The Brussels sprouts were excellent, and the truffle fries were just as good. The sprouts were…read moreespecially memorable with their combination of preserved lemon vinaigrette, fried leeks, bacon, and a sweet/spicy aïoli--an unexpected mix of flavors that worked beautifully together. The ambiance felt fresh and inviting, which I appreciated--especially because there were no lingering bar or leftover food odors that sometimes affect restaurant spaces. The staff was welcoming and pleasant, offering friendly interaction while also giving guests the space to relax and enjoy their meal. It made for a very comfortable, quiet Friday afternoon experience. I could have lingered longer. Overall, a delicious meal and a place I'd happily return to.

Grabbed dinner from here and had a good experience…read more First, my wife and I were seated immediately without having a reservation, but we ate dinner pretty early :) Our server was attentive and polite throughout our meal, but he didn't have a ton of positive energy, if that makes sense. The menu prices seemed a tiny bit high until I read the note that the restaurants had raised the menu prices to make gratuity "truly optional," so that's totally fine. We started off our meal with some complimentary bread, which was honestly pretty mediocre. It was a very tiny portion and the accompanying olive oil just tasted like... olive oil. It felt like the bread was store-bought or something, which isn't the end of the world, but combined with the portion size, it was just a little surprising for a nice restaurant. For my entree, I got the steak frites, and they were very good! The steak was cooked medium rare as requested. I also got some truffle aioli on the side (suggested by the food busser!) and it was pretty tasty too. My wife got the beet and kale lasagna and she really enjoyed it, although it wasn't really enough food as an entree :) Beer selection was OK but nothing crazy good. I asked for the non-alcoholic IPA and they were out of it, which was kind of a bummer. Also, when we were paying our bill, the automated system still asked us for a gratuity without any warning about the gratuity being baked into the menu prices, so that was a little surprising but not a huge deal. Overall, I liked Glasshalfull and would definitely consider coming back.

Part of Venables, same menu, but unlike Venables it has the important benefit of being sufficiently…read morequiet that you can hold a conversation. People working there are very pleasant, the menu isn't large but has several interesting options. It's an enjoyable environment with good (though overpriced) food.

We were looking for a new bar to try in Carrboro and saw B-Tribe on Yelp, and we're glad we did…read more The entrance is very unassuming, almost hidden behind an Italian restaurant on the south end of Car Mill Mall. The place is quite small, with about five tables, and maybe 12 seats at the bar. We sat at the bar as we only wanted drinks and snack. Christian, the bartender, greeted us right away and brought food and drink menus. He explained the specials and took our drink orders. My companion found an interesting Greek white wine, and I asked for a boulevardier, my go-to cocktail for a new place. The wine was to her liking, and the cocktail was about the best example I've had in recent memory. Christian used Woodford Reserve bourbon and Campari rather than Aperol so it had a slightly less bitter taste and was a lovely auburn color. The food menu was very interesting, with lots of items we've never tried. We ordered caesar salad with anchovies, green beans in garlic-soup sauce, panella (a chick-pea and cream cheese dish), and seasoned French fries. It was all yummy and delivered together. The service we got really couldn't have been much better: attentive without hovering. The food and drink quality was outstanding, and we thought the prices were very reasonable for what we got. In short, thanks Christian, and we'll be back.

My husband and I absolutely love Atlas Bar. It's close to our jobs so it's a great place to grab a…read morecocktail and wait for traffic to mellow. If you're looking for classic or unique craft cocktails, look no further. Atlas Bar rotates their menu seasonally (and then some). I've had summer cocktails, tea inspired cocktails, and recently fall (or Thanksgiving) themed cocktails. There are sweet and not so sweet and even savory choices. Don't be scared away from the more unique cocktails such as the "hot chicken"or the "cornbread." The cornbread cocktail was honey-butter fat-washed mellowcorn, nixta corn liqueur, honey-nixta foam and a quick favorite. The decor is funky and classy at the same time. The bartenders are chill and nice. You can park behind the building or in the lot next to Armadillo Grill (not Carr Mill Mall!). You can order small bites from ACME and all options are delicious.

A shout out to William C. for such great service and bar tending. We strongly recommend visiting…read morethis bar when in the Chapel Hill area. This is a lively bar with unique speciality drinks suited for both curious and casual taste.

Visited for the first time in 23'. This cheese shop does not disappoint. Pairings with food…read moresuggestions were excellent and elevated the holiday share I dropped off at a neighbor's.

AWESOME cheeses, and extremely friendly attendants. They let us try any cheese we desired before…read morepurchasing. Quality cheese comes with a quality price tag, but worth it.

We have given Tandem a try a few times over the years. One time the oysters were served frozen…read more They brought us a new platter of a dozen that were better - that was 3 years ago. Lastnight, our family ate dinner there only to get sick from the muscles. 3 of us shared the muscles appetizer, which tasted great, but the three of us that ate the muscles ended up sick for a few hours later that evening and and next morning. Everyone else in the dinner party that had not eaten the muscles was fine. The service staff was over-extended. We had to ask the busing staff to get our waiter so that we could order and later in the meal to refresh our beverages. And finally, our dinner party was seated in the very furtherest back room that features an exit door with a large lit up exit sign over it. The room was not really fit to seat people at that price point. There are no sound buffers in the back room. It is akin to a large storage area with artwork on the wallks. There was no way to hear anyone talking at the table due to the roar of the sound bouncing off the walls. The room should not be used for seating at Tandem's price point. I rarely if ever give a bad review, but last night was really disappointing. My family came from Raleigh to join us and we had come over from Hillsborough. We were treating our parents out to a nice dinner - or at least that was the expectation. Otherwise the food was very good.

