Durham 2008 Official Visitors Guide - Where Good Things Happen - (Page 42) Celebrated Cuisine (continued) Rue Cler Restaurant 401 E Chapel Hill St, Downtown Durham, 682-8844; www.ruecler-durham.com A Parisian-style restaurant and bakery, Rue Cler’s classic bistro cuisine combines the freshest ingredients and delicious French wines at a reasonable price during lunch, dinner, and brunch. Food & Wine praises the hot, powdered sugar-covered beignets sold by the dozen. � Francesca’s Italian Cuisine & Grille 2530 Erwin Rd, 286-4242; L,D www.dukedds.com/menus/ francescasfall05sbs.pdf Maggiano’s Little Italy 8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Main Street at The Streets at Southpoint, I-40 Exit , 572-0070; L,D;CC www.maggianos.com Meelo Restaurant 1821 Hillandale Rd, Loehmann’s Plaza Shopping Center, I-85 Exit 174-A, 384-9080; B � Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd, I-40 Exit 270, 401-6908; L,D;CC www.kanki.com Kurama Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar 3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, 489-2669; D;CC www.kuramarestaurants. com/kuramadurham.htm Shiki Sushi 207 W NC Hwy 54, Homestead Market Shopping Center, 484-4108; L,D www.shikisushionline.com � Papas Grille 1821 Hillandale Rd, Loehmann’s Plaza Shopping Center, I-85 Exit 174-A, 383-8502; L,D;CC www.papasgrille.com � Parizade 2200 W Main St, Erwin Square, 286-9712; L,D;CC www.ghgrestaurants.com/ parizade/parizademaster.html Venus Mediterranean Grill 3511 Witherspoon Dr, Patterson Place Shopping Center, I-40 Exit 270, 403-8596; L,D www.venusgrille.com Taquería La Vaquita 2700 Chapel Hill Rd, 402-0209 “The barbacoa is so good at Taquería La Vaquita—so juicy and dark and perfectly seasoned—that it might almost be some long-cooked daube at a reputable bistro in Provence,” writes Gourmet Magazine. Taquería Lopez 3438 Hillsborough Rd, University Shopping Center, 383-1917 Gourmet Magazine calls Taquería Lopez’s tacos with irresistible fillings and a platillo of carnitas and jalapeños “spectacular. The combination of flavors and textures was wonderful.” 905 W Main St, Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, 956-7360; L,D www.piazzaitalia.us � Piedmont 401 Foster St, 683-1213; L,D www.piedmontrestaurant.com Kitchen & Pizzeria 1811 Hillandale Road, I-85, Exit 174A, 382-2915; L,D;CC www.pomodoroitalian kitchen.com/home.html See ad page 37. � Pop’s, A Durham Trattoria 810 W Peabody St, Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, 956-7677; D;CC www.pops-durham.com Pulcinella’s 4711 Hope Valley Rd, Woodcroft Shopping Center, 490-1172; L,D;CC triangle.citysearch.com/ profile/6201538 TOSCA Ristorante Italiano & Wine Bar 604 W Morgan St, West Village, Downtown Durham, 680-6333; L,D;CC www.bluecorntosca.com/tr_home.asp Vita 2200 W Main St, Erwin Square, 286-9755; L,D www.ghgrestaurants.com/ verde/verde.html � Piazza Italia � Tsunami Steak & Sushi House 6118 Farrington Rd, Ste B, 403-5800; L,D;CC triangle.citysearch.com/pro file/39337618 MEXICAN Azteca Grill 1929 Chapel Hill Rd, 403-2527; L,D � Pomodoro Italian � Yamato Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 1058 W Club Blvd, Northgate, I-85 Exit 176-A, 416-0958; L,D;CC � Yamazushi Japanese Restaurant 4711 Hope Valley Rd, Woodcroft Shopping Center, I-40 Exit 273-A, 4937748; L,D;CC www.yamazushi.com � Bandidos Mexican Cafe 4711 Hope Valley Rd, Woodcroft Shopping Center, I-40 Exit 273-A, 403-6285; L,D;CC www.zspotlight.com/ bandidos PLACES TO EAT The Original Q-Shack 2510 University Dr, 402-4227; www.theqshackoriginal.com If chili-rubbed sliced brisket, hand-pulled pork, smoked turkey, and ribs aren’t enough, the desserts “expertly prepared by two serious pastry chefs take this barbecue restaurant to another level,” says Southern Living. KOREAN Chosunok 2105 E NC Hwy 54, #A, 8061213; L,D Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant 2107 Allendown Dr, 361-9100; L,D www.chowhound.com/ topics/show/323003 2806 S Miami Blvd, 558-6622; L,D www.zspotlight.com/ establishment.asp?EstID= 6951&EstSub=profile � Blue Corn Cafe 42 Tonali 3642 Shannon Rd, 489-8000; triangle.citysearch.com/profile/44684850 According to Food & Wine, Tonali’s “expertly executed Mexican staples (fish tacos, shrimp fajitas, corn salads) and modest prices ensure a packed house on most nights.” Tonali’s head chef, Andre Macias, was formerly a sous chef at Durham’s acclaimed Four Square restaurant. 