Your top 3 favorite restaurants in the Triangle please. (Raleigh, Durham: to buy, mall)

[joey2000]

Originally Posted by claud605

and after the gag, don't want to accidentaly go to one! What exactly are the Peter Fleming chains so I know where NOT to go!?

PF Changs
Flemings
Brio
etc

"gag" was probably a bit strong. You can get some good food at those places, sometimes even very good. But it's inconsistent as **** - and more to the point, quite overpriced. It's a classic case of people doing what's trendy and overpaying for "atmosphere" (and I think they are overrated in that dept too).

[kjchess]

His name is Paul Fleming. He founded P.F. Changs, Pei Wei, Flemings Prime Steak House, and Blue Coral in California. He had nothing to do with Brio Tuscan Grill. They seem do be doing fine and value for your money is relative to the guest.

[RaleighLass]

Don't forget Parizades in Durham! In the cool weather, nothing beats their artichoke, shrimp, risotto. Follow this with a cappucchino and handmade chocolate filled with liqueor. Call first to be sure it's on the dinner menu, sometimes they remove it in the summer.

Four Square and Nana's in Durham are fab too!

[kjchess]

My big three would be

Sono
The Pit
Porters Tavern

...all really good food with wine lists that raise the food experience.

[needcaffeine]

Originally Posted by needcaffeine

Sushi Thai Cafe on Salisbury & Martin, Raleigh
Tangerine Cafe, Cary
Abyssinia in the Mission Valley shopping center, Raleigh

And because I'm a dirty cheater:
Green Leaf Cuisine, Durham

I wish to modify this list 5 months after I originally posted it:

Shaba Shabu on Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh
Tangerine Cafe, Cary
Chubby's Tacos on Wycliff Rd, Raleigh

And because I'm a dirty cheater:
Eastern Lights on University Dr, Durham

[SALUKI_LOVER]

Bonefish Grill
Poppyseed Market
Maggiano's

[samdan]

18 seaboard
The Pit
J. Betskis

[mjmama]

Would have Fins on my list, but it just closed & I don't know when the new place opens...

Savoy
St. Jacques
Angus Barn - I grew up in Raleigh and this place will always be special

[Clever User Name]

At this second:

-Guglhupf, Durham
-J Betskis, Raleigh
-La Vaquita (it's just a stand with picnic tables), Durham

-An, Cary (do I have to pick just three? - they have amazing pho)

[whiteboyslo]

Just 3? Cripes! Can't do it. Here are my faves from the relatively short amount of time we've called the Triangle home.

Nana's (Durham)
Q-Shack (Durham)
BUNS (Chapel Hill)
Chubby's Tacos (Durham)
Shikhi Sushi (Durham)
Metro8 Steakhouse (Durham)
Bavarian Brathaus (Cary)
Pulcinella (Durham)
Firebirds (chain)
Foster's Market (Durham)

Mike