Durham Distillery recognized by two spirits competitions

Durham Distillery gins were recognized by two spirits competitions: the Beverage Testing Institute and the Fifty Best Awards. Both CONNIPTION Navy Strength and American Dry gins were awarded gold medals from Fifty Best, and CONNIPTION Navy Strength gin received an almost perfect score of 96 out of 100 from the Beverage Testing Institute.

Mati Energy creator recognized as top young entrepreneur

Tatiana Birgisson, chief executive and creator of Mati Energy, was recognized in Inc. Magazine’s "30 Under 30 Coolest Young Entrepreneurs."

Three Durham restaurants recognized as "Hot Restaurants in the Triangle to Try Right Now"

Boheme, Mesa Latin Kitchen and Black Twig Cider House were recognized by Where Traveler as
"10 Hot Restaurants in the Triangle to Try Right Now."

Durham Convention Centers' General Manager; Jen Noble, was recognized with Elite Award

Jen Noble, General Manager of the Durham Convention Center, received the Elite Award from Facilities and Destinations Magazine. Noble is one of the 12 distinguished convention center executives from around the country that were recognized with this award.The award was created by Facilities and Destinations Magazine to recognize top professionals making a difference in the meetings and events industry. The award was given to 12 convention center executives from around the country, and was a featured section in the March issue of Facilities and Destinations Magazine.

Several Durham neighborhoods rank high on Rent Lingo's "Charm Index"

Apartment review and listing site RentLingo recently finished a "Charm Index" report on neighborhoods across the country. In Durham, the areas around Liberty and Mangum streets received 85 out of 100 possible points, and the neighborhoods of Central Park, Trinity Heights, and Parkwood were also mentioned as top Durham neighborhoods with charm.

Backyard BBQ Pit recognized as top nominee for best barbecue sandwich in NC

USA Today has recognized Backyard BBQ Pit as a top North Carolina barbecue restaurant and has been nominated for "Best BBQ Pork Sandwich in North Carolina."

Rolling Stone names MoogFest one of the Summers Must-See Music Festivals

Rolling Stone recognized MoogFest as one of 30 American summer festivals we're most excited about.