DINING GUIDE
like Dinner. ELAINE’S ON FRANKLIN Fine regional American cuisine, 454 W. FRANKLIN ST. • CHAPEL HILL made with the freshest local ingredients; 960.2770 • www.elainesonfranklin.com all ABC permits. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com
Silver Medal: Best Restaurants of 2011, News & Observer
Guru India Restaurant Tandoori, thali, curry. 508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201 ITALIAN PIZZERIA III Pizza, calzones, subs. The "place to be" in Chapel Hill for 35 years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro Greek-Lebanese cuisine. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8869 Kipos Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760 Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846 La Residence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506 Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055 MAMA DIP’S Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and lunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com
MEDITERRANEAN DELI Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Mellow Mushroom Classic Southern pizza. 310 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-1941 Merritt’s Store & Grill Sandwiches, breakfast biscuits, burgers. 1009 S. Columbia St.; 919-942-4897 Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188 Moe’s Southwest Grill Made-to-order burritos, nachos, quesadillas and more. 110 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6217 Noodles & Company Asian, Mediterranean, American noodles. 214 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7320 The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international bar food. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom Deep-dish pizza, calzones, salads and beer. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9150 SANDWHICH Hot and cold specialty sandwiches and burgers. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-2114 Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335 Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177 Trolly Stop Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 306B W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206 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 West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599 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
Market Street Coffeehouse Coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993 Min Ga Korean cuisine. 116 Old Durham Rd.; 919-933-1773 MIXED CASUAL KOREAN BISTRO Specializes in customizable bibimbap bowls; 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-0047; mixedkoreanbistro.com Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-969-8750 Olio & Aceto Brunch and lunch options inspired by Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar products. 400 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-8958 Penguin’s Cafe Salad bar, hot bar, sandwiches. Whole Foods Market, 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983 Red Pepper Chinese restaurant offering traditional Szechuan dishes. 1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488 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, burgers, hot dogs. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324 Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622 Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933
Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing
University Place Alfredo’s Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424
Caffe Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowl-size lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333
City Kitchen Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist. 919-928-8200
Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern fare at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157 DUNK & SLIDE AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET Grab a coffee, breakfast all day and a vegan burger from the bar. Sushi, pizza, sandwiches and more. 81 S. Elliot Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com
MAPLE VIEW MOBILE Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewfarm.com Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes. 919-918-7888 Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888
Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545
Village Burgers Gourmet burgers with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots. 919-240-4008
La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 N. Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207
Weathervane Shrimp and grits, sweet potato fries and other gourmet takes on classic flavors. 919-929-9466
The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112 chapelhillmagazine.com
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