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We asked readers which Triangle restaurants they miss most, and fans spoke up loud and clear about old favorites in Durham.
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More than 100 nominations poured in across the region as people weighed in on closed restaurants they wish would return. Darryl’s — which had five Triangle locations at its peak — was the top choice.
We also heard about Durham places that served up barbecue and date-night atmospheres worth remembering. Here are the Bull City restaurants that had readers reminiscing.
“Amazing healthful, artfully-prepared meals.” —Jan of Durham
“First date with my now-wife when we were undergraduates.” —Patrick of Rougemont
“Smoked chicken salad and mac ‘n’ cheese were amazing, and the smoked meatballs.” —Jeremiah of Durham
“The brisket sandwiches, brisket mac bowls, and smoked turkey were the best.” —Michael of Durham
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“A more perfectly crafted elegant meal could not be obtained anywhere.” —James of Durham
Here were the other Durham restaurants that people were sad to see close:
Some of the most-missed restaurants, such as Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria, had multiple locations before going out of business. See a full list of the Triangle places that people still crave at newsobserver.com.
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