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Durham FeaturesCelebrated Cuisine Restaurants (continued)Magnolia Grill1002 Ninth St., 286-3609; D, V, M, AXmagnoliagrillcookbook.com/maggrill.htmA Bon Appétit Restaurant of the Month, Magnolia Grill wasalso ranked 11th in "America’s Best 50 Restaurants 2001" byGourmet magazine. Food and Wine named chef-owner BenBarker one of the 10 best chefs in America: "Barker is stillstirring things up, putting a global spin on the flavorfulmemories of his Carolina childhood." He was recently namedBest Chef in the Southeast by the James Beard Foundation,and wife and co-owner Karen Barker was recognized as oneof the top pastry chefs with Bon Appétit's American Food andEntertainment Award.Nana’s2514 University Dr., 493-8545; D, V, M, AX, DS, DC;www.nanas.citysearch.comNamed one of the best new restaurants in the nation byEsquire. Chef-owner Scott Howell, "a man of formidabletalent," (Food and Wine) serves Southern regional cuisine withstrong Italian and French influences. The restaurant'sselection of wines has won the coveted Award of Excellencefrom Wine Spectator magazine each year since 1994.Pao Lim Asian Bistro2505 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, 419-1771; L, D, V, MC, AX, DS, DC;www.paolimasianbistro.comAt Pao Lim, whose name means "treasure," chef BernardHuang serves Indianized Chinese and a variety of othercuisines. Southern Living notes, "Pao Lim is a testament tomodest, simple fusion…. The dining atmosphere here isserene, but once your food arrives, it's obvious that a truelabor of love goes on behind the scenes."Pop’s, A Durham TrattoriaBrightleaf District, 810 W. Peabody St., 956-7677; L, D, V, M,AX; www.popsdurham.comRecognized by USA Today within weeks of its opening; namedone of the top new hot spots in the country by Bon Appétit. Aformer warehouse located in Downtown's Brightleaf District,with high ceilings, an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.Owner Scott Howell and chef Dan Ferguson serve northernItalian cuisine.The Q-Shack2510 University Dr, 402-4220; L, D; V, MSouthern Living declares, "This brainchild of Dan Ferguson andScott Howell…is barbecue all grown up." If chili-rubbedsliced brisket, hand-pulled pork, smoked turkey, and ribsaren't enough, the desserts "expertly prepared by two seriouspastry chefs…take this barbecue restaurant to anotherlevel."Taverna NikosBrightleaf District, 905 W. Main St., 682-0043;L, D, V, M, AX, DCAccording to NC Home and Garden, "Taverna Nikos is proofonce again that, in North Carolina at least, excellent cuisine isnot a monopoly of big cities or fat wallets." Authentic Greekrestaurant located in historic Brightleaf Square, on theNational Register of Historic Places.BLDBreakfastLunchDinnerBR BrunchV VisaMC MastercardAXDSDCAmerican ExpressDiscoverDiners ClubShopping Malls & DistrictsSUPER REGIONAL MALL:The Streets at Southpoint and Main StreetFayetteville Rd at I-40 Exit 276, 572-8800www.thestreetsatsouthpoint.comA new super-regional dining, entertainment and shoppingdestination including a 200,000-sq.-ft. outdoor cityscapecalled Main Street. The Streets at Southpoint has 1.3 millionsquare feet of retail space with more than 140 shops andrestaurants, 41 of which are unique to the Triangle. FeaturingNorth Carolina’s first Nordstrom, The Streets at Southpointalso includes Sears, JC Penney, Belk and Hecht’s asanchor stores.REGIONAL MALL:Northgate Mall1058 W Club Blvd at I-85 Exit 176A, 286-4407,www.ngatemall.comNewly-renovated and expanded. Serves as a shoppinglandmark with over 165 stores including Hecht’s, Belk, Sears,Ann Taylor, Talbot’s and a full-size Americana carousel. Aregional attraction for over 40 years. Open M-Sa, 10am-9pm;Su, noon-6pm.UNIQUE SHOPPING DISTRICTS:Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham905 W Main St, 682-9229www.brightleaf.citysearch.comShops, nationally acclaimed restaurants and thrivingnightclubs in the west end of Downtown Durham. Anchoredby namesake Brightleaf Square, which is on the NationalNorthgate MallRegister of Historic Places, the district includes turn-ofthe-centurybrick tobacco warehouses with world-classrestaurants, jewelers, art galleries, clothiers andspecialty shops.Ninth Street Shopping District2 blocks from Duke’s East Campus; Intersects Main Street(south) and Club Boulevard (north), 286-3170,www.ninthst.comEclectic shopping district near Duke University’s East Campusthat grew up around historic Erwin Mill 75 years ago. Organicproduce, drugstore soda fountain, natural fiber clothing,gelati, crystals, CDs, athletic wear, toys, books and more.Includes Erwin Square, Broad Street and Ninth Street North.MAJOR SHOPPING CENTERS:New Hope Commons5428 B New Hope Commons Blvd, 419-7454Exciting open-air shopping center built in 1995 with over470,000 square feet of retail. Anchor tenants include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Linens ‘N Things, Office Max, Barnes & Noble,Marshalls, Michael’s, Old Navy and Zany Brainy.North Pointe Shopping Center2705 Guess Rd at I-85 Exit 175, 220-4188360,000 square feet of retail built in 1997, with an additional120,000 square feet newly constructed. Stores include Costco,Home Depot, PetSmart, Kroger, a Ross “Dress for Less” store,Bed, Bath, and Beyond, The Mattress Firm, Pier 