time and if you'd go back.

Just finished dinner at Gourmet Kingdom in Carrboro and omg one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to in the Triangle. Looks like a dump from the outside lol. Too bad it's in Carrboro otherwise I'd come all the time.

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10/12/2011 7:28:08 PM

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"OFF YOU'D GO"

10/12/2011 7:29:07 PM

haha I was about to do that

10/12/2011 7:29:47 PM

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"BUT YOU DIDN'T"

10/12/2011 7:30:54 PM

I've generally found that 'looks like a dump' has a proportional relationship with food nominess. Unfortunately, the relationship is not deterministic.

10/12/2011 7:32:53 PM

holy mother of god

me and the woman went there one day and it was one of the worst buffets i've ever been to

and i HATE hearing people say shit like that, but everything was straight cold and gross

but hey, maybe it was an off day

10/12/2011 7:33:57 PM

Went to the angus barn a few weeks ago and I will most certainly be going back in the future.

10/12/2011 7:34:54 PM

As a general rule, I avoid Chinese buffets. If you order off the menu it is A++.

10/12/2011 7:35:16 PM

I AIN'T ORDERIN OFF THE MENU

ME WANT FOOD SHOVEL BUFFET FACE

10/12/2011 7:36:49 PM

^lulz

10/12/2011 7:39:07 PM

did just do a little browsin' and saw this:

"Best transformation of 2010, from horrid buffet style to an amazing menu of 'real' chinese food."

so evidently they've attempted a culture shift

10/12/2011 7:40:18 PM

zely and ritz on glenwood...that place was delicious. i need to go back asap

10/12/2011 7:43:49 PM

^^ lol it all makes sense now

10/12/2011 7:46:21 PM

Went to Ciagos for the first time last night. I dont know why we didnt go before with it being a block away. Food was good, I got lasagna and she got chicken parm. Sauce had a sweet taste to it, the gf loved it, I liked it ok, but I could see some people not liking it.

I will go back(definitely will go here before ever setting foot in 518 west again) , but probably not too often to save $$. The bill was $41 after tip.

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/ciagos-italian-bar-and-grill-raleigh-574713

10/12/2011 7:53:50 PM

I walked about a mile from my hotel and decided to play food roulette since I can't read or speak German and got the Hawaii schnitzel. Which had some type of Hawaiian banana curry sauce on it. Twas good. The two glasses of local beer were good too. The server also brought me two complimentary shots, no clue what either were but one was good and one was brutal. Overall, great success!

10/12/2011 8:00:22 PM

I went to Ballymoor in North Raleigh for the first time a few weeks ago. My mom and I have dinner once a week and we've been going back there ever since. They have the best muscles (app or entree w/ linguine) that I've ever had. The have great fish and chips, bangers and mash, guiness stew and boxties (Irish potato crepe-like wraps). Highly recommended.

Owned by the same folks as Tralli (spelling?) in Brier Creek. Dog friendly, outdoor firepits, live music and trivia, and a really cool traditional pub style bar.

10/12/2011 8:20:20 PM

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"Went to Ciagos for the first time last night. "

LOL, that place probably has another couple of months left before its closed.

10/12/2011 9:04:54 PM

Duke's in Walnut Cove, NC.

Had country fried steak, turnip greens, and a biscuit. It was good.

10/12/2011 9:06:46 PM

Nobody has visited All Around Pizza yet.

10/12/2011 9:13:05 PM

hahaha

10/12/2011 9:14:50 PM

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10/12/2011 9:23:59 PM

ibtoverpriced

10/12/2011 9:29:54 PM

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"LOL, that place probably has another couple of months left before its closed."

yea, that location is cursed.

10/12/2011 9:39:21 PM

Had food catered by Teriyakin' today in Morrisville. I couldn't believe how much food it was for the price Was tres tasty.

10/14/2011 2:14:08 PM

I went to McDonalds for the first time when i was like 2 and i went back

10/14/2011 2:15:14 PM

Just got back from Mura Japanese Restaurant. A+ will dine again.

10/14/2011 2:15:40 PM

went to Casa Carbone the other night (in the strip mall behind that little ice cream shack place on Glenwood between the old broke down Ragazzi's and Pleasant Valley)

food was good

10/14/2011 2:16:26 PM

I've always wondered about Casa Carbone but have never ventured in. I feel like that place has been there forever.

