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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 [...]

Aviator Smokehouse 525 East Broad Street Fuquay-Varina Website $6.95–$13.95   The Aviator Smokehouse in downtown Fuquay-Varina is an offshoot of the Aviator Brewing Company, which is a favorite of plenty of Triangle-area beer drinkers. That beer connection carries over to their menu. The first thing I noticed under the list of sides was a proclamation [...]

Revolution 107 West Main Street Downtown Durham Website Entrees: $16–$32 Smaller Plates/Apps: $8–$16 Tasting Menus from 3 to 7 courses: $40–$95 Revolution is a downtown Durham restaurant with a lot of buzz. It’s quite popular, even midweek, and can get a bit loud when full. It’s got a sleek interior with a heavy emphasis on [...]