By Cade Carlson
April 24, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 By Cade Carlson Paris Mishoe, owner of catering company Chef Paris, has been in the food service industry since 2016. He got his start “by accident or by default” working in the back of the kitchen at a “fine dining” restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. “I started as a dishwasher, […]
Read moreBy Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata Daira Hernandez-Gayosso chose to have her high school graduation pictures taken in a garden outside of El Futuro, a local mental health clinic. For her, that garden signifies the mental and physical growth she experienced because of the services provided by this nonprofit. El Futuro offers therapy, psychiatry […]
Read moreBy Campbell Atterbury
April 22, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024 By Campbell Atterbury Tobias Rose is accomplished beyond his years. With a natural innovative spirit, he creates his own hip-hop music on the side, co-founded the creative agency Kompleks Creative at age 21, designed a cover for The Foreign Exchange’s Grammy nominated single and helped establish the nonprofit Black Wall Street. […]
Read moreBy Tanner Arter
April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024 By Tanner Arter Local businesses said they are facing the brunt of the construction of Durham’s new apartment complexes, Geerhouse and 710 Rigsbee, but if they can survive construction, the businesses may see a boost long term. Megan Saunders, assistant general manager of Fullsteam Brewery, said construction on the new residential […]
Read moreBy Cade Carlson
April 16, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 By Cade Carlson Dame’s Chicken and Waffles has grown from a small, local establishment to a successful regional chain in the span of a decade. Since it opened the first location near the Warehouse District in downtown Durham, Dame’s has shown what can be accomplished with a unique idea and a […]
Read moreBy Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata
April 14, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024 By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata Dr. Janze Taylor founded Embodi Hydration & Wellness, an alternative health and wellness spa in Durham two years ago. Taylor also is a nurse practitioner who works full time with Duke Health. Embodi Hydration & Wellness offers intravenous hydration and vitamins as well as weight loss services. This […]
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Sunday, April 14, 2024 By Cade Carlson Since its opening in September of 2017, It’s A Southern Thing has put a unique spin on the traditional southern cuisine in the West End of downtown Durham. Owner Pete Susca is “a Jersey boy who has lived in the South for more than 20 years,” according to […]
Read moreBy Emma Geis
April 10, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024 By Emma Geis Tyler Kober has owned and operated Bullseye Bicycle downtown on Morris Street since August 2012. The shop sells new and used bikes; repairs, maintains and fits bikes for customers; and offers a selection of beers. In addition, it is the gathering point for a monthly community “urban, off-road” […]
Read moreBy Corinna Collins
April 9, 2024
Owner and chef Justin Meddis does things the hard way at Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets; rather than shipping ingredients from nationwide suppliers, Meddis emphasizes locally sourced food.
Read moreBy Campbell Atterbury
March 26, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 By Campbell Atterbury Within the walls of Mutual Tower in Durham, resting between cookie cutter office spaces, lies an entrepreneurship hub and coworking space Provident1898. Provident1898 distinguishes itself from other offices by offering a variety of workspaces for business teams from various companies to come in and work. Founders Carl Webb […]
Read moreBy Sydney Sasser
March 11, 2024
In East Durham, the local business scene is thriving, thanks to a unique community atmosphere that encourages growth and success.
Read moreBy Hannah Collett
March 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024 By Hannah Collett Leslie Matista is a longtime Triangle bartender who opened The Velvet Hippo in July 2023 with her partners hoping to make it a place where anyone would feel comfortable. The Velvet Hippo, located on Orange Street, has both indoor and outdoor spaces and regularly hosts events and fundraisers. […]
Read moreBy Alan Hunt
March 5, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 By Alan Hunt Durham native Julie Hinson is a potter and co-founder of Outer Loop Arts, a creative and retail space in the city’s Golden Belt district. The location hosts rentable studio space, classes and community events. Through word of mouth, social media and local art organizations, Hinson and her partner […]
Read moreBy Emma Hall
March 4, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024 By Emma Hall Bright Black, co-owner and founder the candle shop Tiffany Griffin, began her store with her husband in 2019. She expresses the Black experience through her candles, like with her collection highlighting Black music. The company sells its candles through a showroom in Durham, an online shop and partnerships […]
Read moreBy Campbell Atterbury
February 27, 2024
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 By Campbell Atterbury When 16-year-old Mike De Los Santos took a playful jab at his boss’s way of making barbeque, his boss sighed and decided there was only one thing to do. Put him in charge. Just like that, De Los Santos was responsible for the food truck that day. It […]
Read moreBy Regan Rhymes
February 26, 2024
DURHAM, NC — In the vibrant arts and culture scene of Durham, NC, a new addition stands out: Missy Lane’s Assembly Room. This recently opened arts venue is not just another music venue; it’s a cultural hub that fills a niche in Durham’s arts scene.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
February 22, 2024
Stacy Ramos’s East Durham Sweet Shoppe isn’t just about sweets; it’s a beacon of community spirit and collaboration in East Durham. Through her dedication to fostering relationships and supporting local talent, Ramos has turned her storefront into a cherished gathering place. With dreams of expansion and a commitment to providing jobs for Durham citizens, Ramos’s vision extends far beyond confectionery delights—it’s about building a stronger, more connected community, one sweet treat at a time.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 By Lesley Gonzalez For the last 16 years, Linden’s Dancewear has served as a pillar of Durham’s vibrant dance community by filling the void that Durham dancers face with a lack of dancewear stores in the area. Renee and Samantha Allen, the dynamic mother-daughter duo who co-own the store, work tirelessly […]
Read moreBy Tanner Arter
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room is a multi-dimensional music venue, coffee bar and yoga studio all wrapped into one that opened in January. Cicely Mitchell is the co-owner of Missy Lane’s and, before this, created the nonprofit The Art of Cool to broaden Durham’s jazz audience.
Read moreBy Ira Wilder
Will Davis owns Hope Valley Diner, a Durham restaurant and caterer. The business opened as Rick’s Diner in March 1998 and has been located on Shannon Road since June of 2010. For Davis, running the diner is a chance to return to the restaurant scene, an industry he has worked in and around most of his life.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
February 24, 2014
North Carolina crafters will have a new location to showcase their work, thanks to a new brick-and-mortar opportunity in downtown Durham. The Makery, which features handmade and vintage products from North Carolina crafters, opened its doors on Feb. 8. Located at 401 W. Geer St, The Makery was originally an online shop, but co-owner Krista […]
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