In what now might become an annual tradition, I flew down to Durham, NC for a quick birthday weekend of fabulous food, friends, and (mostly) local craft brews. First stop, Criterion! Located in the heart of Durham's downtown, this vintage-feeling bar is meticulously designed from wooden booths to the tin ceiling and cinephile light fixtures. Quickly … Continue reading October Weekend in Durham, NC
I had so much fun in Durham over New Year's that I just had to go back for round 2! Memorial Day weekend, I flew down for a quick trip to the Research Triangle area. It was a weekend of good friends, great food and beer, and plenty of pug snugs! One of my favorite … Continue reading Adventures in Durham: Part II
For New Year's, I spent the long weekend in the lovely North Carolina city of Durham. Of course, the first of the year has to be kicked off with eating a bowl of Hoppin' John's, black eyed peas and other vegetables like collard greens. It might be a strange way to start the day, but … Continue reading New Year’s in Durham, NC: Part I
Athena Pappas 