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The Cupcake Bar Cocktail- and beverage-inspired cupcakes. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-816-2905 Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish and meats and cheeses. Full bar. 111 N. Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com
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Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. 317 W. Main St.; 919-682-9235 Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335 Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine. 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750 Loaf Oven breads and pastries. 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254 Lucia Bar Italiano Housemade pastas, breads and charcuterie. 605 W. Main St.; 984-219-1965 Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas.112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702 M Sushi Quality sushi using seasonal seafood with daily menu changes and special drink pairings. 309 E. Chapel Hill St. Mateo Tapas and small plates. 109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700 Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch. 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-286-0303 Old Havana Sandwich Shop Authentic Cuban sandwiches. 310 E. Main St.; 919-667-9525 The Parlour Homemade ice cream. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999 Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza. 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936 Pompieri Pizza A pizza joint with a fine-dining approach. 102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589 The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced and inspired Southern cuisine. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8830 Revolution Contemporary global cuisine featuring local ingredients. Extensive wine list. Now serving lunch. 107 W. Main St.; 919-956-9999 Rue Cler Restaurant & Cafe French bistro-style cuisine. 401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844 Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a simple, straightforward manner. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-9088970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com
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newsbites Something to Wine About
After eight years of business, the small plates restaurant Six Plates Wine Bar will close March 11, according to co-owner Matthew Beason. He hopes to reopen with a new concept in the same location by April 1.
Life of Pie
You might have seen the single-serving maple sweet potato and bourbon pecan pies, among others, by East Durham Pie Company at Respite and Cocoa Cinnamon; now, owner Ali Rudel hopes to turn her current in-home production into a storefront pie-and-coffee shop.
Lox to Love
Chapel Hill-based The Bagel Bar has secured a lease for its second location at 104 City Hall Plaza and will be working with Center Studio Architecture on the design of their new shop.
Scratch Bakery Sweet and savory pastries, plus lunch. 111 W. Orange St.; 919-956-5200 Taberna Tapas, paella and flatbreads. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457 Toast Italian paninis and soups. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183 AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Basan A wide variety of fresh, specialty sushi rolls, modern Japanese appetizers and entrees, and an extensive sake selection. 359 Blackwell St., Ste. 220; 919-797-9728; basanrestaurant.com Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar Cuban tapas served amid ’60s-style decor. 318 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4300 Mellow Mushroom American pizzas, calzones, salads, hoagies. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500
359 Blackwell Street Suite 220 Durham NC 27701 BasanRestaurant.com
OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar version offers all the same build-your-own burger options. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431 Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes with local ingredients, overlooking The Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909 Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom Hearty fare and huge beer selection. 324 Blackwell St.; 919-433-0345
EAST CENTRAL DURHAM FAYETTEVILLE STREET Bowick’s Ark Southern comfort food. 901 Fayetteville St., Ste. 205; 919-680-3200 Chicken Hut Soul food. 3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697 New Visions of Africa African soul food. 1306 Fayetteville St.; 919-687-7070 MORE EAST CENTRAL DINING Byrd’s BBQ Restaurant & Catering Classic barbecue and sides. 2816 Cheek Rd.; 919-530-1839 Johnson Family Barbecue Classic Eastern barbecue and sides. 5021 Wake Forest Hwy.; 919-397-5693
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Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast, sandwiches, salads and other specialty food items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944 Full Lotus Wellness Blueprint to healthy living with clean eating programs. 3319 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-998-6621 Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant German-inspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600 Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Kurama Japanese Seafood, Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Hibachi dishes. 3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-2669 Peony Asian Bistro Chinese dishes and sushi. 3515 Witherspoon Blvd.; 919-419-8800 The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798 Shrimp Boats Southern cuisine. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-6591
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