotel’s striking modern style and proximity to Duke University sports facilities. Find comfort at one after a busy day of traveling or sightseeing – or visit their restaurants, galleries and more as a part of your stay!
PRESENTED BY Residence Inn by Marriott Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area 1108 W. Main St. 919-680-4440
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdudd-residenceinn-durham-mcpherson-duke-universitymedical-center-area/overview
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View 705 S. Mangum St. 984-983-8003
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduss-springhill suites-durham-city-view/overview
Unscripted Durham 202 N. Corcoran St. 984-329-9500 unscriptedhotels.com
Budget Inn 2101 Holloway St. 919-682-5100
Arrowhead Inn 106 Mason Rd. 919-477-8430 arrowheadinn.com
Courtyard By Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown 1815 Front St. 919-309-1500 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdufs-courtyarddurham-near-duke-university-downtown
Candlewood Suites, Durham/ Research Triangle Park at Southpoint 1818 E. N.C. Hwy. 54 919-484-9922 ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/ us/en/durham/rdudn/hoteldetail
Comfort Inn RTP 4507 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-361-2656 choicehotels.com/north-carolina/durham/ comfort-inn-hotels/nc490
21c Museum Hotel
111 N. Corcoran St. 919-956-6700
21cmuseumhotels.com/durham
Aloft Durham Downtown 345 Blackwell St. 919-402-5656
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduld-aloftdurham-downtown/overview
Blooming Garden Inn 513 Holloway St. 919-687-0801 bloominggardeninn.com
The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-768-8830 thedurham.com
Durham Marriott City Center 201 Foster St. 919-768-6000 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rducv-durhammarriott-city-center/overview
Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast 914 Vickers Ave. 919-687-4366 moreheadmanor.com
Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP 5219 Page Rd. 919-314-1200 choicehotels.com/north-carolina/ durham/comfort-suites-hotels
Pets Allowed
Complimentary Breakfast Room Service
On-Site Restaurant
Delta Hotels by Marriott RaleighDurham at Research Triangle Park
151 Tatum Dr. 919-474-3000
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP 4810 Page Creek Ln. 919-941-6000
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham
2515 Meridian Pkwy. 919-361-4660
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Econo Lodge RTP 4433 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-544-4579
choicehotels.com/north-carolina/durham/ econo-lodge-hotels
Extended Stay AmericaDurham - RTP - Hwy 54 2504 N.C. Hwy. 54 919-361-1853
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Extended Stay America –Durham – RTP – Hwy 55 4515 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-544-9991
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Extended Stay America – Durham – RTP – Miami Blvd. – North 4610 S. Miami Blvd. 919-941-2878
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Extended Stay America – Durham – RTP – Miami Blvd. – South 4919 S. Miami Blvd. 919-998-0400
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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh –Durham/RTP 4620 S. Miami Blvd. 919-941-6066
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites RTP 4912 S. Miami Blvd. 919-474-9800
ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/ us/en/durham/rdurt/hoteldetail
Hometowne Studios RaleighDurham 5008 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-484-1878 redroof.com/extendedstay/hometowne studios/property/NC/Durham/HTS1037
Homewood Suites by Hilton RDU/RTP 4603 Central Park Dr. 919-474-9900 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdudmhw-homewood -suites-raleigh-durham-ap-research-triangle
La Quinta Inn & Suites Durham Southpoint 1910 W. Park Dr. 919-484-1422 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/durhamnorth-carolina/la-quinta-raleigh-durhamsouthpoint/overview
Marriott Raleigh-Durham at Research Triangle Park 4700 Guardian Dr. 919-941-6200
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rducp-marriottraleigh-durham-research-triangle-park/ overview
Red Roof Inn, RTP 4405 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-361-1950 redroof.com/property/NC/Durham/RRI155
Residence Inn Durham RTP 201 Residence Inn Blvd. 919-361-1266
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdudr-residenceinn-durham-research-triangle-park/overview
Sheraton Imperial Hotel RaleighDurham Airport at RTP 4700 Emperor Blvd. 919-941-5050
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduis-sheratonimperial-hotel-raleigh-durham-airport-atresearch-triangle-park/overview
Sleep Inn Durham 5208 Page Rd. 919-993-3393
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Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park 301 Residence Inn Blvd. 919-484-2900
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, RDU/RTP
920 Slater Rd. 919-998-9500
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Wingate by Wyndham – RDU/RTP 5223 Page Rd. 919-941-2854
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Comfort Inn University DurhamChapel Hill 3508 Mt. Moriah Rd. 919-490-4949
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Extended Stay America –Durham – University 3105 Tower Blvd. 919-489-8444
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Extended Stay America – Durham – University – Ivy Creek Blvd 1920 Ivy Creek Blvd. 919-402-1700
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
Southpoint Durham 7807 Leonardo Dr. 919-806-8200
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Hampton Inn & Suites 6121 Farrington Rd. 919-403-8700 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduchhx-hamptonsuites-chapel-hill-durham-area
Hilton Garden Inn/Durham
Southpoint 7007 Fayetteville Rd. 919-544-6000 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduspgi-hiltongarden-inn-durham-southpoint
Holiday Inn Express, Farrington Road 6119 Farrington Rd. 919-489-7555
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham/Chapel Hill 3305 Watkins Rd. 919-680-9000 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduhtht-home2suites-durham-chapel-hill
Homewood Suites by Hilton Durham/Chapel Hill 3600 Mt. Moriah Rd. 919-401-0610
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Hyatt Place 7840 N.C. Hwy. 751 919-688-7800
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La Quinta Inn & Suites 4414 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-401-9660
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Red Roof Inn, Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 5623 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-489-9421
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Rizzo Center 150 DuBose Home Ln. 919-913-2098
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Durham Chapel Hill 5310 McFarland Dr. 919-403-1111
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Staybridge Suites Durham/Chapel Hill 3704 Mt. Moriah Rd. 919-401-9800
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AC Hotel Durham - Marriott 2800 Erwin Rd. 984-900-2700
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Comfort Inn & Suites Near Duke University-Downtown Durham 1816 Hillandale Rd. 919-724-4566
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Days Inn 3460 Hillsborough Rd. 919-383-1551
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Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham North I-85 1542 N. Gregson St. 919-688-8880
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Hilton Durham near Duke University 3800 Hillsborough Rd. 919-383-8033 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdudhhf-hiltondurham-near-duke-university
Hilton Garden Inn Durham/ University Medical Center 2102 W. Main St. 919-286-0774
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Holiday Inn Express Durham 2516 Guess Rd. 919-313-3244 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ durham/rduhm/hoteldetail
JB Duke Hotel 230 Science Dr. 919-660-6400 jbdukehotel.com
Millennium Hotel Durham 2800 Campus Walk Ave. 919-383-8575 millenniumhotels.com/en/durham/ millennium-hotel-durham
Motel 6 3454 Hillsborough Rd. 919-309-0037 motel6.com/en/motels.nc.durham.4772.html
Red Roof Inn, Duke University Medical Center 1915 N. Pointe Dr. 919-471-9882 redroof.com/property/NC/Durham/RRI164
Super 8 Motel 2337 Guess Rd. 919-213-7482 wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/durhamnorth-carolina/super-8-durham-universityarea-nc/overview
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Durham Medical Center 3710 Hillsborough Rd. 919-389-3388 bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotelsin-durham/surestay-plus-hotel-by-bestwestern-durham-medical-center
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center 2306 Elba St. 833-313-2165 lodgeatdumc.com
The University Inn 502 Elf St. 919-286-4421 universityinnduke.com
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 3001 Cameron Blvd. 919-490-0999 washingtondukeinn.com
FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates has been trusted to provide specialized care in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Sanford communities. Our four board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide the highest quality of patient care with the latest diagnostic and treatment tools available to assure patient safety and comfort.
Drs. Sacco, Vandersea, Ruvo and Serlo practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal.
CHAPEL HILL 501 Eastowne Drive, Suite 110 Chapel Hill 27514 919.929.2196
DURHAM 2823 North Duke Street Durham 27704 919.479.0707
SANFORD 109 Dennis Drive Sanford 27330 919.775.1615
Dr. Sacco is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a one year internship in general surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical interests encompass orthognathic surgery, dental implants, bone graft reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis for implant therapy. Dr. Sacco is board certified and has been an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She lectures at the UNC School of Denistry in their physical diagnosis course.
Dr. Vandersea earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his dental degree from the UNC School of Dentistry. Following an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, Dr. Vandersea completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Currently he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC, and is a consultant oral surgeon for the Duke University athletic department. Dr. Vandersea’s clinical interests include orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and facial trauma. He has collaborated with several of his OMSA colleagues to publish chapters in multiple oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Ruvo received his undergraduate degree from Penn State, his dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC and from that experience developed a wide range of clinical interests including orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, and oral rehabilitation through dental implants. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ruvo has authored and co-authored several book chapters and journal articles with some of his OMSA colleagues and contributes to the education of future dentists through lectures at the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Ruvo is married to his college sweetheart, who has supported him throughout his academic and professional journey, and together they enjoy raising their four beautiful daughters.
Dr. Serlo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his dental degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Serlo then completed his resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. During his training he received his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery internship. Dr. Serlo’s interests include orthognathic surgery, pathology, bone grafting, dental implants and facial trauma. Dr. Serlo serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
The city’s moniker is more accurate than ever
Photography by John Michael Simpson
urham has a reputation for outstanding health care. The nickname “City of Medicine” has its origins in the creation of BC Powder by two local pharmacists in 1906. Fast forward 117 years, and our physician-to-population ratio is nearly three times the national average, and in 2021, Business Facilities named this area the No. 2 top health care hub for mid-sized cities in the country. Jobs in health care and social services make up nearly a third of the workforce, and Duke University and the Duke University Health System is Durham’s largest employer. In 2022, Forbes ranked Duke University No. 10 and Duke University Health System No. 11 out of 100 of the best employers in North Carolina. How did we earn such renown for healing? It helps that our hospitals are top-notch. U.S. News & World Report named Duke University Hospital as the best hospital in North Carolina in 2022. It is nationally ranked in 11 adult and nine pediatric specialties and is rated high performing in 19 procedures and conditions.
Duke is the cornerstone of Durham’s health hub, operating Duke Children’s Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Cancer Institute, Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital and smaller practices across the city and in neighboring counties. Duke Regional Hospital was named the No. 2 most socially responsible hospital in 2022 in the Lown Hospitals Index, which measures social responsibility as a composite of 53 metrics across patient outcomes, value of care and health equity. Duke Children’s Hospital retained its position as the No. 1 children’s hospital in North Carolina in 2022, according to U.S. News & World Report, and also ranked No. 4 in the Southeast and No. 27 in the nation.
The North Carolina Specialty Hospital also provides great care, while the services of the Durham Veterans Administration Hospital are available to the more than 200,000 veterans across
27 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. It serves nearly 70,000 of those vets every year. Durham, in fact, was ranked the No. 14 overall best place for veterans to live in the country by WalletHub, which compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 20 key indicators of livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness, from the share of military skill-related jobs to veteran income growth to the availability of VA health facilities. Within these factors, Durham ranked No. 1 when it came to employment for veterans.
Dr. Viviana MartinezBianchi co-founded the Latinx Advocacy Team & Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19, otherwise known as LATIN-19. Every Wednesday for the past few years, dozens of health care providers from around the state have joined a call to discuss pressing issues in Latinx communities, such as vaccine distribution.
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat has operated in Durham since its founding by Dr. Samuel D. McPherson in 1914. Formerly McPherson Hospital, the facility’s physicians developed many of the instruments still used today to perform eye surgery, including specialized suture materials. Doctors affiliated with the practice performed the first cornea transplant in the southeastern United States.
In 2023, U.S. News & World Report also ranked Duke’s School of Medicine No. 6 in the nation for research. Seven of the school’s
medical education specialty programs were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide: anesthesiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery. Duke’s faculty roster has two Nobel Prize-winning researchers – biochemists Dr. Robert Lefkowitz and Dr. Paul Modrich. Dr. Shelley Hwang, chief of breast surgery at the Duke Cancer Institute, was recognized as one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in 2016. In 2022, Duke surgeons performed the world’s first partial heart transplant on a
On Oct. 14, 2021, Harper Harrell was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 8. Here, Harper, whose cancer is now in remission, stands with her Duke University Hospital nurse, Lauren Dermott, Marcelle Scheyer and Gerald Henderson Jr. at a Duke men’s basketball game for Duke Children’s Hospital’s Charity Stripe Challenge, a fundraising initiative to benefit the hospital.
newborn; Duke researchers used genome sequencing to analyze the genetic makeup of COVID-19 and its variants in order to guide Duke University’s administration on campus COVID-19 policies; and Duke experts were part of a team that was the first to ever provide enzyme replacement therapy to a fetus to treat infantile-onset Pompe disease. (If left untreated, infants rarely live past their first year of life, but the patient, at 17 months in December 2022, was eating, drinking and living normally after having received the treatment.)
Duke Clinical Research Institute is the country’s largest and oldest academic clinical research organization. There’s also the architectural gem of Duke Integrative Medicine, a beacon in the growing practice of holistic medicine.
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2301 Erwin Rd.
General information 919-684-8111 Patient information 919-684-2410 Volunteer services 919-681-6088 Patient and visitor relations 919-681-2020 Case resource managers 919-668-2483
DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL 3643 N. Roxboro St.
General Information 919-470-4000 (Patient rooms may be reached by dialing 919-470, followed by the four digits of the room number, or call 919-470-4277)
Patient information 919-470-4277 Patient advocacy 919-470-4747 Volunteer services 919-470-4150
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
James E. Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center 919-470-1000
Duke Rehabilitation Institute Patients 919-470-7337 Referrals 919-470-7217
Emergency departments
Duke Regional 919-470-5345
Duke Hospital 919-684-2413
Duke Raleigh 919-954-3271
Duke Health Health Information Management (Medical Records) 919-384-7119 Patient Accounting/Billing 919-620-4555 (local) or 1-800-782-6945 (toll-free) Duke Consultation and Referral Center 919-752-4225
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center 2301 Erwin Rd. Appointments: 919-668-4000 Patient & general information: 919-668-4100
Duke Children’s Development: 919-385-3137
Volunteer Services: 919-681-6088
Duke Children’s Primary Care South Durham 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy., Ste. 110 919-620-5333
Duke Clinic (Duke South) 40 Duke Medicine Cir.
Duke Cancer Center 20 Duke Medicine Cir. Appointments: 855-855-6484 General information: 919-613-1909 Consultation and Referrals: 888-275-3853
Duke Center for Living Campus 3475 Erwin Rd.
Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center 501 Douglas St. 1-800-235-3853
Duke Eye Center 2351 Erwin Rd. 919-681-3937
Duke Health & Fitness Center 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6660
Duke Integrative Medicine 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6826 or 866-313-0959 (toll-free)
Duke Primary Care – Croasdaile 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 24B 919-525-3376
Duke Primary Care –Pickett Road 3004 Tower Blvd. 919-680-1646
Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton St. 919-286-0411
Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital 3000 Erwin Rd. 919-684-6669
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
North Durham Office: 4102 N. Roxboro St. 919-595-2000
South Durham Office: 5726 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 102 919-287-3443
Watts School of Nursing 2828 Croasdaile Dr. 919-470-7348
Harper and her mother, Heather Hindin, visit Parker and Otis often – it’s one of Harper’s favorite places. Owner Jennings Brody is also a big supporter of Harper’s journey.
Research Triangle Park (RTP), the largest research park in the country – most of which is in Durham County, is home to more than 60,000 employees and more than 300 companies, including Pfizer and Glaxosmithkline Drug giant Merck has a plant in north Durham, and IQVIA, one of the largest providers of biopharmaceutical services in the world, also calls Durham home. In fact, Jones Lang LaSalle IP, a global real estate investment and management firm, released a report in September 2022 that lists the Raleigh-Durham area as the No. 6 region in the U.S. and Canada for the life sciences. And the city’s entrepreneurial spirit is advancing health care, led by the likes of up-and-coming companies such as AgBiome, Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio), Biogen Inc., Tergus Pharma and Rho Inc., a contract research organization that was recognized as the “Fastest Growing Company of the Year” by The Globee Awards in 2022 and which also secured a federal contract worth potentially more than $49 million to serve as the autoimmune diseases statistical and clinical coordinating center for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.
For the 13th straight year, Durham Magazine commissioned a peer-to-peer survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following listing is the result. Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”
The Durham area is well-served by the dental community. Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none. What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?
Rachael D’Souza
Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com
Hong Chen RTP Endodontics 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 201 919-237-2818; rtpendo.com
Deborah A. Conner 922 Broad St., Ste. B 919-416-4200; debconnerdds.com
Linda Levin
Levin Endodontics
3624 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106 919-401-4827; levinendodontics.com
A. K. Bobby Mallik 5324 McFarland Dr., Ste. 120 919-493-5332; durhamendo.com
Roger A. McDougal
McDougal Endodontics 245 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 201 919-806-8667; mcdougalendo.org
The Top Dentists list for Durham is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-to-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Augusta, Georgia. This list is excerpted from the 2022 topDentists list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Durham area. The list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com topDentists management has more than 60 years combined experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals. For more information, call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, Georgia, 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com
The purchase of advertising has no impact on who is included in the Top Dentists list.
Grant H. Service
2711 N. Duke St., Ste. B 919-220-6553; durhamdentistgrantservice.com
Harold S. Speight 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. C 919-220-4200; haroldspeightdds.com
Michael A. Tapper
Croasdaile Smiles 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 2 919-383-8619; croasdailesmiles.com
Jerry H. ter Avest 2515 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Bldg. 2000 919-544-6080; jteravestdds.com
Amy D. Turner
Turning Point Dental & Aesthetics 811 Ninth St., Ste. 210 919-286-4481; turningpointda.com
William W. Turner
Croasdaile Dental Arts 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402; croasdailedentalarts.com
Brent L. Blaylock
3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 300 919-518-9963; drbrentblaylock.com
Debora A. Bolton
Bull City Smiles 2705 N. Duke St., Ste. 100 919-381-5900; bullcitysmiles.com
Jason W. Butler
Croasdaile Dental Arts 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402; croasdailedentalarts.com
Catherine H. Cunningham
Catherine H. Cunningham, DDS & Associates
1920 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 570 919-544-3723; cunninghamdds.com
James H. Eaker
Handcrafted Dentistry 4208 S. Alston Ave., Ste. 100 919-544-5620; handcrafteddentistry.com
Mary V. Gaddis
Park Place Dental 245 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 204 919-484-8088; dentistindurham.com
Stephanie Q. Jenkins
5317 Highgate Dr., Ste. 118 919-361-0500 drjenkins-dds.com
Ellis K. List
1020 Broad St. 919-682-5327; durhamncdentistry.com
Shirin Mashhoon
Ninth Street Dental 811 Ninth St., Ste. 280 919-286-9090; ninthstreetdental.com
Lionel M. Nelson 3325 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 303 919-489-0497; nelsongentledental.com
Desiree T. Palmer
Bull City Dental 106 W. Parrish St., Ste. 1 919-680-3531; bullcitydentaldowntown.com
Laura Parra
3400 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 209 919-383-7020; lauraparradds.com
Catherine D. Ray 3310 University Dr. 919-489-5380; catherinedraydmd.com
Gary J. Schlotterer Jr. Digital Dentistry at Southpoint 249 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 220 919-361-5740; digitaldentistryatsouthpoint.com
Esther Vice Hanson
Sunrise Dental 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 203 919-493-3355; dinahvice-sunrisedental.com
C. Steadman Willis III 1212 Broad St. 919-286-2235; steadwillisdmd.com
Jeffrey S. Jelic
Jelic Center
5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr., Ste. G 919-419-9222; drjelic.com
Aaron Park
Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com
David B. Powers
Duke Otolaryngology and Oral Surgery Clinic 40 Duke Medicine Circle 919-648-2426; dukemedicine.org/find-doctorsphysicians/david-b-powers-md-dmd
Uday N. Reebye
Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com
Andrew T. Ruvo
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com
Debra M. Sacco
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com
Adam D. Serlo
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com
Brian Vandersea
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com
John R. Christensen
Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 121 West Woodcroft Pkwy. 919-489-1543; durhampdo.com
Tyler Hart
North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics 3020 South Miami Blvd. 919-246-3350; ncoso.com
Barbara T. Hershey
Hershey Orthodontics 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd. 919-493-7554; hersheyorthodontics.com
Gavin C. Heymann Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911; smithandheymann.com
J. Gina Lee
North Durham Orthodontics 4301 Ben Franklin Blvd., Ste. 201 919-797-2300; durhambraces.com
Julie H. Mol Mol Orthodontics 5726 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 104 919-405-7111; molorthodontics.com
Pedro E. Santiago
Duke Craniofacial Orthodontics Clinic 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-0320
Katya Skillestad Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911; smithandheymann.com
J. Dempsey Smith Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911; smithandheymann.com
Michael J. Wilson Wilson Orthodontics 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 3 919-383-7423; wilson-ortho.com
Erica A. Brecher
Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry
2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com
M. Gentry Byrd
Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry
2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com
Robert Christensen
Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy. 919-489-1543; durhampdo.com
Jenny Citineni
Smile First Dental
3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-493-2569; smilefirstdental.com
Amy C. Davidian
Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry 249 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 300 919-354-6220; southpointpediatricdentistry.com
Martha A. Keels
Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry
2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com
Jamie Molina
Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy. 919-489-1543; durhampdo.com
Yvette E. Thompson
Smile First Dental 3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-493-2569; smilefirstdental.com
Arnold T. McClain 5015 Southpark Dr., Ste. 130 919-484-8338; gumsandimplants.org
Geoffrey R. Cunningham
Durham Prosthodontics
3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661; mydurhamdentist.com
R. Kyle Gazdeck
Durham Prosthodontics
3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661; mydurhamdentist.com
Rosanna V. Marquez
Triangle Restoration Dentistry
1920 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106; trianglerestorationdentistry.com
Mark S. Scurria
Triangle Restoration Dentistry 1920 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106; trianglerestorationdentistry.com
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Chapel Hill 1801 East Franklin St. 919.929.3996
Durham 8128 Renaissance Parkway 919.493.3355
Cary 1223 Parkside Main St. 919.701.6699
Raleigh 1009 Spring Forest Rd. 919.878.0055
ur city is well known for being a part of the “Research Triangle” in North Carolina, home to three major research universities. The presence of those and other colleges tends to drive up educational attainment in the area. In fact, WalletHub recognized the Durham-Chapel Hill area as the seventh most-educated metro in the U.S. in 2022, and Southern Living named Durham one of the top 20 college towns in the South. Here’s a quick look at our city’s institutions of higher learning.
Durham Tech, which has campuses in Durham and Orange counties, offers more than 100 popular programs and courses in a variety of industries and pathways. The college provides health technology pathways, university transfer opportunities, career and technical programs and more.
Durham Tech also offers retraining opportunities for new careers, teaches reading and writing and other basic high school skills, and gives high school students opportunities to earn college credits. The school offers seven Guided Career Pathways to provide students with clearer paths that align with their career interests, including: Building, Engineering and Skilled Trades; Business and Entrepreneurship; Creative and Liberal Arts; Health and Wellness; Information Technology; Human Services and Public Safety; and Science and Math.
The college’s Small Business and Corporate Education Center in the redeveloped Chesterfield Building offers continuing education and training to organizations, covering topics like management and leadership development, interpersonal skills, communications, and employee health and safety. The Small Business Center at Durham Tech is part of the North Carolina Small Business Center Network and provides courses and advice on marketing, sales and business plans; technical assistance; and business seminars. In 2019, the college launched its Electrical Line Technician program and its Culinary Arts program at its new American Tobacco Campus location. In December 2022, Durham Tech, in partnership with Research Triangle Foundation of NC, announced the opening of a new campus location focused on customized industry training at the Frontier RTP 600 Building near the Hub RTP development in Research Triangle Park. The site houses the leadership of the college’s Center for Workforce Engagement and training space for the college’s work with industry partners.
J.B. Buxton, who became the fifth president of Durham Tech in July 2020, oversaw the college’s COVID-19 response and implemented an Equity and Inclusion Action Plan. In September 2021, the college began its 60th anniversary celebration with the dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Applied Learning and Technology – the first new academic building added to its main campus in 15 years. Notable appointments
this past year included Jerry Jones as executive director of the Center for Workforce Engagement and Susan Bowen as Durham Tech’s new vice president and chief campus operations officer.
Number of students 18,626 Tuition and fees $1,216 (in-state), $4,288 (out-of-state) for 16 or more credit hours
Accolades Durham Tech sends more students to UNC-Chapel Hill and to NC Central University than any community college in the state. It was one of the first colleges to have guaranteed admission pathway agreements with UNC and NC State University. Durham Tech is the only school in the Triangle that offers an electrical line technician program, which was created in partnership with Duke Energy and launched in August 2018. That same year, Durham Tech also launched an anesthesia program. In 2021, the college launched an initiative in partnership with KBI Biopharma to offer apprenticeships to graduating high school seniors and military veterans in the life sciences industry; hired success coaches to provide students with academic, professional and personal resources; developed new initiatives to increase female enrollment in STEM programs; and partnered with UNC Health to establish a sterile processing course for graduate students resulting in full-time employment at UNC facilities. Durham Tech launched a 911 dispatcher training academy in 2022 to mitigate call center employee shortages. In March 2022, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited the campus to speak on the importance of the school’s pathways to success and apprenticeship opportunities.
How to apply Visit durhamtech.edu.
The historically Black university was founded in 1910 and offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs with 146 area concentrations. It has attracted attention for its nationally ranked law school as well as two research institutes – the Julius L. Chambers Biomedical Biotechnology Research Institute and Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) – which collaborate with pharmacy and biotech companies in Research Triangle Park. It added two new bachelor degrees for the 2020-21 academic year – information technology and sports medicine – making it the first school in the UNC System offering a bachelor of science in information technology with concentrations in cybersecurity and data analytics. Its School of Business houses a cybersecurity lab on the university’s campus – another first of its kind within the UNC System. The university also introduced a real estate specialization into its master’s program in 2021, making NCCU the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to offer this designation. Flagship programs include the sciences, technology, nursing, education, law, business and the arts.
The university selected Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye as its 12th chancellor in June 2017. He previously served as acting chancellor and interim chancellor for NCCU. In that time, Dr. Akinleye embarked on a program of transformational change focused on enhancing the academic environment; building new, signature facilities; and creating corporate and community partnerships to deliver the university’s Eagle Promise. Catherine Edmonds, former deputy state superintendent for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, began her role as chief of staff at the university in May 2022.
Number of students 7,449 total – 5,634 undergraduate, 1,406 graduate and 459 law students
Yearly undergraduate tuition and fees $6,629 (in-state), $19,665 (out-of-state)
Landmarks The campus is known for its green, rolling hills and larger-than-life bronze statue of Dr. James E. Shepard, the founder of NCCU, which was the first state-supported liberal arts college for African American students.
Accolades The 2022-2023 rankings of HBCUs by U.S. News & World Report placed NCCU at No. 14 among the nation’s top HBCUs. It was also named No. 5 among public HBCUs and No. 2 in the state in 2021. NCCU ranked No. 18 in top public universities in the South and ranked No. 10 as a top performer on social mobility among Southern regional universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. NCCU also ranked No. 44 as a best-value school and No. 46 among 133 regional universities in the South. In 2021, NCCU’s Department of
and other STEM disciplines. Lowe’s Companies awarded NCCU $1.5 million in early 2022 to create a new academic program, recruit faculty and provide student scholarships. In December 2021, Gov. Cooper appointed three NCCU alumni as superior court judges, and in 2022, English professors Kathryn Wymer and Rachelle Gold were awarded a two-year grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities totaling $98,420 to help fund a project digitizing the school’s past, titled “Digital Exploration of North Carolina Central University’s History.”
Athletics NCCU Men’s Basketball team was named the 2019-2020 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular-season champions. In 2019, the team won the MEAC title for the third consecutive year and earned its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in five years. The NCCU men’s and women’s track and field teams earned seven medals during the 2020 MEAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. In 2021, the university’s cross country men’s and women’s teams finished fourth and sixth in the MEAC championships – the highest finishes for the Eagles program history. In 2016 and 2022, the Eagles won the MEAC football title, earning invitations to the Celebration Bowl both seasons, and won the most recent Celebration Bowl in 2022. Head football coach and NCCU alumnus Trei Oliver was named 2022 MEAC Coach of the Year. NCCU alum Louis “Skip” Perkins began his role as the university’s athletic director in June 2022. How to apply Visit nccu.edu
Nestled within a sprawling 9,000-acre campus, Duke consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top higher education institutions. It was ranked the No. 10 best university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and was recognized as the No. 9 best college in America by Forbes. Duke was also ranked as the No. 25 top university in the world by Times Higher Education World University. Vincent E. Price assumed office as the 10th president of Duke University in July 2017.
