Greg gave 3 stars to Zayka Indian Cuisine, located in North Raleigh. Read it HERE.
And read about his return visit to Pho 9N9 in Research Triangle Park HERE.
In today's paper: Dad the cook, Meet Farmer Joe
Submitted by amweigl on 06/16/2010 - 19:03Sorry folks. I was out today watching chickens be slaughtered so I haven't had a chance to point out the wonderful food content in today's paper until now.
In honor of Father's Day, I collected readers' stories about their dads in the kitchen. Click HERE.
I had a profile of Deborah Brown of High Ground Farm as part of our Meet Farmer Joe series.
Greg Cox's Epicurean column is about a handful of new seafood restaurants across the Triangle: the Shuck 'em Shack in Garner, Main Street Seafood in Clayton, Saltwater Seafood and Fry Shack in Raleigh, a new venture by the Earp family, and Ocean Avenue in Durham.
Suzanne Havala Hobbs' On The Table column is about lighter sandwich spreads.
Each week, Kathleen Purvis, the food editor at the Charlotte Observer, answers readers' cooking question. This week's question is about candy thermometers. Send your questions to kpurvis@charlotteobserver.com
Greg's Hot List: Steakhouses for Father's Day
Submitted by amweigl on 06/16/2010 - 06:00Greg's Hot List: Prime Steakhouse Picks for Father's Day
Want to see a polite smile from Dad on Father's Day? Give him a tie. Want to see him grin from ear to ear? Give him a T-bone. Any of these area steakhouses will be happy to oblige.
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
787-3505
Bin 54
1201-M Raleigh Road, in Glen Lennox Shopping Center, Chapel Hill
969-1155
Clayton Steakhouse
307 E. Main St., Clayton
553-2299
Fleming's
4325-5004 Glenwood Ave., at Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh
571-6200
Greg Cox reviews Lucky Chicken in Clayton
Submitted by amweigl on 06/11/2010 - 08:18Cox gives the Peruvian chicken place 3 1/2 stars. Click HERE to read full review.
Greg's Hot List: Kid-Friendly Places
Submitted by amweigl on 06/09/2010 - 09:51Greg's Hot List: Kid-Friendly Spots
As schools all over the Triangle close for the summer, busy parents are cringing at the prospect of a steady diet of pepperoni pizzas for the next two months. That's where these kid-friendly eateries come in, providing a variety of options for the grown-up palate while still fulfilling the four basic food groups for kids: cheese, ketchup, sugar and soda.
Armadillo Grill
439 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh; 120 E. Main St., Carrboro; The
Factory, 1849-100 S. Main St., Wake Forest
546-0555 (Raleigh);
929-4669 (Carrboro); 453-1553 (Wake Forest)
www.armadillogrill.com
Barry's Café
2851 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh
859-3555
www.barryscafe.com
Cloos' Coney Island
Mission Valley Shopping Center, 2233-102 Avent Ferry
Road, Raleigh
834-3354
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Greg Cox gives 3 stars to Tribeca Tavern
Submitted by amweigl on 06/04/2010 - 06:49Click HERE to read the review.
In today's paper: Iced tea, Paula Deen, Epicurean
Submitted by amweigl on 06/02/2010 - 07:52In today's paper, I have a story about broadening your iced tea horizons.
I have a short interview with Paula Deen who comes to Durham this weekend.
Greg Cox's Epicurean column shares news on three new RTP eateries: Cilantro Mediterranean Grill, Worth It Cafe and Screaming Coyote Cafe.
Chef Jason Smith shared the recipe for his Strawberry Sangria that was served at the Farm to Fork picnic.
Suzanne Havala Hobbs' On The Table column is about not adding calories with your pasta sauce.
Greg's Hot List: Greek Classics
Submitted by amweigl on 06/02/2010 - 06:00Greg's Hot List: Greek classics
How about lighting up the night with a little flaming saganiki? Ouzo optional.
Angelina's Kitchen
23 Rectory St., Pittsboro
545-5505
www.angelinaskitchenonline.com
Nikos Taverna
4075 Davis Drive, in McCrimmon Corners, Morrisville
462-1148
http://nikostavernainc.com
Papas Grill
1821 Hillandale Road, in Loehmann's Plaza, Durham
383-8502
www.papasgrille.com
Taverna Agora
6101 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
881-8333
www.tavernaagora.com
Taverna Nikos
905 W. Main St., in Brightleaf Square, Durham
682-0043
www.tavernanikosgr.com
Xios
800-100 W. Williams St., in Peakway Market Square, Apex
363.5288
www.xioscafe.com
In today's paper: grilling, kitchen panel reviews, Apex High culinary cook-off
Submitted by amweigl on 05/26/2010 - 09:58In today's paper, we have my Charlotte Observer counterpart Kathleen Purvis offering recipes and tips for grilling over low and high heat. Click HERE.
We also have a sidebar on using a rotisserie on your grill.
I have a story about the fifth annual Apex High culinary cook-off. Congrats to the winning team: The Situation. We also have a photo gallery HERE.
Our kitchen panel reviews their favorite and least favorite products HERE.
Greg Cox's Epicurean column talks about three new Inside the Beltline spots: Market, La Volta and Cafe Caturra.
Sue Havala Hobbs' On The Table column is about altering your diet to deal with jet lag.
And retail reporter Sue Stock has a great front-page story today about the battle of the grocery stores.
Greg's Hot List: Stellar Sandwiches
Submitted by amweigl on 05/26/2010 - 06:00Greg's Hot List: Stellar Sandwiches
Got a case of the BLT blahs? You're sure to find a cure among the varied sandwich offerings at these eateries.
Guglhupf
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
401-2600
www.guglhupf.com
La Farm Bakery
4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary
657-0657
www.lafarmbakery.com
Neal's Deli
100-C. E. Main St., Carrboro
967-2185
www.nealsdeli.com
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