1, Dollar Tree,Game World and Cost Plus World Market.The Renaissance Center At Southpoint (Opening Summer2003); Fayetteville Rd across from The Streets at Southpoint185,000 square feet of new Durham retailers and restaurantson nearly 55 acres. The Renaissance Center features Cargokids!Furniture, Cost Plus World Market, Jared Jewelers, Linens 'NThings, Pier 1, REI and P.F. Chang's China Bistro.SuperTarget/Sam’s Club Shopping Center (OpeningSpring 2004); 4001 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (formerly SouthSquare Mall)This $50+ million redevelopment brings nearly 432,000square feet of new retail, including Durham's first Sam's Cluband one of the state's first SuperTarget stores. Almost a dozensmaller shops and restaurants round out this all-inclusiveshopping experience.For Additional Information Call 1-800-446-8604 or Visit www.durham-nc.com45
North CarolinaDurham Signature EventsNative American PowwowFebruary 22, 2004Bennett Place Living HistoryCivil War SurrenderReenactmentApril 24, 2004Full Frame DocumentaryFilm FestivalApril 1 - 4, 2004Annual Bull DurhamBlues FestivalSeptember 10 - 11, 2004North Carolina Gay andLesbian Film FestivalSeptember 2004Durham Arts Council's AnnualCenterFestSeptember 2004Jeana Lee Tahnk & DCVBDuke Children's ClassicMay 21 - 23, 2004American Dance FestivalJune 10 - July 27, 2004Festival for the EnoJuly 3 - 5, 2004*Dates subject to change.North Carolina GayPride ParadeSeptember 2004World Beer FestivalOctober 2004DCVBBruce Feeley & DCVBSupplier ShowcaseConference FacilitiesR. DAVID THOMAS EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTERBox 90344, 1 Science Drive, Duke UniversityDurham, NC, 27708-0344Phone: (919) 660-6198Fax: (919) 681-9289Website: www.meetingsatduke.comEmail: rdtcsales-info@fuqua.duke.eduContact: Yvonne PattonDesigned for business, engineered for success,built for convenience. The R. David ThomasExecutive Conference Center at Duke University'sFuqua School of Business is an excellent choicefor productive and successful meetings. Frompreliminary planning to conference conclusion,our professional staff will assist in keeping yourmeeting on target. Conveniently located in theResearch Triangle Area, our Center offers finedining, 111 comfortable guest rooms, interactivecommunication technology and much more, inan environment that lends itself to your success.Full Service HotelsDURHAM MARRIOTT AT THE CIVIC CENTER201 Foster AvenueDurham, NC 27701Phone: (919) 768-6000Fax: (919) 768-6038Website: www.marriotthotels.com/RDUCV/Email: wjeffries@shanerhotels.comContact: Wendy JeffriesOver 40,000 square feet of meeting and banquetspace with access to an additional square feet ofunique space at the Carolina Theatre, DurhamArts Council and Durham Armory. Minutes awayfrom Brightleaf Square restaurants and shops.SHERATON IMPERIAL HOTEL &CONVENTION CENTERI-40, Exit 182, Page Road, DurhamPO Box 13099Research Triangle Park, NC 27709Phone: (919) 941-5050Fax: (919) 941-2958Website: www.sheratonrtp.comContact: Petra AlbericiEmail: palberici@sheratonrtp.comThe Sheraton Imperial is conveniently locatedright off Interstate 40 at Research Triangle Park.The hotel has 331 elegant guest rooms, fullservice restaurant & bar, Starbucks Cafe, joggingtrails, Athletic Club, lighted tennis courts, and34,000 square feet of function space.MILLENNIUM HOTEL DURHAM2800 Campus Walk Ave.Durham, NC 27705Phone: (919) 382-5005Fax: (919) 383-6035Website: www.millenniumhotels.comEmail: durham@mhrmail.comContact: Karen Ash, DOSMAdjacent to Duke University and Medical Center,and only minutes from Chapel Hill, ResearchTriangle Park, and RDU International Airport, theMillennium Hotel provides unparalleled comfortand an absolute commitment to service andhospitality. We have 315 luxury appointed roomsand suites, 14,000 sq. ft. of flexible meetingspace, on-site spa, fitness center, airport and localshuttle service available, concierge, electronic keyaccess, and BelGusto famous Italian cuisine. TheMillennium Hotel was designed for the mostdemanding meeting or conference with 19multipurpose spaces. Let our experienced staffhelp you plan your next meeting or conference.Call us for our more comprehensive planningkit today.WASHINGTON DUKE INN &GOLF CLUB3001 Cameron BoulevardDurham, NC 27705Phone: (919) 490-0999Fax: (919) 688-0105Website: www.washingtondukeinn.comEmail: bressler@duke.eduContact: Jim BresslerSituated on Duke University’s campus and justminutes from the world-famous Duke MedicalCenter and Research Triangle Park, we are proudto be Durham’s only AAA Four Diamond fullserviceproperty. Our 171 luxurious guest roomsand suites complement the gourmet dining atthe Award Winning Fairview Restaurant. We arean ideal location for a leisurely retreat or a highlevel business meeting. Come play on our classicRobert Trent Jones championship golf course,home of the 2001 NCAA men’s championship.Whether you’re visiting Duke University orplanning a getaway, you’ll feel like a specialguest in a gracious Southern home. Announcinga $25 million expansion including 100 additionalrooms, a new grand ballroom, and sixteen newconference rooms. Completed in the Springof 2005.46 For Additional Information Call 1-800-446-8604 or Visit www.durham-nc.com
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