Stir up risotto from Brio
On a recent visit to Brio at Crabtree, I ordered shrimp and scallop risotto. The dish was superb, and the sauce a mix of enticing flavors. Could you obtain the recipe? -- E.W., Raleigh
Sitti's salad draws raves
One of my new favorite places for lunch downtown is Sitti on Wilmington Street. I discovered the goat cheese and orange salad with a lemon vinaigrette dressing and simply cannot get enough of it. Would they share the recipe?
Watts' divine shrimp salad
Recently, friends and I had lunch at Watts Grocery in Durham. Two of us ordered the shrimp salad with blue cheese, and it was divine! Any chance the chef will part with the recipe? -- C.P. Chapel Hill
Spicy shrimp tops bruschetta
Specialty of the House:Recently I had lunch with my daughter at Cindy's House Café in Cary. We had the spicy seared shrimp bruschetta and thought it was wonderful. Last week I was there again with a friend who ordered the same item, and she also found it truly outstanding.
Sweet soup for summer
Specialty of the House:I had the best dessert I have ever tasted at GlassHalFull in Carrboro -- strawberry soup! I would love to be able to make it -- some kind of Beaujolais reduction with strawberries, crème fraîche, mint and orange sorbet -- exquisite!
Savor tomato soup
Specialty of the House:I would love to have the recipe for the tomato basil soup at Nantucket Grill. Could you see if the chef will share the recipe? -- W.R., Chapel Hill
Shrimp gumbo is chef's special
I had the most delicious shrimp gumbo at Leesville Tap Room and would love the recipe. Hopefully they will be happy to share! -- A.B., Raleigh
Cake leaves sweet memory
Specialty of the House:I am still thinking about the coconut cake with cream cheese icing that we had over a month ago from Margaret's Cantina. Any chance you could get the recipe so we could savor the treat at home? -- L.W., Durham
NOFO offers sip of whimsy
My friend and I had a wonderful mixed drink at NOFO called the Little Green Man. It was to die for. Would they share the recipe? -- M.W., Raleigh
M&S shares a sweet treat
We ate at McCormick & Schmick's for a birthday celebration, so we had to try some of their desserts.
In-the-nick-of-time Shrimp Napoli
Specialty of the House:A few months ago, I wrote requesting the recipe for Shrimp Napoli served at Bella Monica. I know that you must be swamped with requests, but I was wondering if you had any success acquiring that recipe.
The Mecca of good sauce
Specialty of the House:Mecca in downtown Raleigh has a spectacular spaghetti sauce. Would they part with the recipe? -- J.K., Raleigh
Spilling the (red) beans
Specialty of the House:Jimmy Reale is executive chef at Carolina Crossroads, the restaurant in the Carolina Inn.
Soup worth a repeat
Specialty of the House:The Wine Cellar at the Angus Barn showcases the restaurant's world class wine list and the culinary talents of executive chef Walter Royal.
In search of pie at Poole's
Specialty of the House:My wife and I had a fantastic dinner at Poole's, capped off by some wonderful chocolate pecan pie. Is there any way you could get the recipe? -- D.C., Raleigh
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