Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Amazing German bakery and restaurant... amazing chocolate dipped almond crescents and a variety of croissants
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Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdAmazing German bakery and restaurant... amazing chocolate dipped almond crescents and a variety of croissants
Nana's
2514 University Drivethe best restaurant in town... amazing food and excellent service
Delicious sauces and fresh healthy food... try the coconut cake and the Thai Barbecue Chicken is simply amazing (and a safe bet for the less adventurous)
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Thai Cafe
2501 University DrDelicious sauces and fresh healthy food... try the coconut cake and the Thai Barbecue Chicken is simply amazing (and a safe bet for the less adventurous)
Amazing produce and seafood selection along with giant bags of rice, an entire aisle of teas and separate aisles for India, Mexico, Korea & Thailand, and on and on... strong odor to get past, but worth it!
Li Ming's Global Market
3400 Westgate DrAmazing produce and seafood selection along with giant bags of rice, an entire aisle of teas and separate aisles for India, Mexico, Korea & Thailand, and on and on... strong odor to get past, but worth it!
NUVOTACO
2512 University DrFresh and inventive menu
Not to be missed...amazing Italian and great service. Reservations suggested
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Gocciolina
3314 Guess RdNot to be missed...amazing Italian and great service. Reservations suggested
Roasted pork butt, beef brisket and ribs... add your own sauce to the delicious carnivorous treats. Their big salad is a nice choice, too, topped with smoked turkey and brisket, avocado, diced tomato and homemade dressings. Tasty sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and fried okra can be dinner all by themselves too.
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The Original Q Shack
2510 University DrRoasted pork butt, beef brisket and ribs... add your own sauce to the delicious carnivorous treats. Their big salad is a nice choice, too, topped with smoked turkey and brisket, avocado, diced tomato and homemade dressings. Tasty sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and fried okra can be dinner all by themselves too.
M Sushi
311 Holland StUpscale sushi & authentic Japanese with urban flair
This is a bonafide Duke student hang out, and the pizza is amazing. Fun to people watch and chow down on a big pie
Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar
905 W Main StThis is a bonafide Duke student hang out, and the pizza is amazing. Fun to people watch and chow down on a big pie
This place is a total dive, but the food is the best tex mex around. Fresh and tasty and served among the Duke students hanging out (American Dance Festival folks in the summer)
The rooftop seating is not to be missed if the weather is good.
Open 11 am - 3 am
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Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry StThis place is a total dive, but the food is the best tex mex around. Fresh and tasty and served among the Duke students hanging out (American Dance Festival folks in the summer)
The rooftop seating is not to be missed if the weather is good.
Open 11 am - 3 am
Outstanding Middle Eastern food served in a bright and bustling atmosphere. They cater all over Durham and Duke, but the best and original location is less than a mile from the condo
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Saladelia Cafe + Catering
3604 University DrOutstanding Middle Eastern food served in a bright and bustling atmosphere. They cater all over Durham and Duke, but the best and original location is less than a mile from the condo
Tastiest Hot & Sour soup anywhere. New twists on Chinese favorites with fresh local veggies. Great value for lunch, a little pricier for dinner. Fast and fresh takeout too.
Neo-China Restaurant
4015 University DrTastiest Hot & Sour soup anywhere. New twists on Chinese favorites with fresh local veggies. Great value for lunch, a little pricier for dinner. Fast and fresh takeout too.
If you're going to the DPAC for a special night, don't forget to make reservations for dinner here. Best steaks in town served with correctly made cocktails and professional service.
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NanaSteak
345 Blackwell StIf you're going to the DPAC for a special night, don't forget to make reservations for dinner here. Best steaks in town served with correctly made cocktails and professional service.
The best pork I have ever tasted. Visit Cuba or Puerto Rico without leaving Durham. Great lunch spot and dinner hours are limited.
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Old Havana Sandwich Shop and Cafe
310 E Main StThe best pork I have ever tasted. Visit Cuba or Puerto Rico without leaving Durham. Great lunch spot and dinner hours are limited.
It's a carnival atmosphere and amazing food treasures to be had...Food trucks line up to surround local farmers and bakers selling their wares... look it up to get an idea of vendors you want to see because it can be overwhelming (but so fun!)
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Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StIt's a carnival atmosphere and amazing food treasures to be had...Food trucks line up to surround local farmers and bakers selling their wares... look it up to get an idea of vendors you want to see because it can be overwhelming (but so fun!)