716-B 9th St, Ninth Street District, 286-9600; L,D;CC www.bluecorn-tosca.com Café Latino Deli 3315 Guess Rd, 620-8163; L Chipotle 2608 Erwin Rd, #17, Lakeview Center, 309-2901; L,D www.chipotle.com Comarico 3411 University Dr, 401-4619; L,D Cosmic Cantina 1920-1/2 Perry St, Ninth Street District, 286-1875; L,D,LN;CC triangle.citysearch.com/ profile/6199572 Don Cecilio’s Mexican Grill & Cantina 5279 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center, 479-9757; L,D;CC Twisted Noodles 4201 University Dr, Parkway Plaza II, 489-9888; www.twistednoodles.com One of five Tokyo-style U.S. noodle bars singled out by Bon Appétit, Twisted Noodles offers “authentic homestyle Thai dishes that put an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and smart design.” See ad page 37. MEDITERRANEAN � Anotherthyme Restaurant & Bar 109 N Gregson St, Brightleaf District, Downtown Durham, 682-5225; D;CC www.anotherthyme.com Baba Ghannouj 225 W NC Hwy 54, Homestead Market Shopping Center, 4840505; L,D www.babaghannouj.net Blue Express Duke University Levine Science Research Center, Duke West Campus, 660-3972; B,L;CC auxweb.duke.edu/Dining/ locations_blueexpress.html Vin Rouge French Café & Wine Bar www.durham-nc.com 2010 Hillsborough Rd, Ninth Street District, 416-0406; www.ghgrestaurants.com/vinrouge/vinrouge.html Named one of Durham’s best restaurants by The Boston Globe and given 3-1/2 stars by The Raleigh News & Observer, the French bistro Vin Rouge offers provincial cooking and an extensive wine selection. JAPANESE/SUSHI Akashi Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar 2223 E NC Hwy 54, Park Terrace Shopping Center, I40 Exit 278, 572-9444; L,D � El Corral Mexican Watts Grocery 1116 Broad St, Ninth Street District, 416-5040; www.wattsgrocery.com Bon Appétit writes, chef Amy Tornquist is “known for her distinctive North Carolina-style cuisine; she makes her own bourbon-laced pimiento cheese at Durham’s hottest restaurant.” Restaurant 1821 Hillandale Rd, Loehmann’s Plaza, I-85 Exit 174-A, 309-4543; L,D;CC Key to Abbreviations B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner LN Late Night AN All Night/ 24-Hour CC Credit/Debit cards accepted CO Cash Only � � Celebrated Cuisine Winner’s Circle Healthy Eating Smoke-Free http://www.dukedds.com/menus/francescasfall05sbs.pdf http://www.kanki.com http://www.papasgrille.com http://www.ruecler-durham.com http://www.dukedds.com/menus/francescasfall05sbs.pdf http://www.ghgrestaurants.com/parizade/parizademaster.html http://www.kuramarestaurants.com/kuramadurham.htm http://www.ghgrestaurants.com/parizade/parizademaster.html http://www.kuramarestaurants.com/kuramadurham.htm http://www.maggianos.com http://www.shikisushionline.com http://www.venusgrille.com http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/39337618 http://www.piazzaitalia.us http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/39337618 http://www.piedmontrestaurant.com http://www.zspotlight.com/bandidos http://www.zspotlight.com/bandidos http://www.pomodoroitaliankitchen.com/home.html http://www.theqshackoriginal.com http://www.pomodoroitaliankitchen.com/home.html http://www.yamazushi.com http://www.zspotlight.com/establishment.asp?EstID=6951&EstSub=profile http://www.zspotlight.com/establishment.asp?EstID=6951&EstSub=profile http://www.zspotlight.com/establishment.asp?EstID=6951&EstSub=profile http://www.pops-durham.com http://www.bluecorn-tosca.com http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/6201538 http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/6201538 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/323003 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/323003 http://www.chipotle.com http://www.bluecorn http://www.twistednoodles.com http://tosca.com/tr_home.asp http://www.anotherthyme.com http://www.ghgrestaurants.com/verde/verde.html http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/6199572 http://www.ghgrestaurants.com/verde/verde.html http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/6199572 http://www.ghgrestaurants.com/vinrouge/vinrouge.html http://www.babaghannouj.net http://www.durham-nc.com http://auxweb.duke.edu/Dining/locations_blueexpress.html http://www.wattsgrocery.com http://auxweb.duke.edu/Dining/locations_blueexpress.html
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