Downtown Durham Inc. (DDI) is a 501(c)6 whose mission is to create an environment for private investment in Downtown Durham by focusing on five main areas of work: appearance, economic development, promotion, safety, and parking. Visit downtowndurham.com for more information. Funding provided in part by the City of Durham.
“The Blue Team” provides much needed Clean & Safe services throughout Downtown Durham.
Have questions or need assistance? Simply call:
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Thousands of events take place in Durham every year, from major annual festivals to quirky community favorites. Below are a few of the events you don’t want to miss:
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The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) is Durham’s marketing agency, serving the primary purpose of promoting Durham to visitors.
Durham attracts more than 9.1 million visitors each year, generating more than $797 million in spending and more than $44 million in tax revenue for local government alone.
Follow Along on Social MediaEnjoy recommendations from locals, find out about the coolest
places to hang out, and share your own experiences.
More online @ www.durham-nc.comOfficial Durham website for visitors and newcomers features
searchable event calendar, places to eat and stay, things to see and do, and more.
Major Annual Events
• Kwanzaa Celebration - January
• Nevermore Horror and Gothic Film Festival - February
• Durham Art Walk Spring Market - April
• Durham Bulls Baseball Season - April - September
• Third Friday Durham 3rd Friday of every month 6-9pm
• Hunt Street Art & Food Truck Market Saturdays, 9am-1pm
• The Patchwork Market 1st Saturday every month 12-4pm
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Downtown parking options include street, lot, and garage parking. Look for the P symbol on the reverse map for lots
and garages in each downtown district.
For detailed parking information, visit:
parkdurham.orgDurham also has the fare-free Bull City Connector, a bus that runs through the heart of downtown.
See the foldout map on reverse for route, or visit:bullcityconnector.org
GET TO KNOW DOWNTOWN DURHAM’S DISTINCT DISTRICTS
EXPLORE COMPLETE DINING, SHOPPING, & ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS
map & guide
Downtown
PRODUCED BY THE DURHAM CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUIN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN DURHAM, INC.
212 W Main St #101, Downtown 919-687-0288 or (800) 446-8604
Here are just a few of the reasons to stop by:
• Get recommendations from a Durham Experience Expert• Plan your visit with interactive tools• Relax and recharge with free Wi-Fi and outlets• Remember your trip with Durham postcards and gifts
Visit durh.am/visitor-info for the Visitor Info Center hours and a video preview of the new space.
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Downtown ambassador teammore info & Events @ durhameventcalendar.com
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18 Manbites Dog Theater Company 703 Foster St; 919-682-3343; www.manbitesdogtheater.org; Central Park District
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19 Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave; 919-901-0875; www.motorcomusic.com; Central Park District
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20 The Pinhook 117 W Main St; 919-667-1100; www.thepinhook.com; City Center District
21 Ponysaurus Brewing Company 219 Hood St; 919-482-7701; www.ponysaurusbrewing.com; Golden Belt District
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22 The Power Plant Gallery at American Tobacco Campus 320 Blackwell St, Power Plant Bldg. Ste 100; 919-660-3622; www.powerplantgallery.org; American Tobacco District
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23 Quarter Horse Bar & Arcade (opening Summer 2016) 405-B E Chapel Hill St; www.quarterhorsearcade.com; City Center District
24 the roof at The Durham 315 E Chapel Hill St; www.thedurham.com; City Center District
25 The Shed 807 E Main St, #107, 732-570-2935; www.shedjazz.com; Golden Belt District
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26 Shooters II 827 W Morgan St; 919-680-0428; Facebook: ShootersSaloonDurham; Brightleaf District
27 Social Games and Brews 1007 W Main St; 919-687-6969; www.socialdurham.com; Brightleaf District
28 St. Joseph’s Performance Hall, Hayti Heritage Center 804 Old Fayetteville St; 919-683-1709; www.hayti.org G9
29 Teasers Men’s Club (ADULT) 156 Ramseur St; 919-683-2737; www.teasersmensclub.com; City Center District
30 Tootie’s Bar on Rigsbee 704 Rigsbee Ave; 919-641-2177; Central Park District F2
31 Two Doors Distilling Co. (opening TBD) 609 Foster St; Central Park District E2
32 Unexposed Microcinema 105 Hood St, Ste 5; 352-318-5872; www.unexposedmicrocinema.com; Golden Belt District
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33 W XYZ bar at Aloft Durham Downtown 345 Blackwell St; 919-829-2482; www.aloftdurhamdowntown.com/durham-bar; American Tobacco District
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34 West End Billiards 601 W Main St; 919-717-3915; Facebook: West End Billiards; Warehouse District
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35 West End Wine Bar 601 W Main St; 919-381-4228; www.westendwinebar.com; Warehouse District
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Downtown DurhamDowntown Durham is the historic and geographic soul of a vibrant, diverse, and creative Southern city. Home to several landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places and alive with food, arts, culture, and dozens of events throughout the year, it’s an area that offers something new with every visit.
