to which I may take my wife in Raleigh for our one-year anni. We are too poor and busy for an out-of-towner.

Not too snooty. But not Poole's Diner.

Any of you who are on here and friends with either of us on facebook, refrain from cross-chatter, please.

GO!

1/25/2012 4:01:57 PM

Chicken Hut

1/25/2012 4:02:44 PM

in Raleigh?

what is her favorite kind of food? yours?

1/25/2012 4:03:00 PM

tripps

1/25/2012 4:03:07 PM

5 Star
J. Betskis



[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:04 PM. Reason : q]

1/25/2012 4:04:07 PM

vinny's steakhouse

/thread

1/25/2012 4:04:19 PM

Calavera--empanada and tequila bar

omg, so good.

http://www.calaveraraleigh.com/

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM. Reason : f]

1/25/2012 4:04:57 PM

Ruckus Raleigh Cary

1/25/2012 4:05:19 PM

Buku

1/25/2012 4:05:20 PM

Sullivan's

1/25/2012 4:05:25 PM

[Restaurant Environment In The Background]
[Krayzie:] Aw Shit. Excuse me man, excuse me.
[Waiter:] Uh, yes sir?
[The Messenger:] Could you tell me where the payphone at in here, or somethin'?
[Waiter:] Certainly. Back there by the wine racks.
[The Messenger:] All right, thanks a
lot. Thank you, thank you.
[Waiter:] Oh, you're welcome sir.
[The Messenger:] Shit, it's a classy-ass, muthafuckin' restaraunt. Know this muthafucka got the money, punk-muthafucka. Shit.
[Pick's up phone. Dialtone. Puts in
money and dials. It rings at the other end.] [Contact answers phone]
[Contact:] Hello?
[The Messenger:] Yeah, hello!
[Contact:] What's happenin'?
[Messenger:] Yeah, I'm in the muthafuckin' spot now, man.
[Contact:] He there?
[The Messenger:] I don't see nobody yet, but I know the nigga'll be here. He got reservations.
[Contact:] All right, handle your business.
[The Messenger:] I think I see his broad comin' in right now.
[Contact:] Right on, Time.
[The Messenger:] So, don't worry about shit. I'm a handle this nigga, man. This nigga in a classy-ass, muthafuckin' restaurant. I know this nigga got the muthafuckin' money. Don't worry about shit, I'm a have it. All right?
[Contact:] No mercy nigga.
[The Messenger:] All right.
[Hangs up phone]
[Broad:] Excuse me
[Waiter:] Uh, yes ma'am?
[Broad:] I have a reservation. It's for Jones.
[Waiter:] For Jones? Let me see here for a minute. Oh yes, Mr. Jones called, he said he is running late, but I am to seat you now.
[Broad:] Okay, thank you.
[Waiter:] Follow me this way. Here you go ma'am. Um, would you like to start with something to drink while
you wait?
[Broad:] Do you have a Chardonnay?
[Waiter:] Most certainly, coming right up. Oh, and uh, here is Mr. Jones right now. Hi, Mr. Jones how are you this evening?
[Mr Jones:] Hey, what's up? What's up? What's up?
[Broad:] Hi Baby.
[Mr Jones:] Hey, baby. Damn!
[Broad:] Baby, what took you so long? I been just waitin' and waitin'. This is a nice place.
[Mr Jones:] Yeah, its cool. It's cool. Did you order yet?
[Broad:] No, baby. I was waitin' on you. . . . Baby?
[Mr Jones:] What? What's happenin'?
[Broad:] That guy's been staring at me since I've sat down.
[Mr Jones:] What dude?
[Broad:] You know him?
[Mr Jones:] What dude?
[Broad:] That guy over there
[Mr Jones:] Over where? Aw Shit!
[Broad:] Baby, whats wrong?
[Mr Jones:] Damn, don't worry about it! Jus' Damn! Just', just be cool, just be cool.
[Broad:] Baby, he's walkin' over here now!
Mr Jones:OH, Shit!!
[Broad:] Baby, he's, baby he's goin' in his jacket.
The Messenger:Message for Mr. Jones, Muthafucka!
[Broad:] OH, SHIT!!
[Amist a massive array of gunfire and commotion:]
[Mr Jones:] Cover your head
[The Messenger:] Punk muthafucka! Punk muthafucka! [Gunfire ceases.]
Fuck you! Get the fuck out my way! Get the fuck out my way!
[More gunfire.]
Fuck you! Get the fuck out my way. Get the fuck out my way.
[ByStander:] My leg! My leg!

