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Where's Dan? (Lunch eats in & around RTP/Durham/CH)
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1. Southern Season
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-7133
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Bakeries
WARNING: Just like Mari J., I can't resist referring to "A Southern Season" by it's notorious acronym. In the interest of good wholesome southern family values....I've pre-censored this review.
Oh man, where do I begin? I was first introduced to the…More »
2. Saffron of Chapel Hill
Night and day....that's the difference between our last visit and yesterday's visit. While already good, I felt the attention to details (e.g., service, presentation, food) really elevated our dining experience here to 4.5 - 5 stars from my last…More »
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7/3/2010
Not blown away...but still good (somewhere between "A-OK" and "Yay! I'm a fan.") and conveniently… Read more »
3. C&T Wok
It's crazy how many Sichuan-style restos there are in the Triangle....I'm convinced there's a conspiracy theory going on here but I can't prove it just yet. Don't worry. Conspiracy theory or not, that's a good thing for all of us ABCs/bananas[1] who…More »
4. Bella Mia
Finally! Amazing Naples style (Napoletana) pizza in the Triangle! If you haven't had this style of pizza, definitely come by here from some authentic and beautifully fire-roasted dough with great fresh toppings.
At the time of this review, I've…More »
5. Papa Mojo's Roadhouse
For some reason, writing a review for PM has been a low priority...until today. Why is that? Is it b/c I'm procrastinating all of the house cleaning I promised Ellen I would do while she was away? Is it b/c I finally got 8 full hours of sleep…More »
6. Café Meridian & Catering
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 361-9333
Categories:
Caterers,
American (New),
Sandwiches
I honestly didn't know what to expect, but based on previous Yelp reviews, we decided to give it a try today. Verdict? This place is serving up some seriously good food in the business end of the Triangle and providing a much needed alternative to…More »
7. Dim Sum House
IMHO, DSH is the reigning champion of dim sum serving restos in the Triangle. Remember the movie "Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome"? Well, DSH is Mad Max kicking Blaster's ass in the ring cage. Who's Blaster in this review? Pretty much HK, Neo-Asia or…More »
8. Saffron Restaurant & Lounge
NOTE: This review is only for the lunch buffet.
My last visit here (yesterday) with a bunch of co-workers really brought home the following points for me (this was the second time here for me):
First off, at lunch, this location of Saffron really…More »
9. Oishii
Pssst.
I'll let you in on a little secret - there are a plethora of sushi places in the US that are *not* owned/run by Japanese. My parents grew up speaking Japanese under Japan's WWII occupation of Taiwan and we still have family ties to Japan on my…More »
10. Vit Goal Tofu
As my wife's review alludes to, we just came back from here after a good hearty meal of the seafood sundubu and the vegetarian version of dolsot bibimbop topped off with a bizarre but tasty dessert. The dinner prices are definitely more expensive by…More »
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4/19/2010
Korean food in the Triangle? Whatcha' talking about Willis?????!!!!
Holy bejeezamus, I'm still… Read more »
11. Chubby's Tacos
¡Ay, Caramba! You've done me in, Chubby's! My belly is full and my hunger is pacified. Much like the liberal Mexican rebellion to Santa Anna, you've defeated me single handedly! Well, played....well, played.
I harbor no hope of ever getting my svelte,…More »
12. William's Gourmet Kitchen
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 806-0690
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch,
Burgers,
Sandwiches
I decided to give it a try again today for a late lunch @ 1pm. I wanted something light and the previous reviews raved about the salads. So...being the metrosexual man I am, I confidently ordered the half and half deal (pick 2 of either the half…More »
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5/12/2010
This place is really hidden among the strip malls along the 54/55 intersection. You'll almost miss… Read more »
13. East Coast Chinese Food Express
I have mixed reservations about this place despite the 4 star rating I'm giving it. Let me explain....
I've been here 3 times (once several years ago and twice more recently in the last month). Despite the hole-in-the-wall location, these guys are…More »
14. Pho 9n9
Yes, I went back and as everyone seems to elude to in their updated reviews, P9N9 seems to suffer from a split personality disorder - a regular Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the Triangle VN food scene. Unlike my previous lackluster but…More »
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6/7/2010
So...I didn't come for their namesake specialty and this review will reflect that. I came out for a… Read more »
15. Akashi
This is my second usual haunt around the RTP lunch area - primarily due to another co-worker who loves it here. It seems like I'm oscillating between Papa Mojo's and Akashi any given day I forget my lunch and decide to eat with the work crowd!
Decor…More »
16. David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar
Having been here recently for both lunch and a midnight snack (post event), I'm thinking this is more of a 3.5 star rating.
