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🌇 Just Down the Road in Bull City

Just Down the Road: What to do in Durham
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We’ve got lots to do in Durham. | Photo by Colin Rowley via Unsplash
The Triangle’s got a lot to offer, so we’re taking a break from Raleigh today to head just down the road to see what Durham has to offer.

If you’ve been to Durham, chances are you’ve walked the paths of American Tobacco Campus for a Durham Bulls Game, a show at DPAC, or another activity. Let’s think outside the box today.

What to do:
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Dine with 2022’s Best Chef: Southeast winner Ricky Moore at Saltbox.

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Photo by Baxter Miller

Where to eat and drink:
  • Cocoa Cinnamon | These three eclectic shops are inspired by churrerías. Don’t miss the Dr. Durham and the al mokha made with, of course, cocoa + cinnamon.
  • Kingfisher | This James-Beard nominated lounge is the perfect spot for a moody craft cocktail in a vibrant basement setting.
  • Nanas | After a brief hiatus, the Rockwood staple is back with a menu inspired by matriarchs, local produce + meals made with love. Whatever you do, don’t miss the tiramisu.
  • Pizzeria Toro | This eatery is in the heart of downtown with inventive single-serving pizzas, a bustling atmosphere, and wood-fired eats.
  • Saltbox Seafood Joint | Headed by James Beard Award-winning chef Ricky Moore, this elevated seafood shack has a menu that changes daily + seasonally to keep up with the freshest NC seafood.
Asked

Where should we go just down the road to next?
A. Apex
B. Cary
C. Fuquay-Varina
D. Wendell
🚗 Where to next?
 
Events
Heads up: Some of these events may be canceled or changed due to Hurricane Helene. Contact event organizers for more details.

Friday, Sept. 27
  • The International Festival | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | NC State Fairgrounds | $5 | Experience 50+ cultures right from home with food, performances, vendors, and more.
  • IBMA Bluegrass Live! | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Downtown Raleigh | $40-$200 | Expect plenty of banjo pluckin’ and good eats throughout downtown in this event’s last stand in Raleigh.
  • Opening Lecture | Friday, Sept. 27 | NC Museum of Art | Free | Learn more about the new exhibit honoring art of Venice and the Ottoman Empire in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Sushi Workshop | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Bull City Ciderworks, Cary | $42+ | Learn how to make your own rolls and try unlimited sushi.
Sunday, Sept. 29
  • Chappell Roan Tribute Drag Brunch | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 2 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, Cary | $25+ | This improv venue will become the Pink Pony Club with a kaleidoscope of performances honoring the pop superstar.
  • hARTwell Market | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Hartwell | Free | Celebrate 10 local artists with this shopping experience, food trucks, and more.
  • Superbloom Comedy Show with Caleb Synan and Bailey Pope | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 8-10 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall | $10 | Laugh along with comedians both local + national.
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Development

New waterfront district coming to Flowers Plantation

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The new waterfront development will add yet another reason to love the growing community, located just 25 minutes from Raleigh. | Photos provided by Flowers Plantation
The 3,000 acres that Flowers Plantation sits on has undergone stunning transformations in recent years — and the community is adding two exciting new additions over the next seven years:

Waterfront district

2025 will kickstart development on the new North Waterfront District, a mixed-use development to be located east of the Percy Flowers Crossroads. Currently in planning stages, the new district will feature waterfront restaurants, a tavern, hotel, condos, greenspace, and more — all within a neo-urban design. Take a peek at what’s in store.

New residences

The community will also expand its selection of homes, townhomes + luxury apartments with the addition of:
  • 400 single-family residences
  • 700 apartments
  • 300 multi-family homes
  • Active-retirement residences for those 62+
With 45 neighborhoods and all the amenities you need (think: grocery stores, dining, and retail), the community is connected by 35 miles of walkways + trails winding through its country setting. There’s even a YMCA, UNC Medical Center, schools, and community events — meaning you really never have to leave.
See yourself living here
News Notes
Weather
  • The Triangle can expect 1-3 inches of rainfall, gusts of wind reaching up to 40 mph + potential tornadoes from Hurricane Helene today. Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency for NC — stay inside, and read more from our hurricane guide about how to stay safe. (The News & Observer)
Edu
  • Supported by a $350 million bond initiative, Wake Tech is moving forward with expanding its Perry Health Sciences Campus east of downtown. Site plans include road work, street realignment, a roundabout, and some demolition. The new three-story facility will include a simulation hospital and will address nationwide healthcare worker shortages. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
  • Canes head coach Rod Brind’Amour has a new face on the team: his son. Skyler Brind’Amour, 25, remembers jumping into his dad’s arms when the Canes won the 2006 Stanley Cup — watch the duo at preseason games or the home opener on Friday, Oct. 11. (The News & Observer)
Try This
  • Piedmont Laureate Steven Petrow will join Wake County Public Libraries for a series of events this fall, including live readings, an expert panel, and a writing group. Petrow is known for his journalism and books, including the new “The Joy You Make.”
Coming Soon
  • A new Zaxby’s location is planning to come to the Lake Boone area where a Cookout was previously planned. The restaurant will be near UNC REX Hospital and would be the fifth of the chicken chain in Raleigh. (Triangle Business Journal)
Listen
  • Petey Pablo, the legendary NC artist behind “Raise Up,” joined WUNC’s Due South podcast to talk music, the Tar Heel State, and his enduring legacy. Give it a listen — this one’s for North Carolina.
Cause
Real Estate
  • If you’ve been eyeing the incredible townhomes at Flowers Plantation’s North District, now is the time to take another look. Flowers Plantation is offering all-time low mortgage rates, with payments as low as $1,900/month (and select townhomes including a fridge, washer, dryer + blinds). Take a virtual tour + learn more.*
Finance
Job
 
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