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The Chronicle’s

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2016

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Best Bar for Undergrads

Friendliest Bar Staff

827 West Morgan St.

827 West Morgan St.

Shooters II

Shooters II

No surprise here—most Duke undergraduates don’t hesitate when asked where they’re going out, particularly on a Wednesday or Saturday night. But it’s more than just the bull, cage and newly constructed balcony that make this westernstyle saloon so appealing. Owner Kim Cates makes her love for Duke students quite clear, as shown by the accessibility of her cell phone and Facebook page alongside her loyalty to Duke sports.

Kim Cates isn’t the only fan-favorite at Shooters. Students tend to agree that the entire bar staff is friendly and welcoming, adding to the bar’s extreme popularity.

Runner Up: Devine’s Grill and Sports Bar

Runner Up: Devine’s Grill and Sports Bar

Best Bar for Grads

Fullsteam Brewery

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe 280 S. Mangum St. | tobaccoroadsportscafe.com

726 Rigsbee Ave. | fullsteam.ag Fullsteam is no ordinary bar. With it’s North Carolina hipster feel, this family and dogfriendly brewery and tavern serves its customers through its one mission: to pioneer JESÚS HIDALGO, THE CHRONICLE the art of Distinctly Southern Beer. Inspired by the food and farm traditions of the South, Fullsteam incorporates local farmed goods and seasonal botanicals into their brewing and experimentation processes. There are often a few food trucks hanging out front, but the best part is that you can bring your own food inside.

Runner Up: Alivia’s Bar & Bistro

Best Bar to Watch a Game

Determined to combine the best place to watch a game and the best place to eat, the Amra brothers, Tobacco Road’s co-founders, created what is now this sports-friendly and family-friendly sports bar. From delicious food to exceptional service, Tobacco Road provides the perfect atmosphere to watch a game—regardless of which team you’re rooting for.

Runner up: Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar

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Favorite Place To Eat On Campus

Divinity School Café twitter.com/dukedivcafe

There’s truly nothing better than a Div School grilled cheese and tomato soup combo on a cold and rainy day—or any kind of day for that matter. Specializing in everything from wraps to lemon ricotta pancakes and the glory that is their baked oatmeal, you can never go wrong with a trip to the Divinity School Café.

Best Place to Live Off-Campus

Runner Up: Pitchforks

The Belmont Apartments

Favorite Place To Eat Off Campus

1000 McQueen Dr. | livebelmont.com

Monuts Donuts

Located in the heart of Durham, the Belmont provides the ultimate living experience for both undergraduate and graduate students. Bask in the sun while lounging at the pool, barbecue by the outdoor picnic area, or take advantage of the 24-hour clubhouse—complete with a media/Wi-Fi lounge, computers, printers, and a coffee and tea bar. If you’re more into recreation, you can jog along the private lake, workout at the new and improved fitness center, or spend some time on the racquetball court. The Belmont offers a variety of amenities certain to complement any lifestyle.

1002 Ninth St. | monutsdonuts.com Ever heard of it? Nothing beats Monuts’ weekly donut menu, featuring flavors such as Maple Bacon Bourbon and Dark Chocolate Sea salt, or special surprises like their baked macaroni and cheese. A friend or family member’s visit to Durham simply isn’t complete without taking them to this locally owned shop—and ordering a slew of stacked breakfast sandwiches to go with those donuts.

Runner Up: Local 22

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Half Priced Sushi

Monday:

Half Priced Drafts Specialty Martinis

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Half Priced Sushi Hot Sake

Saturday:

Large Sapporo &House Small Sake Combo $10 $3 Drafts and $3 Highballs

Wednesday: Sunday:

Half Priced Bottles of Wine & $3 Sake Bomb Daily$4 Food Specials Begin At 5PM Each Day. Appletinis

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Special Buy One Get One Free Sushi or Half Priced Sushi Is For Dine In Only, Not For Take Out Order.

Half Priced Specialty Martinis

Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Half Priced Hot Sake Delivery is now available for Duke Food Points Only!

