Pecan Pie Martini Rockfish Seafood Grill *CLOSED* The Streets at Southpoint Durham, NC It’s rare that I have to choke down a drink. Of course, it didn’t help that the bartender looked about 17 and told me that I was only the second person to ever order it, but I think that this martini was
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The Primo Margarita Chili’s 6917 Fayetteville Road Durham, NC This one is perfect for those of us who like the flavor of margaritas but can’t drink it fast enough to beat the melting ice. It has a strong alcohol presence, which delights my taste buds. The tequila is well-blended with the participating liquors. I always
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French Kiss Martini City Beverage 4810 Hope Valley Road Durham, NC This libation is a mix of vodka, chambord, pineapple, and lemon peel. It’s a slightly different recipe than the classic French Kiss but tastes just like that standard—a favorable level of sweetness, but overall, somewhat dull. Brightly deep red in color but the taste
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six plates Erwin Terrace 2812 Erwin Road Durham, NC http://sixplates.blogspot.com Small Plates $9–11 We ended up at six plates late on a Saturday night after having waited too long for service at another lounge. six plates was advertised in our American Dance Festival brochure along with its service hours, which are until 2 am on
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