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Bida Manda
Boulted Bread
Crawford & Son
The Parlour
Sister Liu’s Kitchen
Peri Brothers Pizza
Saint Jacques
Brewery Bhavana
Stanbury
Ni Asian Kitchen
Grady’s Barbeque
Angus Barn
Chicken Hut
Fearrington House
Ajja
Barcelona Wine Bar
Glenwwod Grill
Hayes Barton Cafe
St Roch
The Pit
Beasley’s Chicken & Honey
Saltbox Seafood Joint
Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque
Mala Pata
Redneck BBQ Lab
Saltbox
Ideal’s Sandwich
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Duke University Campus/ /Nasher Museum of Art
University
4
2080 Duke University Rd Durham Nc
919/684-8111
Bennett Place State Historic Site
historic site
4
4409 Bennett Memorial Dr Durham NC
919/383-4345
Duke Homestead State Historic Site
historic site
4
2828 Duke Homestead Rd Durham NC
919/627-6990
Durham Perfoming Arts Center
performing arts center
4
123 Vivian St Durham NC
919/680-2787
Durham American Tobacco Trail
rail trail
5
22 mile trail from Morehead Ave to 1309 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd in Apex
919/387-2117
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park & Museum
artwork
4
park at 301 S Goldsboro St Wilson NC (49 miles e of Raleigh)
252/360-4150
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
The Parlour
5
inexpensive
ice cream
117 Market St Durham NC
919/564-7999
coconut curry ice cream
salted butter caramel
cookies & cream
vietnamese coffee
blueberry malted
tiramisu sundae
n central
Bida Manda
5
moderate
laotian
222 S Blount
919/829-9999
green papaya salad
pork belly soup
lettuce wraps
duck larb
short ribs
soft shell crab
spring rolls
n central
Perri Brothers Pizza
4
inexpensive
pizza
7321 Six Forks Rd
919/844-6692
stuffed garlic knots
hells kitchen pizza
wings
avenue j pizza
times square
sicilian
n central
Saint Jacques
4
expensive
french
6112 Falls of Neuse Rd
919/862-2770
foie gras
duck ala orange
mussels
escargot
coquille st jacques
melon gazpacho
smores
n central
Brewery Bhavana
4
moderate
brew pub
218 S Blount St
919/829-9998
scallion pancakes
pork and snow peas shumai
xian bing meat pie
mango peppercorn saison
passionfruit ipa
char siu bao
n central
Boulted Bread
5
inexpensive
bakery
614 W South St
919/999-3984
ham & cheese or chocolate croissants
chocolate chess pie
bread pudding
sugar cinnamon roll
apple fritter
n central
Stanbury
4
expensive
american
938 N Blount
919/977-4321
crispy pig head
escargot pasta
burrata
bone marrow
gambas al ajillo
rissoto
duck pastrami
peach bbq pork chop
steak
n central
Crawford and Son
5
moderate
american
618 N Person St
919/307-4647
sugar cream pie
malted wheat rolls
confit chicken legs
duck pasta
bread pudding
short rib
rabbit pot pie
venison meatloaf
n central
Sister Liu’s Kitchen
5
inexpensive
chinese
5504 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC
984/244-3973
chinese pork or beef burgers
dumplings
spicy noodles
veggie burger
pork steam buns
cumin lamb burger
n central
M Tempura
4
expensive
japanese
111 Orange St Durham NC
919/748-3874
mero seabass
scallops
pork katsu
omakase
bento box
soft shell shrimp
ginger ice cream
n central
Ni Asian Kitchen
5
moderate
chinese
8817 Six Forks Rd
919/916-5106
pad thai
crab rangoon
spring rolls
korean wings
penang chow kueh teouw
drunken beef noodle
curry noodle soup
malaysia rendang
n central
Ko Kyu Na Mean
4
moderate
sandwiches
4823 Meadow Dr Ste 108 Durham NC
919/699-4667
pyongyang hot chicken
bahn mi
viet satay
belly banh
seaweed salad
pimento pollo
potato salad
n central
Prime Barbeque
4
moderate
bbq
403 Knightdale Station Run Knightdale NC
919/373-8067
bbq rice
brisket
ribs
pulled pork
beef ribs
big boss plate
turkey
n central
Grady’s Barbeque
5
moderate
bbq
3096 Arrington Bridge Rd Dudley NC ( great side trip-63 miles se of Raleigh)
919/735-7243
chopped whole hog pork sandwich w/coleslaw
fried chicken
collard greens
steamed cabbage
sweet potato pie
banana pudding
vinegar sauce (on side)
butter beans
green beans
e central
Angus Barn
4
expensive
steakhouse
9401 Glenwood Ave
919/781-2444
prime rib
filet mignon
chateaubriand
NY strip
oysters rockefeller
french onion soup
ribeye
crab cakes
e central
Al’s Burger Shack
4
inexpensive
burgers
516 W Franklin St Chapel Hill NC
919/904-7659
classic burger
mookie burger
kenny j burger
seans bacon cheeseburger
paco burger
shrimp burger
bobo chili cheeseburger
rosemary pepper fries
e central
Merritt’s Grill
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
1009 S Columbia St Chapel Hill NC
919/942-4897
great single or double BLT
chicken salad
breakfast sandwich
pimento cheese sandwich
cajun chicken
turkey
e central
Chicken Hut
5
