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If you’re craving... There’s a reason why Southern Living Magazine called Durham the “South’s Tastiest Town.” Among its restaurants, intimate coffee shops, and food truck rodeos, Durham is sure to fulfill all of your dining needs and fantasies. A Romantic Evening Out (Or Your Parents Are In Town): Nana’s of Durham* Vin Rouge Four Square Restaurant Metro 8 Steakhouse Parizade Revolution Piedmont Restaurant Gocciolina Lucia Durham
Nana’s Taco Chubby’s Tacos Cosmic Cantina* Blue Corn Café Cuban Revolution Dos Perros Torero’s Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas Guasaca
A Big Juicy Burger Burger Bach* Bull City Burger & Brewery
A Pizza Pie Pizzeria Toro Pompieri Pop’s Pizza Enzo’s*
A Famous Durham Brunch
*Best of Duke winner
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Monuts* Foster’s Market Scratch Bakery Bull St. Gourmet & Market Mad Hatter’s Rue Cler
A Taste of the South Watts Grocery The Pit Dame’s Chicken & Waffles The Original Q-Shack *
Anything & Everything Toast Parker & Otis * Geer Street Garden Guglhupf Bakery, Café & Restaurant Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Alivia’s Durham Bistro Elmo’s Diner King’s Sandwich Shop Tobacco Road Sports Café *
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Something Fishy Saltbox Seafood Joint Blu Seafood & Bar Sushi Love * M Sushi Basan Bull City Sushi Vine Sushi & Thai Mount Fuji
Something Different Juju Asian Tapas + Bar Dashi Sitar Indian Cuisine
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Dining on Campus Duke’s dining program includes nine different dining plans, over 25 unique campus eateries, food trucks and a plethora of Merchants-on-Points restaurants that deliver to dorms on all meal plans. From ethnic specialties and vegan entrees to low-fat desserts and down-home Southern cooking, Duke offers a wide array of exciting and nutritious food options.
The Bryan Center
Joe Van Gogh: Freshly roasted coffee, classic espresso drinks, local pastries McDonald’s: Open 24 hours Panda Express: Traditional Chinese favorites served fresh and quick Red Mango: All-natural frozen yogurt, parfaits, & smoothies The Loop Pizza Grill: Pizzas, gourmet salads, fresh grilled fish, burgers, soups, desserts, grab and go options and a “Lite Menu”
West Union
Devil’s Krafthouse: Pub fare and a wide selection of microbrew beers Tandoor: Authentic Indian cuisine Ginger + Soy: The confluence of East and Southest Asian cuisines Gyotaku: The sushi venue on campus Il Forno: Hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and create-your-own pasta dishes The Farmstead: Healthy traditional dishes using
Oval Park Grille is a true neighborhood bar and grill where we want to get to know your name and we want you to enjoy the best in food and drink. We are offering delicious takes on classic comfort food and health conscious choices. 1116 Broad Street Mon-Fri: 5pm-11pm Sat-Sun: 11am-11pm 919-401-6566 ovalparkgrille.com 6 I nearduke.com/dining
the best local ingredients Sprout: Vegetarian and vegan dishes only Café: Quick stop venue for coffee, pastries and nitrogen ice cream Skillet Southern Cookery: Unique and regional flavors of the South JB’s Roast & Chops: Wood-fired, finely cooked meats Chef’s Kitchen: An educational culinary space and pop-up restaurant venue The Commons: The premier fine dining restaurant at Duke with roof-top dining and scenic views Au Bon Pain: Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, authentic artisan bread and pastries
Perkins Library & Engineering Quad
Twinnie’s: Hot-out-of-the-oven breakfast pastries, made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh entrée salads, plus classic blends of coffee and beer on tap Saladelia @ The Perk: Fair trade, organic tea, locally roasted coffee, desserts and pastries, snacks, healthy signature sandwiches, wraps, and salads
Edens
Bella Union: Fresh coffee, baked goods, frozen drinks, novelty snack-foods, and candy bins Café Edens: 24 hour café offering a variety of fresh, eclectic fare
Science Drive
