Dykki Whiskey Five Points, Durham This colorless cocktail was made with Plymouth gin, St. Germain elderflower liquor, Lillet Blanc, and an absinthe rinse. It smelled of both licorice and pine trees. The elderflower liquor gave a hint of sweetness to the drink and the Lillet Blanc provided smoothness. These two elements combined made the gin
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5 October, 2009
Restaurant Review–Saladelia Cafe (Durham)
Saladelia Cafe 4201 University Drive Eastgate, Durham www.saladelia.com Breakfast: $3.25-7.90 Lunch: $4.99-7.50 Saladelia is a staple of Durham’s lunch scene with a bustling catering business in addition to their onsite food. It is a favorite of mine for a late breakfast also, as their breakfast menu is available until 2pm on the weekend. They offer
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2 October, 2009
Wine Review–Lockwood Merlot 2005
Wine: Lockwood Vineyard Monterey Merlot 2005 Region: Central Coast of California The description on the back of this bottle declares it to be a remarkably balanced merlot. Twice. On first sip, I’d say that’s hyperbole. Spices are the most prominent component, kind of like taking a bite of an old-fashioned stick of clove gum. It
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