The red barn building in Lakewood, which has previously been home to concepts like County Fare and Honeysuckle at Lakewood, is under exciting new ownership, led by Chef Joel Schroeter, previously of Old North Meats and Provisions from the Durham Food Hall.
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Saffron Indian Cafe Opens Near Duke
In one of the popular plazas off Erwin Road near Duke’s medical center, a new American Indian fusion restaurant is set to offer a distinctive dining experience–welcome Saffron Indian Cafe to the scene. Chef Gamer Rawat has been working in the hotel industry for the last 32 years, but his dreams of opening his own restaurant began…
Menu Preview: Little Bull
Hardly recognizable in its former state as Jetplane Coffee Shop, a freshly-painted sleek black building on Mangum St. opens on June 7th with a brand new vibe. Little Bull is run by the chef of Cortez Seafood + Cocktail in Raleigh, Oscar Diaz, and the menu at his new Durham spot is a confluence of…
Delicious Dumplings from Mama Chen’s Kitchen
If you love dumplings, door-to-door delivery, and easy-to-make meals, this local business is going to be your new obsession: Mama Chen’s Kitchen offers a variety of homemade Chinese dumplings, pork bao buns, and other limited menu items made with quality wholesome ingredients. They deliver for free to doors across the Triangle each Saturday.
Urban Noodle Opens in RTP
There’s just something about a good bowl of ramen–comforting, filling, the perfect balance of richness and heat, and new ramen fusion restaurant, Urban Noodle, checks all the boxes. Along with serving delicious bowls of noodle soup in a modern and inviting setting, they also feature a menu of intriguing starters and steamed buns. With a…
Mango Indian Grill Goes Into The Durham Food Hall
The Durham Food Hall welcomes an exciting new tenant this month: Mango Indian Grill, which already has roots in Chapel Hill. Husband and wife team, Mathi and Priya Pothiyappan, can’t wait to bring their South Indian dishes to the local Durham market.