You're right. Sushi is never really cheap. But some sushi is cheaper than others. And Kai is NOT cheap.

6/21/2013 6:29:48 PM

found out Asian Grill on Falls of Neuse closed

but there's a new contender for authentic Chinese cuisine in Raleigh

Captain J's International Buffet off Capital Blvd
ask for the authentic menu - they do for real Chinese on a separate menu but they also do shit American-Chinese and "Mexican" food on a buffet

6/22/2013 12:08:45 PM

This thread reminded me that I really miss Q Shack.

6/22/2013 4:35:33 PM

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"Sam, Kai is pretty good...not a stellar cheap deal, but good stuff. We tried it on a whim about a month or so ago."

I think they've only been open like 3 weeks right? And yeah, it's pretty expensive...at least the dinner entrees are.

Quote :

"I ate at dos taquitos xoco the other night and my entree wasn't bad (not creedmoor great, but not awful) but the chicken tortilla soup was awful. How can they mess up the soup? "

I freaking love that soup at the Creedmoor location

Quote :

"I wish someone would build a Q Shack near campus"

There was one across from DH Hill back in the mid 2000's.

I'll also re-pose my earlier question

Quote :

"Has anyone tried Klara's on Hillsborough St yet? "

6/22/2013 5:10:00 PM

No but 1-2 of my friends ate at Klara's when they were at their old location, before moving to Hillsborough, and loved it.

Dan, I'm checking out Battistella's tomorrow night. I'll let ya know what I think.

[Edited on June 24, 2013 at 8:22 AM. Reason : B!]

6/24/2013 8:22:04 AM

I do wanna know what their dinner is like. Sunday brunch? Not all that great. In fact, sucked. But I guess it's to be expected that the entire staff be hungover as fuck and dragging ass.

6/24/2013 8:30:03 AM

virgil's jamaican on garner road

6/24/2013 8:37:27 AM

I have heard that Virgil's is fantastic. In fact, I was talking about it Saturday with an old friend. He says he always gets his food to go, and never goes there after dark. I think he's a pussy.

6/24/2013 8:42:02 AM

maybe you should list places you haven't been instead of everyone else listing all the places you have

6/24/2013 8:44:36 AM

Settle down, Beavis.

6/24/2013 8:46:14 AM

Battistella's didn't really impress me. Food was good, but for the price not worth it IMO. One of my friends raved about her shrimp and grits, but for $21 I would hope it was pretty damn good.

6/26/2013 10:33:08 AM

Pat, my sentiments exactly. GF got their bananas foster French toast, which was hardly a good example of either. My shrimp and grits weren't all that great...I make much better, and I've had better from a food truck.

The bet thing about battistella's is that they have Abita Turbo Dog on tap. I love Turbo Dog. But...chances are we won't be going back. Not worth the dollaz.

It's evidently easy doing regional/ethnic food in a city in which there are few, if any, people who are intimately familiar with such cultures and foods. I'm starting to think quite a few of these places view this as an opportunity to sell a sow's ear as a silk purse.

6/26/2013 10:50:34 AM

Ever had the shrimp and grits at NOFO? If so, how do they rate?

6/26/2013 11:08:25 AM

It's been about 5 or 6 years since I have, so I obviously need a refresher. We actually have a NOFO groupon that we need to use, but it'll be a while before we will find the time.

6/26/2013 11:13:53 AM

Flying Burrito in the old Lynnwood Grill spot. They got some bangin tacos.

6/26/2013 11:18:32 AM

Quote :

"I love Turbo Dog"

I had a pint of it! And then a Hurricane, since they were on special for $5 and I wasn't driving

6/26/2013 11:19:57 AM

Donatos Pizza, Subs and Salads opened yesterday or today (I think).

6/26/2013 11:33:43 AM

Roses meat market in Durham

i havent been there yet, but looking at the menus i cant imagine theyd fuck it up

6/26/2013 12:36:13 PM

The hot dog stand outside the Crossroads Lowe's in Cary.

6/26/2013 1:44:25 PM