Bayard's Profile
Best in Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Durham
I wasn't aware that I couldn't place on the list places I like and didn't know about until I moved here. I'll be sure to secure your approval first next time. This is someone who is going to be a freshman so I figured some non-expensive places that have been consistently good would be appreciated. Again I'll try to ask you first before I post my opinions to make sure they're okay.
Best in Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Durham
Try Bonne Soiree for a true culinary experience. Chip is a master chef and Tina is wonderful with her mastery of the front of house and wines! Let her select for you, trust me.
Med deli
Neals deli
Mint
Crossroads at the Carolina inn
Allen and son
Orange leaf for frozen yoghurt
Crooks corner
Southern rail
Tylers visit the beer store next door
Suttons
Ye olde waffle shop
Carolina brewery
Tandoor Indian
Fiesta grill
Tres amigos in carrboro
Anything at the carrboro farmers market wed afternoon, sat mornings
35 chinese
Gourmet kingdom
Amante for the best pizza
Sunrise biscuit kitchen
Jimmy johns
Top of the hill
Any of the taco trucks
Provence in carrboro best fish dishes
Spotted dog
Acme
Elaines
Baileys for pool and football,
Sandwhich
Kitchen in timberline
Cypress
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Bonne Soiree Restaurant
431 W Franklin St Ste 10, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Butternut Squash Restaurant - Chapel Hill NC?
Hear, hear!
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Bayard
How to use a meat thermometer?
Yeah....long hours and little sleep don't help the old brain too much, thanks for catching that.
Garbanzo beans. I have a 1lb bag of dried beans soaking. What can I make?
Chickpea fritters.
Etiquette - forgot to BbackmyOB
Do not call up your host looking for the beer, you'll just look like a jackass. Consider it a gift to your host. Also if money is really that tight don't bring an expensive six pack, you can find some great wines for less than 10 bucks and then you'll never have to worry about trying to get back the booze you brought to share in the first place. I always consider it good karma to leave a little surprise for the host, it often makes up for not sticking around to do dishes. lol! just kidding. But seriously if they truly are your friends they'll make sure you get it back, or at least hook you up next time you are down an could use a an adult beverage.
How to use a meat thermometer?
Sounds to me like you need to take the reading and not hit bone or the hot sheet pan and let the meat rest. There is a principle in cooking that all line cooks know/learn the hard way called "carry over cooking" in which the meat will continue to cook after it has been removed from the heat because the super heated juices/liquids in the meat will continue to circulate for up to 10 minutes or more AFTER the meat has been removed from the heat source. This is also why you should never, ever, ever, ever cut meat that has not rested, all the juice will run out leaving you with dry and not so pleasant to eat meat.
You should also periodically calibrate your themometer by either submursing it in ice water to get a reading of 32 celsius or place it in boiling water to read 212 celsius. I would recommend doing this at least once a week.
And never, ever, ever, ever leave your themometer in the meat in the oven unless it is specifically designed for such use.
prix Fixe help!!!!!
Usually price fixe is per person...think of it as a set menu for a set price so you get X, Y, and Z. for a set price. Some restaurants will have it for two or more but it is usually very, very clearly posted. If all else fails call them up and ask...or if you are too shy for that just ask at the restaurant. Remember they want your money so they will make sure they help you out in any way that will get you to give up your hard earned money.
