Excellent experience! The chefs were excellent. I hope they know the food they created was so…read moredelicious and was changing lives in that dining room. Our server was great and very knowledgeable on the menu and had great wine recommendations. The Soupe aux Haricots Cannellini was creamy and delicious. The big chunks of bacon were pleasant and tasty finds within the soup as well. The beef tartare was perfectly prepared and paired well with the small pieces of toast that came with it. Every bite of the poulet toulousaine (sausage-stuffed chicken) was delicious. Each bite was juicy and very well-seasoned. The fondant potatoes were so soft and good. The knife sliced through them like butter. It was amazing and the Brussel sprouts were divine. I loved it.

We had Sunday brunch here during a visit to UNC. We sat outside, which as nice, even with the rain…read more The inside was bustling and a big loud, plus the AC was pretty cold, so the patio was fine. The service was very "Parisian"--they left you alone but were there when you needed a server. The omelettes were divine. We had the "supreme" which is off the menu but is a combo of ham and mushrooms. The eggs were silky and the potatoes on the side err smashed fried potatoes with caramelized onions. My son had the gnocchi which was quite good. The morning bun was the hit, though, and a must-get when you go. The have a pretty impressive bar program, too. I had a French 75 (since it's a French restaurant, seemed like the call) which had Theo house made pea-lavender syrup. It was excellent! Delicious, strong coffee too.

This is Chapel Hill's best restaurant, and it did not disappoint. Our server, Amanda, knows the…read moremenu well and was able to provide answers to all of our questions. We remembered her from a previous visit, and will request her in the future. Cocktails and mocktails were excellent, as was the sparkling wine enjoyed by one of our party of six. We were surprised and delighted to see foie gras on the menu, and it was perfectly prepared, with an accompaniment of blackberry jam. The lamb belly entree was very rich, but cooked perfectly. The vegetarian plate was beautiful and delicious. Celeriac soup and beet salad were both terrific, and the barbecued shrimp were spiced perfectly. Our only letdown was dessert - only one of the 3 options appealed, so we ordered 3 of those (key lime semifreddo) and found them to be beautifully sweet/tart. We'll be back.

I came for dinner with my wife on a Saturday night, and even though we didn't have reservations, we…read morearrived right when the restaurant opened at 5pm and were promptly seated by the window. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a rundown of the menu before we ordered. I decided to start with the Cheese Plate, which included 3 different cheeses, buttered baguette slices, jam, mustard, and pickles. I enjoy cheese plates, and this one was great, but I can understand it may not be for everyone. My wife ordered the Red Fish, which had a more Southeast Asian-inspired twist to it. It came over rice and pickled onions and beets, and the flavors were a blend of lemongrass and coconut. The fish was cooked well - nice and tender, not too dry - and the flavors went well together. I ordered the New York Strip, which was delicious - the meat was well cooked, had great flavor, and was a generous portion that was very filling. The only gripe I had was that the char on the eggplant overwhelmed the flavor, so most of what I ate tasted like burnt eggplant. The place is clean and fairly laid back for a more upscale restaurant. If you're looking for a nicer restaurant in Chapel Hill where you might spend a little more, but you'll get great service with interesting food options / combinations, then look no further than Hawthorne & Wood.

My husband's vegetarian coworker recommended this restaurant and we decided to give it a chance. He…read moreshould have hyped it up more because I thought it was amazing even as a an omnivore. My husband and I went on a late Saturday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We shared the Fido's Fries as an appetizer and I got the Chili Cheese Dogs as my entree. Almost everything could be made veggie or vegan so I asked for the dogs to be veggie. My meal also came with a side so I got the frickles (fried pickles). The Fido's Fries were beer battered fries, topped with cheese, bacon (we got the pork option but they have soy), scallions, & sour cream (on the side). The fries were absolutely delicious! I loved my chili cheese dogs as well. It was a very generous portion because it was two dogs and a ton of frickles. As a dog lover, I adored all of the dog art & statues around the place. The menu is even dog themed. I mean they call appetizers kibbles & bits. That could not be any cuter! There is indoor seating (with a bar) and outdoor seating. As you can probably already tell, the restaurant is dog friendly (with their outdoor area). They even have a dog friendly menu (called puppy meals). Service was superb! There is no dedicated parking lot but we easily found free parking a few blocks away. My mom is a vegan and we sometimes struggles to find creative meals when she visits. I will definitely be taking her here next!

