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Durham - rumours of Kenyan food?
Didn't C&T Wok move into that space? I hope they aren't closing because that place is delicious.
Authentic Food in NC Triangle Area
It's in the same shopping center as Tower in the old MaWa location.
I've been twice and really enjoyed the Thai food: Tom Yom, Basil Chicken, and a glass noodle dish that I can't seem to remember the name of right now.
apple cider doughnuts in the Triangle?
I'm replying to bump this in case apple cider donuts have been located within the Triangle in the last year. Anyone?
Favorite Italian in the Triangle?
I've only been to Pulcinella 3 times, but it has hit the red sauce Italian spot every time.
Tijuana Flats coming to Raleigh
I guess it's different in that it's not an assembly line place like Moe's, etc. You order, they cook/prepare it in the back and bring it out to you. Don't get me wrong, Taqueria la Vaquita is still going to be my go to place, but I could see myself occasionally getting a crunchy taco at TF if I'm in Raleigh and want something quick.
Tijuana Flats coming to Raleigh
It's a mostly a Florida chain. My family that lives in Orlando eats there every Saturday night. It's not authentic Mexican, more Cali Mex with a focus on using fresh ingredients. The big "feature" is a hot sauce bar with a sweet, spicy, and really, really hot sauces that have cute but racy names.
The one my family has taken me to is pretty tasty.
Cheap eats for group in Durham/CH?
I'm not sure if you're looking for lunch or dinner, but if you want to stick with Indian food A Taste of India is delicious and more affordable than Sitar. I know they have a buffet at lunch for $8 and I believe on the weekends they've started serving a dinner buffet as well. There is also a full menu.
Cabin in Gatlinburg, TN
The Applewood Farmhouse and The Old Mill are the two places my family always eat at when we go to the area. Both are "down home" cooking type places... I like the food at Applewood more than The Old Mill, but The Old Mill is actually in an old mill, so the atmosphere is pretty cool.
My mom also loves to eat at The Park Grill... the deserts are pretty delicious. It's more of a fine dining type place.
As for groceries, there is a Super Walmart right on the main strip, a grocery just off the main drag at stoplight... 7 (I think) and there are kitchen supply shops at the outlet mall. I really like to do most of the meals up in the cabin when I'm there because traffic is a nightmare at the holidays.
Good luck and have fun! If you're up high enough you'll actually be able to look down at the fireworks at midnight.
3 Cups - Chapel Hill, NC
On 3 cups Facebook page they have a grand opening event listed for October 29. I can't tell from the page if this means that they are already open in their new location, or if they'll be opening next week, but either way it's good news.
Pie (Orange, Alamance, or Durham NC)
Foster's Market in Durham makes delicious fruit pies. (I haven't been to Foster's in Chapel Hill)
Help - craving corn beef hash in Raleigh!!
Elmo's Diner has it as a brunch special every couple weeks and it is so delicious. Brig's also serves it, but I haven't tried it there.
Great Triangle Thai? Durham, NC
Thai-China Buffet, near where 55-54 meet, wins my vote. Unfortunate name, strip-mall location, and not much in the way of decor, but the food is amazing. The red curry is the best I've ever had anywhere, not just in the triangle.
At lunch they have a buffet, which is decent, but I prefer to go for dinner.
