Another phenomenal dinner by Chef Lemar Farrington from Amaliea; this time a pop-up Valentines Day…read moreevent at The Nest in downtown Raleigh. The food was elegant and delicious. The perfect setting for an intimate dinner. Started with an appetizer of crab salad atop a round of crisped chicken skin. As with all the courses this one was beautifully presented, atop a upside down tumbler which encased a red rose. A nice romantic touch. Next, an appetizer of beets, strawberry, rhubard. The maple syrup infused beets were the perfect balance to the strawbs and 'barb. Sweet, tart and earthy with a sprinkling of greens on top. On to the tuna. Three slices of ahi are served topped with slivers of manzano pepper, crunchy garlic slices and adorned with cilantro greens. Manzano adds a touch of heat, garlic a little spice. The tuna is fresh, moist and slightly sweet and is enhanced by the unique crunch of cilantro. Wow! Another perfectly balanced taste. My favorite of the evening was the agnolotti stuffed with turkey and corn. Chef's prep of the agnolotti was dumpling size, stuffed with scrumptious rich and flavorful smoked turkey neck. The agnolotti was served in a pool of parm butter sauce, adorned by small slices of char grilled corn. This one has all the flavors and textures going at once. Sweet, creamy, smoky. I could have eaten 3 servings! But wait - there's more! A plump chicken breast, sous vide to perfection - moist and tender. It's served atop a mound of coconut butter beans and sauced with an arc of sweet squash puree and an arc of earthy, garlicky chimichurri. The art of this one is to get a taste of all of the ingredients in each bite. The combination is sublime. For dessert, a wonderful earl gray tiramisu. The tea is a great foil to the sweet whipped cream on top (or was is mascarpone??). Hiding under the tiramisu is a taste of red berry jam to add some fruity sweetness. It's served next to a dollop of roasted vanilla gelato, atop some crunchy chocolate crumbles. The ideal finale to a scrumptious meal. I cannot recommend Chef Farrington more. Every plate is thought through...from the ingredients to the preparation to the presentation. Outstanding!

Chef Lemar is absolutely amazing! The food is so delicious, the flavor combinations just come…read moretogether so flawlessly. I highly recommend Chef Lemar!

Ordered a cheese plate from this lovely couple and it was fantastic. We met them at Botanist and…read moreBarrel and they were so nice. We look forward to ordering from them again soon. The little croutons they sell are FANTASTIC, we will definitely finish the jar today.

A romantic getaway for those who love being cozy…read more Arrowhead Inn Bed & Breakfast is a overnight experience for you and your loved one. Pick from a variety of private buildings at different price points (though all are pricey compared to typical hotels) and enjoy peace and quiet while secluded in your private abode. I stayed with my wife at a deluxe cabin. We got in late at night, and with online check-in, we simply went directly into our cabin. The only time we interacted with a staff member was when they brought our breakfast in the morning. Every other interaction is done online or from outside your room. Accommodations are clean and modern. Despite the small space, there was a massive shower, a hot tub placed in the middle of the cabin which faced a huge TV and couch, a dining table, mini-fridge, and plenty of charging ports. The bed is on a second floor, which makes it a bit tricky to get to the bathroom downstairs at night, but Arrowhead thought ahead with stairs that light up automatically at night. The atmosphere both inside and outside our cabin was romantic, with plenty of bird and squirrel feeders to attract cute wildlife. Arrowhead is an expensive but worth it treat for lovers young and old.

Stayed here for my 4th wedding anniversary and absolutely loved it! We stayed in the Pyne Suite…read morewhich had a little sitting room with a fireplace and a separate bedroom and bathroom that was plenty spacious! A beautiful garden and sitting area lies in the back of the house and its beautifully upkept with a gorgeous working firepit, and it honestly provided alot of privacy! Now....on to the best part....the Breakfast part of Bed & Breakfast! They switch each day between a savory and sweet meal, that is first accompanied with fresh fruit and pastry! The first morning we had a lovely egg and cheese quiche accompanied with little chicken sausages and a fresh cup of coffee/orange juice! The second morning, we had a French toast bake with a different type of sausage, and the third morning we had a scramble egg with asparagus and those little chicken sausages again....which was all delightful! For three nights, we spent upwards of $600 and the location is near Durham city center with fabulous restaurants and night scene! Quality: 4.5/5 Customer Service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

Hubby & I attended an anniversary event at this awesome community center - located in the country…read moreside of Granville County NC - At first glance, it looks like a regular home from outside with a play yard- a walking trail and enough space for a ball game, kick ball or other outside activities- but inside - there's a nice space for a small crowd with 6-8 round tables set up - seating 6-7 chairs - a kitchen area with a full size refrigerator& stove & counter space - space for a DJ & music set up - 2 restrooms - & space to perform weddings or in this case - an anniversary and renewal of vows and a dance or performance area. Also a back door to a porch to outside for grilling and barbecuing events.It's just a wholesome place for family events in the community- it was a hot humid day but the air conditioning was working quite well- this location is an asset to the community!

Best food in Hillsborough! Hands down! Their brunch on Sundays is a must. Atmosphere is top notch…read moreand very friendly staff.

