Doolin’s Irish Pub 3211 Shannon Road South Square, Durham Website Entrees: $8 — $15 Doolin’s Irish Pub is the newest restaurant in the same office building that houses G2B. This building has been notoriously harsh to its restaurants — the location is off the beaten path across the street from the Bank of America on
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More specifically, one of the websites I blog for is in Durham Magazine, a local publication that talks all things Durham-related. Here’s the announcement I posted on Carpe Durham about the article, since I’m just not going to think of something new and exciting to say in its place here: Our website has been profiled
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JJ’s Fish and Chicken 1403 South Miami Boulevard East Durham Sandwiches: $3.89–$5.50 Chicken and Seafood Dinners: $5.99–$10.99 The management asked me not to take pictures at this establishment, so I’ll just try and describe the place for you. It’s a pretty nice, clean, order-at-the-counter restaurant with some country clutter in the form of wood barrels
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Alfredo’s Pizza Villa *CLOSED* 1125 West NC Highway 54, Suite 301 Hope Valley Commons, Durham Website Pizzas: $9.95–$22.95 Pastas, Calzones, Subs: $5.50–$7.50 By the Slice: $2.25–$2.75 Alfredo’s Pizza Villa is a Chapel Hill pizzeria that recently opened a new location in Southwest Durham.  Inside, you can get whole pizzas, slices, calzones, subs, and pasta. There’s
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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
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Dillard’s Bar-B-Q 3921 Fayetteville Street Durham Website Open Tuesday through Saturday From $3.75 for a bar-b-q sandwich to $10.99 for seafood gumbo. My entrée with two sides and hush puppies was $4.99 at lunch. I finally stopped in at the bright yellow and red restaurant that always catches my eye while driving down Fayetteville. You
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Hello everyone!  I just got back from Costa Rica last night — the reason why there haven’t been any posts in a week! I will have a travelogue up for the trip in a few days but in the meantime, let’s get back on track. Here’s a restaurant review of one of my favorite spots
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Magnolia Grill 1002 Ninth Street Ninth Street, Durham http://www.magnoliagrill.net Entrees:  $25-$28 Magnolia Grill is known as one of the finest dining establishments in Durham.  Being as I’ve lived here four years now, I figured I should get around to trying it.  Its menu is what I dub New American cuisine, otherwise known as fresh, local
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Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse 5410-Y Highway 55 Greenwood Commons Durham www.papamojosroadhouse.com Brunch:  $7-$13. Papa Mojo’s is a lively restaurant full of good Cajun cooking, live music during Sunday brunch and most evenings, and a bar with a nice drink list.  They do not shy away from a New Orleans vibe but rather embrace it fully with
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William’s Gourmet Kitchen 2114 East Highway 54 Research Triangle Park, Durham http://www.williamsgk.com/ Sandwiches:  $4.29-$6.49 Sides:  $0.99-$2.49 William’s Gourmet Kitchen is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch right where Highways 54 and 55 intersect. Its atmosphere is definitely that of a fast food restaurant but one that is very clean, welcoming, and decorated with fun
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