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CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street 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 PHOTO BY SARAH ARNESON
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 Ms. Mong Mongolian BBQ, banh mi, fusion burritos. 163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277; msmong.squarespace.com
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411 West has been a Franklin Street mainstay since 1990, and its prosciutto-wrapped grilled shrimp small plate has been around for nearly as long. Even after 25 years on the menu, “it’s one of my favorite dishes,” says Greg Overbeck, marketing director and co-owner of Chapel Hill Restaurant Group. Try it with a glass of Barbera d’Asti Carussin “Asinoi” recommends managing partner Tommy O’Connell – the smoky undertones of the red wine highlight the earthy quality of the prosciutto. It also goes well with the sweetness of the vinaigrette-tossed spinach underneath. But even though there are a few favorites that have stood the test of time, 411 constantly shifts its offerings with the seasons. Tommy is especially excited for asparagus season. “Everyone talks about local strawberries,” he says, “but they are nothing compared to local asparagus.” Look forward to prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and a classic omelet at brunch made that much better by the flavorful veggie. Barbera D’Asti by the glass, $8; wood grilled shrimp piccolo piatti, $10. – Laura Zolman Kirk CHM