What an amazing dinner experience! We sat at the bar and Matty and Sky were great, service was…read morequick and top-notch! The holiday cocktails were delicious. The brussel sprouts were a great start. The harvest pasta was a perfect blend of classic fall flavors and perfectly portioned. We finished with the beignets which were paired with Whit's custard and a bourbon anglaise. We will definitely be back here, the ambiance was so nice and all the staff were so friendly and helpful!

Great B&B. We called Tom while travelling and he immediately accommodated us. The B&B is located in…read morethe historic downtown of Hillsborough, close to all amenities and great restaurants. The room was spacious and very clean, beautiful windows on two sides, central air conditioning and nice full bath. The historic house is a gem to explore with an interesting collection of artwork. Our host was super helpful in advising us on local activities and worthwhile restaurants. He is very knowledgeable about the Inn's and the local history. The cook prepared a 5 star spread for us for breakfast featuring his favourite "teddy bear" fruit sculpture. What a treat!! Enjoyed the back porch with view of garden which supports a number of species of migrating and local species of birds. An orchestra awaited us every morning! Such an enjoyable stay- hope to be back sometime.

Thank you Tom for your cheerful hospitality during our stay at the Inn at Teardrops. The room was…read morecomfortable, clean gave us the feeling of history throughout the property. And oh what a breakfast Jorge cooks up. It was delicious and plentiful. We will surely stay with you again at the Inn at Teardrops when we come to North Carolina. Best regards, Vaughn and Maria, Tampa Bay, Florida

We were in the area and felt like a visit to an arcade would be fun. This place has that and many…read moreother things under one roof. A movie theater, laser tag, an arcade, billiards, a bar, and even a Chinese restaurant! Hopefully I didn't leave anything out. We tried the billiards first, but all the per game cheap tables were taken. Only the per hour ones were avail and more than we wanted to pay. Plus the mostly male patrons did not make us feel welcome from the looks we got so we moved onto the arcade. You have to buy a card to play the games and the machine was confusing, even with asking a couple people buying one. Of course there wasn't an employee anywhere inside to ask for assistance, but we finally figured it out. Unless you want to play shoot em up games, most of what they have is for kids, incl a very short whack a mole game. We did play a pinball game that frequently shouted, well that's a real cow pie shot, or something to that effect! Long story short, for as much as they have to offer you're either going to find some entertainment value or not.

I happened across this place because I was in the area and the other bar/pub I found on Yelp turned…read moreout to be not what I wanted. So I followed directions here ... is it a movie theater? No, it's a big enclosed and air conditioned fun-house mall for all ages alike! I wandered around but just had some beers and a burger at the "Crazy Dragon Tavern". Unlike some other reviews, I thought the whole place seemed clean and nice. I did not know to expect a mini-disneyland in the middle of nowhere near Roxboro! The pub was good, with kind staff, and a nice fancy burger. I pondered sticking around all night to catch a movie but didn't. But the next time my brother visits I think we might drive on up here for the convenience of it!

This review is for the hotel part. I will review the restaurant/bar separately (that is…read moreterrific!). The first thing to know about this Inn, is that most of it is actually a motel that they've added on to the back. A nice motel, but outside entries. I think they might have a few rooms in the original Inn part, but it looks like the majority at least are the two-story motel in the back. You can't beat this for a night if you want to explore the lovely town of Hillsborough, or for a short getaway from the Triangle. We opted to spend the night after a Saturday matinee at DPAC. It's only about 15 minutes from Durham. Parking is on the street or at a deck nearby. We found parking about 2 blocks on the street. Do know that the street and sidewalks are not smooth, so if you have mobility issues you might have a problem. We checked in and were given room 28 which was a double queen out back on the end. Nice and clean. There's a fridge in the room, and a couple complimentary plastic bottles of water. Free and easy wi-fi. Ceiling is super high up with a skylight. Art is, well, interesting. The cow that stared at me all night had a crease on his nose that made him looks split rather than 3D if that was the intent, LOL. Oddly enough the separate toilet area had high walls with no art at all. Shower is huge. And there's a sink in between. Big dislike for me was there was not a separate light for the toilet area, so at night, if you turned on the light, it lit up the whole bathroom which lit up the bedroom as well. Also, speaking of lights. There was a very bright light that shone at our room all night. I'm sure it's for security purposes, but a heavier shade or curtains would really help with that. They have coffee and tea in the lobby and in the morning they had muffins and granola type bars. Nothing exciting. Best part that we absolutely loved was hanging out in the bar and enjoying drinks and great food. I will review Spencer's Tavern separately. Tip: prices for this hotel/motel vary greatly depending on how busy they are, so you can get some great deals.

Such a great spot if you are in town. My suite was very…read moreclean and spacious for me and my two of my family members for the night. The location was perfect. The property was really cute. Old school vibes with a modern farm house twist. Some cool art on the walls in our suite for sale which I assume were from local artist. Nice touch and made it feel a little more personal than the average hotel. I only wish there was valet or more than street parking. Felt a little iffy about leaving my car on the street not knowing the town. Staff interaction was minimal but lovely. Easy check in. Highly recommend if you are visiting.