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Last month, Ben and I went to NYC to see How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway. You probably know by now that we went because I’m obsessed with Darren Criss from Glee, and he was starring in the show. In case you missed my review of the musical, you can read [...]
Old Havana Sandwich Shop 310 East Main Street Downtown Durham Website $5.50–$10 I’ve been twice now to Old Havana Sandwich Shop, and it’s a wonderful choice for lunch or coffee. The owners are always super welcoming and happy to share their offerings of good Cuban sandwiches. I am not a Cuban sandwich traditionalist—if [...]
Southern Roast Coffee Company 110 Oysterville Drive Holly Springs Website Espresso drinks: $1.60 to $4.45 Coffee: $1.50 to $2.00 Monday through Saturday: 6 to 6 Sunday: 7:30 to 4:00 This small coffee shop is just off of Main Street, the main strip that runs through Holly Springs. You might miss it if you blink; it’s [...]
Red Star Coffee 53 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro Website Coffee: $1.59—$2.10 Espresso drinks: $2.10—-4.85 I heard that this coffee shop was opening about a month ago, and thus, I decided a trip to Pittsboro was in order, as I love trying a new place. There will be posts on S&T’s Soda Shoppe and Starrlight Meadery coming [...]
I have info on a couple of upcoming events for you guys. First, and foremost because it involves me, is the fourth meeting of the Social Media Supper Club, which is an excuse for me and two other Twitter users and food lovers, Mandy @demandy and Brian @BCwritr, to try a new restaurant together and [...]
Escazu 936 North Blount Street Mordecai, Raleigh Website Tues to Sat: 11 am to 9 pm Escazu is a maker of small-batch chocolates that mainly trades in bars and truffles. A friend was headed out to their retail store last weekend, and as I’ve always wanted to try their wares, I joined in. The smell [...]
My last day in DC started with a nice, long walk—probably too long as I get a little crazy with the walking when travelling—down Embassy Row. Embassy Row is the stretch of Massachusetts Avenue between Scott Circle and the DC National Cathedral, I believe. I headed up Massachusetts Avenue from Dupont Circle, and right away, [...]
Global Village 2428 Hillsborough Road Raleigh Coffee: $1.60–$2.10 Espresso Drinks: $2.65–$4.25 Global Village is a coffeehouse on the main strip of Hillsborough Road, right across from NC State’s campus. They specialize in organic coffee, and reviews indicate that the baristas and owners know their stuff quite well. Comfy half-booths/half-tables abound, with plenty of seating, but [...]
Banana Split Beyu Caffe, Durham Website $8 This creamy cocktail is made from Stoli vodka, crème de banane, creme de cacao, and cream. The consistency of the drink wasn’t pretty, but it’s the nature of drinks mixed with cream to quickly divide up based on thicknesses of the fluids. The alcohol flavor was pretty strong. [...]
Bean & Barrel 50100 Governor’s Drive Governor’s Village, Chapel Hill Website Bean & Barrel is a coffee shop, bar, and grill. Have I mentioned how much I love that NC restaurants serve both coffee and alcohol? Having a cappuccino followed by a glass of wine is just way too much fun to pass up. During [...]