Restaurant Review: Team photos dating back to the days of leather football helmets hang so close together on the walls of the Players' Retreat that you can barely see the age-darkened wood paneling behind them. Hundreds of beer cans, some of them brands that haven't been brewed in decades, stand in neat rows on high, narrow shelves. Beer steins and mugs belonging to longtime regulars hang over the timeworn bar, where customers alternately chew the fat and watch the action on a couple of overhead TV screens.
Modified: 11/20/09 11:20:48 AM
Most weeks, I like to use this space to share little discoveries I make in the course of my gastronomic exploration of the Triangle - a locally hard-to-find exotic dish, say, or some off-the-beaten-path eatery.
Modified: 11/20/09 06:12:35 AM
Durham's reputation as the local hub of authentic Mexican cuisine is richly deserved, as anyone who has explored the trail of taquerias along North Roxboro Road can attest.
Modified: 11/13/09 12:19:21 PM
You pull into a parking lot framed by ancient crape myrtles, and when you get out of the car you find yourself looking up at the massive Doric columns of a Neoclassical Revival mansion.
Modified: 11/13/09 09:55:40 AM
Psst! The coast is clear. For the first time since Boylan Bridge Brewpub's much-anticipated opening a few months ago, it's possible to get a table on the patio when the weather is fair without staking out a spot hours in advance.
Modified: 11/04/09 04:31:02 PM
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With a contemporary urban decor expressed in the rich colors of tomato red upholstery, matte black cocktail tables and walls of aubergine and olive, Gravy's snug dining room beckons enticingly to passers-by on downtown Raleigh's Wilmington Street.
Modified: 11/04/09 04:31:01 PM
I just got back from a three-day mini-vacation in Asheville, where my wife and I took in the fall colors and toured Biltmore House. Naturally, we explored the local dining scene. Here are the highlights.
Modified: 10/30/09 05:40:19 AM
Despite the economic downturn, Durham's prolific restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias plans to open a seventh restaurant in west Cary next month.
Modified: 10/22/09 09:32:38 PM
The local restaurant scene is a colorful, ever-changing, kaleidoscopic mirror of the backgrounds and tastes of our diverse population, but the reflection isn't always an accurate one.
Modified: 10/23/09 08:04:40 AM
Restaurant Review:
At eye level, there's little to distinguish Momoyama from any number of other strip mall Japanese restaurants.
Modified: 10/23/09 07:59:39 AM
Epicurean:
After indulging in a pint or two from one of the 16 taps at Rally Point Sport Grill, chances are you'll find yourself wondering why the sink basins in the rest rooms are shaped like the state of Texas.
Modified: 10/21/09 06:30:56 AM
When David Brigham opened the first Brigs in 1988, his idea was simple: serve breakfast and brunch all day in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Modified: 10/16/09 06:51:49 AM
Dining Review:
'Are you here for the buffet?" It isn't a question, but a statement directed to our table of four by our waitress, even as she hands us menus.
Modified: 10/16/09 08:13:03 AM
Epicurean:
Coffee, tea or, well, just about anything you're in the mood for, there's a new place in the Triangle to drink it.
Modified: 10/14/09 08:11:47 AM
I just got to taste the new treats at the fair: deep-fried Ho Hos and chocolate-covered bacon. Here's my verdict.
Modified: 10/12/09 03:11:36 PM
In the pantheon of American sandwiches, few can claim as many superlatives as the lobster roll. Lobster, the star ingredient of this New England classic, makes it a strong contender for the titles of most luxurious and most exotic.
Modified: 10/07/09 04:42:20 PM
Backyard Bistro joined the league of Triangle area sports pubs in April when the restaurant opened near the RBC Center. Now that I've had a chance to observe the team in action, here's my scouting report.
Modified: 10/07/09 04:43:49 PM
Epicurean:
What's in a name? Plenty, as the owners of two restaurants with well-known names in the Triangle can tell you. Both have tweaked the names of their restaurants to reflect a change in focus, while keeping the most recognizable part.
Modified: 10/07/09 11:52:39 AM
Last week, I shared prime spots for al fresco dining. As promised, here are a few more.
Modified: 10/07/09 06:21:44 AM
Debbie Holt was ready to close Cooper's BBQ for the day when she got a call. From U2, which was on its way to a performance at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Modified: 10/05/09 11:09:42 PM
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