Number of students More than 15,000, with 6,942 undergraduates
Yearly undergraduate tuition and fees $62,941 (20222023); about $84,517 including room and board, books and fees
Accolades Niche ranked Duke as the No. 2 best college for student athletes, the No. 6 best college for environmental science and the No. 12 best value college in the nation for 2023. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke the No. 16 best value school in the nation and No. 11 best school for undergraduate teaching. Duke also has the No. 2 best bachelor’s nursing program in the nation and is also ranked No. 2 for its master’s nursing program, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings. The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education college rankings placed Duke at No. 5 for best colleges in the U.S. Forbes named Duke the best university in the South and also ranked Duke No. 8 in the nation on its Best Employers for Diversity list in January 2020 – the only North Carolina company to make the list. Forbes also ranked Duke No. 11 among its “2021 Best Employers for Women” and No. 23 on its “America’s Best Employers 2021” list.
In 2021, Duke’s Office for Translation & Commercialization helped form 13 startups – 10 of them stemming from the university’s School of Medicine – and earned more than $90 million from its licenses via product revenues and company acquisitions. And in 2022, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center awarded a $200,000 FLASH grant plus $219,947 across two translational research grants to Duke’s Medical Center and $6,000 in biotechnology event sponsorships to the university.
Landmarks The neo-gothic Duke Chapel was built on the highest ridge on campus in 1935 and underwent extensive renovations that ended in 2016. Today it is used for events, worship services and more. The chapel was recognized as the No. 8 most amazing college campus building in the nation by The Best Schools. In 2019, GreenPal listed Duke’s campus the “most pristine college campus in America,” thanks in part to the beauty of Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
Athletics Duke’s Athletics program has 17 national championships. Duke men’s storied basketball team won national championships in 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015. In 2022, WalletHub named Durham the No. 1 best city for college basketball fans, thanks in part to the Duke Blue Devils basketball teams. Its women’s golf team won seven national championships in the past 20 years, and its lacrosse team took national titles in 2010, 2013 and 2014. In 2018, its football program played in a bowl game for the sixth time in seven seasons. Duke rowing received its first gold medal in the ACC Rowing Championship in 2019.
Duke finished 2020-21 with seven conference championships –tying the school record for most in an academic year and leading all ACC institutions. Duke’s seven titles came in baseball, softball, women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s fencing, women’s golf and men’s lacrosse.
Nina King was also named Duke’s next vice president and director of athletics, succeeding Kevin White, who retired after 13 years at Duke, in September 2021. She is the first woman to hold the position at Duke.
In March 2022, the university announced the establishment of the Krzyzewski Family Scholarship in honor of longtime basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski’s 42-year career following his retirement after the 2021-2022 season. Five student-athletes in their final year of eligibility in any sport who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to Duke’s values will be awarded the scholarship annually.
How to apply Visit admissions.duke.edu/apply
UMO provides its students with programs to fit their individual needs in a time and setting convenient for any lifestyle, whether the student is getting ready to graduate from high school and wants to transfer to a new college setting or is a working adult. UMO offers a wide variety of majors, featuring small class sizes, in its daytime programs. UMO also offers student organizations, professional and collegiate clubs, performance groups, internships and community service opportunities. Students have the opportunity to compete on 23 NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic teams in addition to various intramural sports. UMO also offers online degree programs that provide the convenience, flexibility and affordability busy adults need, and has been ranked regionally and nationally for its programs and student service. Students can choose from a variety of degree options, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, all available completely online. Transfer-friendly options and a quick path to graduation are hallmarks of UMO’s adult education programs. UMO is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Tuition and fees Adult undergraduate students: $455 per credit hour plus a $150 general fee and a $50 technology fee per semester; graduate students: $600 per credit hour plus a $150 general fee and a $50 technology fee per semester. Traditional undergraduate students: commuter – $25,950 per year; resident – $37,162 per year (includes tuition, room and board).
Accolades UMO ranked the No. 64 top performer on social mobility and the No. 37 best college for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings. Niche ranked UMO the No. 1 safest college campus for the second year in a row and the No. 16 most diverse college in North Carolina.
How to apply Visit umo.edu/apply
This nonprofit competency-based online university was established to expand access to higher education for North Carolina residents. The accredited university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology and health professions, including nursing. Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. More than 6,700 WGU alumni live in North Carolina. WGUNC has partnership agreements with 19 community
colleges – including Durham Technical Community College and Wake Technical Community College – to facilitate easy transfer of students who wish to pursue a four-year degree at an affordable online university.
Number of students 776 in Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, Person and Alamance counties
Tuition and fees Approximately $8,000 per year for most undergraduate degree programs. One flat fee per six-month term includes as many classes as students wish to take.
Accolades WGU has been named a Military Friendly School for 12 straight years and was ranked No. 1 in the online category for 2022. It has been named a best value school for nine years in a row by University Research & Review and won the 21st Century Distance Learning Award from the United States Distance Learning Association for 10 years in a row. Fortune magazine named WGU as having the No. 3 best online master’s degree program in cybersecurity in the nation. How to apply Visit wgu.edu or call 866-903-0109.
Offering a variety of adult and online courses, the Durham campus is a close-knit college community. Wesleyan students receive undergraduate degrees in organizational leadership, business administration, computer information systems, criminal justice, health care administration and supply chain management, among other fields. Wesleyan also offers two master’s degree programs in business administration and criminal justice.
For students interested in achieving a bachelor’s degree, Wesleyan partners with Durham Technical Community College and Wake Technical Community College to allow students who received their associate degree to start at Wesleyan with between 60 to 75 transfer credits. NCWU supports working adults who seek career advancement or personal enrichment. Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and CEO of ActOne Group, started The Janice Bryant Howroyd Endowment Fund – intended to provide scholarship funding for female students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – at the school in September 2021. The university also established a partnership with Duke Divinity School in October 2021 that offers an accelerated pathway to students interested in pastoral leadership.
Number of students 750 undergraduate students, 150 graduate students
Tuition and fees $15,300 for the 2022-23 academic year (not including books); $240 annual tech fee
Accolades Wesleyan ranked No. 44 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings of best colleges in the South. Niche ranked Wesleyan the third most diverse college and the sixth most liberal college in North Carolina. Military Friendly awarded Wesleyan a silver designation as a military-friendly school, and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named the university to its 2021 honor roll for Wesleyan’s exemplary transfer pathways – one of only three North Carolina colleges to be recognized. In March 2021, Wesleyan was one of only 153 colleges and universities worldwide to be honored by global health initiative Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
How to apply Visit ncwc.edu/admissions.
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190; bcacrusaders.org
Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually.
Grades K-10
Total Enrollment 210
Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1
Yearly Tuition Elem., $7,419; Middle, $8,181 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview.
2352 So-Hi Dr., Durham; 4205 Capitol St., Durham; 4 UNC-TV Dr., Research Triangle Park; 2500 Highstone Rd., Cary; 800 Weston Pkwy., Cary; 800 Corporate Center Dr., Raleigh; 8516 Old Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh; 2051 Shepherd’s Vineyard Dr., Apex; brighthorizons.com
Focus Empowers children from infancy to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Growing young readers, scientists, artists and explorers who are engaged and curious. Programs invite children to approach academics with skills, confidence and a drive for excellence.
Grades Infants-pre-K
Total Enrollment Varies by location. Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by location. Yearly Tuition Varies by location.
CAMELOT ACADEMY
809 Proctor St., Durham (main campus, with an additional farm campus in north Durham) 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org
Focus Features individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement.
Grades Pre-K-12
Total Enrollment 150
Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1
Yearly Tuition PreK-K, $11,900; Grades 1-4, $14,950; Grades 5-7, $17,350; Grades 8-12, $18,350; Award and merit scholarships available.
Special Requirements Reading and math assessments, writing sample (fifth grade and older), and two-day student visit; $50 application fee.
CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL
1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625; cghsnc.org
Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership in church and community.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment Approximately 1,600 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1
Yearly Tuition $12,290 – $16,700
Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation, student visit and an essay.
CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL
4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602; cfsnc.org
Focus A learning community working to amplify student’s curiosity, courage and creative thinking. Rooted in Quaker values and informed by research-based best practices in progressive education, its teachers empower students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply and use their voices in service of the greater good.
Grades Pre-K-12
Total Enrollment 500
Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 in Early School; 9:1 in Lower, Middle and Upper Yearly Tuition See website for tuition ranges by unit; adjusted tuition available.
Special Requirements Varies by student age; includes online application, inperson or virtual visit, transcripts, teacher recommendations.
CARY ACADEMY
1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873; caryacademy.org
Focus A learning community dedicated to discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Grades 6-12
Total Enrollment 785
Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
Yearly Tuition $28,495; $2,625 new student fee
Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts, teacher recommendations.
CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
108 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955; chapelhillcoop.com
Focus Partners with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence and support kids as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited with a Five Star licensure.
Grades Pre-K
Total Enrollment 110
Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 3:1; Toddler, 4:1; Age 2, 6:1; Age 3-5, 9:1
Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status; three-quarter or full-day options. Part-time options also available Mon., Wed., Fri./Tues., Thurs.
CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-354-8000; cressetchristian.org
Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christ-centered environment.
Grades Infant-Grade 12
Total Enrollment 210
Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 16:1; Upper School, 18-20:1
Yearly Tuition $8,620 – $10,950 (does not include preschool tuition: $11,140 – $13,440)
Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.
CRISTO REY RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL
334 Blackwell St., Ste. 100, Durham 919-897-5680; cristoreyrt.org
Focus College preparatory, career-focused, transformational Catholic high school. Grades 9-10 Total Enrollment 200
Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
Yearly Tuition Average $70 per month per family (for single or multiple children)
Special Requirements Not required to be Catholic to attend.
DUKE SCHOOL
3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420; dukeschool.org
Focus Project-based school inspiring learners to shape their future boldly and creatively since 1947.
Grades Age 3-Grade 8
Total Enrollment 503
Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1
Yearly Tuition For 2022-23: Preschool, $4,255 - $21,274; K-4, $4,615 - $23,076; Grades 5-8, $5,017 - $25,085
Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile.
DURHAM ACADEMY
Preschool and Lower School, 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham; Middle School, 3116 Academy Rd., Durham; Upper School, 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787; da.org
Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives.
Grades Pre-K-12
Total Enrollment 1,240 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
Yearly Tuition $17,370 – $30,655 (including activity fees)
Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12.
DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL
1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790; durhamnativity.org
Focus Provides a learning environment for young men with high financial need, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college prep high school.
Grades 5-8
Total Enrollment 60
Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
Yearly Tuition $22,000, with scholarshipdriven tuition awarded to low-income students Special Requirements Open house attendance.
EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL
6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858; emersonwaldorf.org
Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking, social responsibility, and academic and artistic excellence.
Durham Public Schools’ students receive a farm-fresh education at outdoor agricultural learning center The Hub Farm, which celebrated 10 years in 2022. Here, Zahid Beckett, Lillian Austin and Asa Anderson hold chickens in The Hub Farm’s educational garden.
Grades Pre-K-12
Total Enrollment 264
Student/Faculty Ratio Early Childhood: 7:1; Grades 1-5: 20:1; Middle School: 19:1; HS: 14:1 Yearly Tuition $12,403 – $21,480
Special Requirements Tour (in-person or virtually), parent-teacher consultation, new student assessment.
EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY
311 Oakwood Ave., Durham 919-925-3083; empoweredmindsacademy.com
Focus An authentic Montessori experience and a learner-driven community where children: cherish freedom; take responsibility for their learning; discover gifts, passions and purpose; are active in the design and execution of their education; and find joy in hard work and diving into subjects through hands-on and collaborative challenges. Each child begins a journey to learn how they can serve others and change the world. By
uncovering, reclaiming and reconnecting with their truths, students will better understand who they were, who they are and who they must be. The school aims to provide a worldclass, high-quality educational experience with a focus on character development and socio-emotional and lifelong learning.
Grades K-6
Total Enrollment 25
Student/Teacher Ratio 10:1
Yearly Tuition $9,405; $250 annual registration fee.
Special Requirements School visit, trial day, interview.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL
305 E. Main St., Durham 919-688-8685; fpdayschool.org
Focus A nonprofit, non-religious program, FPDS has been in the heart of downtown Durham since 1970. It offers continuity of care – when infants and toddlers join its program, they stay with the same friends and teachers
until they enter its pre-K class. Teachers are “brain builders” and promote a safe, nurturing place for children no matter their racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds –all learn, play and grow together.
Grades Infant-Pre-K
Total Enrollment 64
Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 4;1; Toddlers 5:1; Age 2, 8:1; Age 3, 9:1; Age 4/5, 12:1
Yearly Tuition $12,840 – $16,260
Special Requirements Teacher/family orientation, tour, two transition days before beginning full time.
GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567; gormanchristian.org
Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values.
Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 95 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $6,900
Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child.
HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139; hawriverchristian.org
Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education.
Grades Junior K-12
Total Enrollment 165
Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
Yearly Tuition Junior Kindergarten threeday/five-day, $3,770/$5,380; K half-day, $5,380; Grammar (grades 1-6), $6,460; Logic School (grades 7-9), $6,995; Rhetoric (grades 10-12), $6,995
Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour.
HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org
Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through a half-day school, tutoring and summer programs.
Grades 1-12; Summer (1-8); Tutoring (K-12)
Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1
Yearly Tuition $21,060 (1-2 hour options also available for grades 9-12)
Special Requirements Application and interview.
HOLLY HOUSE PRESCHOOL
75 Cedar Run, Pittsboro 201-638-0915; hollyhousepreschool.com; hollyhouseconsulting@gmail.com
Focus Half-day preschool program that focuses on the whole child; social, emotional and academic growth are all supported. Ages 3.5-5
Student/Faculty Ratio Limited to 12 students per class, no more than 6:1
Special Requirements In-person tours by appointment. Visit website for a virtual tour.
HOPE CREEK ACADEMY
4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360; hopecreekacademy.org
Focus Provides structure without rigidity for special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment.
Grades K-12
Total Enrollment 60
Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1
Yearly Tuition $25,800 and $500 materials fee. Limited financial aid available.
Special Requirements School visit.
IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847; immaculataschool.org
Focus For more than a century, Immaculata has educated a diverse student body with a focus on character development, faith formation and academic excellence.
Grades Pre-K-8
Total Enrollment 535
Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
Yearly Tuition $7,770 – $8,270 for parishioners, otherwise $8,670 – $10,316, plus $200 annual enrollment fee
Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s school records and current teacher recommendations. Application fee is $100.
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham; 5510 Barbee Chapel Rd., Chapel Hill 919-401-4343 (office); imsnc.org
Focus Combines an authentic Montessori education with language immersion in Mandarin, French and Spanish to provide a truly global education for children. This diverse community of teachers and families from many cultures, languages and backgrounds come together as a supportive and engaged learning community.
