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Artisan Pizza Kitchen Sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9119; artisanpizzakitchen.com [B]SKI’S Specialty wraps. 147 E. Franklin St.; 919-969-9727; bskis.com Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159-1/2 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Benny Cappella’s Pizza, by the slice or whole pie. 122 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-5286; bennysva.com/BennyCappellas BUNS Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Carolina Coffee Shop The mainstay serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955; cosmiccantina.com
FOUR CORNERS American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com IMBIBE Bottle shop and restaurant featuring pizza, salads and appetizers. 108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza Build-your-own stone-fired pizza. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-391-4100; lotsa.com Ms. Mong Mongolian BBQ, banh mi, fusion burritos. 163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277; msmong.squarespace.com R&R Grill Spicy wings, kabobs, flatbread pizza. 137 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-4411; rnrgrill.com
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chapelhillmagazine.com December 2017
NEWS BITES COMMUNITY COCKTAIL Each month, Tandem partners with a community organization to offer an awareness cocktail, with $5 per cocktail going to do good. In December, the restaurant partners with Chapel Hill Service League’s Christmas House, which provides gifts for underprivileged children. On top of the cocktail, events will also be hosted to further serve Christmas House, like a give-back brunch on Dec. 10 and a wine benefit on Dec. 12. NEW BREW In September, Carrboro Coffee Roasters launched NITRObrew coffee, a nitrogeninfused and cold-brewed beverage, by installing the first pressurized keg at Open Eye Cafe. “There is a much more complex aroma and flavor gained through the micro-bubbles in each sip,” says Carrboro Coffee Roasters owner Scott Conary. “The nitrogen and the live pour ensures the sweetest and smoothest nitro coffee you have ever tasted.” Carrboro Coffee Roasters also recently announced a new direct partnership with Honduras coffee farmer Nancy Hernandez. BBQ BASH In addition to showcasing the state’s barbecue on Wednesdays, Crook’s Corner has added music to the mix. ‘Cue & Tunes offers live-patio music from artists like Tracy Shedd and Josh Moore, who both performed in early autumn. SOME MORE SUBS As of press time, Firehouse Subs was coming soon to Rams Plaza next to The Joint Chiropractic. CULINARY AT CROSSROADS In September, The Carolina Inn’s Crossroads Chapel Hill introduced a new feature to the restaurant’s dinner menu Thursday through Saturday. Diners can now choose a special six-course, seasonally inspired menu with an optional wine pairing. The autumn menu included dishes like black truffle risotto, rabbit loin with rabbit ragout and chocolate cake. NEW TO TOWN As of press time, New Hope Market on N.C. Highway 86 South was set to start grilling and offering local goods soon. COOK FOR A CAUSE In October, Il Palio at The Siena Hotel raised $7,500 for the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Fund, which helps aspiring and established culinary professionals further their education. Some chefs who pitched in their talent included Teddy Diggs and Deric McGuffey of Il Palio and Gabe Barker of Pizzeria Mercato.
Roots Bakery, Bistro & Bar Farm-to-table American and Central American fusion. 161 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7160; rootschapelhill.com Sawasdee Thai Restaurant Thai cuisine such as red curry and pad thai. 110 N. Columbia St.; 919-960-0440; sawasdeechapelhill.com Shanghai Dumpling Dumplings, pork buns, hotpots. 143 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6737; shanghaidumplingnc.com SPANKY’S A Chapel Hill institution since 1977, the American bar and grill serves hamburgers, brown sugar baby back ribs, garden fresh salads and more. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com Sugarland Cupcakes, gelato, pastries. 140 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2100; sugarlandchapelhill.com Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566; supdogs.com Sutton’s Drug Store Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast, milkshakes. 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161; suttonsdrugstore.com Tama Tea A wide selection of tea beverages plus smoothies, coffee, desserts, salad bowls and sandwiches. 105 E. Franklin St.; 919-391-3706; tamatea.com Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425; timeout247.com Top of the Hill Chapel Hill’s only distillery also offers beers and American food, like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com TRU Deli & Wine Sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192; yeoldewaffleshoppe.com West Franklin Street 411 WEST The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com