$3 Drafts and $3 House Highballs

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Best Burger

Best Sweet Treat

737 Ninth St. Suite 220 | theburgerbach.com

117 Market St. |theparlour.com

Burger Bach

The Parlour

At this New Zealand inspired gastro-pub, the focus is on preparing natural ingredients in the freshest and most unprocessed ways, all without sacrificing taste. But you don’t have to be a red-meat fanatic to experience the best of Burger Bach. Try their innovative chicken or black bean burgers, and get fresh cut fries to share. It’s impossible to go wrong with dipping sauces such as garlic aioli, blueberry chipotle BBQ sauce and roasted onion dip.

Runner Up: Bull City Burger & Brewery

Best Pizza

Enzo’s Pizza Co.

2608 Erwin Road |enzospizzaco.com Talk about saucy. Enzo’s Pizza Company prides itself on the very best ingredients, from the crust to the toppings. Serving homemade dough and sauce, fresh vegetables, and premium quality meats, this local favorite is dedicated to maintaining 19th century family tradition while experimenting with modern-day flavors. Choose from a selection of inventive pizzas or create your own, however you like. Enzo’s is perfect for online ordering, delivery and catering, but the best part is that you can pay with food points.

Runner up: Pompieri Pizza

If you haven’t been yet, what are you waiting for? Coowners Yoni and Vanessa Mazuz take the best ingredients to make the most delectable, seasonally inspired flavors of ice cream around. Boasting everything from “Rose Chai” and “Pretzels and Porter” to vegan options made from coconut milk, there’s nothing The Parlour doesn’t do and doesn’t do well. It’s the perfect summer or mid-week treat, so go in and grab a scoop (or two). You deserve it.

Runner Up: Ben & Jerry’s


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Best Fine Dining

Best Place to Order Delivery

Nana’s Restaurant

MediTerra Grill

2514 University Dr. | nanasdurham.com

2816 Erwin Road #207 | mediterranc.com

There’s something truly special about Nana’s, from its warm and inviting ambiance to its world-class cuisine and award-winning wine list. Chef and Owner Scott Howell has perfected the art of detail in both Nana’s décor and menu design, and his dishes are both simple and delicious. You can also find him delivering dishes to tables in his signature chef whites, shorts and baseball cap alongside his friendly and attentive staff.

When it comes to delivery, it’s clear that Duke students have a thing for fresh, healthy Mediterranean fare. A celebration of flavors from Greece and Lebanon, MediTerra cuisine is prepared from a range of delicious ingredients—and it’s delivered right to your door. If you’re looking for heaping servings of tasty food at a reasonable price, MediTerra is the place to call.

Runner Up: Sushi Love

Runner Up: Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn

Best Brunch

Nasher Café

2001 Campus Dr. | nasher.duke.edu/cafe What’s better than enjoying a delectable brunch in an edgy, contemporary dining area and being able to pay with food points? When it comes to weekend brunch, the Nasher Museum Café doesn’t mess around. Guests can check out the sophisticated art exhibits and feast on favorites like the salmon benedict or citrus infused French toast. Brunch is also never complete without dessert, and Nasher’s dark chocolate lava cake is sure to please.

Runner Up: Foster’s Market

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Best Food Truck

Parlez-Vous Crepe

@parlezvouscrepe | parlezvouscrepe.com Whether you’re looking for sweet or savory, Parlez-Vous Crepe has got you covered. Owner Jody Argote brings her passion for French cuisine straight from Beaune, France, where she learned the art of crepe making. Featuring an array of fresh and seasonal ingredients, Parlez-Vous lets you watch your own crepe creation be made right in front of your own eyes.

Runner Up: Gussy’s Greek Street Food


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Best Hotel Near Campus

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

3001 Cameron Blvd. | washingtondukeinn.com

Best Professor

Dean Wilson

A native of Winston Salem, Gerald L. Wilson is both the Senior Associate Dean of Trinity College and a Pre-Law Advisor. But, he is also consistently voted students’ favorite professor. Students on Rate My Professor describe him as entertaining, charismatic, engaging and enthusiastic—qualities that set the bar quite high.

