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Pizzeria coming to Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro
LBD;my error, I should say in downtown Carrboro.
BF, have to say the vegans I know rave about Daiya, and I've made good vegan cheese. I can't digest dairy & frankly don't want all the saturated fat and calories.
I don't eat it often but I enjoy faux cheese on occasion. Whole Foods used to make an excellent vegetarian philly cheesesteak with vegan cheese. I haven't had pizza in years, I'd love a slice!
Spotted Dog, Carrboro
Hadn't been to this place in age as the food was meh...But I met a friend there last night for dinner and I'm happy to report I enjoyed myself thoroughly and will certainly be back.
They've redone the menu (and refreshed the interior) I had a great time sitting at the bar, there is a wide selection of wines by the glass, had a nice Sauvignon Blanc for $6, there had drink specials, Bloody Mary for $2.75. We then moved to a table & perused the menu, there are daily specials and I had a tuna steak burger chipotle may, sprouts and fries, she the tofu. It was cooked perfectly & the fries were shoestring and nice. They have an extensive veg menu with lots of locally made faux beef, tempeh, which I can't wait to try.
My friend loved her dish. They serve lunch until 5pm (my kind of people) and put some tables outside, which is fun viewing.
I'd say to Hounds who've been here and want a nice local bar with good & reasonably priced food to give it a visit.
Pizzeria coming to Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro
I told my friend and she's chuffed; you can't get a slice in Carrboro. I hope they sell vegan slices -either with no cheese or soy cheese, that would be excellent. I do love their egg & pepper sandwich, hope it's on the menu.
Tallula's in Chapel Hill
I was there November with a group of 16 and the staff was very polite and helpful.
Venable Bistro Carrboro
It's expensive. Kitchen has a great menu, there was plenty I could eat. But Venable cooks bacon with the pasta, chickpea soup & fish dish....and the veg sandwiches are $10.
And root veg pot pie in the summer? That's so heavy. I wish them well, but unless I hear rave reviews I'll pass.
Venable Bistro Carrboro
LM & burgeoningfoodie; thanks again. Hmm I agree, bistro food is French: mussels, poulet grandmere, omelettes, steak au poivre etc.. Why are they doing Italian? Panzanella does that oh so well.
Venable Bistro Carrboro
Nice report; now I'm dying to go but is there anything for the non-meaty set? Eggs, fish, vegetarian?
Saffron in Chapel Hill, NC
BF: pesarratu is unique to Telegu cuisine; it's similar to the dosa but not the same.
Venable Bistro Carrboro
LM: from FB the couple opening the place are Vanessa and Drew, with Drew cooking again. Does anyone know where he cooked previously?
hehe, you should go;-)
Venable Bistro Carrboro
Was at Weaver St yesterday so I checked if they posted a menu - none to be seen. But I did look in and there is a granite bar, shiny open kitchen, booths, tables & ledges; a really nice space. I would so love bistro food too.
Venable Bistro Carrboro
It's opening May 23, at Carr Mill, where the old Fleet Feet is. Hope it's good.
Saffron in Chapel Hill, NC
Cholanad has a new spring/summer menu, lots of fish. I had a marvelous pesarratu (green mung bean) crepe with shrimp and mango.
Vimala too just gets better & better. we are so lucky now.
Chapel Hill: new Vietnamese/Thai
Heads up; just spotted a sign for an Asian place (it's small) next to Chill Bubble Tea (that was). The name is up on the door, but I've forgotten it; sorry Hounds:(
Greek in the Chapel Hill area?
I third Tallula's after a meh period they're back. was there two months ago with a big group and everyone loved the food.
Jade Palace (Carrboro) - Cantonese menu?
woah this is great; and it's right near me. Mpj & Keven thanks so much.
Sunday night dinner in Chapel Hill
sorry, meant to add: Vimala's, Panzanella also have ample parking too. So no worries for your friend.
Sunday night dinner in Chapel Hill
I second Cholanad & they have parking right next to the restaurant for your friend. As bbqme says it's a cut above and oh so reasonable. If you want a funky laid back atmosphere Vimala's has great home cooked Indian food. Kitchen is more expensive but very good. Panaznella in Carrboro is worth it for their home made pastas and breads & you can shop in Weaver St.
Vegetarian in Coastal NC?
Though I live in the Piedmont, this is my great go-to guide Happy Cow
http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/ they have plenty of veg places for you
good luck
One week near RDU - where to eat?
Tower in Morrisville has classic South Indian vegetarian food; for seafood I can recommend Squid's in Chapel Hill. Gosh what's the name of that giant chinese supermarket/ food mall Jkgourmet would love that. also Vit Goal Tofu - a great korean restaurant. The food scene here is great,especially with the farmer's markets.
Carrboro - Meltdown foodtruck sighting
thanks ToothTooth, I'll def give them a try, is there a link that tracks where all the foodtrucks are?
Carrboro - Meltdown foodtruck sighting
Just coming back from badminton today 6pm & spotted the truck complete with menu where the new hotel is being built on 306 East Main St right near to Bada Wings. Arrgh it looked delicious but I couldn't stop. Hounds tell me what I missed.
rory
Gluten Free Food Trucks in Durham
Sorry I should have been more explicit, Chirba Chirba has some gf offerings didn't mean they were all gf.
Gluten Free Food Trucks in Durham
Chazzer: locopops & triangle raw foodists, for sure. Chirba-Chirba
Also The parlour, just have the ice cream in a cup. I'd also bring your own corn tortillas or any gf wrap and you can have just about all the meat/fish offerings.
Veg.-friendly in Charleston
Northern;
I'd call restaurants well ahead of time, The more time you give them the better & chefs usually love the challenge. Your friend could have amazing food. I've had.
good luck!
Looking for Vegan friendly restaurants in Norfolk, VA and environs
I'm veg/vegan in NC but my go-to guide is Happy Cow. There are plenty of choices from what I see in both towns.
http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/virginia/ I'm sure someone will pop up and tell you the good places.
Veg.-friendly in Charleston
I'm vegan and Happy Cow is my go-to resource, they're fabulous. Here is a link to Charleston
http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/south_carolina/charleston/
Chapel Hill finally approves food trucks
okay, so will the Durham food trucks come to Chapel Hill? cause I'd have lunch then!
[note: must exercise more]
CholaNad - Chapel Hill, NC
I'm glad to see my friend's report. Because it's rare to find a Tamil restaurant serving meat dishes, this time I abandoned my veg principles and had the chicken curry dosa. As you can see from the pic, it was sfuffed full of chicken and served with this wonderful thick chicken gravy and raita. All I can say is: food of the gods, it was so good. I owe it all to the hound who posted about chicken dosas. Thank you thank you:)
