Greg Cox's review today is of bu.ku, the latest endeavor of William D'Auvray, the chef who ran the successful Fins restaurant.
Greg must have liked D'Auvray's experiment with world street food because he gave bu.ku 4 1/2 stars. Read the whole review HERE.
In today's paper, I reworked a wire story about grits to include some local folks and share the recipe for Crook's Corner Shrimp and Grits.
I wrote a profile of a group of Turkish women who meet regularly to cook and eat. (This is part of our Melting Pot series where I try to make sure the food section reflects the culinary diversity of the Triangle. If you would like to suggest someone to be profiled, please e-mail me at andrea.weigl@newsobserver.com)
Greg's Epicurean column is about new Asian restaurants: Spring Rolls in North Hills and Ichibar in Cary.
And Suzanne Havala Hobbs' On the Table column is about making the workplace a healthy eating environment.
Greg’s Hot List: More Patio Options
Last week, I shared a list of prime spots for al fresco dining. As promised, here are a few more fair weather options. (HERE is the link to the earlier post.)
18 Seaboard
18 Seaboard Ave., Raleigh
861-4318
www.18seaboard.com
Boylan Bridge Brewpub
201 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh
803-8927
www.boylanbridge.com
bu.ku
110 E. Davie St., Raleigh
834-6963
www.bukuraleigh.com
Click HERE to read Greg's review of the second location for Captain Stanley's in North Raleigh.
In today's paper, in case you missed it:
I have a story about the different rules at different farmers markets. We also have an online map of the farmers markets in the Triangle: http://bit.ly/aEgzSJ
I also have a profile of Fred Miller of Hilltop Farms, a former copier salesman who became a farmer. This is the launch of our Meet Farmer Joe profiles for the season.
Greg Cox's Epicurean column is about restuarants on the move or with new locations, including Pop's, Pop's Backdoor South, Sandwhich, Saffron, The Cary Cafe, Bavarian Brathaus, Chubby's Tacos, Henry's Gelato and Tobacco Road.
Suzanne Havala Hobbs' On The Table column is about how to lose weight as we approach beach season.
Our wine columnist Catherine Rabb has a roundup of wine festivals across the state, starting this weekend with the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival.
Greg Cox’s Hot List: Prime Patios
Soak up the sunshine or keep cool under the shade of a patio umbrella at these area restaurants. Next week, we’ll share more outdoor dining options.
Blu Seafood & Bar
2002 Hillsborough Road, Durham
286-9777
www.bluseafoodandbar.com
Busy Bee Cafe
225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh
424-7817
www.busybeeraleigh.com
Daniel’s
1430 N.C. 55, Apex
303-1006
www.danielson55.net
Dos Taquitos
5629 Creedmoor Road, in Creedmoor Crossing, Raleigh
787-3373
www.dostaquitosnc.com
Foster’s Market
2694 Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham; 750 Airport Road, Chapel Hill
489-3944 (Durham); 967-3663 (Chapel Hill)
www.fostersmarket.com
Greg’s Hot List: Cinco de Mayo
You do know what today is, don’t you? That’s right, and you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at any of these Mexican restaurants.
Dos Perros
200 N. Mangum St., Durham
956-2750
http://dosperrosrestaurant.com
Dos Taquitos
5629 Creedmoor Road, in Creedmoor Crossing, Raleigh
787-3373
www.dostaquitosnc.com
Dos Taquitos Centro
106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh
835-3593
www.dostaquitoscentro.com
Click READ MORE for the full list.
In today's paper, in case you missed it, I wrote a story about chefs Ben and Karen Barker and all the chefs who have gone through their kitchen at Magnolia Grill. If you want to see a pdf of the family tree with everyone's photo, scroll down on the right and look for Related Content.
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is now accepting food stamps, as well as debit and credit cards. Read more HERE.
Suzanne Havala Hobbs' On The Table column is about strawberries.
I wrote a story about former Food Network chef Sara Moulton's new cookbook and her upcoming book signings in the Triangle.
Greg Cox's Epicurean column is about new Italian places all over the Triangle: Il Forno Italian Grill in Holly Springs, Bellini Fine Italian Cuisine in Fuquay-Varina, Piola at North Hills mall in Raleigh and Enzo's Pizza Co. in Durham.
Greg’s Hot List: Mother’s Day brunch
Treat Mom to brunch at one of these restaurants, and she’s sure to know how much you appreciate all those times she cooked for you. One caveat, though: Area universities traditionally schedule graduation weekend to coincide with Mother’s Day, so many of the best restaurants fill up fast. It’s a good idea to get reservations as soon as possible.
An
2800 Renaissance Park Place, Cary
677-9229
www.ancuisines.com
Fearrington House
2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro.
542-2121
www.fearringtonhouse.com
Four Square
2701 Chapel Hill Road, Durham
401-9877
www.foursquarerestaurant.com
Guess Greg Cox didn't like his dining experience at The Diner on Glenwood South. Click HERE to read more.
