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Independent Weekly

Posted on February 3, 2010

Where vegetarians and omnivores can dine together

A handful of Triangle restaurants offer the best of both worlds. By Rachael Oehring.

Epicurean: The Blog (The News & Observer)

Posted on January 27, 2010

In Today's Paper: Cupcakes, Kitty Kinnin and Epicurean

In today's paper, in case you missed it, I had a roundup of cupcake bakers across the Triangle from Bliss Bakery in Chapel Hill to Cupcake Envy's cakelets in Wake Forest. Click HERE to read about which ones we liked best. 

I also profiled Kitty Kinnin, the cooking deejay on 100.7 The River. Click HERE to read that story. 

Greg Cox's Epicurean column shares new Mexican options across the Triangle from Bravo's Mexican Grill in Cary to Los Portales in Durham. 

VarmintBites

Posted on February 6, 2010

Frazier’s To Close and Reopen as Food-Centric Wine Bar

Frazier’s, the crown jewel of Hillsborough Street dining and the original restaurant of the Urban Food Group, will be closing after Valentine’s Day.  After suffering through some recent chef changes, compounded by the double whammy of the bad economy and the Hillsborough Street construction project, Kevin and Stacey Jennings have decided to close Frazier’s and [...]

The Straight Beef

Posted on February 7, 2010

Review #4: Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom

Joint: Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Burger: Carolina (Michael), Bacon and Bleu (Scott), and Original Taproom (John) Burger Category: Classic Rocks (John) and Look at Me! (Scott and Michael)

Scott’s Review

Dear Tyler’s Taproom,

This is hard to write. I like you a lot, and I don’t want to hurt you. It’s just that at this point in our relationship [...]

Eat 2 Win Raleigh

Posted on December 30, 2009

The Pit Review

I haven’t posted in awhile, but after eating at this restaurant a couple nights ago with great friends I knew I had to post about The Pit. The Pit is located in downtown Raleigh on East Davie Street in an old looking building. Once you step in side, you are greeted by the distinct, strong [...] Related posts:
  1. Red Hot & Blue Restaurant Review
  2. Carolina Ale House Restaurant Review
  3. Cafe Carolina Review

Demandy.com: Raleigh "Roadfood Picks

Posted on January 17, 2010

Coquette Brasserie

2 out of 5 stars My expectations were high for Coquette because 1) I went for brunch, my favorite meal of the day and 2) I had heard so many raves. But unfortunately the experience fell short. In fact I think my favorite part of the meal was the fresh bread that came out with [...]

Carpe Durham

Posted on February 8, 2010

Restaurant Eden

Last week my boss offered to take me out for a nice lunch and I thought I’d take advantage of the opportunity to try the relatively new Restaurant Eden in the space that formerly housed Starlu. Opened this past summer, Restaurant Eden’s interior feels really similar to Starlu. Though my memory can be a bit fuzzy, I couldn’t point out a single change. On a rainy Friday afternoon, the relatively empty space felt oversized and too fancy for the casual menu. Eden’s website claims it strives to offer simple, fresh American cuisine ...

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Eat At Joes

Posted on December 25, 2009

Merry Xmas

Greetings, Merry Christmas, and Happy Day Off for some of the rest of you.  I hope any holiday time you may be having is going well.  

I wish I had a nice food-related post for you Gentle Readers.  All I can say right now is that I'm very glad Vin Rouge was open last night on Christmas Eve.  Thanks, folks.  If I can't do my own thing, it's nice to have somewhere to go.  I appreciate it.  

In lieu of a holiday post, and if you're desperate for reading material, I'd like to share my holiday post from 4 years ago: "Merry Whatever & Happy Yak Shaving Day."  I hope you at least find that mildly distracting.  :)

Have a happy holiday.  

Joe

The Biscuit

Posted on November 10, 2009

Paying for Waffle Shoppe pecans

Sometimes you enjoy your meal so much you forget about the bill as it lies in wait, ready to drain all the pennies from your pocket. When you get the check, you frown, but realize the food is worth the price. Usually you have no complaints; you might be mad at yourself, but that’s all. Well, [...]

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