Grades Age 18 months-Grade 6
Total Enrollment 150
Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
Yearly Tuition $11,145 – $16,060; Extended day options available for an additional fee. Need-based financial aid available.
Special Requirements No Chinese, French or Spanish experience required for new students entering as toddlers through first graders. Students joining at second through fourth grade from dual-language or immersion programs are also welcome to apply.
JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
1434 Farrington Rd., Ste. 100, Apex 919-387-9440; jordanlakesa.com
Focus High school/college preparatory, inclusive special education. Grades K-12+
Total Enrollment 40
Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1
Yearly Tuition K-8, $16,900; 9-12, $18,450
Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day tryout.
LAKEWOOD AVENUE
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham 919-493-5882; lakewoodavenue.com
Focus A high-quality early childhood program with a stable, well-educated staff who ensure consistent care and education. Ages 1-5
Total Enrollment 33
Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-3, 4:1; Ages 3-5, 8:1
Tuition Toddlers, $1,820/month; Preschool, $1,720/month
Special Requirements The director offers virtual tours and admissions conversations for families on weekday afternoons.
515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill 919-929-7060; lachapelhill.com
Focus Students are actively involved in multisensory activities, including art, music, language, math, science, brain power and physical activities. Classrooms, gardens, a water park and playgrounds are designed to be both fun and nurturing. Kindergarten, after-school program and summer camp for children up to 12 years old are also offered. Five Star licensure, NAEYC Accredited and NC Pre-K Program site.
Ages 6 weeks-10 years
Total Enrollment 115
Student/Faculty Ratio Maximums when at full capacity. Infants, 5:1; Ages 13-24 months, 6:1; Ages 25-36 months, 9:1; Ages 37-48 months, 10:1; Ages 4-5, 13:1; NC Pre-K Program, 9:1; Ages 6-12, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age, program and partner (Duke, UNC, UNCHC) discounts.
Special Requirements Registration fee of $150. Need-based scholarships available.
THE LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517; lernerschool.org
Focus A learning community dedicated to educating mensches … one child at a time. An integrated curriculum incorporates exceptional academics, Jewish culture, values and traditions.
Grades Age 2-Grade 5
Total Enrollment 150
Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
Yearly Tuition $5,000 – $21,000. See website for tuition ranges by unit, flexible tuition availability and new student fees.
Special Requirements Admissions application, parent virtual visit, student assessment and teacher recommendations.
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522; lcsdurham.org
Focus Students will acquire knowledge and wisdom with a biblical worldview as demonstrated through service and leadership in worship, missions, care and growth. The core values of truth, intellectual development, potential in Christ, Christian personnel and operational integrity are woven in with worship.
Grades Pre-K-12
Total Enrollment 290
Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1
Yearly Tuition $4,900
Special Requirements Entry test, interview.
MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL
4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541; mcsdurham.org
Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where they are guided toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world.
Grades Age 18 months-Grade 8
Total Enrollment 220
Student/Faculty Ratio 18 months-age 3, 6:1; Ages 3-6, 12:1; Grades 1-3, 12:1; Grades 4-6, 12:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1
Yearly Tuition 18 months-age 3: half day, $14,000, full day, $18,500; Ages 3-4: half day, $13,250; Ages 3-Kindergarten, full day, $17,500; Grades 1-3, $17,750; Grades 4-6, $17,750; Grades 7-8, $21,500
Special Requirements Application, family meeting and student visit.
MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL
1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339; mdsch.org
Focus A faculty-operated school, a wellequipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare available.
Grades Toddler-Grade 6
Total Enrollment 70
Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
Yearly Tuition $9,875 – $11,550
Special Requirements Interview process includes general evaluation and meeting with parents. Three-day visit for elementary.
MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL
2400 Broad St., Durham 919-732-5026; montessorifarmschool.com
Focus Montessori education with special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care.
Grades Pre-K-K
Total Enrollment Up to 24 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1
Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $9,525; K, $12,350
Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit.
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM
2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org
Focus Curriculum based on Montessori approach to education.
Grades 15 months-Grade 6
Total Enrollment 155
Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by child’s level.
Yearly Tuition Toddlers, $4,430 – $23,620; Early childhood-Grade 6, $6,660 – $20,550 (Varies by child’s schedule and financial aid award.)
Special Requirements Parent meeting.
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH
Middle and Upper School, 408 Andrews Chapel Rd., Durham; Early Learning and Elementary,7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh 919-848-1545; msr.org
Focus Independent Montessori school offering hands-on, real-life learning experiences through a mindful academic curriculum designed to build key competencies, confidence and independence. IB Diploma Programme offered for grades 11-12. Dually accredited by the American Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate.
Grades Infant-Grade 12
Total Enrollment 385
Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 6:1; pre-K-Grade 12, 12:1
Yearly Tuition $13,225 – $24,945
Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, by grade level; interview.
511 Cleveland St., Durham 919-560-2000; dpsnc.net
FAST FACTS
• Graduation rate: 87%
• DPS has a One-to-One Device Initiative, ensuring that all students have a Chromebook assigned to them and access to digital tools that enhance learning.
• Two DPS high schools – J.D. Clement Early College High School and Middle College High School – achieved a 100% graduation rate.
• Nine DPS magnet programs have been honored as a Magnet School of Excellence or a Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America.
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Total students (excluding pre-K) 31,124
Average
*based on individual student grade levels for the 2021-2022 school year
Dr. Pascal Mubenga was appointed superintendent in November 2017. He was previously superintendent of Franklin County Schools. Prior to that position, Dr. Mubenga served as a district transformation coach, school transformation team leader and school transformation coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He has also served as a principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher in other North Carolina districts, including three years as a math teacher in Durham. Dr. Mubenga was named Superintendent of the Year by the Central Carolina Regional Education Alliance in 2020-21. He earned his Ph.D. from Capella University in 2007 and also holds a master’s in secondary education from Liberty University and a bachelor of science in mathematics from Shaw University.
PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090; info@pinewoodsmontessori.com; pinewoodsmontessori.com
Focus Authentic Montessori education in which children develop a love of learning within a safe, peaceful setting. The school believes in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to respect, assist and guide in fulfilling their potential. It is committed to the Montessori philosophy and a child-focused approach to education. It strives to partner with families in their efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children in a relationship-based, affordable environment. It is dedicated to the well-being, integrity and development of the larger Montessori community and of the local communities. Ages 18 months-12 years
Total Enrollment 150
Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $7,840 – $10,360, depending on program
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL AT BRIAR CHAPEL
81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill 919-441-0441; primrosechapelhill.com
Focus Accredited private preschool delivering an exclusive learning approach that balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. Grades Infant-kindergarten Total Enrollment 185
Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; toddler, 6:1; early preschool, 8:1; preschool, 10:1; Pre-K, 12:1; private K, 12:1
Yearly Tuition Varies by age level. $1,340 –$1,650 per month, full-time enrollment; $800 – $1,170 per month, part-time enrollment
Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee.
QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE
800 Elmira Ave., Bldg. B, Durham 919-680-6544; qeidurhamnc.org
Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations.
Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,500
SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-544-5652; southpointacademy.org
Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment.
Grades K-6
Total Enrollment About 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,500 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing.
ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6242; stmcsnc.org
Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment. Grades PreK-3 to Grade 8
Total Enrollment 400 Student/Faculty Ratio PreK-3, 10:2; PreK-4, 15:2; Grades K-5, 25:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 6-8, 25:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call to inquire; K-8, $9,120 – $11,860
THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM
1201 Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham 919-967-2700, ext. 2; studioschooldurham.org
Focus A research-based, project-focused independent school for children. Believes in a 21st century education, and equips children with a spirit of discovery, mastery and adventure that will empower them to fulfill their greatest potential across their school years and beyond.
Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 44
Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 for lower elementary (ages 5-7), and 18:1 for upper elementary (ages 7-10)
Yearly Tuition $12,900
THALES ACADEMY PITTSBORO
200 Vine Pkwy., Pittsboro 919-726-2416; thalesacademy.org
Focus An excellent, affordable education through the use of direct instruction and a classical curriculum that embodies traditional American values.
Grades Pre-K-6
Total Enrollment 198+
Student/Faculty Ratio Pre-K, 18:2 (full-time teacher assistant in Pre-K); K, 24:2 (full-time teacher assistant in K), Grades 1 and 2, 24:1; Grades 3-5, 26:1; and Grade 6, 28:1
Yearly Tuition Pre-K: $4,800; K-5: $5,300; 6: $5,500
Special Requirements Admissions are made on a rolling basis, and decisions are made after a full review of the application, checklist items and a student interview.
TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800; triangledayschool.org
Focus A welcoming community devoted to academic excellence that ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in students to lead a life of purpose.
Grades Transitional K-8
Total Enrollment 310 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
Yearly Tuition $14,515 – $17,990
Special Requirements Application and interview required.
TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL
4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262; trinityschoolnc.org
Focus To educate students within the framework of Christian faith and conviction; teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich, yet unhurried, education; and communicating truth, goodness and beauty. Trinity staff and teachers partner with parents to educate students with bright minds and open hearts. The school was founded in 1995, and the campus is nestled on 22 acres between Durham and Chapel Hill.
Grades Transitional K-12
Total Enrollment 565
Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 7:1; Middle School, 8:1; Upper School, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $4,800 – $25,590
Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates.
WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE
1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org
Focus Multi-age classrooms with selfdirected learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with a variety of outdoor spaces for learning and play.
Ages 3-5
Total Enrollment 45
Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1
Yearly Tuition Full day, $10,200; Half-day, $7,140
Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilet-trained. Limited financial aid available.
ASHEVILLE SCHOOL
360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345; ashevilleschool.org admission@ashevilleschool.org; Focus Students live in a nurturing community and genuinely know faculty. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students who represent 25 states and 24 countries.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 295 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1
Yearly Tuition $66,250 for boarding; $39,150 for day students.
Special Requirements Separate interviews for parents and child, full application, math and English recommendations and transcript required.
NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
1219 Broad St., Durham; 901 Burkemont Ave., Morganton 919-416-2600; 828-347-9100; ncssm.edu
Focus To educate academically talented students to become state, national and global leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; advance public education; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind through challenging residential (both in Durham and Morganton), online, summer and virtual learning driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery.
As of press time, recruitment for the 202324 school year is underway.
Grades 11-12
Total Enrollment 680 residential students in Durham; 300 in Morganton; and about 500 in NCSSM-Online Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1
Yearly Tuition NCSSM is a public school. There are no fees associated with applying or attending.
Special Requirements See ncssm.edu/apply
SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL
900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000; sms.edu admission@sms.edu
Focus An independent, collegepreparatory, boarding and day school where girls are challenged academically to be bold, inspired and prepared to be extraordinary. Girls are accepted and empowered in their learning to grow spiritually and socially. They are recognized for their unique talents, passions and interests – and those yet to be discovered through the development of critical
thinking, collaboration, cross-cultural intelligence and new media literacy. AP courses, innovative electives, junior internships, a unique seminar program, college counseling, rich arts program, 11 sports and a safe campus in a thriving urban location.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 310 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1
Yearly Tuition $62,850; $31,600 for day students. Need- and merit-based financial aid available.
Special Requirements Application, three written recommendations, a transcript from the applicant’s current school, SSAT scores and an on-campus interview.
SALEM ACADEMY
601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643; salemacademy.com
Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 10 AP courses, competition in seven sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and cocurricular programs. Offers dual-enrollment college courses at Salem College to supplement AP curriculum.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1
Yearly Tuition $50,500; $26,500 for day students
Special Requirements Application process includes an interview, essay and transcripts, as well as optional teacher recommendations and optional testing.
(Admission by lottery.)
ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Hwy. 57 N., Hillsborough 919-644-6272; enoriveracademy.org
Focus Utilizes a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum to build upon a 20-year tradition of academic and artistic excellence.
Grades K-12
Total Enrollment 820 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1
Special Requirements Initial enrollment based on lottery in February; students waitlisted once slots are filled.
THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Ste. 33, Hillsborough; 919-245-8432; theexpeditionschool.com
Focus Embraces the natural curiosity of children and empowers them to become innovative problem solvers and community builders, and to provide excellent education through an experiential, projectbased, STEM-focused curriculum.
Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 360
Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K-4, 20:1; Grades 5-8, 22:1. Resource/other nonclassroom staff not included in ratio.
Special Requirements Cut-off for lottery application in February.
WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro; 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org
Focus Multi-age classrooms with self-directed learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with various outdoor spaces. Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making. Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL 160 Woodland Grove Ln., Chapel Hill; 919-960-8353; woodscharter.org
Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic environment. Grades K-12
Total Enrollment 512 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle school and high school, 20:1
Special Requirements Applications open Oct. 15–Jan. 15; February lottery.
(Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.)
CENTRAL PARK SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Elementary: 724 Foster St.; Middle: 121 Hunt St. 919-682-1200; cpscnc.org
Focus To create a community where all children thrive and students’ joy for learning is empowered through equity practices in projectbased learning, arts integration and outdoor learning. Students learn to be confident, creative and courageous changemakers through the school’s high expectations in academics, social-emotional learning and social justice teaching and learning. Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 616
Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle, 20:1
Special Requirements Tours are strongly encouraged and are offered October-March. Lottery in March, applications accepted NovemberFebruary. Waitlist closes after the 20th day of the school year. Waitlist is roughly 300 for kindergarten.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DIGITAL & VISUAL ARTS 1955 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-797-2340; communitydva.org
Focus Growing students academically, socially and emotionally. Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 501 Orange Factory Rd., Bahama; 984-888-5504; discoverycharterdurham.org
Focus Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Grades 6-9
Total Enrollment 400 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1
Special Requirements Students must reside in N.C.
DURHAM CHARTER SCHOOL 807 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-956-5599; healthystartacademy.org
Focus Strives to help students grow, especially in math and reading. Encourages parent involvement. Promotes a child-centered curriculum with a safe, structured environment. Grades K-9
Total Enrollment 600+ Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1
Special Requirements Application and lottery for admission.
EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY 4100 N. Roxboro St.; 919-213-8585; excelsior.teamcfa.school Focus Excelsior means “higher” in Latin, and students here strive for continuous improvement in academics and character. With a collegepreparatory, liberal arts focus, staff encourage each student to reach higher by providing a rigorous, rich curriculum in an environment that promotes responsibility, integrity, diligence and excellence as well as equity in education by developing a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence and a habit of virtue to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship. An educational option accessible to all students in the Durham area, the school intentionally pursues diversity in its board, staff and student population. The school offers busing; provides free or reduced-price lunch to those who qualify; provides assistance with uniforms to those who qualify; and offers a before- and after-school program.
