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The food here is just generally American style burger and fries, club sandwiches and a soup of the day type of stuff. They also have a buffalo shrimp recipe and a Scotch egg dish. What's really unique here is the beer which is brewed in house. They have a pilsner, a brown ale, a hefeweizen and a stout...oh, and their own root beer as well. The atmosphere is nice and rustic and there's plenty of outdoor seating. It is located in the historic city market area off of Moore's square, whose cobblestone streets give it a very European feel.
I must add that this place recently suffered some smoke damage from a fire and when I checked the other day, sadly, they seem to be selling the place. This tip shall stand as a memory to the great times I had here.
I liked their Hefeweizen and the root beer. Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 214 E. Martin St.Phone: (919) 829-0214Directions: From I-40 take the s. saunders st. exit, head north, s. saunders turns into mcdowell, take a left on e. martin st. Greenshields is on the right in city market.Website: www.greenshields.com
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| | | | Best Coffee Houses | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
I decided that there were so many coffee houses in the area, yet only a few good ones, I would make one tip for all of the ones worth visiting. Here's a good list of Coffee houses in the area of downtown and NC State.
Third Place is right next door to Lily's Pizza and has outdoor seating right on Glenwood Ave. The Baristas here know their stuff and won't let you down, they also have a nice selection of baked goods and a comfortable atmosphere with a lot of artwork on the walls. Prime people watching and good coffee from Larry's beans set this one apart from the corporate competition.
Cup a Joe's has three locations in the area all owned by the same guy (who I used to work for), one at Mission Valley shopping center, where there is also a movie theater and record store, which I shall highlight eslewhere. Another location is up on Falls of Neuse Rd. at Quail corners shopping center on the corner of Millbrook Rd. One of the most popular locations is on Hillsborough st., the main drag at NC State University. The main difference in the three is mostly atmospheric. For example, on Hillsborough st. the smoking section is bigger than the non smoking.
Finally there is also Helios Coffee, a good place to get a cup of joe on Glenwood Ave. that is close to all of the other restaurants in the Glenwood scene. Outdoor seating, beer and wine, and local music set this one apart. They also host art events and wine tastings, etc.
All of these coffee shops will deal you a decent and sometimes exceptional cup of coffee, and they all have lunch menus and great pastry items for sale as well. If you are not a huge coffee buff there are plenty of other places that are chain coffee joints that can be found easily enough on triangle.citysearch.com. Here I chose to highlight the places I like to go for superior coffee and a generally great experience. Hope this was helpful. Leave a Comment Theme: CoffeehousePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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| | | | Kurama Sushi and Noodle: Kurama Sushi and Noodle | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Sushi on a conveyor belt is raw heaven. You can order from the menu, but most people simply choose from the rotating already made rolls, which are on color-coded plates for easy pricing, gold being the most expensive. Chefs work in an enclosed area to restock the conveyor belt--always reminds me of that episode of 'I Love Lucy' where the chocolate moves too fast and she gets behind! I think Kurama exceeds sushi standards but is surprisingly affordable (huge ramen bowl for $5, spider rolls for $5). If you're lucky, my friend Karla will be your waitress. She sits in a booth and knits when it's not busy, and has been known to look the other way when you 'borrow' one of the platic multi-colored sushi plates...
The daily specials board rarely changes. I think the eel bowl has been 'on special' for about six months now, but that's O.K., because it's my favorite. As a starter,I recommend steamed edamame(soybeans)or the shrimp dumplings. Kurama has a delicious selection of hot noodle bowls as well. For dessert, brave the green tea ice cream. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 105 North Columbia StreetOther Contact: 919-968-4747
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| | | | The Angus Barn Traditional... | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Angus Barn
Traditional American fair, seafood plus steaks.
It is claimed the only one 5-star restaurant in NC. However, other people say it was partly due to the food, popularity and partly, the politices.
There are restaurants in the area serving finer food - again, the taste is a very subjective thing. Just also like we are not beef eater, I cannot give you any idea on how good or bad their steaks are.
To many people, it could be pricy, however, the quantity is large, e.g., a $23 soft-shell crab entre will come with 3 large softshell crabs, while most other restaurant $17 for only one medium size crab.
We could never finish our entres, therefore the best strategy, and fortunately one can, is to order its 'apetizer' portion of entres, so you can have more varieties yet not stuffed.
The restaurant has two major dining halls, very large, thus the tables at the center of the hall could be noisy. Be sure to ask a table along the hall usually divided from the main hall, which is much quieter.
Although many business dinners are done here, the atmosphere is casual.
There are no sign or lables on the restroom to tell the lady's room from men's room. HOw can you tell? The hens and roosters on the door of course.
Soft-shell crabs, small ribs, salmon, raw oyster. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: 9401 Glenwood Ave (US Hwy 70) Raleigh, NC 27612 When you fly from north, you will see it, a red color barn, when the plane approaches the RDU airport.Other Contact: (919) 787-3505
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| | | | 518 Italian Cafe It is a... | Tip Rating: | | | | |
518 Italian Cafe
It is a sister restaurant of the 411 Italian Cafe in Chapel Hill (on 411 W. Franklin St), both serve the same menu. 518 is much larger a place than 411.
Interesting yet simple Italian flavor deco, with ceilings painted as a Carolina blue sky with clouds (yes, free clouds!).
Many families have dinner here together with young DINKs.
It has two floors, each floor has its own bar, kitchen etc. Second floor seems quieter than the first one, if one has a table next to their ''balcany' looking railing, one can have a birdview of the downstairs.
On Saturday, they open at 5 pm for dinner, go there early to enjoy the beautiful afternoon sunshine shining through the huge window over your table.
The most unique table was the one 3/4 towards the second floor on the side of the stairway. It is an isolated place of its own, sitting two people, the afternoon light really makes it a very romantic setting, however, the restaurant could make it more appealing.
I will attach a photo here soon.
Although it is an Italian restaurant, it also serves dishes from other cuisine such as Thai (curry dishes) etc. The food is average, not bad.
Appetizers:
- Wood fired focaccia bread - with choice of herbed artichocke dip, salsa fresca or sun-dried tomato artichoke spread
- Whild mushroom poltenta- assorted wild mushrooms pan seared with fresh rosemary, mushroom broth and cashewnut butter. Served over baked poltenta and topped with fresh parmesan.
Chef's special pasta salad - house greens tossed with rotini pasta, artichoke hearts, pimento, grilled chicken, prosciutto and mozzarella in a creamy Italian vinaigrette
Pasta and Etc
- whole wheat fetticine - with wood grilled chicken, fresh mushrooms, marsala, rosemary butter and garlic cream sauce, topped with fresh parmesan
- Chicken marsala - chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms in a dark chicken marsala sauce, served with over roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables
- Wood grilled shrimp poltenta - grilled marinated shrimp served on cheese polenta with mushrooms, leeks and prosciutto di parma, topped with parmesan
Desserts (all made fresh in house)
- Tiramisu torte - Layers of sponge cake, esperesso custard and fresh whipped cream with bittersweet chocolate sauce (could be also with some Brandy if you prefer)
- Dylan's Belgian dark chocolate fudge cake - moist, fudgey chocolate cake served with white chocolate chunk ice cream and raspberry sauce Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: 518 W. Jones Rd (NE corner of W. Jones and Glenwood Ave.) Raleigh downtown The parking lot is on the W. Jones Rd, east of the Glenwood Ave From there, you can also see the poOther Contact: Phone: (919) 829-2518
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