Dolce Vita Café: (French Family Science Center): Full service coffee bar serving Organic Fair, Mighty Leaf tea, sandwiches, salads, wraps & pastries Blue Express (LSRC): Mediterranean menu items including hot and cold sandwiches, hearty entrees, fresh salads and desserts
The Wilson Center:
Quenchers: Energizing smoothies, fresh cut exotic fruit, energy bars, nutritional supplements, & trail mixes to compliment a healthy lifestyle
East Union (East Campus):
Marketplace: All-you-can-eat breakfast, dinner, and weekend brunch, a-la-carte weekday lunch— options include hot and cold breakfast items, made-to-order pasta, rotisserie meats, gourmet pizzas, ethnic cuisine, a dedicated vegetarian venue and a full grill menu and salad bar Trinity Café: Gourmet coffees, smoothies, and fresh pastries, light entrees including salads, sandwiches, and sushi
Graduate Schools
Café de Novo (Law School): Breakfast and lunch, featuring made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and daily specials Divinity Café (Divinity School): Organic and locally grown foods including vegetarian and vegan options Saladelia Café @ Sanford (Sanford Institute of Public Policy): Made-to-order sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet soups, and specialty pastries
Campus Drive/Central Campus
Café at Smith Warehouse (Smith Warehouse): Fresh deli sandwiches, salads, fruit & parfaits, ice cream treats and hot and cold beverages Dames Express Chicken and Waffles: Where crispy, Southern fried perfection meets deliciously sweet European decadence. Freeman Center for Jewish Life: Includes Henry’s Place: Gourmet Kosher kitchen serving dinner Monday through Thursday, special spreads for Friday Shabbat and Jewish holidays, including Passover. Features vegetarian and dairy-free options Nasher Museum Café: Sit-down restaurant serving a variety of locally grown and organic dishes, upscale desserts and cappuccino-style beverages Duke Gardens Terrace Café: Freshly made sandwiches and salads, ice cream bars, gourmet baked treats, hot and cold beverages
Offering a wide variety of dishes of Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese Cuisine
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Thursday:
Tuesday:
Half Priced Sushi Large Sapporo & Small Sake Combo $10
Friday:
Half Priced Sushi Half Prices Specialty Martinis Half Priced Hot Sake
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Wednesday: Half Priced Bottles of Wine & $4 Appletinis
Daily Food Specials Begin At 5pm Each Day Half Price Sushi Cannot Be Combined with Buy One Get One Free Special. Special Buy One Get One Free Sushi or Half Priced Sushi is for Dine-In Only, Not for Take Out Order.
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Playing the Market The players:
Seniors Hunter Bracale and Heather Morris
The task:
Take $20 and see how much you can get from the Durham Farmer’s Market
The setting:
Durham Farmer’s Market at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.
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THINGS TO EAT BEFORE YOU GRADUATE
o Go to The Nasher to check-out art exhibits, then grab brunch at the Café o Buy wine or champagne on food points o Dip a grilled cheese o Cook dinner in your dorm into some o Treat yourself to dinner at tomato the WaDuke soup at the o Sample local food at the Divinity Cafe Durham Farmer’s Market o Tailgate for on Saturday a Duke football game PHOTO CREDIT | Mary Zhang
o Order The Pile at Geer Street Garden
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o Make it to midnight pizza on LDOC o Find your craving at nearDuke.com/dining o Quiz yourself at Trivia Night at Fullsteam o Grab lunch at the Law School o Grub for free at Midnight Breakfast
The results:
• 1 quart of peaches • 1 lb. spinach fettuccine • 1 red onion • 1 baby eggplant • 1 baby butternut squash • 1 head of softneck garlic • 3 sweet bell peppers • 1 beefsteak tomato Total: $19.75
The Durham Farmers’ Market is a community of farmers, growers and crafters – and it all comes from no more than 70 miles away. They are open year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and hours depend on the season. Check durhamfarmersmarket.com for more info.
