Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue; A-

As we walked the short distance from the car to the entrance of Bullock’s, a local eatery institution, we were welcomed by the mouth-watering aroma of barbecue wafting from the kitchen fans. The first sight upon entering is the wall of autographed pictures of celebrities and of Mr. Bullock hanging out with celebrities.

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Gregoria’s Kitchen, NC; B

This is a fairly new Cuban bistro in the suburbs. First thing’s first: skill is needed for maneuvering the oddly organized parking lot in the back of the restaurant.

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Nasher Museum Café; B+

While we spent time looking through the Alexander Calder exhibit afterwards, we specifically went to the museum to have lunch at the café.

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Blue Mist Barbecue; A-

A perennial institution for lunch. The exterior and interior look like a simple diner set up, along a simple road. The inside is decorated with antique tea tins and coffee cans and posters advertising cream separators. Apparently it had been a drive-thru bbq place in the past, and is well-known by locals. It’s a good place to stop for those just passing through looking for a casual meal.

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Angus Barn; A

Just a hop away from the Raleigh-Durham airport is a large red wooden barn that houses one of the most revered institutions in the NC Triangle. The Angus Barn is much more than a mere steak house.

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Artisanal Fromagerie and Bistro – NYC, NY; B/B-

My husband and I went to Artisanal, a cheese-focused French-style bistro during this past holiday season.

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Paradox Cafe at Reed College; B+

The usual funky little independent student cafe in Reed College.

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Andina; B+

Trendy Peruvian hotspot with small plates in the gentrified Pearl District in Portland.

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Paley’s Place; B+

Well-known Portland, OR favorite. Local, sustainable classic Northwestern cuisine with a subtle contemporary touch.

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Voodoo Doughnut (one); B+

Cult PG-13 (13 ans+) alternative doughnut shop in downtown Portland, OR.

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