Runners Up: Professor Fullenkamp & Dr. Charney

Most students are familiar with the Wa Duke’s elegant dining room, outdoor seating area, and the three-mile Al Buehler running trail surrounding its expansive and perfectly manicured golf course. But this hotel is also the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award for 16 consecutive years, boasting luxury guest rooms and suites amid 300 acres of rolling countryside. Along with its southern charm and hospitality, the Wa Duke is an unrivaled location for visitors to stay, as well as the perfect place to watch a game or play 18 holes.

Runner Up: The Durham Hotel

Best Cafe for Studying

Ninth Street Coffeehouse & Juice Bar 714 Ninth St.

Cozy, comfy, and accommodating— Ninth Street Coffeehouse & Juice Bar is the perfect study lounge for those looking for an escape from the library. A wide range of seating options, including both upstairs and downstairs spaces, ensures that you’ll find the best spot to hit the books—or at least pretend to. Plus, what’s a real study session without an extra large cappuccino?

Runner Up: Cocoa Cinnamon

Must-Take Class

American Dreams, American Realities

It’s not shocking that students’ favorite professor teaches this year’s must-take class. “American Dreams, American Realities” is a seminar examining myths throughout history such as “rags to riches” that have come to define the American character. If you haven’t taken it yet, drop a couple pre-med courses and fit this class in your schedule instead.

Runner Up: Ethics in an Unjust World

EXPIRES 5/15/16

EXPIRES 5/15/16


o Dip a grilled cheese into some tomato soup at the

o Chat with a basketball player

o Quiz yourself at Trivia Night at Fullsteam o Grab lunch at the Law School

o See the fall foliage in the Blue

Ridge Mountains

o Tent in K-Ville

o Make it to midnight pizza on LDOC

Chronicle’s weekly email blast at thebluedirt.com

o Don’t fall behind at Duke – sign up for The

o Enroll in a golf class at The Washington Duke

o Go-kart at Frankie’s Fun Park

o Go “crazie” at the Duke-UNC basketball game

o Dance for a cause at the Duke Dance Marathon

group perform

o Instagram the Chapel/take a Chapel selfie

o Get a Cosmic burrito after a long night out

Meat and Sweets Shop

o Treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich from Rose’s

Film Festival

o See a movie at the annual Full Frame Documentary

o Host a Duke radio broadcast

o See the Pitchforks or another student a cappella

o Play an IM sport

Hoof ‘n’ Horn production

o Attend Me Too Monologues, All of the Above, or a

milkshake

o Drive through Cook-Out late night and order a

o Watch a game with friends at Satisfaction

o Do the walk-up line for a non-UNC game

o Show up to a frat party

dessert

donut for

then get a

at Monuts…

sandwich

own bagel

o Make your

Breakfast

at Midnight

o Grub for free

your freshman year

o Go to O-week after

o Take a dip in the ocean at Wrightsville Beach

years

clubs, and get spammed with emails for the next four

o Go to the activities fair as a freshman, sign-up for 10+

o Make Dean’s List

o Order The Pile at Geer Street Garden

cage at Shooters

o Ride the bull then dance in the

o Read an issue of FORM and check out The Standard

o Buy wine or champagne on food points

o Check out local art galleries at Third Friday Durham

WaDuke with your extra food points

o Treat yourself to dinner at the

catch it)

Div School Refectory

o Meander through the Duke Gardens

o Visit the Duke Marine Lab

o Run for the bus (it doesn’t count if you

o Take a service-learning class

sure they leave by midnight)

o Bring your family members to Shooters (just make

Angus Barn

o Treat yourself to a steak dinner at

BEFORE YOU GRADUATE

o Live it up at an SLG event

o Go to a Def-Mo show

o Chill with the lemurs at Duke’s Lemur Center

o Cook dinner in your dorm

o Run the Al-Buehler Trail at WaDuke

101 THINGS TO DO


o Cheer on the Durham Bulls

o See an event at DPAC

o Watch live music at the Coffeehouse

o Hang out with a professor outside of a classroom

Chapel Hill

o Drink out of a famous blue cup at He’s Not Here in

o Attend a rally

on central

o Play volleyball

at Cat’s Cradle

o Catch a concert

after 2 a.m.