Some quick observations:
PROS:
1. cool space and pretty awesome upscale bar with decent alcohol selections (small amount of beer…More »
17. Worth It Café
I just stopped by to pick up a sandwich to go based on previous yelp reviews. The place is brand spanking new, and very clean. the service is fantastic and the woman behind the counter was friendly and jovial. it was definitely a very nice atmosphere…More »
18. Sarah's Empanadas
My visit today was actually my second time here. The last time I ventured into Sarah's was back in October 2007. This time much like the last, the experience was good. This is (at it's heart) a mom and pop joint. It's very bare bones and the service,…More »
19. Tossed
If you want something clean and relatively healthy, you might consider coming here. We did but accidentally. We were really craving some good Indian fare at Saffron (esp. after the conversation sparked by Phil G.). However, a late dental appointment…More »
20. Simply Thai - CLOSED
Short backstory: You know you're hungry for Thai when you're trolling Yelp at a Taco Bell across the street for other options....and that's how I ended up here at Simply Thai for my "second" lunch.[1]
CAVEAT: Before going any further, let me just…More »
21. Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
On a whim tonight and pure sloth-dom on my part, we decided to try out Los Portales in the Southpoint shopping center.
I give it a solid 3.5 stars. I grew up in TX, lived in NV for several years, frequented AZ, CA and NM all my life...I learned how to…More »
22. Ideas! Coffee House - CLOSED
FYI. Another one bites the dust.
Ideas! was a convenient and a nice alternative to the big coffee chains out there for me. Decent drip and the non-Starbuck branding was a huge plus for me. However, they were just so isolated from the rest of the…More »
23. Thai Palace Restaurant
The rumours of my original rating are unsubstantiated....My wife and I had eaten here more than 5 years ago and our memory of the restaurant was quite favorable. After an extended hiatus, we decided to try the place again. Much to our dismay, it…More »
24. Taco Bell/KFC
You know that old Britney Spears' song "Oops!...I Did it Again"? That song pretty much sums up my love/hate relationship with all Taco Bell's of the world. That and the fact that I might have the dubious honor of having this review be my second FTR…More »
25. Chosun Ok
Chosun OK...is not. I really want to like this place and maybe I'll give it another try soon, but after discovering Vit Goal, it may be hard to "defect" to the other shopping mall.
As looks go, it's decent considering it's in another strip mall, but…More »
26. Taco Bell
If I had an iPhone and checked in everytime I ate here for one of my "lazy" lunches....I would easily earn the moniker "Whore of Taco Bell". That being said, I really should have gone to Nosh instead or at the very least, Chubby's....but dealings at…More »
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4/29/2010 First to Review
Egads!
It's a chain and yet I always keep coming back for this stuff. I don't know why! It's like a… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Dan C.
I can haz internetz? (Free Wifi in the Triangle) (28)I'm cheap. There I said it. So I like to support businesses that let me dine, drink, shop, etc...also while letting me do my surfing. Preferably non-chain and local, but I've been known to show up in a few of the big corporations' brick & mortar joints to check-in. Here are some places in the Triangle that'll cater to your internet wet dreamz and check-in fantazeees.... |
Home, Sweet Home.... (11)RDU (and nearby) resources for that big home purchase....don't worry, it's only 30 years of your life, right?????? |
Repeat Offenders (3)As quoted in Raising Arizona, "They've got a name for people like you....That name is called 'recidivism.'" It's good to give people a second chance for redemption. However, some businesses just don't get it. Here's a list of Triangle businesses that just don't make the grade after subsequent visits/dealings. |
Twice is Nice... (4)Everyone deserves a second chance at redemption, right? Here are some Triangle businesses that didn't quite jive with me the first visit, but later proved me wrong. It's like Lazarus...but everyone's still alive. No worries, no businesses were hurt in this list. |
You say Szechuan, I say Sichuan...Szechwan. All hail the pepper! (3)If you like spicy, these places cater to the chili-loving southwestern Chinese province with that iconic Szechuan/Sichuan/Szechwan peppercorn! |
What happens in Vegas.... (13)Living la vida local for 4 years in Las Vegas - these are the places I loved and still miss. |
Dog days....in the Triangle (11)The good, the bad and the ruff - all things dog related I've found in the Triangle so far (dog parks, vets, shops, etc.). |
Puttin' on the frites: poutine, chips/tots/fries with sauce (8)My weird passion for all things frites in the Triangle. I prefer poutine, but cheese fries/tots or even chili-cheese fries will do...Just remember (sung to "Puttin' on the Ritz"): When you're blue and you don't know where to go to, Why don't you go where the potato sits, Puttin' on the frites.... |
Win some, dim sum.... (5)Sometimes it's a draw...or worse. Some local (Triangle) and not so local dim sum places (from all over) b/c I've got to keep the dream alive! |
Ahhhhh......fish & chips or chips & fish? (5)The magic formula: fish, batter, oil and potatoes. Tastings from all over - local (Triangle) and elsewhere of where I satisfy my greasy sea cravings. |
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Chapel Hill, NC
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