Nanny Goat Market (Downtown Durham)

Nanny Goat is a fun little “boutique bodega” in the Central Park District that mixes everyday essentials with local goodies, grab‑and‑go eats, and specialty pantry items from local businesses. It’s meticulously curated by James Beard–nominated chef Preeti Waas and her daughter, Amy Waas (Cheeni, Bar Beej), who also operate the original RTP location. A stated goal of the pair has been to offer retail space to small makers and local food artisans who might otherwise have a hard time finding an outlet for their goods. Think of it as a neighborhood market with personality—part grocery, part gift shop and part chef‑driven snack stop.