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We have out of town visitors from Chicago coming next week, and they've never been here before. We'd like to take them to lunch or dinner at a place that seems quintessentially Southern. I would have said The Magnolia Grill, but that's sadly departed now.
I know that Angus Barn has it's history, but it's food can be found anywhere (and we intend to go to the Turkey Lounge for drinks). I thought about Dames Chicken and Waffles, but it just doesn't get me too excited, but maybe I'm wrong?
A place that accepts reservations is a big advantage for us.
I wanted to say Angus Barn yesterday, but then I saw you were going to the Wild Turkey lounge anyway. My parents head straight for the Barn every time they visit - it's the experience and the ambience they like, I think. That and those crispy crackers with cheese spread.
Hmmmmmmmmm. Well, there's Mama Dips in Chapel Hill, but it's a haul.
There's also The Pit in downtown Raleigh. I know a lot of people here don't consider that "real" barbecue but I personally think their food is really good.
When ppl from out of town visit, I almost always truck them out to Fearrington. The smaller restaurant that's open for lunch (?the Granary?) has excellent food. There's usually something on the menu with a Southern twist. I also love the food at The Weathervane in A Southern Season, and it certainly is fun to walk through the store and browse.... My family also always got a big kick out of going to Big Ed's in City Market for breakfast.
Anyplace that's open for lunch is likely going to be cheaper than a big dinner out...
Last edited by mselainey; 11-05-2013 at 10:53 AM..
Try Lucky 32. But for a real southern experience, you really need to find a BBQ joint. One where they serve until it runs out like Smokey's BBQ Shack on 54 (only open for dinner Thurs-Sat) or Ole Time BBQ on Hillsborough Street.
Mama Dip's is it. It's about a 25 minute drive from the beltline at Wade Ave. Genuine southern food. I'm a barbecue junkie, but it is A Southern food, not the only Southern food.
Another great southern venue that gets overlooked is 18 Seaboard in Raleigh. Owner/chef Jason Smith puts a very small but tasty spin on traditional Southern dishes. It's truly one of my favorites. And this is my favorite dish there:
Cracklin’ pork shank with blue cheese grits, sauteed spinach, and an apple-onion compote .
My friend stumbled into chitlins on the buffet at the Toot n Tell in Garner.
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