10/14/2011 2:17:16 PM

Geer Street Gardens in Durham

absolutely fantastic!

I can't wait to go back for lunch again

10/14/2011 2:24:13 PM

Went to Bloomsbury Bistro on Tuesday night

Pricey but OMG so good. Will be going back.

10/14/2011 2:25:55 PM

note for those people with unbridled enthusiasm for their southern pride though

Casa Carbone does not have sweet tea (the Coke was just fine)

We all shared calzones which were good, but i wanted to get chicken alfredo...their menu has fettucini alfredo for like $10, but you can add chicken...for 5 f'n dollars .. i wasn't about to pay that much extra

10/14/2011 2:27:01 PM

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"Just got back from Mura Japanese Restaurant. A+ will dine again."

Mura is good - i feel like it was a bit better a couple of years ago but we still enjoy going there.

i've been a ton of times but yall should check out Tasca Brava - best authentic spanish place around Raleigh. it's downtown behind the Mellow Mushroom. be forewarned - the owner believes in the slow food movement so expect to be there for a while. the food is always amazing. the owner gets all the stuff he cooks with imported from Spain and he has a lot of knowledge about everything - where it came from, how it's grown, what seasons you can get it in.

10/14/2011 2:27:16 PM

^Tasca Brava is delish!

10/14/2011 2:31:04 PM

My brother took his prom date to Casa Carbone in like 1996.

10/14/2011 2:32:22 PM

Tasca Brava is another place I've been wanting to try! I'm glad I started this thread so y'all can remind me of these things

10/14/2011 2:35:26 PM

try 35 it is an authentic fancy chinese restuarant that basically only chinese people go to. they have spicy stuff. it's pretty hard to find cuz its behind/in an office building.

10/14/2011 2:45:34 PM

What street is it off of?

10/14/2011 2:46:50 PM

^^ is that the one on Kildaire near Maynard? if so i've been there before and it's good.

Tasca Brava is awesome. we went there last week before we got engaged it was where we went on our second date.

10/14/2011 2:53:42 PM

we used to go to 35 chinese a lot when i was younger. I remember waiting for seats and there were these giant fish tanks in the waiting room. I saw the chef fishing a couple of fish out of the tank. A little while after sitting down they brought out some fish nuggets. they were really good

10/14/2011 2:58:25 PM

'Twas a couple of months ago, but the girlfriend and I went to 604 West Morgan in downtown Durham, and wow that place is excellent. I had a squid ink pasta with scallops, shrimp, crab, and mussels in a lobster cognac sauce, and she had fettucini with wild mushrooms, grana padano, and truffle oil. Have to say mine was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had (and hers was really good as well). Plus the place is really cool-looking, inside the West Village development. Only drawback was that the service was a little slow, but that I can forgive for the quality of the food. Haven't gone back yet as it's a little expensive, but will definitely be returning. Highly recommended.

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10/14/2011 3:26:35 PM

My wife took me to The Mint on Fayetteville St last night for my birthday and I loved it. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the food was superb, so I'd definitely go again

11/22/2011 9:02:02 PM

I getto try a lot of new places with work (they take us out to lunch every day). Most recently the new places I have liked are Terero's and Anvil Cheesesteaks

11/22/2011 9:05:12 PM

Fat Daddy's

Had a greattttttt burger. I will definitely visit again.

11/22/2011 9:06:34 PM

speaking of good burgers (yet this one I'm sure is awful for you) - I had Five Guys for the first time last week with work. We went to the one off Creedmoore, and I will be checking out the one in North Hills soon! delicious!

11/29/2011 7:03:01 PM

Chuck's!
Espelete!
nom nom nom

11/29/2011 7:12:18 PM

^^^ Fat Daddy's is great. Their bar downstairs is kind of depressing lol.

11/29/2011 7:14:44 PM

Oakwood Cafe

Super dope.

11/29/2011 7:15:16 PM

i had hot dogs from the roast grill for the first time today. it was good. I'd go back.

11/29/2011 7:18:53 PM

that reminds me- I have some sort of groupon somethingorother that I need to use there... I hope it hasn't expired!

11/29/2011 7:19:48 PM

Piebird a couple weeks back.

It was hilariously bad in every aspect of presentation, service, and execution. Will not return.

11/29/2011 7:27:30 PM