Stuff We Like: Our ‘Tasty Town’

Durham is ranked in the Top 10 of the South’s tastiest towns among contenders like Charleston, Atlanta and New Orleans in Southern Living’s February issue. Now it’s up to us to put it at No. 1.

Cast your vote HERE on a daily basis till 11:59pm on February 28 or via smartphone by downloading the Digimarc Discover app and scanning the corresponding image in the magazine. Each daily vote enters you for a chance to win $1,500 toward a trip to the Tasty Town of your choice.

To keep the announcement of the winner a surprise, the tally was removed several days ago and the winning town will be revealed in the magazine's May issue, on newsstands April 19.

Southern Living editors based their decisions on several criteria, including: food as a cultural identity; growth of a culinary-minded community; diverse cuisine at a variety of price points; local, sustainable food practices; hot chefs on the rise; and abundance of buzz-worthy food events.

“North Carolina’s Triangle has long been fertile ground for enjoying the region’s rich bounty,” writes Southern Living Senior Editor Paula Disbrowe. “From Scratch Bakery to Watts Grocery, where much of the menu is raised, caught, smoked, pickled or cured within a two-hour radius, Durham is brimming with spots that passionately support local businesses.”

Southern Living will profile each of the towns and reveal the “Tastiest Town in the South” in its May issue and online.

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Never Lost a Step

A short time ago, when Magnolia grill announced they were closing I felt a sense of loss. It had been a proud member; quit possibly the leading member of the Durham food scene. I worried we had lost our power hitter. It’s great to know that not only didn’t we lose a step but it appears we are stronger than ever. The pedigree of the talent that calls Durham home is second to no other city with a day’s drive . Growing up in New York and spending my weekends eating in Manhattan gives a person a good food perspective. Our Durham is not a northern city and doesn’t want to be. It is a multi-cultural, openly opinionated city that is enjoying a renaissance. The new members of the Durham food scene look up to the established member and hope to part of the establishment one day. I’m proud to part of the process and hope to part of the establishment one day soon
Sean Shea ,Owner 604 West Village

Sean Shea 139 days ago

A Tasty Town

Bea and I are Florists in this town, Floral Dimensions at Academy Court. We're open seven days a week and out of the need "to have a life" beyond work, we frequently "eat out", and enjoy the night life as a couple or with friends and colleagues. We like tasty food and style, so DURHAM and Chapel Hill have become our towns for eating out. Coming from the Philadelphia, PA metro, a great dining city, we have now been living, working and raising two children here since 1982. We've come to grow and appreciate the changes that are now excellerating, making this more OUR TOWN for living, FOOD and entertainment.

Jon Miller 152 days ago

Durham Pride

So happy to hear of the acknowledgement of Durham's long-standing excitement in the Durham food industry. The efforts of farmers, bakers, and other sources of original food resources have brought a close and fertile environment for the restaurants, food trucks and other entrepreneurs. I hope those who have an old and poor image of Durham will use this as a reason to come visit and see the results of the downtown Durham revitalization as well as all the great food and fun to be had here. I have lived and worked here for over 20 years now and am delighted with the growth and changes.

Kathleen Miller 153 days ago

Stuff We Like: Our ‘Tasty Town’

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Never Lost a Step

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