1/25/2012 4:05:38 PM

Not 5 Star. Good, but too much general "traffic" through there on a given night for me to consider for an anniversary dinner.

Not a huge fan of J Betsky's (sp?)

Tell me about Vinny's...I'm always skeptical of anything with "Steakhouse" in it, though. We're usually game for something not-so meat-n-taters.

lol @ Tripps

1/25/2012 4:07:20 PM

Quote :

"Buku"

I haven't been in a few months but the food was not good the last time I went. Definetly gone downhill since the chef/old owner left.

Calavera is tinnnnnny so might be perfect for a anniversary dinner if you can get a table. Quiet and relaxing

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:08 PM. Reason : f]

1/25/2012 4:07:53 PM

I've heard Calavera is quite good. Know the folks who run it, too.

Sullivan's is always an option, though I kinda want to try something new.

Keep em coming!

1/25/2012 4:08:48 PM

Yeah one of the owners is my brother's ex

who used to work at 5 Star.

Humble Pie is also good

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM. Reason : f]

1/25/2012 4:09:29 PM

ah, Lily. cool gal.

Quote :

"Calavera is tinnnnnny so might be perfect for a anniversary dinner if you can get a table. Quiet and relaxing"

Noted

Mmmmmm, I love Humble Pie dinner.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:11 PM. Reason : adfdssss]

1/25/2012 4:10:17 PM

Second Empire. Sit in the atrium, it isn't as snooty as upstairs, but is nicer than the tavern area.

1/25/2012 4:12:07 PM

David's dumpling and noodle bar (yummy chinese)

Sushi Nine (sushi and good asian entrees)

Sushi Thai (really good/cheap sushi) In cary I think though :/

Vinney's is good

1/25/2012 4:12:51 PM

I have also considered 2nd Empire. Have always heard good things. Could I prefer the atrium area?

ha, we go to Sushi 9 once a week. It's delicious, but don't want to munch sushi with Sue and gaggles of college kids on our one-year.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM. Reason : asdfsss]

1/25/2012 4:13:21 PM

Quote :

"David's dumpling and noodle bar (yummy chinese)"

oh yeah, that place is good. But can get kind of loud in there.


We went to Bloomsbury Bistro for our anniversary this past year. Was amazing.

1/25/2012 4:13:49 PM

Babylon? I haven't tried it yet but Ive heard good things.

1/25/2012 4:14:11 PM

Bloomsbury Bistro.

never heard of it. will investigate.

^she has been to Babylon, loved it. I have not, and want to. Also up for consideration.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:15 PM. Reason : fasdfas]

1/25/2012 4:14:43 PM

I've heard good things about Second Empire - not been myself though

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:16 PM. Reason : yea I see you said something about that already...oh wells]

1/25/2012 4:15:28 PM

Bloomsbury Bistro

Its at Five Points in the shopping center w/ the Rite Aid

Its supposedly one of the nicest restaurants in Raleigh




[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:16 PM. Reason : f]

1/25/2012 4:15:37 PM

Tasca brava - amazing authentic Spanish food.

1/25/2012 4:15:37 PM

^^I'll be at Hayes Barton tonight...will peep over.

^I feel like I've seen that, where is it?

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM. Reason : fasdsdsaa]

1/25/2012 4:16:57 PM

Yeah you can do an online reservation at second empire and add in the comment section that you want to be seated in the atrium. You can get a great meal, couple of glasses of wine, and share a dessert for ~$100

1/25/2012 4:17:00 PM

good lookin' out, craptastic

1/25/2012 4:17:54 PM

What's your price limit?