I was attracted to the outside of this building and assumed I was walking into a Irish/burger bar…read more We were transported to more of a dining side vs. bar so I only got to see one side of the place and I don't like to not see my drink being made. My drink was good but I'm pretty sure the house made syrup was made with sweetener that was not cane sugar and I'm very sensitive to any other sweetener. Menu was large and I had a hard time deciding. It is a somewhat vegan place much to my surprise so I figured why not try it here because I do love good vegan option even though I do eat meat I ordered the trio of patties black eyed peas and black bean. I took a bite of each and left the rest. Three different staff noticed my untouched food but none inquired or offered replacing it or removing it from bill which to me would be a gesture of a good business practice. My companion enjoyed and loved each morsel of his crab cakes! The battered fries were great! My server was very kind and attentive.

Tried out their new Durham location and the food and drinks were delicious. I had the passion fruit…read moreagua Fresca and they let my boyfriend try two margaritas. From the empanada trio, surf and turf quesadilla, burrito, and churros we ordered, I really enjoyed my quesadilla but everything was flavorful. I was stuffed! They give you a lot of good. I would definitely return to try other menu options.

We love this shopping center, but have never been to this restaurant. We stopped by when we had…read moresome family in town for a late lunch. We were seated right away and service was friendly and fast. I actually had to make some substitutions to my burrito because I had gotten teeth pulled so I couldn't have anything crunchy or chewy and they did awesome with my accommodations and were so kind. Everybody really enjoyed their food. Everything had so much flavor. Super delicious! We will absolutely be back again. They have indoor or outdoor seating and a bar area as well. Parking nearby is plentiful.

Incredible. Friendly staff, perfect portions, and delicious food. The spicy vodka rigatoni,…read morechicken, and the bruschetta are their staples and a must try.

We've been to Cucciolo twice, and both times enjoyed our experience. Last night we had fantastic…read moreentrees, including a white ragu and a seafood-based pasta. The service was spot-on; timely but never intrusive, prompt and very friendly. They have an expansive wine list, and their dessert menu has Affogato, which is one of our favorites. Two cons: The parking is super tricky in this area, and the restaurant is loud because every single surface is concrete or wood. That said, still worth your time to check out.

My husband and I stopped by here on our way to a local music venue down the block from this…read morelocation. The bartender, Ashley, was amazing and a wealth of knowledge. We live 2 hours away so she was very helpful in helping us navigate the area. We ordered the Sweet Home Alabama with chips and Dusk Til Dawn with pasta salad. Both were loaded with meat, delicious, and we loved the cozy atmosphere! Great place to hang out with friends due to the seating arrangements both inside and on the patio. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for lunch on a Friday, they had live music outside, also seems like a remote friendly…read moreworking space. Ordered from the phone and it was delivered to the table. Went with the Smoke on the Water sandwich, a chicken bacon jalapeño panini style sandwich. Delicious, the Smokey jalapeño aioli was excellent. You have a choice of chips or a side salad.

Went to the pool as a guest. There was food and alcohol available for purchase, 3 fantastic…read moreslides, an awesome kid pool, and a few shady shelters if the sun became too much. The bathrroms were clean and cool. Cant wait to go back!

We are not members of North Ridge Country Club but recently had the opportunity to host our…read moredaughters wedding reception in the grand ballroom. Our experience with NRCC from start to finish has been exceptional and we would be thrilled to host another event there should we have the opportunity. Cam, the events coordinator at NR was excellent to work with. We meet 4 times prior to the wedding and she was always extremely well organized and professional. She kept the many details straight, provided excellent suggestions and had a fun and pleasant manner. On the actual wedding day, Cam was helpful, calm and gave us the sense that she was completely committed to making sure everything was perfect. We enjoyed having her be a part of the day and despite her completely professional manner, consider her a friend. The rest of the staff also exceeded our expectations. From the sweet women who serve as receptionists in the lobby, to all of the wait staff - we did not encounter one person who was not doing their job with excellence. The ballroom itself is a gorgeous room with soaring ceilings and spectacular chandeliers. When we added the custom linens, that are part of the wedding package, flowers and candlelight, we had truly breathtaking setting that will live long in our memories. Our guests raved about the food as well. The appetizers were served by waiters and were so plentiful some guests told me that they had to finally say no to save room for dinner! The meal was served very efficiently and elegantly. The food was hot, presented well and comparable in quality to a fine restaurant. We recommend North Ridge with great enthusiasm as a wedding venue. The only regret I have is how quickly the night passed by. Thank you to Cam and all the other staff for helping make our daughters wedding one of the most memorable nights of our lives.

