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06-08-2009, 10:16 PM
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This past weekend my wife and I went to North Hills to catch a movie. We had some time to kill before our show and grabbed a drink at Midtown. While walking back to the Theater we passed by a place called Vivace. It had some nice outdoor seating and a cool open atmosphere at the bar. That place was really hopping! We didn't have time to grab a drink, but I was wondering if anybody else here has been there. Seems like a popular joint and a neat place to socialize on a cool summer night. We will have to go back and check it out. |
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06-08-2009, 10:19 PM
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Location: Five Points
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It is a very good imo. The owner's also own Porter's Frazier's, and the French inspired place at North Hills. I love Porter's and Frazier's.
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06-08-2009, 10:38 PM
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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I went there with hubby a couple of years ago. Seems like most people like it but hubby is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He thought it was too fru fru for him. Food was good but expensive. We never went back.
Vicki
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06-08-2009, 10:42 PM
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Location: North Carolina
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I haven't checked out Vivace, but I have been to Porter's (same owners) and it is excellent!!! I recommend the fish tacos and/or the shrimp nachos.
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06-08-2009, 10:47 PM
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Location: Ellicott City MD
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Vivace has been on Greg Cox's list of top restaurants in Raleigh for at least the last two years. Top 25 Triangle restaurants - Arts & Living - News & Observer (http://www.newsobserver.com/2766/story/1367716.html - broken link)
It's definitely popular. We've been a couple of times. I liked it better for lunch; it is better value. The patio is very nice.
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06-08-2009, 11:00 PM
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Location: Cary, NC
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It was really good. Went a long time ago with friends and then more recently on a business dinner. It was great the second time around.
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06-09-2009, 06:14 AM
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Location: At the NC-SC Border
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Been to Vivace and the sister "Coquette's" at North Hills. Both nice places to eat..good food but a little stingy on the portions. I agree with Uncle T that I like Frazier's and Porter's better..Porter's being my fav  |
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06-09-2009, 06:26 AM
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Cool. Thanks for the feedback. I will check those others places out too.  |
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06-09-2009, 06:38 AM
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Location: At the NC-SC Border
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Originally Posted by North_Raleigh_Guy
Cool. Thanks for the feedback. I will check those others places out too. |
Hillsborough St. is a mess right now with the redos. I'm not sure about the parking situation at the present. Maybe someone else can shed a little light on it. Just a heads up |
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06-09-2009, 07:04 AM
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Location: Five Points
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I would park on Clark and walk down to Hillsborugh.
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