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Heads up, neighbors. The City of Durham has set its holiday hours and service changes for Christmas and New Year’s. Here’s the quick guide - with southside highlights - for Dec. 24–26 and Jan. 1.
Organizers point to rising need and fewer federal supplies. Feeding America estimated 1 in 7 Durham residents - and 1 in 6 children - were food insecure in 2023; local providers say demand has climbed 30%+ since then.
These shows were as much a tradition as hanging stockings or Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. From Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, you staked out prime real estate by your giant cabinet-style TV to absorb all the holiday magic.
![[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27713 - December 2025](/content/images/size/w600/2025/12/Inspections1211.png)
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Blue Ridge Deli and Café, Dunkin Donuts, and Moe’s Southwest Grill, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was China Wok with a score of 82.5.
Food Lion and Wegmans follow in second and third place for the week of Dec. 11.