o Make your own bagel sandwich at Monuts… then get a donut for dessert o Drive through CookOut late night and order a milkshake
o Grab a burger at King’s Sandwich Shop o Order in Jimmy John’s or Heavenly Buffaloes after 2 a.m. o Drink out of a famous blue cup at He’s Not Here in Chapel Hill o Treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich from Rose’s Meat and Sweets Shop o Drink at The Loop on food points o Devour chicken and waffles at Dame’s o Cut your own pizza at Pompieri
o Study at Cocoa Cinnamon
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Breweries and Spirit Companies Durham has a thriving local beer and spirits scene with something for everyone. Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual World Beer Festival returning to Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Saturday, Oct. 15. Visit allaboutbeer.com for more info. Brothers Vilgalys Spirts Co. 803 Ramseur St. brothersvilgalys.com
Durty Bull Brewing Co. 206 Broadway St. Suite 104 durtybull.com
Bull City Burger & Brewery 107 E. Parrish St. bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
Fullsteam Brewery 726 Riggsbee Ave. fullsteam.ag
Bull City Ciderworks 305 S. Roxboro St. bullcityciderworks.com
Ponysaurus Brewing Co. 219 Hood St. ponysaurusbrewing.com
Take a tour! Many of the breweries offer tours. You can also check out Beltline Brew Tour. The Durham Tour includes stops at Bull City Burger and Brewery, Triangle Brewing Co. and Fullsteam. Tours are Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. Visit beltlinebrewtours. com for more info.
Bull Durham Beer Co. 409 Blackwell St. bulldurhambeer.com Durham Distillery 711 Washington St. durhamdistillery.com
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Dragon Gate Chinese Restaurant
Tel: (919)490-0229
Health Menu with steamed dishes, popular Open Tues-Sat 11am-11pm Ho Fun (flat noodles), Roast Duck, Veggie Wrap, Sunday 12pm-11pm Seaweed Salad
2000 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham, NC 27707 (Shoppes at Lakewood)
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The Chronicle’s 2016
Best of Duke Winners 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. Runner Up: Pitchforks
Best Burger
Burger Bach
737 Ninth St. Suite 220 theburgerbach.com 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 Sweet Treat
The Parlour
117 Market St. | theparlour.com
Favorite Place To Eat On Campus
Monuts Donuts
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.
If you haven’t been yet, what are you waiting for? Co-owners 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
Runner Up: Local 22
Best Pizza
Enzo’s Pizza Co.
2608 Erwin Road |enzospizzaco.com 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. 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
Best Fine Dining
Nana’s Restaurant 2514 University Dr. nanasdurham.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. nearduke.com/dining I 11
Best Place to Order Delivery
Best Cafe for Studying
MediTerra Grill
Cocoa Cinnamon
2816 Erwin Road #207 mediterranc.com 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
420 West Geer St. www.cocoacinnamon.com/
This cozy coffee house has two convenient locations and both are prime study spots if you thrive in the cafe atmosphere. You’ll find Durham hipsters and Duke students working side by side. It can get pretty busy so try and avoid during peak morning hours. If you feel the need to get off campus and want an ample supply of great coffee to keep you plugged in, this is your place.
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.
Best Food Truck
Parlez-Vous Crepe
@parlezvouscrepe parlezvouscrepe.com Whether you’re looking for sweet or savory, ParlezVous 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: Cookout
Best Hangover Food
Monuts Donuts
1002 Ninth St. | monutsdonuts.com 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: Gussy’s Greek Street Food
Best BBQ
Best Brunch
2510 University Dr. theqshackoriginal.com
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 12 I nearduke.com/dining
The Original Q-Shack
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.
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Food and Flex Points Always Accepted at the Nasher Museum Café! nasher.duke.edu/cafe
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Runner Up: The Pit
Best Place to Eat Healthy
MediTerra Grill
2816 Erwin Road #207 mediterranc.com 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
Best Sushi
Sushi Love
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?
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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 ©2016 The Chronicle, 1517 Hull Avenue, Box 90858, Durham NC 27708-0858. For advertising information, call 919-684-3811. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of The Chronicle Business Department.
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