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January 31, 2016 · 12:30 pm

Cocoa Cinnamon Opens Second Durham Location Monday February 1st

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Owners Areli & Leon of Cocoa Cinnamon
(Photo courtesy Laura Conte)

I have exciting news for Triangle coffee fans! Durham coffee shop Cocoa Cinnamon will open the doors to their second location this Monday, February 1st at 7am. The shop is located on the corner of Hillsborough Road & Trent Drive in Old West Durham.  Much like the original location this opening is being done “beta mode” style, meaning things will evolve over time. Initially there will be a smaller menu, fewer hours, and some touching up of the final details of the space as the new location comes into its own organically in the weeks ahead.

Starting out the new Hillsborough Road location will be open 7am -5pm Monday through Saturday. Sunday and evening hours will be added a little further down the road. I’m looking forward to checking out the new spot and sharing more pictures soon. In the meantime you can stay up to date on happenings at both of their locations by following Cocoa Cinnamon on facebook, twitter, and instagram.

I’d also like to extend a special thanks to Laura Conte of Milton’s Famous Cookies for permission to use her great photo of Areli & Leon above. You can find Milton’s Famous Cookies for sale at both Cocoa Cinnamon locations. I’m looking forward to trying them the next time I visit!

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January 21, 2016 · 12:52 pm

Durham Food Truck Rodeo Rescheduled for Sunday January 31st

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Captain Cookie & The Milk Man
Photo courtesy Paul Prause

Update: Due to the snow and ice from the weekend storm, the Winter Food Truck Rodeo in Durham Central Park has been rescheduled for Sunday January 31st from 12-4pm. There are 50 trucks scheduled including a few new trucks like the Captain Cookie & The Milkman truck pictured above. There will also be live music as well as local craft beer and cider from Fullsteam, Ponysaurus, Triangle Brewery, and Bull City Cidery. You can view the full list of all 50 trucks here.

Special thanks to my friend Paul Prause for the truck photo above. If you are a fan of North Carolina breweries and food trucks I highly recommend you follow Paul on twitter at @paprause.

Durham Food Truck Rodeo
Sunday January 31st, 12-4pm
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701 (map)

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December 2, 2015 · 4:43 pm

Joe Van Gogh’s 3rd Durham location at Woodcroft Shopping Center Now Open!

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Photo courtesy Joe Van Gogh

I always get excited when I hear about a new coffee shop opening. Joe Van Gogh is an independently owned and operated coffee roaster and retailer based out of Hillsborough. Owner Robbie Roberts began roasting coffee back in 1991 and has been doing his part to caffeinate the Triangle ever since.  The newest Joe Van Gogh location opened this week in the Woodcroft Shopping Center in Durham (map). I’ve been a fan of Joe Van Gogh coffee for some time now and am happy to hear the new shop has a kitchen to offer light, seasonal fare throughout the year to complement their coffee and espresso menu.
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Photo courtesy Joe Van Gogh

The new location will be open limited hours this Wednesday & Thursday (December 2nd and 3rd) from 8am until 3pm, and start normal hours on Friday, December 4th. You can meet the owner and the crew this Thursday from 8am until noon while enjoying free drip coffee and pastry samples.
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Photo courtesy Joe Van Gogh

When you visit, don’t forget that gift cards to local coffee shops make great gifts for the coffee geek in your family (I know I love them). For additional information about Joe Van Gogh, visit their website at www.joevangogh.com.

Joe Van Gogh Coffee – Woodcroft Shopping Center Location
4711-5A Hope Valley Road
Durham, NC 27707

Hours beginning Friday, December 4th
Mon – Fri : 6:30am to 7:00pm
Sat : 7:00am to 7:00pm
Sun : 8:00am to 7:00pm

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October 9, 2015 · 3:51 pm

Discount Code for Bull City Race Fest in Durham

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Only one week to go until I run in the Bull City Race Fest & Food Truck Rodeo in Durham. I’ve spent the summer training and am ready to hit the streets of Durham. This will be my first race in the Bull City and I couldn’t be more excited. Fall is a great time for a race in the Triangle. My training for this race has been a bit more casual than for other races, but I’m ready for it and looking forward to a fun race day with friends. Of course hitting the food trucks afterwards is an added bonus!

Bull City Race Fest Discount Code
If you have been on the fence about signing up for the race maybe this will help nudge you over. You can save $5 by using the discount code “BCRFJOHN“.

About Bull City Race Fest & Food Truck Rodeo
The event offers several race options with great courses through downtown Durham. After running you can enjoy a post-race Food Truck Rodeo and Beer Garden. Race day activities include:

  • Gorgeous Half Marathon
  • Fantastic 5 Mile Run
  • Family Friendly 1 Miler!
  • Food Truck Rodeo
  • Beautiful Octoberfest Beer Garden
  • Kids Experience Zone to keep everyone entertained

For more information about the Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo visit http://bullcityracefest.com.

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October 1, 2015 · 7:46 am

Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Hosts Free Grand Opening Event at New Brewing Facility and Taproom Oct 24th

Ponysaurus Brewing Company, 219 Hood Street, Durham, North Carolina.

Ponysaurus Brewing Company, 219 Hood Street, Durham, North Carolina.

After over a year of brewing in the unique nanobrewery housed above The Cookery’s Front Room entrance, the Ponysaurus Brewing Co. brewery and taproom is opening its garage doors at 219 Hood Street. A Grand Opening celebration, featuring food trucks, live music, and local breweries will take place on October 24th from 4 to 8pm. The event is free and open to the public.

To commemorate the generous 1000% increase in beer production, the Ponysaurus Brewing Co. taps will pour the initial line of beers that were once in short supply. In addition, brewery tours, hosted by Keil Jansen, brewmaster and owner, will offer attendees a closer look at how the beer is made and the philosophy that influences the company’s various beer styles.

Not only can event-goers catch a first look at the new taproom, which opens to a large gathering space spanning an outdoor two-story patio and beer garden, they can also enjoy a multitude of craft beer offered by local breweries. Bull City Burger and Brewery, Bull City Ciderworks, Crank Arm Brewing, Fullsteam, Haw River Farmhouse Ales, and Mystery Brewing Company will also be at the event vending their brews.

“This Grand Opening is intended to celebrate the tremendous community of local breweries, the local food scene, and, of course, loyal beer drinkers in the Triangle,” said Keil Jansen, who owns Ponysaurus Brewing Co. with David Baldwin of Raleigh advertising agency Baldwin& and Nick Hawthorne-Johnson, owner and partner of Durham establishments The Cookery and Dashi. “Our new brewery is built on the shoulders of giants who helped build the community we have today that values good beer and good food.”

From a main outdoor stage, there will be live music sponsored by Yep Roc Records and American Party Rentals from local bands The Chris Stamey Band, Loamlands and Girls Rock NC.  Guests will also enjoy music from the personal vinyl collections of DJ Ephasis (Justin Vernon of Bon Iver), DJ Website (Matt McCaughan of Bon Iver), DJ Wow (M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger), and DJ Kenny Login (Brad Cook). A host of local food trucks will also be in attendance, including Chirba Chirba Dumpling, Pie Pushers, Sympathy for the Deli, and Two Roosters Ice Cream.

For more information about the food, drink and music offered at the Grand Opening event, visit www.ponysaurusbrewing.com.

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