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Blend Cafe

deMandy — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:07:01 +0000

Blend Cafe is a cute new cafe in downtown Durham’s Golden Belt. The specialty here is custom pressure-blended frozen yogurt, but they also serve a mighty fine sandwich. The rustic decor matches the historic look of the refurbished tobacco warehouse. I tried the Bull City Bruchetta on my visit, which comes with a small portion [...]

L’Uva Enoteca

deMandy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:26:29 +0000

The same folks that brought me my beloved Revolution delivered a solid Italian option in the American Tobacco Campus, L’Uva Enoteca (map). Tucked in an alcove near Saladelia and the ATC log flume is the futuristic patio. Favoring a modern style, it’s fairly small inside, but doesn’t feel crowded. Often I order the daily variation [...]

Daisycakes

deMandy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:50:19 +0000

A new favorite! Daisycakes made itself known to the world via a super-stylish airstream trailer, flitting about Durham. Now the husband and wife team bring us a cute little shop in downtown Durham, Foster Street. (map) I had heard great things, not only about the cupcakes, but also the lunches from various intel. Lauren raved [...]

Pam’s Farmhouse

deMandy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:52:15 +0000

If you just have a little bit of cash in your pocket, and a hankering for some simple Southern cooking, head on over to Pam’s Farmhouse. It looks a bit like a VFW out front, attached to a bar called “The Goat”. It’s not horribly scary but also not too welcoming. You’ll feel welcome, though, [...]

Benelux Cafe

deMandy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:27:31 +0000

4 out of 5 stars Whether you are just visiting Moore Square to hit some museums or want a break in one of Raleigh’s historic areas, it’s worth stopping by City Market. Benelux Cafe is in the middle of it, not far from Big Ed’s. (my review here) City Market has been around since 1914, [...]

New Discoveries

deMandy — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:59:51 +0000

bikeCOFFEE, at the intersection of parrish and maneater streets in downtown durham Minerva bought me the montezuma – cayenne and sweetened condensed milk in coffee selection of varietal coffees – farms not flavors Check out the menu. Koumi Express, near Durham Regional Hospital in North Park: In short, a good cheap hibachi place which happens [...]

Gonza Tacos y Tequila

deMandy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:44:48 +0000

4 out of 5 stars Gonza Tacos y Tequila has a really hard-to-remember name, but the experience is memorable. The lighting is low, with pretty lanterns hanging above. Don’t worry, it’s not like at Dos Taquitos North where you might be on a date with a stranger because you found your way back to the [...]

Halgo European Deli and Grocery

deMandy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:41:33 +0000

Thinking I was lost, but then forging onwards, I found this unique deli in South Durham (right near 40). I have not really had Polish food much, so I had no idea what to try. I was sure I wanted some fresh sausage, which compliments our long grilling season and hubby’s German heritage. I looked [...]

Babylon

deMandy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:07:17 +0000

4 out of 5 stars Babylon is a little tricky to find in that it’s right where Capital turns to Dawson and splits off from McDowell as you go south into Raleigh. Take a sharp right and you’re in their private parking lot. How often do you find a private lot like this downtown? The [...]

Saigon Grill

deMandy — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:26:57 +0000

Based on a long-ago tip from @durhamfoodie, and encouragement from my stylista co-worker Janie, we managed to get up the road (along Roxboro) to Durham’s Saigon Grill. We started with spring rolls (#2), which were fresh and crisp and leafy! Mine had strips of pork, mint, and vermicelli inside. My entree was the grilled pork [...]