Melo Trattoria & Tapas
1821 Hillandale RdTasty Italian food & friendly service
Fabulous for lunch or a light dinner. Inventive sandwiches on fresh bread and the freshest green salad ever
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Toast
345 W Main StFabulous for lunch or a light dinner. Inventive sandwiches on fresh bread and the freshest green salad ever
Hope Valley Diner
3710 Shannon RdHuge menu at this local diner. Delicious and CLOSE BY
Only Burger
3710 Shannon RdKiller fresh hamburgers and tasty fries
On a good weather day, this is not to be missed. Salads, sandwiches and food market just minutes away with funky seating outside and indoors. A little gem that has been in Durham for a long time
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Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdOn a good weather day, this is not to be missed. Salads, sandwiches and food market just minutes away with funky seating outside and indoors. A little gem that has been in Durham for a long time
Amazing Greek cuisine and upscale... traditional favorites and new twists. Don't miss the Calamari.
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Bleu Olive
1821 Hillandale RdAmazing Greek cuisine and upscale... traditional favorites and new twists. Don't miss the Calamari.
Fresh authentic Mexican food prepared with the skill of a French trained chef... do not miss this, but it does take a little time. Not too expensive, fresh and unexpected tastes
Tonali Restaurant
3642 Shannon RdFresh authentic Mexican food prepared with the skill of a French trained chef... do not miss this, but it does take a little time. Not too expensive, fresh and unexpected tastes
Well, it's a taqueria with a cow on top of the building... used to be a dairy shop decades ago, and now they have the best authentic street tacos around. The barbacoa is my fave, but there are many tasty choices!
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Taqueria La Vaquita
2700 Chapel Hill RdWell, it's a taqueria with a cow on top of the building... used to be a dairy shop decades ago, and now they have the best authentic street tacos around. The barbacoa is my fave, but there are many tasty choices!
Happy + Hale
703B 9th StFresh salads, locally sourced... delicious & healthy
Turkish food deliciously prepared and served with an authentic flair... a Chapel Hill hidden gem. Reserve a romantic window booth or the elevated tower for a special night out. Skillful bartenders too...
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Talullas
456 W Franklin StTurkish food deliciously prepared and served with an authentic flair... a Chapel Hill hidden gem. Reserve a romantic window booth or the elevated tower for a special night out. Skillful bartenders too...
CholaNad Restaurant & Bar
310 W Franklin StAmazing Indian food
Cool story of an Indian lady feeding hungry students for a donation that turned into a lovely little restaurant.... enjoy
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Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StCool story of an Indian lady feeding hungry students for a donation that turned into a lovely little restaurant.... enjoy
Very close by....Terrific lunch buffet and on Friday nights they have a live Sitar player and extra huge buffet... a great way to discover Indian food. A quiet place to dine on other nights & delicious.
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Sitar Indian Cuisine
3630 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdVery close by....Terrific lunch buffet and on Friday nights they have a live Sitar player and extra huge buffet... a great way to discover Indian food. A quiet place to dine on other nights & delicious.
Delicious seafood and oyster bar... the best seafood in the area IMO on a reliable basis. Vegetarian and GF friendly! One of my absolute favorites.
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Squid's Restaurant
1201 Fordham BlvdDelicious seafood and oyster bar... the best seafood in the area IMO on a reliable basis. Vegetarian and GF friendly! One of my absolute favorites.
Biscuitville
2822 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdThe best biscuits....don't miss the Ultimate Bacon Biscuit
Go for the variety of oysters & stay for the delightful entrees. Good place for gluten free friendly knowledgable staff & quiet pleasant evening.
Blu Seafood and Bar
2002 Hillsborough RoadGo for the variety of oysters & stay for the delightful entrees. Good place for gluten free friendly knowledgable staff & quiet pleasant evening.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nightclub, bar, across from a brewery, little restaurant... amazing fun spot. Great Bloody Marys at their Bloody Brunch
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Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveNightclub, bar, across from a brewery, little restaurant... amazing fun spot. Great Bloody Marys at their Bloody Brunch
Classic cocktails and tasty light meals... from the owner of Nana's
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Bar Virgile
105 S Mangum StClassic cocktails and tasty light meals... from the owner of Nana's
Great local Jazz venue with tasty food and terrific cocktails... don't miss the Beyu B-52... Layered drink with Kahlua, Grand Marnier, and Bailey's with a fresh brewed shot of espresso
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Beyú Caffè
341 W Main StGreat local Jazz venue with tasty food and terrific cocktails... don't miss the Beyu B-52... Layered drink with Kahlua, Grand Marnier, and Bailey's with a fresh brewed shot of espresso
Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill Stelegant cocktails
THE ROOF is the name of their bar that is located, well...
Amazing fun place and killer view. Great drinks and they do YOGA in the mornings there too. Very Durham place.
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The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StTHE ROOF is the name of their bar that is located, well...
Amazing fun place and killer view. Great drinks and they do YOGA in the mornings there too. Very Durham place.
