State Farmers Market Restaurant Review

August 16, 2009

State Farmers Market Restaurant is located off Lake Wheeler road in Raleigh near North Carolina State University campus.  Its a free-standing building across from Farmers Market.
The New Yorker- BEST breakfast in town (so far). Great atmosphere. Great service. We put our name on the list for a table (there were lots of people waiting), but [...]

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Vinnie’s Steakhouse

August 16, 2009

Vinnie’s Steakhouse is located on Six forks road in north Raleigh across from Celebration at Six forks shopping center.
The New Yorker – Oysters very tasty. Salad- nice portion; we had them chopped. Steak was very flavorful & “prime” meat. Right price for the “prime” ribeye. Best steak I’ve had in Raleigh so far, if you [...]

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Waraji Restaurant Review

August 15, 2009

Waraji is located off Duraleigh road in Raleigh near the intersection of Duraleigh road and Glenwood avenue.
The New Yorker- Good sushi. Fresh. Like the shrimp tempura roll and beef negimaki. Still prefer Sono/Mura for sushi.
The Raleigh-ite – Good place to go for takeout, or if you don’t feel like getting dressed up but want decent [...]

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Red Hot & Blue Restaurant Review

August 15, 2009

Red Hot & Blue is located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, near North Carolina State University.
The New Yorker – I ate the 5 meat treat. All the meats were good, but the pork was probably the best. The ribs–meat fell off the bone, but was slightly fatty. Sweet potato fries were delicious. A little pricy [...]

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Jade Garden

August 10, 2009

Jade Garden is located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh near North Carolina State University.
The New Yorker- Basic Chinese takeout. Nothing special. Edible. I had chicken with brocolli– if you are in a jam for takeout not a bad place. Otherwise abstain.
The Raleigh-ite – I think edible is a stretch. I would eat the spring roll [...]

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Lilly’s Pizza

August 6, 2009

Lilly’s pizza is located on Glenwood Ave at the Five Points intersection.
The New Yorker – Good pie. I had pepperoni & sausage. Good bread, thin crust. Tasty. Not NY pizza but in their own style its pretty good- good pizza joint. Authentic sauce– some secret ingredient, something sweet.
The Raleigh-ite – I get Gorgonzola &  tomatoes [...]

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Sushi Thai Cary

July 26, 2009

Sushi Thai Cary is located in a shopping center near the intersection of Kildaire Farm road and Maynard road in Cary.
The New Yorker – If you like sushi don’t  come here. The spicy mayo wasn’t good. Salmon was too slimy. Way over priced.  The dragon roll and philly roll were edible, the spider roll and [...]

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Taverna Agora Restaurant Review

July 25, 2009

Taverna Agora is located in a free-standing building on Glenwood Avenue in north Raleigh across from the Pleasant Valley shopping center.
The New Yorker – Great Greek meal. Very fresh. Great spinach pie. Salad was excellent.  Fresh traditional Greek salad without lettuce.   Salad included fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, feta etc.  Warm bread with great lemon/olive oil [...]

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Mo Joe’s Burger Joint Review

July 23, 2009

Mo Joe’s is located on Glenwood Avenue at the  intersection of Glenwood and Peace Street. Small parking lot in the back.  There are tables inside, covered tables outside as well as some tables uncovered.
The New Yorker- A nice fresh burger–not a frozen patty. If you are looking for a good burger and fries, definitely hit [...]

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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant Review

July 20, 2009

Fiesta Mexicana is located in the shopping center at the intersection of Jones Franklin road and Tryon road in Raleigh.
The New Yorker – I like the chips, nice & thin. Refried beans are very good. Great margarita. Service is good. Nice place. We had the Texas Quesadilla, on a recommendation from a friend, and it [...]

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