Even though we’re in the South, we don’t live in Lexington, NC (known to many as the “BBQ Capital”) and Durham doesn’t have as many barbecue restaurants as you’d expect. The variety of food and cuisines we do have is wonderful, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to have more Southern options, especially in South Durham. Some…
Pre-Opening Q&A with Boheme
**UPDATE 9/6/16: Boheme has decided to transition to an event venue and catering space only** Off to the side of the hustle and bustle of 15/501 and shopping center chaos is a hidden oasis many Durhamites used to know as Straw Valley Cafe. It was a cool funky place to escape to read or work while sipping a…
New Market Bulldega Opening in Downtown Durham
If you live or work in downtown Durham, you know you have to get in a car and drive to the nearest grocery stores on 9th and Broad Streets to get your eggs and butter, but that’s about to change with the opening of Bulldega: a very hip, very cool, very local urban market located directly across…
Grand Opening: Counter Culture Coffee New Durham Location
It’s been just over 20 years since Counter Culture Coffee sold its first beans in downtown Durham, and they’ve maintained a strong commitment to sourcing handmade coffees directly from farmers and cooperatives, and roasting in a way that brings out the highest quality of the bean ever since. We all know there’s a difference between a…
Now Open: Get Healthy at Happy + Hale
When visitors come to town or I’m having an extra busy foodie week (or month!), I end up dining out a lot in Durham. Even though I enjoy every second and every last bite, after a week or so of overindulgence I can’t help but crave something super healthy, and that’s exactly the niche that Happy + Hale fulfills in their…
Coming Soon: Authentic Italian at Mothers & Sons
A couple weeks ago, Bites of Bull City featured a pre-opening Q&A with Lucky’s Deli, coming to downtown Durhamt this spring. Lucky’s isn’t the only new restaurant in the works for the folks behind Mateo Bar de Tapas: Mothers and Sons Italian Trattoria is bracing for a spring opening as well, and rolling out pounds of handmade pasta…