| dining guide | Nana’s Restaurant Upscale seasonal dishes influenced by Southern, French and Italian cuisine. 2514 University Dr.; 919-493-8545; nanasdurham.com
Bull Street Gourmet & Market Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled porkloaded hashbrowns and the turkey and Brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullstreetdurham.com BR
NanaTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nanataco.com
Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com BR
The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; WINNER theqshackoriginal.com
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OF DURHAM Saké Bomb Asian Bistro 2016
Authentic Asian bistro and sake bar; enjoy specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com DURHAM, NC • 919-286-1987 MADHATTERBAKESHOP.COM
Saladelia Cafe Delicious, healthy, homemade food with an espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR Tacos Nacos Tacos, papusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine: drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake for dessert! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com
10 Years on Ninth Street Metro 8 Steakhouse celebrated its 10th
OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger. com
anniversary in September. Husband-and-wife team chef Frank Pirillo and manager Cassie Ramos moved to Durham after they were convinced by friend and former Duke football player John El-Masry that it was the right decision, and they have been
Randy’s Pizza
Pizzas, garlic knots and WINNER
stromboli. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com
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2016 Piper’s Deli
Deli sandwiches and burgers like pimento bacon cheeseburger serving up American MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING and French dip sandwich. 3219 BREAKFAST steakhouse classics with Amante Gourmet Pizza SALADELIA.COM Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481; an Argentinian flare ever Gourmet pizzas and calzones. pipersdeli.com Try the “Via Bianco.” 3825 S. since. Roxboro Rd.; 919-572-2345; amantepizza.com
Seasonal Seafood Freshly Cooked Good Fish That’s the Hook
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