Wacky fun for a beer and people watching and SUNSETS. Dog & kid friendly, so if you don't like that, avoid
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Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StWacky fun for a beer and people watching and SUNSETS. Dog & kid friendly, so if you don't like that, avoid
It's the biggest and best in the area... great place on a beautiful day
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Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveIt's the biggest and best in the area... great place on a beautiful day
Iconic place for UNC students & Tarheel fans... enjoy the view & excitement on game night
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Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StIconic place for UNC students & Tarheel fans... enjoy the view & excitement on game night
Parks & Nature
Amazing examples of specimen and native trees, shrubs and flowers next to the Duke Chapel... don't miss the Asian gardens with beautiful red bridge and the Koi pond... amazing roses, tulips, peonies and other seasonal flowers in the formal garden are stunning
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StAmazing examples of specimen and native trees, shrubs and flowers next to the Duke Chapel... don't miss the Asian gardens with beautiful red bridge and the Koi pond... amazing roses, tulips, peonies and other seasonal flowers in the formal garden are stunning
Great trails of different lengths and difficulty
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Eno Riverin osavaltionpuisto
6101 Cole Mill RdGreat trails of different lengths and difficulty
Lemurs!! Largest population of these fun & funky primates outside of Madagascar. Don't miss it!
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Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdLemurs!! Largest population of these fun & funky primates outside of Madagascar. Don't miss it!
Learn about the plants of the state and take in the sights
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NC Botanical Garden Education Center
100 Old Mason Farm RoadLearn about the plants of the state and take in the sights
I haven't been yet, but have heard it's awesome....soon!
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Brumley Forest Nature Preserve
3055 New Hope Church RdI haven't been yet, but have heard it's awesome....soon!
More like walking, biking, roller blading... long paved path and gentle inclines on this Rails-to-Trails conversion project. Perfect for a leisurely bike ride. Access at the American Tobacco Campus or Streets at Southpoint among others
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American Tobacco Trail
7616 Fayetteville RdMore like walking, biking, roller blading... long paved path and gentle inclines on this Rails-to-Trails conversion project. Perfect for a leisurely bike ride. Access at the American Tobacco Campus or Streets at Southpoint among others
Sightseeing
Franklin Street and all the iconic architecture and student scenes of the oldest public university in the USA. Catch a sporting event if you can
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Franklin Street and all the iconic architecture and student scenes of the oldest public university in the USA. Catch a sporting event if you can
Amazing architecture in this Gothic style chapel right in the heart of Durham and Duke University.
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Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel DrAmazing architecture in this Gothic style chapel right in the heart of Durham and Duke University.
9th Street's funky restaurants and boutiques are similar to Chapel Hill's Franklin Street
That and more fun around this famous University... take a walk around the Wall or catch a sporting event
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Duke University
9th Street's funky restaurants and boutiques are similar to Chapel Hill's Franklin Street
That and more fun around this famous University... take a walk around the Wall or catch a sporting event
Arts & Culture
Amazing place to see a live performance or watch a movie... beer and snacks in this historic and beautiful theater
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Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StAmazing place to see a live performance or watch a movie... beer and snacks in this historic and beautiful theater
Great place to see a Broadway show or live performance... world class entertainment with ample parking and great spots to eat nearby
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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetGreat place to see a Broadway show or live performance... world class entertainment with ample parking and great spots to eat nearby
Memorial Hall
114 E Cameron AveSee who's playing and enjoy a lecture or a show
Check out many of the American Dance Festival performances in the summer and see who else is playing there other times
Reynolds Industries Theater
125 Science DrCheck out many of the American Dance Festival performances in the summer and see who else is playing there other times
Shopping
Bano Italian Boutique
2699 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdFun and stylish
Rare Earth Gems & Minerals
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdFun place for artisan jewelry, cool stones, beads and classes
Jewelsmith Inc
2200 W Main StCustom jewelry designs and amazing just to see
Classic Treasures Furniture Consignment
2659 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdGreat place to treasure hunt for things big and small
Historic tobacco warehouses converted into amazing shops and places to eat... explore an enjoy!
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Brightleaf Square
905 W Main StHistoric tobacco warehouses converted into amazing shops and places to eat... explore an enjoy!
Essentials
Harris Teeter
2107 Hillsborough RdBig fancy grocery store with all the things you need
Target
8210 Renaissance PkwyAll of the essentials and groceries too
Where miracles happen.... delicious everything and the best wine and cheese selection and prices
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Trader Joe's
1800 E Franklin StWhere miracles happen.... delicious everything and the best wine and cheese selection and prices
The Fresh Market
1200A Raleigh RdOrganic and specialties and great seafood
Upscale, organic, fresh and the hot bar is a great place for a quick bite
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Whole Foods Market
81 S Elliott RdUpscale, organic, fresh and the hot bar is a great place for a quick bite