Grades K-11 in 2022-23.
The school will have its first graduating class in 2024.
Total Enrollment 1,030 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If more applications are received than the allotted number of spots for each grade, a random lottery is held for vacant spots. Open enrollment takes place in January and February; lottery occurs in early March.
KESTREL HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
Elementary: 4900 Prospectus Dr.; Middle: 4700 S. Alston Ave. 919-484-1300; kestrelheights.org
Focus A blended learning school utilizing Mind Brain Education techniques to teach scholars in small groups to sharpen academics, demonstrate creative expression and expand leadership skills.
Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 505 Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1
KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY
1107 Holloway St.; 919-973-0285; kippnc.org
Focus A dynamic and beloved school community where excellence in all aspects is the standard. The school joyfully educates its students with the academic, social and character skills necessary to take their chosen place in the world and leave it better than they found it. Along with families and staff, students are part of a positive and collaborative learning and social environment that fosters preparedness, resilience, integrity, discipline and excellence. Students strive to seek the highest ideals for themselves and live up to them – climbing the mountain to college, career and beyond, and lifting their pride as they climb.
Grades 6-8
Total Enrollment 350
Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by grade level.
MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL
107 S. Driver St.; 919-493-6056; joycharter.org
Focus To develop the whole child through high-quality instruction, school-community partnerships and the promotion of a positive self-identity.
Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 640 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 16:1; Grades 1-3, 22:1; Grades 4-8, 24:1
Special Requirements Application released in December; lottery in March.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE CHARTER ACADEMY
2418 Ellis Rd.; 919-957-7108; researchtrianglecharteracademy.org
Focus Curriculum is built around a strong emphasis on math, reading, science and social studies. Its Moral Focus program helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
Grades K-8
Total Enrollment 735 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 22:1; Grades 1-8, 27:1
Special Requirements Lottery.
VOYAGER ACADEMY
Elementary: 4210 Ben Franklin Blvd.; Middle: 101 Hock Parc Ln.; High: 4302 Ben Franklin Blvd.; 919-433-3301; voyageracademy.net Focus Project-based learning.
Grades K-12
Total Enrollment 1,368 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1
Special Requirements Applications accepted online Jan. 1–Feb. 28. Lottery in March.
Students who wish to attend a DPS choice school must apply during the application period, which opens in January each year for the following school year. Parents and students interested in learning more about the programs offered can visit magnet.dpsnc.net or attend the “Destination DPS Showcase of Schools,” which is held in November.
BURTON ELEMENTARY
1500 Mathison St.; 919-560-3908; burton.dpsnc.net
Focus The goals of the school’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) are to develop students into adults who are confident, critical and independent thinkers with a global perspective. IB seeks to be a transformational form of education focused on individual learner profiles and centers learning on problem solving and real world, global challenges. Students develop world language and intercultural communication skills. Peer-reviewed research suggests that students who attend IB programs have more developed critical thinking skills, global awareness and are more likely to successfully attend college.
Grades K-5
Total Enrollment 291
Give your child the gift of bilingualism while building curiosity, confidence, and independence in a diverse learning community.
Full immersion, multi-age classrooms led by Montesorritrained native and near-native speaking teachers
Serving children 18 months old to 6th grade in your choice of French, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese immersion tracks
919.401.4343 • WWW.IMSNC.ORG 3001 ACADEMY RD., BLDG. 300, DURHAM, NC 27707
An independent school in Durham serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade
Learn more about TDS and how to apply: triangledayschool.org/admissions or call 919-383-8800
CITY OF MEDICINE ACADEMY
301 Crutchfield St. 919-560-2001; cma.dpsnc.net
Focus Rigorous health and life sciences courses of study prepare students for post-secondary learning in the field. Through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College, students can earn college credit and/or professional certifications in health care fields while in high school. Students have access to internships, clinical experiences, shadowing opportunities, mentoring and instruction by licensed health care professionals.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 352
CLUB BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY
400 W. Club Blvd. 919-560-3918; clubblvd.dpsnc.net
Focus A place where students all grow as human beings. Teachers engage students in learning through the integration of arts and culture, as well as community interaction and service. Core curriculum is complemented by specialized art, dance, music and cultural studies classes for all students. Students are involved in service projects, performances and other enrichment opportunities. School will transition to include a dual-language immersion program starting in 2024-25.
Grades K-5
Total Enrollment 390
DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
400 N. Duke St. 919-560-3926; dsa.dpsnc.net
Focus Academic rigor and excellence in traditional visual and performing arts disciplines. Students may concentrate in
chorus, band, orchestra, piano or guitar; dance; acting or technical theater; painting, drawing, clay, sculpture or photography; writing through literature, newspaper or yearbook; and game design, digital media or film.
Grades 6-12
Total Enrollment 1,763
DURHAM SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-9183; newtech.dpsnc.net
Focus Rigorous IT and computer science courses of study prepare students for post-secondary learning in the field. Through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College, students can earn college credit and/or professional certifications in IT and computer science fields while in high school. Students have access to internships, shadowing opportunities, mentoring and instruction by industry professionals.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 292
EASLEY ELEMENTARY
302 Lebanon Circle 919-560-3913; easley.dpsnc.net
Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with three- week breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a fiveweek break during summer. The year-round calendar provides consistency throughout the year and more frequent breaks for students to maintain a school/life balance, explore their own interests or receive extra academic support.
Grades K-5
Total Enrollment 461
GEORGE WATTS MONTESSORI 700 Watts St. 919-560-3947; watts.dpsnc.net
Focus All classroom teachers are trained by certified Montessori trainers. Montessori education consists of multi-age, interdisciplinary, child-centered learning environments; its curriculum is constructivist in approach and designed to foster independent and self-directed learning based on student interest. Peer-reviewed research suggests the Montessori approach effectively accelerates academic and social development. Grades Pre-K-5
Total Enrollment 281
HILLSIDE HIGH (IB PROGRAMME) 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3925; hillside.dpsnc.net
Focus The goals of the International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (MP) are to develop students into adults who are confident, critical and independent thinkers with a global perspective. At the high school level, students engage in classical studies, world languages, philosophical inquiry, artist experiences, extended research and community service hours as part of a rigorous academic course of study. Peer-reviewed research suggests that students who attend IB programs have more developed critical thinking skills, global awareness and are more likely to successfully attend college. IB diplomas and course credits are accepted at more than 5,000 universities in more than 100 countries. Students must enter the magnet lottery for the IB Programme.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 1,475
LANGUAGE ACADEMY
4019 Holt School Rd. 919-560-3928; holt.dpsnc.net
Focus All students study an additional language (Spanish or Mandarin Chinese) beginning in kindergarten with the opportunity to become conversational in that language by the end of fifth grade. Global cultures integrated into core curriculum for greater understandings of the world and its people. Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week intersessions between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. School will transition to traditional calendar and the dual-language immersion model in 2024-25.
Grades Pre-K-5
Total Enrollment 624
IGNITE! ONLINE ACADEMY 2107 Hillandale Rd. 919-886-4737; ignite.dpsnc.net
Focus Ignite! Online Academy is transforming the learning experience through culturally responsive, personalized online learning. The school serves K-12 students who are ready to own their learning and prepare to become leaders.
Grades K-12
Total Enrollment 715
JAMES E. SHEPARD MAGNET MIDDLE 2401 Dakota St. 919-560-3938; shepard.dpsnc.net
Focus The goals of the International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) are to develop students into adults who are confident, critical and independent thinkers with a global perspective. IB seeks to be a transformational form of education focused on individual learner profiles and centers learning on problem solving and real world, global challenges. Students develop world language and intercultural communication skills. Peer-reviewed research suggests that students who attend IB programs have more developed critical thinking skills, global awareness and are more likely to successfully attend college.
Grades 6-8
Total Enrollment 409
J.D. CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-560-2696; echs.dpsnc.net
Focus A Cooperative Innovative high school located on the campus of North Carolina Central University. In this academically rigorous program, students take both honors/AP-level high school courses and college courses. Students can earn up to two years of university credit with all course and material expenses covered. Middle College is best suited for students who can demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, independence and intrinsic motivation.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 395
LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI MIDDLE 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-560-2894; montessorimiddle.dpsnc.net
Focus All classroom teachers are trained by certified Montessori trainers. Montessori education consists of multi-age, interdisciplinary, child-centered learning environments. Montessori curriculum is constructivist in approach and designed to foster self-directed learning based on student interest. Large uninterrupted blocks of work time allow for independent, small-group and large-group learning. Strong emphasis on community building in the classroom. Students participate in service learning as a part of their classroom experiences. Peer-reviewed research suggests the Montessori approach effectively accelerates academic and social development. Grades 6-8
Total Enrollment 296
LOWE’S GROVE MAGNET MIDDLE 4418 S. Alston Ave. 919-560-3946; lowesgrove.dpsnc.net
Focus The STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum focuses on the infusion of multiple technology tools and experiences. Students have two potential strands of courses to choose from: biotechnology and agriculture or business and entrepreneurship. Instruction utilizes collaborative learning and community partnerships.
Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 665
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH
1616 Cooper St.; 919-536-7203; mchs.dpsnc.net
Focus Cooperative Innovative high school located on the campus of Durham Technical Community College. In this academically rigorous program, students take both honors/AP-level high school courses and college courses. Students can earn a year or more of university credit and have the potential to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree with all course and material expenses covered. Middle College is best suited for students who can demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, independence and intrinsic motivation. Middle College is also open to students who reside in Orange County.
Grades 11-12
Total Enrollment 124
MOREHEAD MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 909 Cobb St.; 919-560-3954; morehead.dpsnc.net
Focus All classroom teachers trained by certified Montessori trainers. Montessori education consists of multi-age, interdisciplinary, child-centered learning environments. Montessori curriculum is constructivist in approach and designed to foster independent and self-directed learning based on student interest. Peer-reviewed research suggests the Montessori approach effectively accelerates academic and social development.
Grades Pre-K-5
Total Enrollment 197
NEAL MAGNET MIDDLE
201 Baptist Rd.; 919-560-3955; neal.dpsnc.net
Focus The STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum focuses on engineering and design. Students engage in coursework from the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum in technology, green architecture, design and modeling, automation and robotics, and medical detectives. The curriculum focuses on problem-solving strategies and design thinking utilizing community partners such as Lenovo, Cisco and Duke University.
Grades 6-8
Total Enrollment 820
PEARSONTOWN YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY 4915 Barbee Rd.; 919-560-3964; pearsontown.dpsnc.net
Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a fiveweek break during summer. The year-round calendar provides consistency throughout the year and more frequent breaks for students to maintain a school/life balance, explore their own interests or receive extra academic support.
Grades K-5
Total Enrollment 705
R.N. HARRIS INTEGRATED ARTS/ CORE KNOWLEDGE ELEMENTARY 1520 Cooper St.; 919-560-3967; harris.dpsnc.net Focus Offers a program that is based on the belief that students learn best when they create, have opportunities to explore a variety of topics in different settings and are presented with content that sparks imagination. Uses the A+ Schools model to integrate arts into all core learning. Student arts learning experience includes Suzuki violin, dance, African drumming and chorus. This school will transition to a neighborhood school with an attendance boundary in 2024-25.
Grades Pre-K-5
Total Enrollment 264
ROGERS-HERR YEAR-ROUND MIDDLE 911 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-560-3970; rogersherr.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a fiveweek break during summer. The year-round calendar provides consistency throughout the year and more frequent breaks for students to maintain a school/life balance, explore their own interests or receive extra academic support.
Grades 6-8
Total Enrollment 642
SANDY RIDGE ELEMENTARY 1417 Old Oxford Hwy.; 919-560-2695; sandyridge.dpsnc.net Focus Provides integrated visual and performing arts throughout the core curriculum, including work with visiting artists. Students engage with visual and performing arts events within the community. Students receive instruction in music, visual art, dance and theater. The school will transition to a neighborhood school with an attendance boundary in 2024-25. Grades K-5
Total Enrollment 464
THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 5001 Red Mill Rd.; 919-560-3535; scs.dpsnc.net Focus The four “C’s”: creativity, communication, collaboration and community. The school uses the Habits of Mind framework to develop creative and collaborative problem-solving skills using the approach of design thinking. Students can take courses in digital music and audio production; digital media and design; computer science and coding; architecture, engineering and 3D design; theater arts; video production; and creative entrepreneurship. Grades 6-12
Total Enrollment 565
SOUTHERN SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 800 Clayton Rd.; 919-560-3968; southern.dpsnc.net Focus Consists of four small school programs: School of Biomedical Technology, School of Business Management and Sustainability, School of Technology and Engineering, and School of Architecture and Construction. These courses of study prepare students for postsecondary learning and/or immediate employment in relevant careers. Students can earn industry certifications in many fields, including occupational safety, computer-aided design, carpentry, construction, computer networking and computer software.
Grades 9-12
Total Enrollment 1,263
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here are many reasons why you might consider this area as you search for retirement options: our well-rounded quality of life, mild climate, renowned dining, robust arts scene, continuing education programs and top-rated health care are just a few. This year, the Durham and Raleigh area was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 29 best place to retire in the country. In 2019, it was named one of the 10 best places to retire in the South. And in 2017, Durham was recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Editor Mark Ellwood as the No. 5 destination in the U.S. to spend your golden years for many of the reasons listed above. We also happen to have a large number of retirement communities that strike the perfect balance of offering first-rate care and promoting independence. Since we know navigating the many pricing and contract options can be overwhelming, we put together a guide to the area’s best retirement and 55+ living communities.
BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL
ASSISTED LIVING
2220 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com
BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE
2230 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing
Contract Options Month-to-month
Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com
BROOKDALE DURHAM ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE
4434 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com
BROOKDALE MEADOWMONT ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE 100 Lanark Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com
CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro
This all-inclusive facility, which has served the community for 16 years, has a 38-bed memory care unit, private and semi-private rooms. Award-winning activity programs enhance quality of life for residents.
Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,500 Monthly Fee Range $4,150 – $6,250 Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice before moving out Refund Options Prorated for the first month from the move-in date
Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 65
Contact Information Ronda Stubbs, 919-545-9573 or ronda@silver-thread.com; cambridgehillsal.com
CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 5660 Durham Rd., Roxboro
Entrance Fee Call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing
Refund Options Requires 14-day notice
Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55
Contact Information Tracey Maloney, tmaloney@cvsliving.com; 336-598-4697; cambridgehills.com
CALYX LIVING OF DURHAM 4214 Guess Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Application fee required, call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing
Contract Options Monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping
Refund Options 14-day notice required
Medicare Certified Not applicable Long-Term Care Insurance Not required but accepted Minimum Age 60
Contact Information 919-471-0091; calyxseniorliving.com
CAROLINA RESERVE OF DURHAM 4523 Hope Valley Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing
Contract Options Month-to-month, 2 weeks’ notice required before moving out Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-892-6688; carolinareserveofdurham.com
CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent
Monthly Fee Range Starting at $4,600
Contract Options Month-to-month Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55
Contact Information 919-883-9767; navionseniorsolutions.com/communities/ chatham-ridge
72 Chatham Business Dr., Pittsboro
This 140-bed facility in a serene setting near Pittsboro caters to both short- and longterm guests who work with the care team to organize a plan that’s specific to their needs. The memory-care unit and specially trained staff provide assistance to those with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. The staff strive to give the highest quality of care alongside recreational programs and outings to provide enrichment.
Monthly Fee Range $8,190 – $11,640
Medicare Certified Yes, also accepts Medicare HMO, commercial insurance and Medicaid
Long-Term Care Insurance Not accepted Contact Information Facility: 919-542-6677, Admissions: 919-302-7862; laurelsofchatham.com
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) matches community members with nonprofits that align with their strengths. Barbara A. Smith (left), a retired educator and sports coach, now gives her time to Reality Ministries, which provides opportunities for adults with and without developmental disabilities to engage in activities together and build friendships with one another. Here, she and Fhaylen Cockrell feed a horse at The Glen, a 10-acre farm that partners with Reality Ministries.
1999 S. NC Hwy. 119, Mebane
Entrance Fee One month’s rent
Monthly Fee Range Starting at $3,195/ month
Contract Options Month-to-month
Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
Minimum Age 55
Contact Information 919-737-7251; navionseniorsolutions.com/communities/ mebane-ridge
TERRABELLA
1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough
Entrance Fee $2,000
Contract Options Month-to-month
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
Minimum Age None
Contact Information 919-732-9040; terrabellahillsborough.com
CAROLINA
100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill
The 168-acre campus includes a nine-hole golf course, pristine walking trails, tennis courts, community gardens and more. Residents enjoy six distinctive dining venues, a state-of-the-art wellness center and an auditorium that offers fascinating lectures and performances.
Entrance Fee Range $133,600 – $798,500
Monthly Fee Range $3,038 – $4,996
Contract Options Fee for Service: Housing, residential services and guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at per diem rates, which vary. Home Care services are also available. Equity: See below.
Refund Options Upon departure, resident/ estate receives refund based on Entry Fee calculation and, if applicable, additional 50% of equity in the residence; calculation is current Entry Fee minus remarketing and refurbishing fees compared to original Entry Fee, and then sharing in appreciation of unit if new balance exceeds original payment.
Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome
Minimum Age 55
Contact Information 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org
CAROL WOODS
750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill
Entrance Fee Range $106,000 – $522,500
Monthly Fee Range $2,466 – $5,697
Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a discounted rate.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund.
Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems. Minimum Age 65 (co-applicant must be at least 55)
Contact Information 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org
THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL
100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill
Purchase Price Range $300,000s – $800,000s*
Monthly Fee Range $3,283 – $6,619
Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit. If resident moves to health center, no added amount except two meals per day. After 90 days, member pays discounted rate.
Refund Options Not applicable because of ownership
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 50)
Contact Information 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com
CROASDAILE VILLAGE
2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Set on 110 acres in a pastoral landscape, which provides a country feel fewer than 6 miles from downtown Durham and 3 miles from Duke University. Croasdaile is within the distinguished residential neighborhood of Croasdaile Farm
Residents enjoy numerous green spaces with yards, gardening and plenty of walking trails, a dog park, lakes and the security of a full continuum of care on-site. The central campus buildings are connected, with a state-of-the-art wellness center, large heated pool, auditorium, woodworking shop, art studio, multiple dining venues and a chapel.
Entrance Fee Range $61,097 – $339,233 (includes single and double occupancy) Monthly Fee Range $2,152 – $4,921 (single occupancy with second person fee $1,361 for all residential homes)
Contract Options Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some healthrelated services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. Utilities bundled.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%.
Medicare Certified Yes; rehab on-site Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome
Minimum Age 62
Contact Information 919-384-2475, 800-960-7737 or 919-238-1159 for general inquiries; croasdailevillage.org
THE FOREST AT DUKE
2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Celebrating 30 years of community, The Forest at Duke is a vibrant continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Durham. Homes, cottages, apartments –each offer spacious, contemporary living with access to a range of amenities coupled with wellness. At The Forest, residents discover a retirement that is as varied, engaging and multi-faceted as you are. The Forest strives to strengthen the community and organizations that enrich the lives of Durham residents.
Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing
Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping, and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.
Refund Options The Forest retains $10,000 of each person’s entry fee as a health care reserve. The remaining balance of the entry fee, the residence fee, is refundable based on the following plan: 2% of the Residence Fee accrues to The Forest at Duke each month. The refund decreases to zero over 50 months.
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62)
Contact Information 919-490-8000; 919-278-9729; forestduke.org
GALLOWAY RIDGE AT FEARRINGTON 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Crafted with heart, soul and Southern charm, Galloway Ridge is a secure, health-conscious lifestyle destination. The 50-acre campus is just south of Chapel Hill and adjacent to Fearrington Village, an 1,100-acre planned community, offering miles of trails and sidewalks. Jordan Lake and the Haw River are just a short distance away for outdoor enthusiasts. Galloway Ridge’s main building includes 248 independent living apartments, library and business center, living room, Chapin Auditorium, Weathersfield Café, Bistro Dining Room, Camellia Fine Dining Room, Belties Lounge, billiards room, Players Lounge, a movie theater with stadium seating, art studio, woodworking shop, multiple meeting spaces and conference room. The Arbor, a Medicare-certified health care center, is connected to the main building and offers 96 private rooms for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The residents of the 52 independent living villas have a short walk to all of the amenities of the main building. The Galloway Ridge WellPlex allows residents to maintain their optimal level of health and well-being. It includes the Duke Center for Living, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, Duke Primary Care and the Center for Physical Rehabilitation. For on-campus primary care services, residents can choose between UNC Health Care within the main building or Duke Primary Care in the WellPlex. Residents and staff volunteer thousands of hours each year to local agencies and partnerships.
Entrance Fee Range
$236,000 – $1,331,000
Monthly Fee Range $3,529 – $8,215
Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Additional meal fee required as one moves from one level of care to another.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund. Option 2: 90% Refund, Not TimeSensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in.
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required
Minimum Age 62
Contact Information 919-545-2647; gallowayridge.com
GLENAIRE
4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary
Entrance Fee Range $69,000 – $769,000
Monthly Fee Range $2,684 – $5,599
Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services, which are provided at a subsidized rate or are free for a specified number of days.
Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable. Option 3: 90% refundable.
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 58)
Contact Information 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org
SEARSTONE
17001 Searstone Dr., Cary
Entrance Fee Range $389,000 – $909,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,550 – $7,950; Second person fee of $1,590
Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory support. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies.
Refund Options Entrance fee 100% refundable
Medicare Certified No
Long-Term Care Insurance Yes
Minimum Age 62
Contact Information 919-234-0339; info@searstone.com; searstone.com
SPRINGMOOR
1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh
Entrance Fee/Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing
Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and some health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then is available at a discounted rate.
Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% per month for 25 months, then no refund.
Option 2: 50% Life Equity –refund declines at 2% per month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after reoccupancy of the residential unit, if six years has passed.
Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62
Contact Information 919-848-7080; springmoor.org
THE TEMPLETON OF CARY
215 Brightmore Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range N/A.
Community fee is equal to one month’s rent.
Monthly Fee Range $4,620 –$7,665
Contract Options Rental community with 13-month lease, but can give 30-day notice at any time.
Medicare Certified Yes, for skilled nursing Long-Term Care Insurance Yes
Minimum Age 62 (for couples, at least one spouse must be 62)
Contact Information 984-200-3688; thetempletonofcary.com
TWIN LAKES
3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington
An intentional community that draws people from all over the country, but all residents have at least one thing in common: They want a well-rounded life surrounded by people who are engaged and living purposefully.
More than 550 people in independent living enjoy the 218-acre community and all the amenities that create a lifestyle where people of all types thrive. In addition to the spacious campus, this is a unique CCRC: there’s no mandatory meal plan; Twin Lakes offers comparably lower fees; and the neighborhoods are filled with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $415,000
Monthly Fee Range $1,683 – $3,877
Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only
Refund Options 30-month declining refund and 50% refund available
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required
Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 62)
Contact Information 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org
THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD
1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington
The Village at Brookwood’s intimate size allows the building of strong friendships.
Residents can participate in a full array of physical activities that promote healthy living, feed their competitive spirit with fun games and mental challenges, de-stress with their favorite hobby or just relax. The community prides itself on its dining, including two newly renovated options: the Edith Street Café and Lakeside Dining, plus a brand new bistro. Enjoy an engaging conversation with friends over a meal prepared by the executive chef while the dining staff tends to your every need.
Entrance Fee Options start at $104,200 Monthly Fee Range $2,339
Contract Options Option 1: LifeCare: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a significant reduction of the daily per diem skilled nursing rate.
Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, limited bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per diem rate.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Standard Refund is declining over 47 months. 50% and 90% Refund plans are also available. Option 2: Fee for Service –Standard Refund declines over 47 months.
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but can help with costs related to assisted living, memory care or skilled care for Feefor-Service or LifeCare plans
Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55)
Contact Information 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org
WINDSOR POINT
1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina
Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $185,000
Monthly Fee Range $3,635 – $4,430 for independent living; $3,846 – $6,592 with health-related services
Contract Options Housing, residential services and specified amount of healthrelated services in exchange for the entrance and monthly fee.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over a 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, pro-rated refund available.
Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves.
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55)
Contact Information 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University is a community of older adults who share a love of learning.
Our program offers 200+ courses annually, online and in person, with 60+ offered in Durham to foster social connection and community building. Connect with peers to learn something new from outstanding instructors who have a passion for teaching.
For more information, visit learnmore.duke.edu/olli
ATRIA
5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham
Entrance Fee Equal to first month’s rent
Monthly Fee Range Independent living: $4,395 – $4,675/one bedroom; $4,600 – $5,395/two bedroom; cottages: $5,395 – $5,995
Contract Options Independent Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-to-month rental with 60-day move-out notice. Assisted Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-tomonth rental with 14-day move-out notice. Refund Options 60-day notice to end independent living lease; no refund.
Medicare Certified No, except for therapy services
Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted if the resident meets policy criteria Minimum Age 55
Contact Information 919-401-0100; atriasouthpointwalk.com
BARTLETT RESERVE
300 Meredith Dr., Durham
Entrance Fee One month’s rent
Monthly Fee Range $3,650 – $4,425
Contract Options Sign a year lease, but can give 60-day notice to leave Medicare Certified Therapy services are covered by Medicare
Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted for personal care and veterans benefits Minimum Age 55
Contact Information 919-361-1234; Barbara Patterson, bpatterson@bartlettreserve. com; bartlettreserve.com
THE CAMBRIDGE AT BRIER CREEK
7901 TW Alexander Dr., Raleigh
This is an active community of neighbors and friends perfectly located between two premier cities. It offers the luxuries of a firstclass resort with support and services for optimal health, fitness and well-being.
Entrance Fee Range Equivalent to two month’s rent
Monthly Fee Range $4,395 – $6,545
Contract Options Month-to-month or one-year leases
Medicare Certified Medicare accepted through on-site physician and with WakeMed Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55
Contact Information Marketing Director, 919-737-7000; briercreekinfo@cvsliving. com, thecambridgebriercreek.com
CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE OF APEX
1000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex A vibrant, diverse, resort-style community that offers well-maintained grounds, certified health facilities, an engaging event schedule, plus living spaces, amenities, care and services that are thoughtfully designed to support exceptional whole-self health and happiness for each resident.
Entrance Fee Equivalent to two month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $2,800 – $6,300
Contract Options One-year or month-to-month lease options
Medicare Certified Medicare accepted through on-site physician and with WakeMed Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55
Contact Information Marketing Director, 919-363-2080; kfaulkner@cvsliving.com
DURHAM REGENT
3007 Pickett Rd., Durham
Entrance Fee Range $2,750 – $4,250 Monthly Fee Range $2,200 – $4,200 on single occupancy, second-person fee Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living.
Medicare Certified No medical services included
Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com
EMERALD POND
205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,850 – $4,700
Monthly Fee Range $2,244 – $4,599 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. No buy-in fees.
Refund Options Community fee nonrefundable
Medicare Certified No medical services included
Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 55
Contact Information 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net
TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING
25 S. Rectory St., Pittsboro
This 31-unit complex offers a friendly, social and communal atmosphere for independent older adults. Staff is available on-call seven days a week, and residents have use of a communal kitchen, game room and other shared spaces.
Entrance Fee $1,500 per person; secondperson fee $500
Monthly Fee Range Starting at $2,000/ one bedroom, $3,500/two bedroom; VA/public servant discounts available Contract Options None. Requires one 30/60 day notice prior to moving out Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 65
Contact Information 919-545-0149; 919-637-7117; michelle@silver-thread.com, silver-thread.com
HILLCREST CONVALESCENT CENTER
1417 W. Pettigrew St., Durham
Entrance Fee No deposit or application fee required
Monthly Fee Call for pricing
Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term, assisted living or respite stays
Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Minimum Age N/A Contact Information 919-286-7705; admissions@hillcrestnc.com; hillcrestnc.com
HILLCREST RALEIGH AT CRABTREE VALLEY
3830 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee No deposit or application fee required
Monthly Fee Call for pricing
Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term or respite stays Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded
Minimum Age N/A
Contact Information 919-781-4900; admissions@hillcrestraleighnc.com; hillcrestnc.com
HILLCREST HOME HEALTH OF THE TRIANGLE
1000 Bear Cat Way, Ste. 104, Morrisville Personal care, in-home support and companion care, and respite care.
Contact Information 919-468-1204; agencydir@hillcresthh.com
HILLCREST THERAPY
4215 University Dr., Ste. B2, Durham Physical therapy, specialty treatments and wellness programs. Contact Information 919-627-6700; rehab.durham@hillcrestptw.com
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF CHAPEL HILL 1602 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee None. No application or deposit fee.
Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options All inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term or respite stays Refund Options Refunds for any days not used
Medicare Certified Yes
Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but accepted Contact Information 919-967-1418; admission.chapelhill@signaturehealthcarellc. com; shcofchapelhill.com
CAROLINA ARBORS BY DEL WEBB
357 Carolina Arbors Dr., Durham
Price Range of Houses Call for pricing
Number of Units 1,256 Resale Status New and resale
Average Size of Houses 1,100 – 2,600 sq. ft. Amenities Included 37,000-square-foot clubhouse, lifestyle director, fitness center, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, indoor pool, outdoor pool Sales Contact 984-219-705; carolinaarbors@delwebb.com; ourcarolinaarbors.com
CAROLINA PRESERVE
115 Allforth Place, Cary Price Range of Houses high-$200s – low-$500s
Number of Units 1,360 Resale Status Resale only
Average Size of Houses 1,200 – 3,500 sq. ft. Amenities Included Tennis courts, bocce ball courts, indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness center, clubhouse, pickleball court and access to Town of Cary Greenway Contact 919-467-7837; carolinapreserve.com
CORBINTON AT KILDAIRE FARM
809 Churton Pl., Cary
Price Range of Houses $400s – $500s Number of Units 60
Resale Status Resale only
Average Size of Houses 1,698 – 2,175 sq. ft.
Amenities Included Walking trail, dog park, yard- and exterior home-maintenance Sales Contact 888-523-9070; corbintonliving.com/cary; info@corbintonliving.com
THE COURTYARDS AT ANDREWS CHAPEL
1007 Havenwood Ln., Durham
Price Range of Houses Call for pricing Number of Units 120
Resale Status Resale only
Average Size of Houses 1,500 – 4,000 sq. ft.
Amenities Included Large clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, pavilion Sales Contact Kaylee Daum, 919-289-5784; epconcommunities.com
FENDOL FARMS BY LENNAR
IN BRIER CREEK
1003 White Bark Ln., Durham
Price Range of Houses Call for pricing
Number of Units 500
Resale Status Primarily new
Average Size of Houses 1,550 – 2,900 sq. ft.
Amenities Included Clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, bocce ball court, tennis courts, pickleball, community garden, dog park, walking trails, grandkids playground Contact 919-337-9420; lennar.com/new-homes/north-carolina/ raleigh/durham/fendol-farms
OVERTURE CHAPEL HILL 5910 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill
Imagine carefree, maintenance-free, 55+ active adult living where you can truly focus on yourself. This community offers spacious living, an engaging lifestyle and meaningful mind, body and social amenities while also being close to everything.
Price Range of Apartment Homes
Starting at $1,550/month
through management, 24-hour maintenance and carports available.
Sales Contact 919-907-2200; overturechapelhill.com
ELDERBERRY
60 Elderberry Ln., Rougemont
Price Range of Houses low- to mid-$200s
Number of Units 18
Resale Status Resale only
Average Size of Houses 700 – 1,200 sq. ft.
Amenities Included Self-developed, community-oriented cohousing, hiking trails, community garden, community-shared tools and equipment, and common house.
Sales Contact Mary Bennett, 919-452-4222, mbkbennett@gmail.com; elderberrycohousing.com
VILLAGE HEARTH COHOUSING
4900 Buttonbush Drive, Durham
Price Range of Houses high-$200s to low-$400s
THE
1601 Vineyard Mist Dr., Cary
Price Range of Houses Call for pricing
Number of Units 149
Resale Status Resale only
Average Size of Houses 2,000 sq. ft.
Amenities Included Clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, access to the American Tobacco Trail Sales Contact Kaylee Daumm, 919-289-5759; epconcommunities.com
Number of Units 184
Resale Status N/A
Average Size of Houses 604 – 1,365 sq. ft.
Amenities Included Heated saltwater pool, outdoor lounge and terrace, fire pit, elevatoraccessible floors, happy hours and yappy hours, fitness center and yoga studio, grand club room with demonstration kitchen, 24hour self-serving barista coffee bar, media movie theater room, game room, arts and crafts room, on-site guest suite for friends and family, Lyft ride-sharing scheduling
Number of Cottages 28
Resale Status Resale only
Average Size of Houses 650 – 1,150 sq. ft. Amenities Included Self-developed and selfgoverned; 55+ LGBT-focused (friends and allies welcome) intentional neighborhood; large, welcoming front porches; communityoriented with large common house; workshop; clustered accessible cottages on 15 acres; walking trails and community garden. Contact 561-714-8009; villagehearthcohousing.com
Live in a community where independence is treasured and the transition isn’t about what you give up, but what you’ve gained. Pre-sales are open for our newest residential development. Stockton is the perfect combination of stunning, spacious apartment homes built on the gorgeous campus of one of North Carolina’s most desired retirement communities.
For more information regarding this and over 400 other residency options, please contact us at 336-538-1572.
You’ve always worked from a thorough set of plans. Why would you build your future any differently?A division of Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, North Carolina
Located in the heart of Chapel Hill, you’re invited to explore Chapel Hill Country Club – the premier, private, family oriented country club for the best golf, tennis, aquatics and social activities in the area.
108 Love 819 Broad St. 108yogalove.com
110 Yoga Durham 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 206 984-200-5140; 110yoga.com
The 360° Approach
404 Hunt St., Ste. 135 919-695-1604; the360approach.com
ActivEdge Fitness – Upright Athlete 4221 Garrett Rd., Ste. 1-2 919-493-1204 activedgefit.com, uprightathlete.com
Alpha Boot Camp 2210 Dominion St. 919-381-8306; vagaro.com/alphabootcamp
Anytime Fitness 121 Sherron Rd. 919-908-8680 anytimefitness.com/gyms/3232
Arrichion Hot Yoga 1612 Carpenter Fletcher Rd. 919-864-1712; arrichion.com/durham
Base Moves 2514 University Dr., Ste. 203 919-666-7321; base-moves.com
Blue Point Yoga 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 203 919-381-6419; bluepointyoga.com
The BodyGames Center
5120 N Roxboro St., Ste. 4 984-244-7995; thebodygamescenter.com
Bouncing Bulldogs Jump Rope Team 101 South White Oak Dr. 919-493-7992; bouncingbulldogs.org
Bull City Community Fitness
(Home of Bull City CrossFit) 4300 Garrett Rd., Ste. B 919-737-7785; bullcitycf.com
Bull City Pilates and Massage 716 15th St. 919-294-6723 bullcitypilatesandmassage.com
Bull City Running Co.
South Durham – 202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 109; 919-265-3904 Downtown – 501 Washington St., Ste. D; 919-748-3218 bullcityrunning.com
Burn Boot Camp
North Durham – 3702 Hillsborough Rd.; 984-377-2876
South Durham – 5410 N.C. Hwy. 55; 984-243-1215 burnbootcamp.com
Courage Fitness Durham 410 W. Geer St. 919-907-1233; couragefitnessdurham.com
CrossFit RTP 4909 S. Alston Ave. 919-885-4787; crossfitrtp.com
CrossFit Sua Sponte West 1125 N.C. Hwy. 54 919-948-0929; crossfitsuasponte.com
Duke Health & Fitness Center 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6660; dukefitness.org
Duke Integrative Medicine 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6826 dukehealth.org/locations/ duke-integrative-medicine-center
Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
501 Douglas St. 800-235-3853 dukehealth.org/locations/duke-lifestyleand-weight-management-center
Durham Yoga Company
502 Rigsbee Ave. (second floor) 919-502-0108 carolinayogacompany.com/durham
Edison Johnson Aquatic Center 500 W. Murray Ave. 919-560-4265 dprplaymore.org/facilities/facility/details/ Edison-Johnson-Aquatics-Center-82
It’s easy to stay healthy and active in our city – find the right form of fitness for you, whether you prefer hot yoga, contemporary dancing, cycling, CrossFit or anything in betweenPhotography by John Michael Simpson Anna Schikore and Nora Xie spar inside Forge Fencing Academy and Club’s temporary space at Now Church. Its new training facility at 610 N. Duke St. opened in early 2022.
Empower Personalized Fitness
3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 105 919-401-8024; becomepowerful.com
The Endurance Collective 922 Broad St., Ste. D 607-435-0507; theendurancecollective.com
The Exercise Coach 7080 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 105 919-300-7474; exercisecoach.com/durham
F45 Training 3515 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101 919-930-3105 f45training.com/shannonplaza/home
Fit Lab Studios
2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 180 984-364-8165; thefitlabstudios.com
Fitness @ The Cube 2708A Chapel Hill Rd. 919-599-0446; fitnessatthecube.com
Fitness Connection 4700 Emperor Blvd. 919-941-9010 fitnessconnection.com/gyms/rtp
Fleet Feet Durham 6807 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 105 919-636-4696; fleetfeetdurham.com
Forge Fencing Academy and Club 610 N. Duke St. 919-800-7886; forgefencing.com
Fuel Fitness 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 271 919-544-9000; fuelfitnessnc.com
Global Breath Yoga Center 1809 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-645-7070; globalbreath.org
GTA Fitness & Performance 4122 Bennett Memorial Rd., Ste. 109 gtafitandperform.com
Grit Fit Durham 1714 Dean St. 919-519-7177; gritfitdurham.com Growga mygrowga.com
Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club 5100 Erwin Rd. 919-489-1550; hollowrock.com
InsideOut Body Therapies (Pilates, Wellness and Physical Therapy) 5720 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101 919-361-0104; insideoutbodytherapies.com
Jewish for Good at the Levin JCC 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-354-4936; jewishforgood.org
La Vita Yoga 719-660-0505 jessicacollette.co
The Method Personal Training Studio 719 Broad St. 919-416-8833; themethodtraining.com
Midtown Yoga Durham 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 200 919-246-8512 midtownyogastudios.com/durham
Millennium Sports Club 3419 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. 7 919-384-1992; msportsclub.com
Myo Durham Personal Training and Physical Therapy 105 Hood St. 919-695-3133; myodurham.com
My Yoga Hot Yoga 1415 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Bldg. 200, Ste. 113 919-323-0453; myyoganc.com
N.C. Pilates LLC 919-641-2844; ncpilates.org
Neighborhood Barre 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6B 984-329-5418 neighborhoodbarre.com/locations/durham
North Durham Fitness 124 Latta Rd. 919-351-9348; northdurhamfitness.com
O2 Fitness Park Place Park Place – 9529 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville; 919-678-6302 University Hill – 3103 Shannon Rd; 919-355-5728 o2fitnessclubs.com
OC Aerial 3463 Coates Industrial Blvd., Ste. 200 919-351-6260; oc-aerial.com
Orangetheory Fitness Commons at University Place –1843 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-313-4168 Southpoint –202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 503; 919-808-1051 orangetheory.com
Planet Fitness 1010 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. and 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 74 984-266-4020 planetfitness.com
Prime Athletic Training & Fitness Institute
3738 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd. 919-908-6061 patfi.com
Pure Barre 737 Ninth St., Ste. 260 919-973-3700; purebarre.com/nc-durham
Rapid Results Fitness 3826 Regent Rd. 919-210-5120; rapidresultsfitness.net
Sky Zone 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 90 919-425-0800; skyzone.com/durham
Studio 9 NC 3405 University Dr. 845-608-4480; studio9-nc.business.site
The Sweat Lab 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 201 919-401-5559; sweatlabstudios.com
Synergy Fitness for Her 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 107 919-402-0888; synergyfitnessforher.com
Threehouse Studios 1505 Morehead Ave. @3hs_durham; 3hstudios.com
Total Body Lab 919-641-4979; totalbodylab.com
Triangle Rock Club 1010 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Ste. 400 919-981-7441; trianglerockclub.com/durham
United Thai Boxing & MMA 4900 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 485 919-381-5775 unitedthaiboxing.com/reach-out
USA Ninja Challenge – Durham 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. 984-219-2559; ninjadurham.com
Velocity Fitness 5319 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-381-5388; velocityfitnessnc.com
vyb studio
2400 Broad St., Ste. 4 919-695-7043; vyb-studio.com
Warrior Pose Yoga
732 Ninth St. (mailing address only) 917-459-1952; warriorposeyoga.com
Wholistic Health Studio 1000 Hackberry Ln. 919-489-5355; wholistichealthstudionc.com
YMCA – American Tobacco Campus 410 Blackwell St. 919-956-9602 ymcatriangle.org/ymca-american-tobacco
YMCA – Downtown 218 W. Morgan St. 919-667-9622 ymcatriangle.org/downtown-durham-ymca
YMCA – Lakewood 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-401-9622 ymcatriangle.org/lakewood-ymca
YMCA – Hope Valley Farms 4818 S. Roxboro St. 919-401-9621 ymcatriangle.org/hope-valley-farms-ymca
Yoga Off East 702 Ninth St. 919-275-2765; yogaoffeast.com
African American Dance Ensemble 120 Morris St. 919-560-2729; aade-inc.org
Allegro Dance Center 4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Ste. 101-B 919-908-0170 allegrodancecenter.business.site
All in Dance Academy 5832 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 110 984-219-7381; allindance.com
American Dance Festival’s Samuel H. Scripps Studios 721 Broad St. 919-797-2871 americandancefestival.org/about-the-studios
Barriskill Dance Theatre School 3642 Shannon Rd. 919-489-5100; barriskilldance.com
Bull City Ballroom
4015 University Dr., Ste. K 919-908-7022; bullcityballroom.com
Carolina Dance Academy 3101 Guess Rd., Ste. E 919-452-0686; carolina-dance-academy.com
Durham School for Ballet and the Performing Arts 608 N. Duke St. 919-680-4363; durhamschoolforballet.com
The Empower Circle: Store & Studio 121 Market St. theempowercircle.com
Empower Dance Studio 109 W. Parrish St. 984-377-2017; empowerdancestudio.com
Encore Academy of Dance 3823 Guess Rd. 919-383-5048; encoreacademyofdance.com
Fred Astaire Dance Studio 4702 Garrett Rd. 919-489-4313; dancingfads.com
Hayti Heritage Center 804 Old Fayetteville St. 919-683-1709; hayti.org
Nina’s School of Dance 5341 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-471-9662; ninasschoolofdance.com
Ninth Street Dance 1920½ Perry St. 919-286-6011; ninthstreetdance.com
Walltown Children’s Theatre 1225 Berkeley St. 919-286-4545 walltownchildrenstheatre.org
ALLURE NAIL SPA
2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 112 919-384-0989; allurenailspadurham.com
Services Gel, acrylic and dip manicures, pedicures and waxing.
ALTERED IMAGE HAIR DESIGNERS
600 A Foster St.; 919-286-3732 alteredimagedurham.com
Services Haircuts, color, highlights, texturizers, styling and waxing.
– SOUTHPOINT
6905 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101 919-626-9929; amazinglashstudio.com
Services Eyelash lifts, extensions and tinting, as well as brow tinting and waxing.