Heavenly Buffaloes

o Order in Jimmy John’s or

o Table for a cause

o Go to The Nasher to check-out art exhibits, then grab

brunch at the Café

o Drink at The Loop on food points

Music Library

o Study in the Mary Duke Biddle

questions

o STINF a class – we won’t ask any

o Walk the American Tobacco District

PNC Arena

o Make your way to a Carolina Hurricanes game at

o See a local band play at Motorco

o Tailgate for a Duke football game

o See the Ciompi Quartet perform at Baldwin

student section at Cameron

o Paint your face Duke blue and show your spirit in the

Saturday

o Sample local food at the Durham Farmer’s Market on

Confederate surrender

Wallace Wade

o Go to a sporting event outside of Cameron or

o Actually check a book out of the library

o Visit Bennett Place, the site of the largest Civil War

o Sample bites at a Food Truck Rodeo

o Take an art class

o Grab a burger at King’s Sandwich Shop

o Take an impulsive trip to another college campus

o Flunch a professor

o Dress up and head to Franklin Street for Halloween

o Attend a Chapel service

o Get kicked out of Perkins at closing

o Check out the galleries at the 21c Museum Hotel

not a requirement

o Take a class on a topic outside of your major that’s

up to four scoops)

o Indulge at The Parlour (get the advanced bowl with

o Read an issue of The Chronicle cover-to-cover

o Taste authentic southern BBQ at The Pit or Q-Shack

o Enjoy Jazz at the Mary Lou Williams Center

o Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville

o Hike to Eno Quarry and swim

o Climb to the top of the Chapel

Basketball Museum

o Explore the Duke

dorm

freshman year

o Re-visit your

session

o Attend summer

at Pompieri

o Cut your own pizza

pool

o Swim in the Central

Campus loop

o Run around the East

Cinnamon

o Study at Cocoa

East Campus

o Explore the tunnels on

Reading Room

o Study in the Gothic

in Myrtle Beach

o Go wild at beach week

Dame’s

o Devour chicken and waffles at

o Travel to an away sporting event

o See a show at the Carolina Theatre


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Best Campus Event of the Year

Best Hangover Food

LDOC

Monuts Donuts

1002 Ninth St. | monutsdonuts.com

Globally known musical artists, incredible food, and the feeling that this year’s classes are finally over—could there be anything better? Probably not, and that’s why Duke students voted LDOC as the best campus event of the year. The cost of this event may be the price of Duke tuition, but it’s guaranteed that the good vibes and celebratory spirit are absolutely priceless.

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Not only is Monuts a great brunch spot for the whole family; it’s also the perfect meal experience for the morning after a big night out. We’ve heard that nothing cures a hangover quite like a bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich.

Runner Up: Breugger’s Bagels

Runner Up: Duke vs. UNC basketball game

Best Local Store

Parker and Otis

112 S. Duke St. | parkerandotis.com This quaint café and gourmet food and wine market is a haven for hipsters, foodies, Durhamites and Duke students alike. Known for its mile high sandwiches, Parker and Otis also serves breakfast, artisanal coffees, and containers of pimento cheese. But more than a restaurant, it’s also a gift shop—think Urban Outfitters collectibles with the taste and charm of the South. If you’re looking for local North Carolina delicacies, candy jars, and tons of quirky gift options, you’ve come to the right place.

Runner Up: Whole Foods

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888.698.8793 • heightslasalle.com

Equipping Life & Adventure Eastgate Shopping Center 919.933.6148 GreatOutdoorProvision.com


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Best Late-Night Food

Cosmic Cantina

1920 Perry St. | cosmicantina.com The sign on their back wall reads “The Best Mexican Food on the Planet”, and while we cannot definitively say that is true, we can say that Duke students think Cosmic Cantina is the best place to grab some grub past 2 a.m. Whether you’re in it for the queso or the guac, you’re sure to find all your late night eat desires fulfilled by this happening joint.

Runner Up: Cookout

Best BBQ

The Original Q-Shack

2510 University Dr. | theqshackoriginal.com Providing a mix of Western Carolina and Texas-style BBQ, this shack is the best of both worlds. All of their meats are smoked in-house with a blend of hickory and mesquite woods, creating a barbecue experience that defines Carolina cuisine. “BBQ tender as a mother’s love” is the Q-Shack’s motto, and Duke students wouldn’t want it any other way. Add sides like hush puppies, fried okra and collard greens and there’s no way you could go wrong.

