my family hired Maggie to create our Christmas dinner. I know how time flies that I am just now…read moregetting around to this review. It was an amazing blend of prime rib, potatoes, a yummy roasted vegetable platter & chopped vegetable salad.. paired wines for the and it was absolutely scrumptious looking for somebody as a private chef, weekly meals or to hire for your special . This is your person.

My mom used to have Maggie cater events at her home in Fearrington Village, near Chapel Hill. She…read morewas always thrilled with Maggie's ability to provide a beautiful and delicious spread, no matter how few or many and ALWAYS within my mom's budget... When Maggie moved to Los Angeles three years ago, I hired her to prepare meals for my husband and I twice a week. What a relief, to have some nights off from the kitchen! I know Maggie has worked a great deal with people that need to be careful about their diets because of weight or health issues, but that is not us, so I used to tease her about adding some extra butter when cooking for us! Maggie also did larger gatherings, for family and friends, sometimes for holidays, which she always brought in within the budget agreed upon. She really has a great flair for good-looking food and a beautiful table. My daughter and son-in-law also hired Maggie to deliver meals to them on a weekly basis because they both work full-time. Our loss is your gain, North Carolina!!!

Stopped by after hanging out with friends one day! I saw Ashleigh's business mentioned on threads…read moreand needed to come in! Black woman owned business you say? BET. Now here's the best part. The cookies are made fresh DAILY. So one they are gone, they are gone. My friends couldn't stop raving about them! They were so happy I made them go :) If you need a sweet treat, stop by Ashleigh's bakes daily. You will NOT be disappointed!

I've been stalking this baker since having her cookies at a Yelp event! When I noticed she had a…read morelocation downtown I had to visit! It's small inside and she doesn't bake the cookies there so it doesn't smell like a traditional bakery. The cookies are well organized and placed in clear containers. All cookies are $5 unless it's the top shelf cookie. Everything I have had is amazing! Smore cookie, the sweet potato cookie and the brownies!!

Stopped into Parker & Otis on a Saturday morning while exploring Durham, and it was absolutely…read morebustling! It's a really fun store to wander through if you enjoy browsing. They have a huge variety of items--from home goods and specialty foods to books, toys, kitchen items, and unique gifts. If you're specifically looking for locally made Durham souvenirs, there aren't a ton of local artisan items, but there are still some fun Durham-themed finds. I picked up an adorable "Meet Me in Durham" sticker that made the perfect keepsake from my summer here. Definitely worth stopping in if you're downtown and have some time to explore. Plan for a crowd on Saturday mornings, but it's part of the lively atmosphere!

Great spot for sandwiches in Durham! I got the turkey, pepper jelly, herb dip sandwich and all the…read moreflavors worked so well together. I also tried the BLT with pimento cheese but it didn't have enough pimento in my opinion. The price matches the size of the sandwiches which I appreciate. Be sure to set aside time to browse their store. It feels like being in Cracker Barrel in the best way. Lots of puzzles, cards, candles, cook books, and so much more.

I am a big fan of Virginia and Co! I have been able to work with Natelege a few times over the…read moreyears and I am always impressed with her creativity! This year she put together a charcuterie table for my wedding and it was so beautiful and tasty! I would 100% recommend Virginia & Co for your next event!

I love Virginia & Co! I have seen Natelege Bryant's work for about 10 years and she never ceases to…read moreamaze me, always leveling up from the last event. She works closely with corporate clients and private events as well. Everything from summits, baby showers, cultural events for the city, weddings, you name it. Natelege is one of a kind - there's really nothing she can't do or bring to life. Don't be afraid to get creative and share ideas with her, she truly is the best!

I absolutely love this place. There's nothing better than supporting a small family-owned business…read morethat makes the best bread and Mexican pastries. They're always fresh and absolutely delicious.

So you've gotten off the 85 and are accelerating up the 70 to go up north through Hillsborough. If…read moreyou've got a leadfoot like I do, you might not even notice this light blue rectangle of a "tienda". If you're from the West like me, you'll have some familiar with this tienda/panaderia (convenience store and bakery). The bakery specializes in Central American-style pastries and decorated cakes. If you're not familiar with Mexican pastries, come inside and give it a try. At about $0.80 a bun, you can't really go wrong. Everything is made fresh in the morning with no preservatives. So come early to get the freshest goods. Must-have are "conchas" (sea-shell), which is a classic crumb-encrusted bun, one that has been adopted in Asia as the go-to morning bun. Bring a travel mug of your favorite coffee and then enjoy some great pan dulce in the decomposed rock parking lot by the side of the highway at dawn. Trust me. This is good living.

Pro tip: We always order a big box of cookies and brownies and they keep very well for the whole…read moreweek if we transfer them to an airtight container. Everything here is amazing. I ordered a personalized cake recently and requested they leave it plain/ugly bc I had bought decorations I wanted to use. Darn them, they still gave me a gorgeous cake!!!! It was a large cake for two people (especially when one doesn't like chocolate) but my partner was brave and destroyed it in 2 days. EVERYTHING is delicious. Try it all.

Excellent customer service! Access to the storefront is easy. The quality is top-level…read more I ordered a centerpiece cake, brownies, cookies, and strawberry shortcake shooters for an event. Everyone raved about how wonderful everything looked, but the best part is they were amazingly surprised at the taste. No complaints about anything. I will be using them again for business and personal orders.

I absolutely love this Bakery. EVERYTHING is always so delicious. From the cookies, the cupcakes,…read moreand the elegant custom-made cakes. I stumbled upon this quaint shop a little over 2 1/2 years ago when I was searching for my 50th birthday cake and I received so many compliments on not only how pretty the cake was but how delicious the cake taste. And I've been ordering from Even dough ever since. These cakes aren't only beautifully crafted, but they are equally delicious!!! You WON'T Regret ordering from this bakery.

The service I received on a Friday, 10 minutes from closing time, was a bright spot to the day. The…read moreyoung woman who assisted me was pleasant, patient with my questions, and considerate with boxing my items. The ambiance was calming and clean. Good service is very difficult to find nowadays, so 'Even Dough' gets an A+ and I will return. ps) the secret garden latte is amazing!

What I recommend: The brown sugar oatmeal cookie…read more Little Barb's Bakery is a small but mighty spot inside the Durham Food Hall. My go-to item every single time is the brown sugar oatmeal cookie. It's thin, crisp, and baked to the perfect level of brittleness while still keeping that classic oatmeal sweetness. When you get the right one, it's absolute perfection. As always, staff is very friendly, and since it's located right at the food-hall, it makes for a perfect spot to grab a sweet treat after your meal.

Love the choices at Littje Barb's Bakery. Got a vegan bar for a friend. Then s'mores bars,…read morecheesecake bar, chocolate chip cookie and a sugar cookie to share. Staff always helpful and nice. Easy to get to in the food hall.