The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
It’s interesting how some locations for restaurants seem to be tough for new businesses or restaurants. One spot that has seen a huge turn-over in terms of concepts is 359 Blackwell Street which is tucked between DPAC and the Durham Bulls Ballpark. This large space has hosted a barbeque restaurant, mini-golf venue, chili-wings spot, and …
When it comes to cocktails in Durham, you’ve got several good choices but not a lot bars that are dedicated to the craft. Alley Twenty-Six and Bar Virgile are both good choices but split the line between restaurant and bar, pretty cleanly. Well, the addition of Kingfisher Bar near the Durham Hotel flips that script …
Best Dining and Restaurants near the DPAC in Durham! Try out Revolution, Dos Perros, the Piedmont and Rue Cler all within walking distance!
When it comes to chefs in the Triangle, I’ve always enjoyed what comes out of the kitchens from Chef Mike Lee. Since his days as owner-chef of Sono in Raleigh to competition cooking events, I’ve watched him grow in the Triangle as he’s built his group of M Restaurants in Durham to much acclaim. And …
It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants in Durham! One of the newest is Mothers & Sons Trattoria brought to you by Matt Kelly-Josh DeCarolis (Mateo) and right next to their other new restaurant, Lucky Delicatessen. Given their success at Mateo, I was curious to try out Mothers & Sons and its …
When you think of your favorite types of sandwiches, what comes to mind? A great BLT? How about lean roast beef and Swiss? Well one of my favorites sandwiches is the classic Cuban sandwich! Ham and roast pork layered with pickles, Swiss and mustard pressed together for a melty, cheesey bite. And out in Durham, …
There are sports bars and then there are SPORTS bars! Tobacco Road Sports Cafe in Durham falls into the latter category, going above and beyond your usual expectations. While they do have the ubiquitous wings, burgers and light beer, Tobacco Road Sports ups the ante with a slew of more sophisticated dining options without …
When it comes to Southern eats, we can’t seem to get enough of it in the Triangle because let’s face it, we’re really good at Southern eats in North Carolina! So it was with some excitement when I heard about the upcoming It’s a Southern Thing in Durham. Taking over the space that used to …
The Durham Performing Arts Center is one of the busiest venues in the world, bringing top-notch Broadway shows, concerts and more to the Triangle area. Since its opening in 2008, the downtown Durham scene has totally transformed due to its presence. So if you’re going to one of the many shows at DPAC, I’ve pulled …
