Greg's Hot List: Java Joints

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Greg's Hot List: Java Joints

Looking for a jolt to get you through those cold, dark November mornings? Wherever you are in the Triangle, you're in luck. Here are a few high-test spots to get your caffeine fix.

Broad Street Café

1116 Broad St., Durham

Greg's Hot List: Java Joints

Looking for a jolt to get you through those cold, dark November mornings? Wherever you are in the Triangle, you're in luck. Here are a few high-test spots to get your caffeine fix.

Broad Street Café 1116 Broad St., Durham, 416-9707, www.broadstreetcafe.org

Caffe Driade 1221-A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 942-2333, www.caffedriade.com

Secret of a Zest-y slaw

Zest Café is one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh. Absolutely everything on the menu is delicious! My favorite side dish is the honey poppy seed slaw. I've tried to make it, but it always seems to be missing something. Is there any way you could get the recipe? -- J.C., Raleigh

James Castellow, executive chef at Zest Café (8831 Six Forks Road; 848-4792; www.zestcafehomeart.com ), was happy to oblige.

Greg's Hot List

Get the new year off

to a healthy start

So, how's that New Year's resolution coming? How many pounds did you promise yourself you'd drop this year? Here's a tip to increase your chances of reaching your goal: Include the varied and healthy fare served at these restaurants in your diet, and it won't even seem as if you're really dieting.

Burger gets NOFO touch

NOFO in Raleigh has the best black bean burger ever! I have tried to imitate it with no success. The texture is just right and the flavor is yummy! Please ask NOFO if they can share their amazing recipe. -- M.M., Durham

Jean Martin, owner of NOFO Café (2014 Fairview Road; 821-1240; www.nofo.com ), is happy to spill the beans. Martin notes the black bean burger is no longer on the regular menu, but is sometimes offered as the rotating vegetarian burger selection.