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After a brief pause, Dame’s Chicken & Waffles is serving again—this time in East Durham. The 15‑year‑old brand, co‑founded by Damion “Dame” Moore and Randy Wadsworth, reopened on October 23, 2025 at 455 S. Driver Street inside the restored Garland Building complex, trading its downtown Foster Street address for a site with room to grow.
Why make the move? Co‑founder Damion “Dame” Moore pointed to practical upgrades, and they’re now visible: on‑site parking, outdoor patio service, and a shared courtyard that anchors the rehabilitated former Garland Woodcraft mill at 451–455 S. Driver Street, described by Alliance Architecture. The East Durham debut comes with “a few new surprises,” including appetizers and desserts, plus plans to extend hours as the team settles in.
Dame’s new home sits amid a cluster of Black‑owned and independent spots shaping Driver Street’s next chapter. The restaurant takes over the former Mike D’s BBQ space at the Garland complex; neighbors include Congress Bar and Proximity Brewing, with a shared courtyard connecting them. Discover Durham now points diners to Dame’s as a brunch anchor for the area…