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5.5.11 // A focus on local ingredients reaps rich rewards

By Greg Cox From News&Observer.com: When I called Marco Shaw, executive chef at Piedmont, to tell him that I was reviewing the restaurant, he had just gotten back from the Durham Farmers’ Market. The excitement in his voice was unmistakable, and it was clear that it was not so much over the pending review as it was the local produce he had scored: “I got red and gold beets, for the first time in a long time. Some beautiful asparagus, a ton of spring onions …” The peak of the summer harvest was still weeks away, but Shaw’s fervor wasn’t… read more

11.22.10 // Four-course dinners at Piedmont on Mondays

By Andrew Weigl From News&Observer.com: Every Monday evening, Durham’s Piedmont restaurant offers a four-course meal for $35. You can add wine pairings for an additional $10. Piedmont has recently changed ownership. It is now owned by Eno Hospitality Group, which is a partnership between Coon Rock Farm founders Jamie DeMent and Richard Holcomb, Zely & Ritz owners Sarig Agasi and chef Marco Shaw. This is a good opportunity to check out Shaw’s food. Shaw came to the Triangle from Portland where he owned Fife restaurant. To see Shaw’s seasonal menus, go to www.piedmontrestaurant.com. For reservations, call 683-1213. Read more: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/food/four-course-dinners-at-piedmont-on-mondays#storylink=misearch#ixzz1bGOIQPPH… read more

8.13.10 // Piedmont sold to Coon Rock Farm/Zely & Ritz folks

From News&Observer.com: Durham’s Piedmont restaurant has been bought by the Eno Hospitality Group, the folks behind Coon Rock Farm and Raleigh’s Zely & Ritz restaurant. Folks have been waiting for Richard Holcomb, his wife, Jamie DeMent, and their other partners to open Eno Restaurant and Market in downtown Durham. Chef Marco Shaw moved to Durham from Portland to help open that restaurant. But that restaurant opening has been repeatedly delayed. DeMent says they were approached by Andy Magowan, the only remaining original owner of Piedmont about buying the restaurant. The other original owners, Drew Brown and Abby Pearce, have moved… read more

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