Runner Up: The Pit

Congratulations Dean Wilson! We always knew you were at the top of the class. Thank you for all that you do for our History Department here at Duke. If you like American Dreams, American Realties then you’ll also enjoy these other dynamic classes offered within the History Department. HST343D.01

Modern America taught by MacLean

HST390.01

Immigrant Dreams, National Realities taught by Peck

HST390.01

Building the American City: North American Urban History, 1607-1900 taught by Teal

For other compelling course offerings, please see http://history.duke.edu/undergraduate/courses

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Most Fun Outing in Durham

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

1720 Guess Road #90 | skyzone.com/durham Forget your stresses and channel your inner kid—Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park where “fun fitness” was invented. Jumping enthusiasts believe that Sky Zone is the most fun outing in Durham, because nothing quite says stress relief like somersaulting across wall-to-wall connected trampolines or bouncing into a giant foam pit. Sky Zone Durham was completed in 2014, and it offers the ultimate place for people of all ages to let their energy take flight.

Runner Up: Lemur Center


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Best Sushi

2812 Erwin Road | sushilove.org Sushi Love is the ideal restaurant for students looking for high-quality sushi rolls and creative appetizers at an affordable price. Buy One Get One Free Sushi Specials are available every night, and Half Priced Sushi Specials are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sushi lovers also delight in that it’s available for Merchants-on-Points delivery, because what’s better than signature rolls and Pan-Asian entrees being delivered straight to your library cubicle—or your bed?

READERS’ FAVORITE

BRONZE WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2015

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Best Place for a Glass of Wine

Washington Duke 3001 Cameron Blvd. | washingtondukeinn.com

Better known than its 4-star suite accommodations is the Washington Duke Inn’s 10 page wine menu, complete with every variety of white, red and sparkling selections imaginable. For a more elegant ambiance, you can order a glass while enjoying a meal in the Fairview Dining Room, or grab a drink with friends at the sophisticated Bull Durham Bar for a more casual experience.

Runner Up: Vin Rouge


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Best Pool Off-Campus

Best Place to Eat Healthy

The Heights at LaSalle

MediTerra Grill

2816 Erwin Road #207 | mediterranc.com

500 S. LaSalle St. heightslasalle.com

Once the sun comes out and the temperature rises, there’s nowhere better to relax, hang out and beat the heat than The Heights resort-style pool. The patio and poolside grills make it the prime place for an outdoor picnic with friends, but this off-campus pool is also ideal for a quick solo dip.

Runner Up: The Belmont Apartments

Best Place for a Haircut

Posh The Salon 610 W. Main St.

Whether you’re looking for a quick trim or an extreme makeover, Posh is the place to go for all your hair-care needs. The stylists at Posh value how you feel about yourself and your looks, and they’re always on top of all the latest trends. Check out this salon if you’re seeking great service and whole lot of pampering.

Runner Up: Sport Clips

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Features of the Mediterranean diet certainly stand out in Mediterra’s meals, including fresh and local vegetables, healthfully prepared meats and seafood, and lots of olive oil. At Mediterra, you can supply your body with large portions of tasty food, all while feeling good about it.

Runner Up: Hungry Leaf


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PHOTO BY KHLOE KIM | THE CHRONICLE

Favorite Female Athlete at Duke

Favorite Male Athlete at Duke

This all-star Women’s basketball player showed unstoppable performances before suffering an injury that led her to miss a large part of this year’s season. Graceful, aggressive and determined, this sophomore helped lead the USA Basketball Team in the 2015 U19 World Championship and started her Duke career last year with a major bang, earning ACC Freshman of the Week honors four times. Stevens has a lot to give, and it’s no doubt she’ll continue to be a crucial element for the Blue Devils.

Talk about a rise to stardom—this sophomore has made a major mark on the court and in the hearts of all Cameron Crazies. Allen is energetic and fierce, with an impressive vertical leap and a pretty reliable free throw. He helped lead the Blue Devils to win the NCAA National Championship last year, and carried the team on his back throughout the course of this past season. Most fans can only cross their fingers and hope that he’ll remain a Dukie for the next two years.

