Escazu

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

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 [...]

Parker and Otis (Durham)

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Parker and Otis 112 S Duke Street Peabody Square, Durham Website I finally got the chance to check out Parker and Otis, one of those local spots that sell a mix of different wares and nibbles: coffee shop, gourmet sandwiches, bakery, candies, and assorted small goods including soaps and teas. This style of throwing a [...]

Bar/Restaurant Review–West End Wine Bar, Warehouse District (Durham)

Friday, October 16th, 2009

West End Wine Bar 601 Main Street Warehouse District, Durham http://www.westendwinebar.com West End Wine Bar opened up a Durham location a few months ago.  Being a fan of the Chapel Hill flagship bar, I was excited to do so.  This one is around the corner from the Amtrak station and, unfortunately, in the middle of [...]