INSIDERS’ GUIDE
The Purple Bowl
Local hangout serving up fantastic açaí bowls.
505 West Franklin Street 919.903.8511
Photo: Osteria Georgi
Osteria Georgi( photo right)
This is a favorite spot of Blair’ s son, Duwe. Chef Dan Jackson, a Chapel Hill native, returned to the area after developing an esteemed 17-year culinary career in NYC.
201 South Elliott Road 919.375.0600
Lucha Tigre
Bold and innovative Latin and Asian fusion restaurant whose owner, Khoa, is a good friend of Duwe’ s. Everything on the menu is great!
746 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 919.914.6386
Via Napoli Express
A late-night staple for the college crowd, this food truck has the most amazing pizza.
315.842.0698
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All Day Darling
Go-to for breakfast / brunch. Located in the historic Montford neighborhood, they feature high-quality local food in an open atmosphere.
102 Montford Avenue 828.505.3701
Posana
For fine dining, this contemporary American restaurant on Pack Square in downtown is a great choice. A dedicated gluten-free kitchen boasts
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