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NEWS BITES THE SCOOP
Chapel Hill natives Jared Olkin and Leah Sitkin are behind the awardwinning, dairy-free frozen dessert known as Revolution Gelato, which is now stocked at Whole Foods in Chapel Hill. The siblings’ mother, Vivian Olkin, owned Inside Scoop, a local ice cream shop which closed 10 years ago.
RAW AND LOVING IT
Living Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant, opened its doors on South Elliott Road in February. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian dishes like sweet potato sushi, “Rawco Tacos” with meaty walnutalmond crumbles and “Lunasagna,” as well as cold-pressed juices.
CHEERS!
Glasshalfull celebrated 10 years in February by bringing back favorite dishes and wines from the past.
PUB-ALICOUS
Mystery Brewing Public House reopened in February with a new kitchen, dining area and expanded menu focused on fresh, local ingredients. Look forward to a rotating menu of hearty fare like “The Golden Hind” soup made with Mystery Brewing’s American Pale Ale.
FAREWELL
Queen of Sheba at Timberlyne Shopping Center closed its doors in March after 13 years of service. Owner Friesh Dabei hopes to find a new location in the area.
SAVE THE DATE
The food and drink festival TerraVita has set a date – mark your calendars for October 18-21, 2017. Returning this year will be the East meets West dinner showcasing chefs from all across the state, as well as the Hill Fire barbecue competition, Sustainable Classroom and Grand Tasting on the Green.
NEW LOOK Carrboro Farmers’ Market has a brand-new logo design.
Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com Trolly Stop Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com VESPA Innovative Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a setting that can accommodate parties, receptions and special events. Parking and patio dining. 306D W. Franklin St.; 919-969-6600; vespanc.com Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599; westendwinebar.com Windows Restaurant at the Franklin Hotel New American cuisine. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000 YOGURT PUMP Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com
Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing Caffe Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowl-size lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333 Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern fare at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157; carolina1663.com Cerritos Cantina Specialty dips, ceviche, street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566; cerritoscantina.com Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market Coffee, all-day breakfast, sushi, pizza, sandwiches and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/chapelhill Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207; lahacienda2.eat24hour.com Living Kitchen Vegan and vegetarian options including sweet potato sushi, pad thai, burritos, juices and smoothies. 201 S. Elliot Rd.; 919-5359191; livingkitchen.com
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Luncheonette A weekday lunch spot serving up salads, burgers, soups and pasta dishes housemade with fresh, local ingredients. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-933-2473 The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; looppizzagrill.com/locations/ chapel-hill Market Street Coffeehouse Coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993; marketstcoffee.com Min Ga Korean cuisine. 116 Old Durham Rd.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-969-8750; monterreychapelhill.com Olio & Aceto Brunch and lunch options inspired by Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar products. 400 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-8958; olioandacetocafe.com Red Pepper Chinese restaurant offering traditional Szechuan dishes. 1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488; redpepperchapelhill.com SQUID’S Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-9331324; sunrisebiscuits.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodles.com University Place Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424 City Kitchen Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist. 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes. 919-918-7888; redbowlchapelhill.com TRILOGY American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888; silverspot.net