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    4.4 (43 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Let the Chenin Blanc warm up for a few minutes.  It's so good.
    Womp D.

    HIGHLIGHTS: Bread board - the shrimp butter & harissa Cold shrimp appetizer LOBSTER POT Chenin Blanc Service ( kindness from everyone!! ) Atmosphere - chill but v v nice This has become "my spot" and I can't wait to eat here again & again.

    Mani N.

    What an experience. We almost ordered everything and could have based on how delicious each dish was. We ordered the: NOLA BBQ SHRIMP - the sauce I wanted to lick my plate but ate it with bread instead PAPPARDELLE, DUCK & VEAL BOLOGNESE - lots of meat and filling CRAB & CHANTERELLE TAGLIOLINI - wish there was a little more crab very good and herby OYSTERS, HALIBUT KHAO SOI - my fav dish, very flavorful - I enjoyed the curry and crunch on top! Great for sharing and filling FRIED CHICKEN PLATTER - Whoa!! This dish had it all, my husband was in heaven, it had Mac and cheese and a biscuit. The kicker was the Carolina reaper hot sauce and of course ranch! BOMBOLO - this dessert was so decadent! All you need is one bite! The owner thanked us when we left and took the time to chat with us! We wish them the best of luck and we will be back:)

    Beef Heart Tartare IG @every_last_bite
    Erin W.

    Ambiance: The spot is small and cozy with soft French music in the background. Has a neighborhood feel. Dimly lit w candles so would be romantic for a date but also good for a small group of friends. Too small for a large group Food: For a table if 2 I'd recommend 2 small plates, 1 pasta and maybe one entree too. The crab and mushroom Pasta was INCREDIBLE and my favorite dish of the night. The beef tartare was beautiful but I didn't think it was very flavorful (maybe I'm not a tartare person?) The BBQ shrimp had a great flavorful sauce and came with dense fluffy bread for dipping but the shrimp itself was just ok Service: I may have caught them on an off night, but The service was mostly awkward. When I arrive the hostess just stared at me until I announced that I had a reservation... but they did offer to take my coat. The server was pretty indifferent but had good recommendations and warmed up a little by the end of the meal. They were very attentive with clearing dishes, timing courses etc Parking: Located in a strip mall there is a parking lot but if it's a busy night you may have to look around for a spot

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    Lloyd M.

    One of my favorite Chapel Hill places. The scorched green beans starter is incredible and something I would usually not order. Almost licked the plate. Fried chicken was a large portion and enjoyable, I particularly liked the Mac cheese that came with it and dipping the biscuit in the honey orange marmalade was better than any dessert I could have ordered.

    Clockwise from front: mafalde allanatra (VERY good), ramp spaghetti, rigatoni
    Emily H.

    I'll say first that, as other reviews have stated, this place has received a lot of "hype" via advertising and influencers. I don't want to let that affect my review but admittedly it is what got me interested in the first place. Service: Absolutely excellent! Prompt without being rushed. Let us take our time on decisions and have just the right amount of space between ordering drinks, appetizers, main, and dessert. This level of service is worth the overall prices imo. Atmosphere: Yes the tables are very close together but it's a small and modern space. Overall I enjoyed this but it's not for everyone. Drinks: Wine menu had just the right variety and price point for me. A couple of good glasses in the $8-$12 range. Mixed drinks looked good and I would try them next time. Appetizers: BBQ shrimp was good - reminiscent of shrimp étouffée. Very flavorful gravy. I would get this again. Mozzarella was disappointing. The cheese itself was fresh but it was served on top of harissa which is far too strong a flavor to pair with a mild cheese. I didn't really understand this pairing and would not order it again. These were served with two pieces of bread - one dinner roll one piece of focaccia. This was a very small portion of bread for two appetizers that really require bread to enjoy (gravy and cheese!). We ordered extra bread and were told that bread is $2 per roll! This was the only time that the price really shocked me. He did say that the bread was made in-house but I didn't find it to be anything special. The overly stingy bread serving and high price for additional pieces really left a bad taste for the appetizers overall. Main course: We all got pastas and shared. The ramp spaghetti was tasty but not a huge stand-out to me. The rigatoni was delicious and had guanciale that was cooked perfectly. But the real star to me was the mafalde allanatra. The menu mentions cinnamon which really intrigued me and the outcome was extremely impressive. The warm spices are perfectly subtle and compliment the duck and sauce. There was a slight spice as well and the noodles were huge and had great texture. I would definitely come back to try this again. Dessert: The table decided on the hazelnut cake and unfortunately it was a bit dry. Flavor was good though. I'm looking forward to trying the "chocolate bombolo" next time. Conclusion: Try it! Shrimp app is good. Bread too expensive. Definitely get the mafalde allanatra.

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    Benay H.

    Excellent new spot. Cozy. Great service - not 'fast' but just enough time for you to know they're cooking your food properly. And for you to have more time sipping wine and talking with friends! All of the staff were kind. The ambience was sooooo cozy. Perfect for a neighborhood restaurant. For the food, our group of four each got something different (fish, pasta, turkey neck ragu, lamb). Every bit of every dish was eaten. The mozzarella was delicious but hard to eat/share (we requested a steak knife, which helped). We split all four desserts and enjoyed them -- the bombolo and tiramisu were our favorites. The wine was great, too! Things to note: we all commented that the food was quite salty. Not enough to not eat it, just enough to comment on it. And we were bummed they ran out of the salad right before we got there. An addition of another vegetable or two for the apps would be great!

    Beef cheek bolognese
    Kelly H.

    Absolutely loved this place. It's a small restaurant but so full of vibes. Highly recommend: Beef cheek bolognese - the noodle is well done and the touch of basil is very smart Octopus- usually not the biggest fan of octopus but this dish is very well done. The octopus tasted very fresh, and reminded me of scallops and halibut BBQ Shrimp - my favorite dish of the time. Must order!! Don't miss out on the desserts. Can't go wrong with any of their desserts. The mozzarella is just alright.

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    Sunday brunch was delicious and not the usual fare. Service and ambiance were first-rate. We'll be back soon.

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    Preppy college towns are so dystopian bro-- 27 years on this earth and never been denied entry from…read morea place until the night of my MASTER'S graduation cause bro didn't buy that my R-E-A-L ID (which costs extra, mind you) was real and wouldn't scan it/get anyone else to check. How are you gonna refuse to let a whole adult with a 401k in because you don't feel like verifying a verifiable ID :/ the group after me asked why, and apparently "the edges were peeling", so they showed their peeling IDs and said "well we definitely won't get in then" BUT THEY DID :/ Bless their hearts, they tried to say something, but she just got angrier and snapped at me to have a good night in a way which suggested that she very much did NOT want me to have a good night. My siblings flew out from Philly and NYC for one night together, so needless to say this was a damper, but apparently not uncommon -- you'd think a place with that reputation would have a little employee oversight :/

    For a place that calls itself a liberal bar they are very prejudicial and they showed it on…read moreHalloween night when I tried to bring in my service dog they asked me questions that were illegal to ask like where is your psychiatrist letter which I do have one but I don't have to show it nor do I have to show any evidence whatsoever that my dog is a service dog in all 50 states of the United States and under federal law that is not required once you identify your dog as a service dog that is all that's necessary really in most places but not for Orange County Orange County believes that they are above the law and very soon that will change for them. Do not recommend this place and probably will never go back.

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