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Texas Roadhouse Taking Over the Neighborhood?
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Texas Roadhouse has applied for a site plan that would allow the restaurant chain to demolish the old, defunct Applebee’s location on McFarland Drive in Patterson Place and build a new steak restaurant – the second in Durham. According to Durham zoning data, the application…
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Fundraising Dinner Planned to Support Parktown Food Hub
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Break bread for a good cause on Aug. 23 at a special fundraising dinner to support Parktown Food Hub, a vital local resource that helps families facing food insecurity. Hosted by Christus Victor Lutheran Church (1615 NC Hwy. 54), the event offers two seatings –…
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New Chipotle in the Works at 54/55?
This morning, driving around South Durham in the Southpoint Access mobile bureau, I noticed workers at the old Arby’s restaurant at 2115 NC Hwy. 54 E. Once I got home, I checked Durham’s zoning maps and found that a building permit was issued in May for renovations – and the name “Chipotle” popped up as…
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Experience the Flavors, Music, and Joy of Greece at the 2025 Durham Greek Festival
The vibrant spirit of Greece returns to South Durham as the 2025 Durham Greek Festival takes place on May 3 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and May 4 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751 – just south of Interstate 40 Exit 274 near The Streets…
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South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for February 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. These reports were filed between Nov. 1, 2024, and Feb. 14, 2025.
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Hope Valley Chipotle Opens Jan. 30
The new Chipotle opens Friday, Jan. 30, in a space once occupied by Denny’s. It’s the first location in Hope Valley, but there are a few others scattered around Durham. Get more news in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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New Cava Location Opens in Southpoint Area
Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Cava opened its new location in Renaissance Village today. It takes over the old Harvest 18 spot, offering salads, pitas, and dips. The restaurant expects to employ between 25 and 40 people. It’s located at 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., No. 114. Hours are 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Spread the word by sharing…
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Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores for December 2024
Get Your SoDu Fix First Through Your Inbox! From Durham County Public Health Department Records On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the…
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Durham Gaining New Sutton Station Restaurant
In Spring 2025, a new family-oriented Italian restaurant – Cucciolo Famiglia – is coming to Sutton Station in South Durham, taking over the space across from Nantucket Grill once occupied by Bocci. The restaurant is the third venture from restaurateur Jimmy Kim and partners Andrew Robison and Josh Womer after Cucciolo Osteria and Cucciolo Terrazza.…
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[SoDu Gallery] New Dunkin’ Open on NC Highway 55
The new Dunkin’ location at 4823 NC Highway 55 opened on Thursday. Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Father Stavroforos Mamaies of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church captured these images and submitted them to Southpoint Access. Got pictures from around South Durham? Feel free to send them to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
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