inexpensive
southern
3019 Fayetteville St Durham NC
919/682-5697
great fried chicken
collard greens
mac n cheese
smothered pork chops
sweet potato pie
strawberry cake
wings
ribs
fried fish
e central
Fearrington House
5
fine dining
american
2000 Fearrington Village Center Pittsboro NC
919/542-2121
venison strip loin
foie gras
seared scallops
red drum
duck
chocolate souffle
black truffle tortellini
cured salmon appetizer
veal
whole wheat spaetzle
poached lobster
braised pork belly
flounder
gingerbread parfait
e central
True Flavors Diner
4
moderate
diner
5410 NC Hwy 55 Ste AJ Durham NC
919/316-7978
howling moon french toast
duck hash
duck crackle club sandwich
fried chicken
eggs benedict
chicken & waffles
country fried steak
e central
Ajja
4
moderate
mediterranean
209 Bickett Blvd
919/213-1276
whole trout
spare ribs
mango & saffron posset
tomato salad
lamb croquettes
stuffed summer squash
lamb seekh
smashed cucumbers
ajja baba
toor dip
kuku sabzi
e central
Barcelona Wine Bar
4
moderate/expensive
tapas
430 West Martin St
919/808-5400
patatas bravas
jamon & manchego croquettes
olive oil cake
calamari
mariscos paella
hangar steak
albonigas
short tib
aperitivo board
bone marrow
flan catalan
spiced beef empanadas
bacon wrapped dates
sweet & sour figs
e central
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
4
moderate
southern/breakfast
220 Wolfe St
919/836-9909
catfish
hot cakes
chicken fried chicken
french toast
fried chicken
southern breakfast
country ham
cajun chicken breast
biscuits
spiced apples
western omelette
baked bbq chicken
e central
Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
5
moderate
american/bakery
2000 Fairview Blvd Ste B
919/856-8551
chicken pot pie
meatloaf
fried oysters
filet mignon
chicken noodle soup
deviled eggs
chicken salad sandwich
crab cake
wedge salad
coconut cake
lemon raspberry or blueberry cake
chocolate raspberry cake
apple pie cake
chocolate chip cookie dough cake
brownie peanut butter cake
e central
Glenwood Grill
5
moderate/expensive
american
2605 Glenwood Ave
919/782-3102
lobster mac
carpet bagger fillet mignon
annex blue cheese short ribs
glazed pork belly
crab cakes
southern caesar salad
salmon salad
grouper & shrimp
fried oysters
shrimp risotto
blueberry or strawberry cobbler
bourbon pecan pie ala mode
apple crisp
pumpkin bread
e central
St Roch
4
moderate
southern/seafood
223 S Wilmington St
919/322-0359
bbq shrimp
crab st roch
gumbo
crab claws
raw or fried oysters
boudin
steak frites
frog legs
beignets w/bourbon carmel sauce
big A sandwich
e central
B’s Barbeque
4
moderate
BBQ
751 B’s Barbeque Rd Greenville NC
252/758-7126
ribs (go early)
great chicken
pulled pork sandwich
chopped pork plate
coleslaw
hush puppies
e central
The Pit
4
moderate
BBQ
328 W Davie St
919/890-4500
pulled pork
chopped turkey
fried chicken
baby back ribs
chopped pork shoulder
brisket
biscuits
cornbread
pit sampler
e central
Beasley’s Chicken & Honey
5
moderate
chicken
237 S Wilmington St
919/322-0127
chicken & biscuits
fried chicken
chicken pot pie
carolina reaper hot chicken sandwich
classic chicken sandwich
hot wings
churros
mac n cheese
creamed collard greens
e central
Saltbox Seafood Joint
4
moderate
seafood
2637 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC
919/237-3489
fresh catch
hush puppies
fried oysters
fried shrimp plate
shrimp roll
catfish
flounder roll or plate
grilled trout plate
fried broccoli
e central
Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque
4
moderate
BBQ
3275 Wilmington St
919/832-7614
chopped pork bbq sandwich w/extra coleslaw
baby back ribs
brunswick stew
fried chicken
chopped chicken sandwich
e central
Mala Pata
4
moderate
mexican
2431 Crabtree Blvd Ste 102
984/303-5323
skirt steak & eggs
chorizo migas tacos
mole
brunelos appetizer
fish tacos
salsa macha wings
carnitas tacos
grits
enchiladas
guacamole
e central
Redneck BBQ Lab
5
moderate
BBQ
1201 NC Hwy 210 Benson NC (south of Raleigh)
919/938-8334
burnt ends
great fat redneck sandwich
pulled pork sandwich
chopped chicken sandwich
pork chop
st louis ribs
smoked turkey
brisket
brisket mac n cheese
green beans
brunswick stew
jalapeno mac n cheese
collard greens
e central
Dame’s Chicken & Waffles
4
moderate
southern
4555 Driver St
919/682-9235
great chicken & sweet potato waffle
traditional chicken & waffle
classy hen
wings
orange speckled chabo
collard greens
e central
Ideal’s Sandwich
5
moderate
sandwiches
2108 Angler Ave Durham NC
919/724-0241
huge harlem chopped cheese sandwich
fried eggplant & riccota
uncle primo’s chicken cutlet
philly roast pork
italiano
turkey
egg & cheese w/salami muffin
chili
brown butter chocolate chip cookie
e central