Runner Up: Christina Gibbons

Runner Up: Matt Jones

Best Chapel Hill Restaurant

Best Place for a Formal

100 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill | thetopofthehill.com

280 S. Mangum St. | tobaccoroadsportscafe.com

Azura Stevens

Top of the Hill

If you dare to venture into enemy territory, Top of the Hill is where you want to be. This contemporary late-night restaurant and brewery, otherwise known as TOPO, is an iconic Chapel Hill destination. TOPO boasts a menu loaded with locally sourced ingredients, an acclaimed beer collection brewed right on site, and an outdoor deck with panoramic views of Franklin Street. Tar Heels and Blue Devils alike can agree that this space creates an excellent venue for all sorts of special occasions.

Runner Up: Mint Indian Cuisine Where can I find the STINF form?

Where can I track buses?

Where’s the merchants-on-points link? What’s a quick way to access ACES and Sakai?

Where can I find the sports calendar? Make your homepage.

Grayson Allen

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Tobacco Road may be known for its versatility, because not only is it the best place to watch a game, but it’s also the best place to have a formal. With its expansive outdoor patio and spacious indoor area, this sports café can be transformed into the prime venue for a classy night out.

Runner Up: University Club


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The Chronicle’s

best of

2016

Duke

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Best Bar for Undergrads Shooters II Runner Up: Devine’s Grill and Sports Bar

Must-Take Class American Dreams, American Realities Runner Up: Ethics in an Unjust World

Best Bar for Grads Fullsteam Brewery Runner Up: Alivia’s Bar & Bistro

Best Campus Event of the Year LDOC Runner Up: Duke vs. UNC basketball game

Friendliest Bar Staff Shooters II Runner Up: Devine’s Grill and Sports Bar Best Bar to Watch a Game Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Runner up: Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar

Best Local Store Parker and Otis Runner Up: Whole Foods Best Hangover Food Monuts Donuts Runner Up: Breugger’s Bagels

Best Place to Live Off-Campus The Belmont Apartments Runner up: Berkshire Ninth Street

Best Late-Night Food Cosmic Cantina Runner Up: Cookout

Favorite Place To Eat On Campus Divinity School Café Runner Up: Pitchforks

Best BBQ The Original Q-Shack Runner Up: The Pit

Favorite Place To Eat Off Campus Monuts Donuts Runner Up: Local 22

Most Fun Outing in Durham Sky Zone Trampoline Park Runner Up: Lemur Center

Best Pizza Enzo’s Pizza Co. Runner Up: Pompieri Pizza

Best Sushi Sushi Love Runner Up: Vine Sushi & Thai

Best Burger Burger Bach Runner Up: Bull City Burger & Brewery

Best Chapel Hill Restaurant Top of the Hill Runner Up: Mint Indian Cuisine

Best Sweet Treat The Parlour Runner Up: Ben & Jerry’s

Best Pool Off-Campus The Heights at LaSalle Runner Up: The Belmont Apartments

Best Fine Dining Nana’s Restaurant Runner Up: Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn

Best Place for a Glass of Wine Washington Duke Runner Up: Vin Rouge

Best Food Truck Parlez-Vous Crepe Runner Up: Gussy’s Greek Street Food Best Brunch Nasher Café Runner Up: Foster’s Market Best Place to Order Delivery MediTerra Grill Runner Up: Sushi Love Best Hotel Near Campus Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Runner Up: The Durham Hotel Best Cafe for Studying Ninth Street Coffeehouse & Juice Bar Runner Up: Cocoa Cinnamon Best Professor Dean Wilson Runners Up: Professor Fullenkamp & Dr. Charney

Best Place to Eat Healthy MediTerra Grill Runner Up: Hungry Leaf Best Place for a Formal Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Runner Up: University Club Best Place for a Haircut Posh The Salon Runner Up: Sport Clips Favorite Female Athlete at Duke Azura Stevens Runner Up: Christina Gibbons Favorite Male Athlete at Duke Grayson Allen Runner Up: Matt Jones


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