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Possibly my favourite Chapel Hill institution, Merritt’s will never cease to satisfy me. With hands down, the best BLT in the business, Merritt’s is a long time favourite of Chapel Hillians and visitors alike. Nestled just off of UNC’s campus lies Merritt’s allowing it to have a lovely tranquil outside space and great parking. Their …
Located in Saxapahaw, “Left Bank Butchery is located in Saxapahaw’s former textile mill and serves the community that raises our delicious and sustainable meat. Our butcher shop is built on the foundations of supporting local agriculture, providing healthy food for our community, educating and engaging our customers in the many aspects of sustainable farming and …
Namu in Durham describes itself as, “where Korean heritage, food truck ingenuity, and the local community meet. With delicious fare, cold brews, and deep roots.” While in a bizarre location this allows them to have a huge and inviting outside space made up of different sections that even include a water feature and outdoor …
Where do I even begin to describe how excellent Roots was. Roots is the York-based venture from the world-renowned chef, Tommy Banks. It was originally designed to be a sharing plates restaurant but has evolved into a tasting menu or Sunday lunch, since they reopened, post-lockdown. I have been wanting to visit Tommy’s main restaurant in …
Cave Du Cochon is a wonderful wine bar by Le Cochon Aveugle. Located down Walmgate, they have an amazing selection of wines and serve New York style sourdough pizzas. As well as having an extensive regular wine list they offer ‘Last Chance’ wines which usually include rarer and interesting wines you wouldn’t normally find. Their staff …
One of the unexpected effects of coronavirus is the surge of desire for people to support local. I love seeing how busy local shops like greengrocers and butchers are. I ventured into town today to go to Fruitique for some fresh fruit and veg and ended up stopping by M & K Quality Butchers after seeing a long …
I discovered Utica Bakery when reading through the ‘Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies‘ Facebook Group where someone recommended this bakery. This Facebook group is a must join for anyone interested in discovering new restaurants in the Triangle Area. This group is especially great at the moment for finding out which restaurants are offering different services, …
Los Moros is a wonderful small restaurant hidden away in York, they also have a stall in the Shambles Food Court which is a lovely place to sit outside and eat during the summer. Los Moros itself serves modern Northern African food. I went for my first time with friends who had been the night …
Kimchi Fried Rice A lovely Korean Fried Rice that works great for a sweet and sour lunch. From the New York Times, “Not the high-heat stir-fry you might expect, Grace Lee’s home-style fried-rice recipe uses a simple technique — make an easy, flavorful kimchi sauce, mellowed out with butter, and sauté leftover rice in it. …
Another great recipe from the Wall Street Journal by chef Dave Beran. This produces perfectly rested steak and the creamiest mashed potato that ever existed. Enjoy of an evening with a great glass of red wine. This only takes about 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day slaving over the stove. (Serves 4) …