The Gourmand Next Door
Cali's Big Red
As I’ve noted, Cab Sav tends to be quarrelsome as it begins life. If you are looking for an immediate bottle to drink, look to the past.
The Gourmand Next Door
Exploring California Chardonnay
Why does the same grape taste so different from California to Burgundy? That, my friend, is the million (or billion) euro question. To my estimation there are three major factors at play here, geography, climate, and method.
The Gourmand Next Door
American Wine: The Shortest Story
While the French have been making wine for more than 1,500 years, California wasn’t even admitted to the union until 1850. That leaves us with a limited history to draw upon.
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Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores for December 2024
From Durham County Public Health Department Records On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27707 zipcode.
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Durham Gaining New Sutton Station Restaurant
In Spring 2025, a new family-oriented Italian restaurant – Cucciolo Famiglia – is coming to Sutton Station in South Durham, taking over the space across from Nantucket Grill once occupied by Bocci. The restaurant is the third venture from restaurateur Jimmy Kim and partners Andrew Robison and Josh Womer after Cucciolo Osteria
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[SoDu Gallery] New Dunkin' Open on NC Highway 55
The new Dunkin’ location at 4823 NC Highway 55 opened on Thursday. Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Father Stavroforos Mamaies of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church captured these images and submitted them to Southpoint Access. Got pictures from around South Durham? Feel free to send them to
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New South Durham Dunkin' Opens Thursday
The Dunkin’ location at 4823 NC Highway 55 opens its doors to South Durham customers at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The 1,600-square-foot restaurant can seat 20 people and will employ 35 people. It’ll open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The new location
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South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for October 2024
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. These reports were filed between Aug. 1
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South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for September 2024
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27707 zipcode. These reports were filed between July 15
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KPOT Durham Location in the Works
The Korean barbecue chain KPOT, which also has locations in Raleigh and Greensboro, should soon open its doors in Durham. Work is underway on the interior design of the restaurant’s new spot in the New Hope Commons shopping center at Mt. Moriah Road and Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard. KPOT’s
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South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for August 2024
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top scores (100) went
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Durham Del Taco Pushing to 2025?
Earlier this year, popular Mexican quick-service chain Del Taco indicated it would open a new restaurant in the old Thai 55 location near the intersection of NC Highways 54 and 55 sometime in September 2024. That seems unlikely, given that the old restaurant building remains in place and work hasn’