Early Bird Donuts is a small donut shop that offers donuts, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and other…read morepastries. They have the standard types of donuts (glazed, chocolate frosted, vanilla frosted, strawberry frosted, fritters, filled, etc.) Most of the filled donuts are filled to order as you can choose from different types of custard or fillings (Bavarian, white, strawberry, etc.) The donuts are fairly good and for the most part pretty good the only issue is that they run out pretty early. The apple fritters here are massive. They aren't the greatest (I prefer a more crispy outside and doughy inside with lots of apples) but the size alone makes it worth it. The only problem is they sell out really fast so if you're not there before a certain time you'll be SOL. I haven't tried the savory breakfast options but they do look fairly good. The service can range from good to not so great as sometimes you do feel ignored or you feel like you're troubling the staff be being there. I like how they have a retro Street Fighter 2 arcade inside that you can play for free. There is seating inside and a few tables outside. I would go more often but if I can't get there before say 8a - 9a I probably wouldn't bother.

Stopped by on a Thursday morning and was helped right away. The employees were very kind and…read morehelpful. They gave me some recommendations because it was my first time there, which I happily took. The breakfast sandwich and doughnut that I tried were both pretty good. I like that they offer so many different variations of fillings for the breakfast sandwiches, I just wish they didn't charge extra for the English muffin, especially considering that it's probably half the size of the croissant.

A long-time favorite of mine here in Durham, particularly for anyone wanting a place to study. They…read morehave a ton of tables, free coffee refills, and lots of outlets. The lighting is good, the music is at an appropriate volume, and the seating is comfortable (particularly in the back room). During the weekends and on holidays they can be quite full (particularly during the school year), but generally speaking I can usually find a seat here. Baristas are friendly and competent. They are well-staffed, and even when there is a long line things come out quickly! There is also free parking available in the parking garage around the corner, which is certainly a bonus. My go-to here is simply an iced americano or coffee, but their seasonal drinks are also delicious. Can't recommend enough!

It's time for "second coffee" and my office for the morning, landing at Foster Street at around…read more8:30 am. Parking wasn't easy since I can't fit into a parking deck but a metered space opened up and I was able to jam into there. Warmly welcomed and my cortado was ready before I'd even finished plugging in the laptop. Strong coffee that had a deep flavor and I'd already had breakfast so I was able to resist the pastries. An hour in, another cup of drip was all I needed while I did the Internet thing. Foster Street is conducive to laptop but it did get a bit loud in there with the talking, the music and the sound of the espresso machine. But if you can handle all of that, it's ideal. I stayed about two hours this morning. [Review 943 of 2025 - 4346 in North Carolina - 24498 overall]

Really good. 3…read moredifferent beef dishes and all tasted unique. Guiness burger, Shepherds pie, and a stew special. Yummy!!

I would say go for a drink with your friends, but don't expect much from the food…read more If you're looking for a good selection of drinks, many of them from Europe, I think you'll be very happy here. They have of course Irish drinks, but they also have kolsch from Germany, red ales from England, and Belgian beers, to boot. They also have a pretty broad menu, with a variety of items that are Irish or Scottish. Having been to both, I was excited to try some of their foods. I found that they were just okay. I've had better versions of everything I ate, and I think the key problem was seasoning. Things were just not seasoned very well. Service was very attentive. The food came out in relatively good time. They also have plenty of nice booths and a warm atmosphere with lots of wood. On the walls are vintage Guinness prints, like any good Irish pub. So it feels authentic.