1/25/2012 4:18:17 PM

On glenwood behind mellow mushroom next to Brooklyn Heights. It used to be 608 Bistro a long time ago

1/25/2012 4:18:24 PM

Sitti (great Lebanese food)

Tasca Brava (mm Spanish food) glenwood

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM. Reason : .]

1/25/2012 4:18:37 PM

I've been to David's Dumpling twice and neither time was I impressed

the food was mediocre and over priced

1/25/2012 4:18:38 PM

This thread is making me very hungry


Maybe I will go out to dinner tonight

5 Star crispy sesame beef is calling my name

Quote :

"Sitti (great Lebanese food)"

YES! This place is awesome. I love the chicken shawarma and the garlic whip

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:20 PM. Reason : f]

1/25/2012 4:19:28 PM

yeah, I don't think of noodles when I consider an anniversary dinner.

Sitti is one of my favorite places on earth. We go an awful lot, so probably won't for this.

1/25/2012 4:20:36 PM

oh, and Bella Monica (really good italian from gourmet pizza to awesome cannoli to any pasta or seafood dish)

1/25/2012 4:21:11 PM

I do like Bella Monica as well.

Hey, expand this to Durham, too.

1/25/2012 4:21:49 PM

I love Cafe Luna, and it's not too expensive.

1/25/2012 4:23:41 PM

I did not care for foursquare in durham.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:24 PM. Reason : someone will recommend it.]

1/25/2012 4:24:01 PM

Acme in Carrboro is effin' delicious

and walking distance to the Cat's Cradle so you can see a show afterwards

1/25/2012 4:24:37 PM

In Durham

Rue Cler

I've only been there for Sunday brunch but that place is awesome

http://www.ruecler-durham.com/

1/25/2012 4:25:09 PM

Chubby's Tacos


In all seriousness, Irregardless Cafe (near Goodnight's) was really good when Skwinkle and I went.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:27 PM. Reason : Maybe dinner and a comedy show option?]

1/25/2012 4:25:50 PM

heard great things about Revolution in Durham, haven't been yet http://www.revolutionrestaurant.com/Revolution_Durham/Revolution_Enter.html

its American cuisine and has an interesting interior and menu layout I hear

also Maggiano's Italian place also in durham

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:27 PM. Reason : .]

1/25/2012 4:26:01 PM

I have heard of Rue Cler.

We ate at Watt's Grocery on a whim one day.

That was a genius whim. Also, one of the managers was a guy I grew up with, who I haven't seen since middle school.

1/25/2012 4:26:58 PM

Dame's Chicken and Waffles

this place is the tits.

But probably not fancy enough.

1/25/2012 4:27:03 PM

Rey's (on buck jones). new orleans style stuff. dinner/drinks for 2 ~$100

kinda snooty, but i like the food

1/25/2012 4:28:53 PM

Oh God, I hated Revolution. It was more expensive than Second Empire, the environment was awful, and the food was mediocre.

I seriously couldn't hear my gf talking 3 feet away from me.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM. Reason : ]

1/25/2012 4:29:04 PM

I can't in good conscience take my wife to a restaurant with "chicken" or "waffle" in the name for our one year anniversary.

You see, I really, really like her.

I've always been so curious about Rey's! Considered.

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:30 PM. Reason : asdfasdfdssss]

1/25/2012 4:29:32 PM

^^really? ok then... don't go to revolution

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:30 PM. Reason : .]

1/25/2012 4:29:50 PM

but dames is seriously fucking tits

1/25/2012 4:30:14 PM

I believe it. I'll go there in sweatpants, slant-eyed and bushy-tailed another day.

you and Kurtis went, yeah?

[Edited on January 25, 2012 at 4:32 PM. Reason : adfasdaa]

1/25/2012 4:31:53 PM