M&S favorites in the triangle guidebook
Durham Food Scene
This is a fantastic spot to grab brunch or dinner. They have a southern inspired menu at great prices. They also do specialty cocktails on Tuesdaya. Offers in and outdoor dinning as well as heaters as needed.
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GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StThis is a fantastic spot to grab brunch or dinner. They have a southern inspired menu at great prices. They also do specialty cocktails on Tuesdaya. Offers in and outdoor dinning as well as heaters as needed.
FANTASTIC Indian. Darker cozy boutique atmosphere. They have a bar they you can dine at as well. Best to make a reservation but they will accept walk-ins.
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Viceroy
335 W Main StFANTASTIC Indian. Darker cozy boutique atmosphere. They have a bar they you can dine at as well. Best to make a reservation but they will accept walk-ins.
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StWood-fired pizza, drinks & a lively vibe.
Great local Thai cuisine near our home, just a 5 minute ride! Our favorites are the massaman curry and papaya salad.
Bua Thai Cuisine
5850 Fayetteville RdGreat local Thai cuisine near our home, just a 5 minute ride! Our favorites are the massaman curry and papaya salad.
Durham Drink Scene
A rooftop bar with nice cocktails and city views centrally located in downtown Durham.
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The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StA rooftop bar with nice cocktails and city views centrally located in downtown Durham.
Our favorite cocktail bar with speak easy vibes. Stylish, low-key hangout offering inventive cocktails, charcuterie & sit down dinner (small amount of seating though)
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Bar Virgile
105 S Mangum StOur favorite cocktail bar with speak easy vibes. Stylish, low-key hangout offering inventive cocktails, charcuterie & sit down dinner (small amount of seating though)
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveGreat food and drink. It’s across the street from the FullSteam
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Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveGreat food and drink. It’s across the street from the FullSteam
Durham coffee shops
There are A few locations, we love them all. Great place to work outside of the house. The original Cocoa Cinnamon is located in the heart of downtown Durham's Tobacco District.
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StNeighborhoods
Beach on the lake. Great alternative to driving 2.5 hours to the beach. Closed to the intersection of Farrington Road and Martha’s Chapel Road. This road side parking lot is not far from the intersection. You can try to search in maps the very near by “Audubon Observation Deck” as a land mark.
Marthas Chapel Road
Marthas Chapel RoadBeach on the lake. Great alternative to driving 2.5 hours to the beach. Closed to the intersection of Farrington Road and Martha’s Chapel Road. This road side parking lot is not far from the intersection. You can try to search in maps the very near by “Audubon Observation Deck” as a land mark.
Favorites in Cary, NC
A NC craft brewery, taproom and beer garden, located in Cary, NC, dedicated to producing high-quality beer. Nice outdoor patio. They often have food trucks. It’s walking distance to other bars and restaurants downtown.
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Bond Brothers Beer Company
202 E Cedar St A NC craft brewery, taproom and beer garden, located in Cary, NC, dedicated to producing high-quality beer. Nice outdoor patio. They often have food trucks. It’s walking distance to other bars and restaurants downtown.
This taproom is in an historic house in downtown Cary North Carolina. The bar is in a larger room and there are several indoor and outdoor seating spaces.
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Cotton House Craft Brewers
307 S Academy StThis taproom is in an historic house in downtown Cary North Carolina. The bar is in a larger room and there are several indoor and outdoor seating spaces.
Tazza Kitchen Stone Creek Village is a stylish and casual eatery with easy access from Downtown Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Durham and Research Park.
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Tazza Kitchen Stone Creek Village
600 Ledgestone WayTazza Kitchen Stone Creek Village is a stylish and casual eatery with easy access from Downtown Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Durham and Research Park.
Raleigh Scene
An absolute favorite restaurant of ours. Best to make or reservation but you can walk in seating at the bar
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StAn absolute favorite restaurant of ours. Best to make or reservation but you can walk in seating at the bar
Favorites in Apex
Scratch Kitchen and Taproom
225 N Salem St