Downtown is comprised of seven unique districts, each with its own personality. They are easily explored by foot or by a free ride on the Bull City Connector, a bus route connecting downtown and Duke University.
Named the South’s Tastiest Town by Southern Living magazine, Durham also continues to rack up dining accolades. Downtown serves as a hot spot for unique, local restaurants – find complete listings in this guide and look for this symbol y designating those that have received national praise.
This is your guide to discover all that downtown has to offer, complete with district profiles; listings for dining, shopping, and entertainment options; as well as a detailed foldout map.
DOWNTOWN DURHAM SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR:
Learn the stories behind downtown’s buildings, art, and points of interest with our walking tour, available online at durh.am/downtownwt, or in print at the Visitor Info Center (E5 on map).
A variety of downtown guided tours are also offered, highlighting food to beer to history. Find info at durh.am/durmtours.
Follow along with the tour on your mobile phone by going to http://durh.am/downtownwt.
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DowntownDowntown Durham, North Carolina’s first commercial district on the National Register of Historic Places, is the historic and geographic soul of a compact, walkable, and vibrant place filled with exciting dining, activities, and more.
Thousands of visitors and residents, including workers from Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Central University, and Duke University, experience Downtown’s offerings daily, all within easy reach thanks to the Bull City Connector, a free bus route connecting Downtown and Duke.
This Self-Guided Walking Tour is a companion to the Official Downtown Durham Map (shown at left) produced by the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with Downtown Durham Inc., which contains complete listings of Downtown’s restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options. Request a copy
through the Durham Visitor Information Center, the first stop on the tour (101 E Morgan St in Downtown) or from one of DDI’s Downtown Ambassadors.
Tour Routes
Extension C: Warehouse & American Tobacco Districts
Extension B: Warehouse & Brightleaf Districts
Extension A: Central Park & Warehouse Districts
Main Route: Downtown Loop
Extension F: Government Services District & Beyond
Extension E: Government Services & Golden Belt Districts
Extension D: American Tobacco District
Wayfinding signs (shown at left) featuring Downtown’s districts and landmarks are located throughout Downtown to help visitors navigate.
MORE ONLINE: There’s more in Downtown Durham than we can fit in this guide! Head to durh.am/downtowndurm to explore all downtown shopping, dining, and nightlife.
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As you start exploring, you might notice construction and renovation throughout Downtown Durham. It’s all part of an ongoing renaissance that will provide even more for visitors and residents to experience, including new hotels and a 27-story skyscraper. Please excuse the temporary inconvenience!
For the most current information on new projects and listings, visit durham-nc.com or downtowndurham.com.
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Brightleaf Square became a premier destination when turn-of-the-century tobacco warehouses were adapted into retail, dining, and office spaces. The result is two distinctive brick buildings that create an anchor point for many surrounding businesses. Collectively, the area is a bustling retail center during the day and a lively nightlife spot after the sun goes down.
Adjacent to the Brightleaf District is the Warehouse District, primarily a residential area crafted from old tobacco warehouses. It’s dominated by the West Village apartment community and the former Liggett & Myers tobacco buildings that have been converted into shops, restaurants, offices, and apartments.
FRESH DAILY: With so many shops and nightlife options in the area, the Brightleaf District always has something new going on, including an outdoor summer concert series. Check historicbrightleaf.com for listings.
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The former American Tobacco manufacturing plant has been reborn into the American Tobacco District, anchored by one million square feet of multi-use space; DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center; the Durham Bulls Athletic Park; and the new Aloft Durham Downtown hotel. It’s a district marked by world-class entertainment, professional offices and lofts, a busy dining scene, a community green, and a man-made river, all surrounded by Durham’s famed reuse architecture.
