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As many locals know, several new hotels are underway in downtown Durham.
A highly anticipated boutique hotel, 21c Museum Hotel Durham, which is scheduled to open the first quarter of 2015, recently announced its restaurant and Executive Chef.
Counting House and 21c will be located in downtown Durham’s historic Hill Building. The restaurant’s name references the building’s long history as a bank.
According to a recent press release, Counting House will be helmed by Executive Chef Josh Munchel and will showcase his commitment to local, high-quality ingredients, celebrate North Carolina’s rich heritage of fresh seafood, and feature a variety of rotisserie cooking and roasting techniques. Munchel comes to Counting House from another 21c Museum Hotels restaurant, Metropole, in his home city of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Munchel is ready to dive into Durham. “I am beyond excited to open Counting House in Durham,” says Munchel. “The community’s close-knit food culture seems extremely collaborative. I can’t wait to jump in and get involved.”
The design of the new restaurant aims to fully engage diners with an open kitchen featuring a large grill and spit roaster highlighting the restaurant’s focus on slow-roasted flavor.
The Counting House’s approach to seasonal ingredients and local flavor gives visitors and locals a reason to count down the days until it opens.
Lauren says
If it's open- next visit to Durham, would love to check it out!