AMERICAN TOBACCO
BARBER SHOP
406 Blackwell St. (Crowe Building Lobby) 919-534-6575 (appointment only, Friday to Monday); americantobaccobarbershop.com
Services Straight razor shave, beard and goatee trims, haircuts and head shaves.
ATMOSP’HAIR
1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 502 919-489-3333; atmosphairsalon.com
Services Haircuts, blowouts, extensions, color, highlights, balayage, keratin treatments, deep conditioning treatments; Goldwell and Maria Nila products.
AURA GALLERIA 3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-419-9868; theauragalleria.com
Services Body waves, perms, highlights, relaxers, color, haircuts, styling, weaving, hair extensions, manicures, pedicures, makeup, lash extensions, massages, spa and barbershop services.
AVALON NAIL SALON 8030 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 850 919-361-3504
Services Manicures and pedicures.
BELLA CAPELLI SALON 7072 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 106 984-219-1880; bellacapellisalon.net Services Haircuts for all ages, coloring, roots, highlights, perms, keratin treatments, updos and eyebrow and lip waxing.
H2O Hair Salon and Spa is a bilingual, inclusive beauty bar and hair salon that offers genderless and luxury self-care services in an LGBTQ+ friendly environment.
BELLA TRIO
Locations Day Spa and Salon: 5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 103 & 110; Studio: 345 Blackwell St., Ste. 120 919-484-1221; bellatrio.com Services Massages, reflexology, facials, microdermabrasion, peels, waxing, body treatments, lash and brow tinting, lash lifting, microblading, hair services, makeup and weddings/parties.
BLUE BAMBOO HAIR SALON 3710 Shannon Rd. 919-237-1052; bluebamboohairsalon.com Services Women’s and men’s haircuts; coloring including highlights, balayage and ombre; blowouts.
BLUEPRINT HAIR DESIGN 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 201 919-605-0442; blueprinthairdesign.com Services Haircuts, styling, perms, colors, highlights and formal designs.
BLO-OUT BELLA 7005 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 103 919-361-9900; blooutbella.com Services Haircuts, balayage, Brazilian blowouts, color, styling and formal designs.
Whether you’re looking for a simple manicure, a trim or a full day of pampering, these spas and salons make it easy to indulge in some self-care
BROAD ST. HAIR & CO. 1010 Broad St. 919-294-6014; broadsthairandco.com Services Hair cutting, hair styling and coloring, facial waxing and perming. Saturdays by appointment only.
BR3 STUDIO 6400 Fayetteville Rd. 919-797-1060; br3studio.com Services Float therapy, full body or targeted area cryotherapy, cryo facials, massage therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and infrared sauna.
CARMEN! CARMEN! PRESTIGE SALON & SPA 6910 Fayetteville Rd. 919-544-1546; carmencarmen.belksalons.com Services Haircuts, perms, relaxers, conditioning treatment, color, highlights, corrective color, facials, makeup, waxing, natural styles and wedding parties.
CULTURE HAIR STUDIO 211 N. Church St. 919-680-4779; culturehairdurham.com Services Haircuts, color, highlights, color correction, balayage, glazing, Olaplex, styling, keratin treatments and Pura Luxe treatments.
DENNIS BEST MEN’S SALON 3307 University Dr. 919-667-2378
Services Four-chair barber shop.
DURHAM SALT CAVE 410 W. Geer St. 919-724-9967; durhamsaltcave.com Services Zero-gravity loungers with acoustic resonance therapy in pink Himalayan salt environments; massage therapy.
ELEVATE SALON INSTITUTE 300 E. Main St., Ste. 100 919-670-3070; esidurham.com Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, color, beard trims, highlights, lowlights, perms, color, relaxers, plus makeup, facials, waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures.
EUROPEAN WAX CENTER TRIANGLE 6911 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 104 919-237-1145
Services Eyebrow, lip, underarm and other waxing.
FUNKY MONKEY HAIR STUDIO 1806 W. Markham Ave. 919-286-1818; funkymonkeyhairstudio.com Services Women’s and men’s haircuts, event styling, color, highlights, blowouts, shampoos and keratin treatments.
FUSS & BOTHER 214 S. Driver St. 984-219-7965; fussandbothersalon.com
Services Haircuts; a wide range of color services including all over color, highlights, balayage, fashion colors and gray blending; beard trimming and shaping; blowouts. Open seven days a week.
FUZION PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY
105 Newsom St., Ste. 104 919-294-8808; fuzionmassage.com
Services Massage treatments including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, bamboo infusion, Ashiatsu oriental bar therapy and MediCupping.
H2O HAIR SALON AND SPA 1122 Broad St. 919-286-0055; h2ohairsalonandspa.com Services Bilingual small business, LatinX and LGBTQ+ friendly beauty bar offering genderless and luxury self-care services in hair, nails, tanning, full body waxing, lash extensions, reiki therapy, makeup and facials.
HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA
1819 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. 919-794-8086; handandstonedurham.com Services Massage, facials, hair removal, hot stone massage, decompression therapy and dermalinfusion.
HAIROLOGY SALON 6815 Fayetteville Rd. 919-417-2030
Services Keratin treatment, blowouts, haircuts and color.
JACKIE MOORE SALON 5117 Highgate Dr., Ste. 200 919-687-7777; jackiemoorestyle.com
Services Precision cuts, razor cuts, perms, relaxers, highlights (ombre, balayage, foils), color and color corrections, and extensions.
KEM’S LOOKING GLASS 1921 N. Pointe Dr., Ste. 400 919-309-0335
Services A collective of self-employed stylists.
LA VIE NAIL SPA 202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 402 919-484-4040; lavienailspadurham.com Services Manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, waxing and Signature Nail Systems dipping powder.
LARS OLIVER SALON 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A150 984-888-5928; vagaro.com/larsoliversalon Services Women’s, men’s and children’s haircuts, color, Brazilian blowout, conditioning treatments, highlights, color correction, extensions and waxing.
THE LATHER LOUNGE HAIR STUDIO 2902-B Hillsborough Rd. 919-477-3331; thelather.com Services Shampoo, styling, men’s and women’s haircuts, twists, updos, curls, colors, relaxers, texturizers, protein treatments, extensions, locs and bridal packages available upon request.
LUXURY NAIL SPA 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103 919-383-7979; luxurynailspadurham.com Services Manicures, pedicures, nail services and waxing.
MASSAGE ENVY SPA
Locations 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Unit 111 (Southpoint); 737 Ninth St., Ste. 240 (Erwin Mill) Phone 919-493-3689 (Southpoint), 919-667-0808 (Erwin Mill); massageenvy.com Services Massage (Swedish, trigger point, deep tissue, sports and more); rapid tension relief; stretch; skin care (facial, chemical peel, acne treatment, microdermabrasion and more).
MERAKI SALON 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 102 919-405-2445; merakisalonnc.com Services Eco-conscious, holistic hair salon specializing in custom coloring, balayage, extensions, and bridal and length-based cuts, using low-toxic and organic products.
MIMI NAIL SPA 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 2A 919-489-7000; miminailspa.net Services Manicures, pedicures, threading, massages and wine.
MOSHI MOSHI 807 E. Main St., Ste. 110 919-564-1272; moshimoshimeanshello.com Services Haircuts, curly cuts, styling, color, balayage and foil highlights, American Wave treatment, GK smoothing treatment, waxing, brow and lash tinting.
THE NAIL STOP 7080 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 103 919-407-8570 Services Manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, Gelac, Signature Nail Systems, chrome, waxing and facials.
NAILZ + BEAUTY 3209 Guess Rd., Ste. 201-203 919-277-0697; nailzplusbeauty.com Services Manicure, pedicure, gel polish, gel-x, nail art, massages, facials, waxing, brow henna and lash extension. Only uses organic, vegan, cruelty-free products.
4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 28 919-237-3791; nicetrimbarbershopsalon.com Services Men’s and children’s haircuts, beard trims, straight razor, eyebrows and braids.
PEDRO WILLIAMS 624 Ninth St. 984-439-2264; guaranteedshorterhair.com Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, shampoos, hot shaves and beer.
Locations 5315 Highgate Dr., Ste. 104 (South); 2510 W. Woodrow St. (North) 919-271-2730; petitestudiodurham.com Services A variety of massages, including therapeutic/sports, relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal and warm stone, as well as facials, waxing and tinting.
Locations 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 201 (New Hope Commons); 202 N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 404 (Southpoint Crossing) 919-246-6222; poppysalondurham.com Services Cuts, color, highlights, balayage, blow-dry styling, blowouts, extensions, texture services, perms, facial waxing and tinting, bridal parties, formal events and Devacut.
POSH THE SALON
610 W. Main St., Ste. 101 919-683-2109; poshthesalon.com
Services Haircuts, styling, relaxers, perms, updos, hair extensions, color, highlights, balayage, color correction, waxing, facials, peels, MicroZone treatments, makeup and wedding parties.
PUR BELLA’S ORGANIC HAIR EXTENSIONS AND BLOWOUT BAR
P.O. Box 16278 919-341-9728; purbellanaturals.com; purbella@icloud.com
Online Services Local plant-based therapeutic hair products and skincare; available for online education, motivation and salon career advice with pop-up shops once a month for hands-on services.
REMEDY HAIR & BODY SPA
3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 201 919-493-8772; theremedyhairandbodyspa.com Services Haircuts, styling, updos, relaxers, texturizers, color, highlights, hair extensions, lash extensions, natural hair braiding, scalp treatments, facials, peels, waxing and wedding parties
RESTORE HYPER WELLNESS
737 Ninth St., Ste. 250 919-251-8551 restore.com/locations/nc-durham-nc016 Services Cryotherapy, infrared sauna, intramuscular shots, cryoskin, IV drip therapy, red light therapy, facials, mild hyperbaric oxygen theraphy and more.
THE RETREAT AT BRIGHTLEAF 815 W. Morgan St. 919-381-5342; theretreatdurham.com Services A variety of massages, facials, facial and body waxing, brow and eyelash tinting, and nano- and microneedling.
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS SALON
413 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-7777; rpsdurhamsalon.com Services Haircuts, styling, updos, scalp treatments, color, highlights, balayage, corrective color, extensions, waxing, brows and lash tinting.
ROCK’S BAR AND HAIR SHOP 119 W. Main St. 919-956-7625; rocksdurham.com Services Masculine-focused grooming, barber and grooming products, and craft beer.
RUMORS HAIR STUDIO
2604 Hillsborough Rd. Salon: 919-382-3224; Barbershop: 919-383-6679; rumorshairstudiodurham.com Services Haircuts, color, perms, waxing, lowlights and highlights, corrective color, glazing, extensions, natural hair services and barbershop services, including shaves.
SALON DO OR DYE 209 S. Gregson St. 919-667-2366; salon-do-or-dye.com Services Color, cuts and perms, as well as esthetician services like facials, permanent makeup, waxing, threading, acupuncture, lash perm and dye.
SALON LOFTS SOUTHPOINT 6815 Fayetteville Rd. 919-371-5131; salonlofts.com/salons/ southpoint_at_renaissance_center Services Hair, nails and full-body waxing services.
SALON LOFTS DOWNTOWN DURHAM 105 W. Morgan St. 919-371-5131 salonlofts.com/salons/downtown_durham Services Hair, nails, tattoos, esthetics and full-body waxing services.
SALON POVERA 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 231 919-864-8938; salonpovera.com Services Full service, including haircuts, color foundation, color upgrades, highlights and lowlights, hair texturizers/treatments, blow dry bar and wedding packages.
SALTY WATERS FLOAT SPA 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 303 919-973-0100; saltywatersfloatspa.com Services Float pods and sauna.
SINCERELY YOURS SALON 2718 Hillsborough Rd. 919-286-7777; sincerelyyourssalon.com Services Full body waxing and body contouring, blowouts, color, haircuts, styling, updos, formal occasions and specialization in natural hair care.
SKIN VITALITY 5107 Southpark Dr., Ste. 201A 919-797-0071; skinvitalitync.com Services Microblading, microneedling, laser hair removal, dermaplaning, skin rejuvenation and permanent makeup.
SPRUCE 4015 University Dr. 919-797-0179; sprucedurham.com Services Eco-friendly hair salon offering sulfate-free products, ammonia-free hair color and gender-neutral pricing for all services. Haircuts, color, highlights, blowouts, balayage and conditioning treatments.
STUDIO 1 HAIR DESIGN 1209 W. Main St., Ste. A 919-682-0207; studio1hairdesign.biz Services Call for a list of services.
STUDIO K SALON 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 4C 919-489-4711; studioksalon.com Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, styling, highlights, color, perms, texturizers, thermal straightening, facial waxing, updos and formal hair.
TEMPLE STUDIO 105 W. Main St. 919-667-9444; templestudionc.com Services Haircuts, color, highlights, styling, waxing and texture treatments.
UNION HAIR STUDIO 721 Broad St., Ste. 116 919-237-2374; uniondurham.com Services Men and women’s haircuts, color, style, and keratin smoothing treatments.
US NAILS & SPA 8200 Renaissance Pkwy. 919-572-8989; usnailsdurham.com Services Manicures, including shellac and artificial nails and dip, pedicures, facial and body waxing, facials, eyebrow threading and tinting.
VENT SALON 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 206 919-403-8368; ventsalon.com Services Haircuts, styling, color, highlights, wedding/special occasion services, glaze and keratin smoothing treatments.
WANDERLUX SALON SUITES
Locations 7104 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 106 & Ste. 120; 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 200 919-808-5094; wanderluxsuites.com Services A collaboration of beauty professionals, from massage therapists to hair stylists and barbers; for individual contacts, visit wanderluxsuites.com/stylists
WAVELENGTHS SALON
704 Ninth St. 919-416-9705; wavelengthsalon.biz Services Haircuts, styling, color, color correction, highlights, perms, smoothing treatments, blowouts, extensions, wedding parties, brow tinting, waxing, facials, Ouidad services and keratin treatments.
WELLVILLE MASSAGE & HEALING ARTS
3401 University Dr. (Academy Court) 919-730-4542; wellvillenc.com Services Massages, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy and cupping therapy.
Blistered zucchini topped with buttermilk smoked trout roe sauce, marigold, nasturtium, lemon and malt vinegar by Elizabeth Murray, the chef at Littler, a 36-seat hidden gem on Parrish Street.
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Figured we’d end on a savory note! Feast your eyes on just a handful of the stellar dishes and drinks crafted by our city’s talented chefs and mixologists.
A self-described “hook-me-up” plate from Saltbox Seafood Joint chef/owner Ricky Moore – this one includes fried shrimp, soft-shell crab and spicy mahi alongside curryspiced cauliflower, “S.S.J.” slaw and hush-honeys paired with a Fullsteam Paycheck Pilsner.
