Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
The Story Behind the Nickname If you’ve spent any time in Durham, North Carolina, you’ve encountered the bull. It’s on logos, murals, merchandise, and monuments throughout the city. The Durham Bulls baseball team plays at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Locals proudly call their home “Bull City.” But where does this distinctive nickname come from, and why has a farm animal become so central to a city’s identity? The answer lies in...
Morning Rituals at The Cafe: Breakfast and Brunch at The Durham Hotel There’s something about breakfast at a great hotel that feels inherently optimistic—the promise of a new day paired with excellent coffee and thoughtfully prepared food. The Cafe at The Durham Hotel delivers on this promise beautifully, offering breakfast and brunch that feel special without being fussy, elevated without losing approachability. Whether you’re a hotel...
Press is one of many restaurants on The American Tobacco Campus, a collection of historic tobacco warehouses that tells one of the most compelling urban renewal stories in America. The American Tobacco Campus has transformed from abandoned industrial ruins into a thriving destination that proves old buildings can have vibrant new lives. From Powerhouse to Empty ShellsThese buildings once housed The American Tobacco Company, formed in 1890 by...
There’s a certain kind of weekend morning that calls for more than just grabbing coffee and a pastry to go. When you want to linger over breakfast, sip something special, and truly ease into your day, Press Coffee Crepes Cocktails in Durham delivers that kind of experience, although you could just as easily order a coffee & pastry to go here as well. This charming spot has mastered the art of the leisurely brunch—and become a beloved...
This past weekend brought us to Durham, North Carolina, where the daughter of my partner’s friends got married. Like many weddings these days, especially destination weddings, the bride and groom set up a wedding website, where they offered a schedule of events for the weekend along with area attractions and hotel recommendations. We chose the 21c Museum Hotel from their recommendations, and arranged the flight, car rental and hired car to...
