Food Scene
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StPremier coffee and chocolate shop in Durham and the triangle.
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StDelicious wood fired pizza, good wines, beautiful restaurant.
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster StFast, delicious food and a fun cocktail menu.
NUVOTACO
2512 University DrDelicious twists on tacos, tortas, and burritos.
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StA great casual beer/burger combination.
Monuts
1002 9th StSpecialty donuts and well crafted menu items.
Upscale casual eatery. Good drinks at the bar but the unique menu items are what really stands out.
50 locals recommend
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
112 W Main StUpscale casual eatery. Good drinks at the bar but the unique menu items are what really stands out.
Arts & Culture
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StTop notch movies and shows.
Manbites Dog Theater
703 Foster StHigh quality community productions.
Baldwin Auditorium
1336 Campus DrBeautifully restored space with high quality performers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dain's Place
754 9th StGreat beer selection on Ninth Street.
Tapas and bar on Main St. Very tasty and classy. Somewhat pricey.
103 locals recommend
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StTapas and bar on Main St. Very tasty and classy. Somewhat pricey.
Kotuku Surf Club
703 Rigsbee AveGood, classic bar with some games and an expansive selection.
Knowledgeable bartenders offering both complex cocktails, and simple, tasty drinks.
8 locals recommend
The Atomic Fern
Knowledgeable bartenders offering both complex cocktails, and simple, tasty drinks.