Tempo Doeloe

Si-U-Wi (Nasi Uduk Betawi)

To-Go

Coconut Rice, Javanese Fried Chicken Leg, Beef, Pickled Vegetables and Shrimp Crackers

And, A Close-Up

Ayam Penyet

Marinated Javanese fried chicken served with sambal, cucumber slices, […]

Grand Champion BBQ

The Sampler at Grand Champion BBQ

More of the Sampler

Yes, this was just as delicious as it looks.

And, MORE of the Sampler

We take one look at chopped smoked chicken and we simultaneously whisper, […]

Don Pedro

Torta al Pastor

Tender seasoned pork, avocado, pico de gallo, and lettuce fill this tasty torta.

Chilaquiles with Steak & Eggs

The steak can be hit or miss… great one day and a bit tough on the next. […]

Boylan Bridge Brewpub

Burger & Sweet Potato Fries

Good burger, decent fries… But, this meal falls into the “fine” category.

Boylan Bridge Brewpub 201 South Boylan Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603 919 803 8927

Raleigh — Glenwood Grill

Saucy Shrimp & Pepper Jack Grits

This rich saucy version of shrimp & grits with chunks of red pepper, andouille sausage, cremini mushrooms and good-sized shrimp in a lobster jus was made even richer (in a good way) by the creamy pepper jack grits. On a ridiculously long […]

Baba’s Gyro & Kabab

Mirza Ghasemi

This is a savory eggplant dip with touches of garlic, herbs and sweet tomato. The rich, layered flavors and hints of sweetness of the tomato bring up instant thoughts of sun dried tomatoes laced with olive oil.

Dishes To Start Your […]

Aladdin’s Mediterranean Grill

Aladdin’s Kabab Sampler

This platter was jammed full of meat with two pieces of grilled chicken breast, cubes of lamb, and two generous pieces of kofta. Then, add a mountain of rice, a good-sized portion of Jerusalem salad and hummus topped with olive oil, herbs, a sprinkle of […]

Red Pepper Taqueria

Red Pepper’s Cuban Sandwich

Inside The Sandwich

Aside from the excessive use of condiment, this was a nice sandwich. But, if we hadn’t ordered it by name off of the menu, we’d never know it was a Cuban sandwich. In addition to the […]

Tipsy Pig

Tipsy Pig Barbecue

Another long drive was rewarded with yet another fabulous rack of ribs. These ribs seem to be getting better with each new visit.

Tipsy Pig BBQ Ribs Are Offered On Friday & Saturday ONLY!

Tender, smoky meat is […]

Chinese Dhaba

Dry-Spiced Manchurian Chicken

Bullet Chicken

Crispy Chili Paneer

This time we did take-out…

By the time we got home after an unfortunate detour, these tasty morsels lost most of their crunch. (Totally our fault.) But, we […]