Went out on Thursday night to tandem what a great experience. I ordered the Japanese eggplant with…read morequinoa, with a curry sauce. It was delicious and very tasty. With the quinoa adding a crispy crunch to the dish. Having only done lunch at tandem I was not prepared for the taste and unusual foods on the dinner menu. My wife ordered the 72 hr short ribs they were the most delicious and tasty short ribs I had ever encountered. I usually never order short ribs but I would try these out. Our dinner guest had the rib eye steak for one it was also delicious from our guests response. The service is always great with enough service but never overwhelming. For a night cap we enjoyed a Remy cognac. With there cheesecake and chocolate pudding cake. Both were delicious and very tasty.

1. Food (Salmon coincidentally)! made me sick with Salmonella…read more 2. Service was so lacking I describe it as self-service even at the taps! 3. So dark inside the pool tables covered in grease and melted pizza cheese and costing $4/game weren't visible until you used your phone flashlight app. 4. The sign outside in bronze says, and I quote, "This place possessed of the devil) 5. Twisted my ankle in a hole in the bathroom floor 6. etc... Avoid at all costs! My penny pincher bank actually got my money back when I showed them me new Plater Boot on my ankle! To contact me about a law suit (lawyers ONLY) Peterpennhall@hotmail.com

Grabbed a couple of drinks here recently and enjoyed myself. They have regular live music events…read morebut we came earlier in the day so they just had some music playing over the speakers, which was fine with me :) Pretty good playlist! The bartender was great and helped my wife pick out a good cocktail for her preferences. The draft beer selection was pretty decent as well. I liked the dim, intimate lighting and they had a couple of pool tables for entertainment. There's also plenty of parking nearby - for example, the new library parking deck is basically right next door. Overall, I'd definitely come back here!

Although this restaurant/bar has been renamed to something I can never spell (Rugaroo), it will…read morealways be Imbibe to me. Located in the heart of the UNC Chapel Hill campus, this establishment brings the feel of real New Orleans with the food and beverage selection. The owner Mandy is usually there working, is one of the nicest people, and makes you feel at home. Her mom makes the desserts (hence the rotating dessert menu). There is always a fun calendar of events featuring jazz musicians.

I ordered an astonishingly unique and delicious coconut cake for my wife's birthday. It exceeded my…read moreexpectations by far! Nothing else like it around. Cindy was generous, easy to work with, super affordable and even offered home delivery since she passes my neighborhood on her way home. 100% recommend.

My first stop anytime I visit Chapel Hill is The Crunkleton. The bartenders always go above and…read morebeyond with both conversation and service. I was here recently for a concert, and Abigail noticed my band t-shirt, complemented it and then slyly played them on the speakers. Talk about going the extra mile! I always feel at home here even when I'm traveling. They have both creative cocktails and classics. This is a must-go for anyone staying nearby.

This terrific upscale bar serves up delicious cocktails in a warm, cozy setting that will make it…read moreyour go-to spot for drinks in Chapel Hill. Offering a refined escape from the college bar scene that dominates Franklin Street, The Crunkleton blends a superb selection of top-shelf liquors with expert mixologists, friendly service and a dapper decor you won't want to leave. Wait times at the bar can be long at peak hours, and there's a sizeable crowd almost every night of the week. But find a spot at the bar or in one of the comfortable leather booths along the wall, order a classic Old Fashioned or Bourbon Bramble, and settle in to enjoy one of the best cocktails around. A Chapel Hill institution, the Crunkleton is worth a drive from anywhere in the Triangle, and a must for anyone visiting this fantastic college town.

Came here with a friend for lunch and had a great time. The interior is gorgeous and feels simple…read moreyet upscale. You can order on your phone, so not much to say about service but I didn't have any problems. I got a sandwich that I built and it was delicious and well toasted, so did my friend. Super affordable also! I understand that you can build pizzas for dinner and it becomes a cool wine bar, would loveee to come back for that. Overall: cool, classy yet casual place in chapel hill to get affordable food and chat with friends over a drink!

Favorite sandwich spot in chapel hill. Staple item! Love the build your own sandwiches. They are…read morequick and the atmosphere here is always really nice and warm.

I stumbled upon this fantastic cheese maker on a Saturday at the Western Wake Farmer's Market. You…read morecan sample the creamy goat cheese with a cracker. I have had the rosemary and honey goat cheese and it is such a rich spread for bread. I also highly recommend the cow blue cheese and it pairs perfectly with red wine and fig spread. The cheese is sold by weight and you will spend about $5-$8 per serving. Last weekend the husband of the cheese maker was selling the cheese and he was hilarious. Definitely check them out while at the WWFM.

The Artisan Handmade Cheeses they make are as close to the fabulous high quality cheeses you will…read morefind in France! Routinely consistent and excellent! When my parents from Napa Valley CA came to visit they were completely blown away at how incredibly decadent, mouth watering and FANTASTIC the Hillsborough Cheese Company Cheeses were. I purchased 4 different types for them to savor and while they loved them ALL they completely loved & devoured the Camembert. So quickly so, that I had to return the next day to Weaver Street Market (where they sell it among a few other places) and buy some more. I cannot say enough about how this fabulous and smart small cheese company TRULY KNOWS THEIR STUFF!! Way to go Hillsborough Cheese Co. and thank you so much. I am a fan for life!