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Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market All-day breakfast, sushi and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com 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. Elliott Rd.; 919-535-9191; livingkitchen.com
University Place
NEWS BITES NEW BREW Carolina Brewery got a facelift in July with updated restrooms and kitchen, new furniture and an open dining room. CAUSING A STIR Zoës Kitchen, known for promoting healthy lifestyles with food made with fresh produce, whole grains and lean proteins, opened in Eastgate Crossing in July in the space formerly occupied by Boston Market. FLAIR FOR FOOD
The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; looppizzagrill.com
Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com Bartaco Tacos of various styles like sesame ribeye and fried oyster, plus fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. University Place; 910-807-8226; bartaco.com 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
Luncheonette A weekday lunch spot serving up salads, burgers, soups and pasta dishes house-made with fresh, local ingredients. 100 Europa Dr.; 984-234-0644; roseluncheonette.com
TRILOGY American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com
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 Cafe 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, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 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 Zoës Kitchen Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches and kebabs in a colorful space. Eastgate Crossing; 919-883-9310; zoeskitchen.com
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Elaine Lopes, owner of Tarantini in Governors Village, purchased Bean & Barrel and rebranded the former coffee shop to be Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar, focusing on French-influenced American offerings by executive chef Robert Warren including dishes like roasted chicken with dill beurre blanc and the duck a l’orange. PIZZA PARTY At press time, Marco’s Pizza was set to open their Chatham Downs Drive location in July. WINE WINNING Pittsboro’s Oakleaf restaurant was recently named one of Wine Spectator’s 2017 Restaurant Award winners, earning an Award of Excellence alongside Chapel Hill’s Elaine’s on Franklin, Crossroads Chapel Hill, BIN 54 and elements. SO LONG After being on Franklin Street for over three years, Old Chicago closed its doors in July. MORE MED DELI The folks at Mediterranean Deli are opening up an Elon location in October, similar to their much-loved Franklin Street restaurant.
STONEY RIVER STEAKHOUSE AND GRILL Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steak house mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. University Place; 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com Village Burgers Gourmet burgers with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots. 919-240-4008; villageburgerchapelhill.com
at Southern Season
WEATHERVANE & PATIO • Lunch • Dinner Breakfast RESTAURANT Shrimp and grits, sweet potato fries and Weekend Brunch other gourmet takes on classic flavors. 919-929-9466; southernseason.com/ restaurant/chapel-hill
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Contemporary cuisine with a Southern flare highlighting local ingredients
Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; 2012 Champions of the “Got to be NC” Competition hunamchapelhill.com Dining Series
201 S. Estes Drive, University Mall, Chapel Hill 919-929-9466 | southernseason.com/weathervane
KITCHEN Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com