FRESH DAILY: American Tobacco is a multipurpose space with new activities and events rotating seasonally, from outdoor concerts to pop-up shops. Visit americantobaccocampus.com to see what’s happening now.
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city centerThe City Center District, home to the Visitor Info Center, is what one would expect from a city experiencing a full-on renaissance. Restaurants, bars, galleries, and local shops make the area exciting, day or night. City Center is also home to free cultural attractions, as well. Visit the Durham Arts Council and 21c Museum Hotel to see rotating exhibits, or stop by the History Hub, Durham’s local history museum. Much of the architecture is original and ensures that Durham retains its historic character. City Center is a compact district with the mix of local culture and commercial enterprise that makes Durham special.
FRESH DAILY: City Center is a great place for live music. The Pinhook (thepinhook.com), Carolina Theatre (carolinatheatre.org), Beyù Caffè (beyucaffe.com), and Alley Twenty Six (alleytwentysix.com) all regularly host shows, from local bands and touring acts to music legends.
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Central Park is home to the Durham Farmers’ Market and many other community events throughout the year. It also boasts a skate park, art studios, and grassy lawns to relax upon.
The northern side of the Central Park District, also known as the DIY District, marks the northern edge of downtown. There you will find a hotbed of live music, bars, and restaurants, as well as a local theater. This is also a common spot for many of Durham’s food trucks to park and serve, with rotating cuisines that add to the area’s diverse offerings.
FRESH DAILY: On most nights, a stroll down Rigsbee Ave. will take you past a collection of food trucks serving fresh fare to the district’s patrons. Sample them all when Central Park hosts its famous food truck rodeos – check durhamcentralpark.org for a schedule.
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Downtown Durham Dining, Shopping, & Entertainment listingsDowntown is Durham’s arts and entertainment district, including scores of dining, shopping, and nightlife options. Browse this guide for complete listings by category, and refer to the convenient foldout map for locations. To search all of Durham’s great dining and entertainment options, visit DCVB’s website at durham-nc.com.
When a Durham chef or restaurant gets covered by national media, we designate them as Celebrated Cuisine – whether it’s a fine dining restaurant or a food truck, they are always worth a visit!
Look for this symbol y, which designates Celebrated Cuisine, and visit durham-nc.com/restaurants to search all Durham restaurants.
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1 2 Zero 1 Restaurant at the Durham Mariot City Center 201 Foster St, 919-768-6000; www.marriott.com/rducv; American; B, L, D; City Center District
2 Alivia’s Durham Bistro 900 W Main St; 919-682-8978; www.aliviasdurhambistro.com; American; L, D, LN, SB; Brightleaf District
3 Bar Virgile 105 S Mangum St , 919-973-3000; www.barvirgile.com; International; L, D, LN, SB; Gov. Services District
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4 Basan 359 Blackwell St, Ste 220, 919-797-9728; www.basanrestaurant.com; Japanese/Sushi; L, D, LN; American Tobacco District
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5 Beyu Caffe (moving to 341 W Main St, Spring 2016) 335 W Main St, 919-683-1058; www.beyucaffe.com; Cafe/Deli/Sandwiches; B, L, D, LN, SB; City Center District
6 The Bagel Bar (opening Summer 2016) 104 City Hall Plaza; www.bagelbarbagels.com; Bakery; B, L; Gov. Services District
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7 The Blue Note Grill 709 Washington St; 919-401-1979; www.thebluenotegrill.com; Southern; L, D, LN; Central Park District
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8 Bull City Burger and Brewery y 107 E Parrish St, Ste 105; 919-680-2333; www.bullcityburgerand brewery.com; American; L, D, LN; Gov. Services District
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Dining Abbreviation Key: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner LN: Late Night SB: Sunday Brunch y: Celebrated Cuisine : Also has mobile location
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Golden Belt is a restored textile mill repurposed to house art studios, retail, lofts, and more. It is the largest all-historic, LEED Gold-certified campus in the Southeast and home to more than 30 artists’ studios and ROOM 100, an art gallery. The seven-acre campus is situated in an up-and-coming neighborhood full of restored homes.
The Golden Belt neighborhood borders the Government Services District, which is home to most city and county offices and a growing selection of restaurants and bars.
FRESH DAILY: Third Fridays (3rdfridaydurham.com) are an especially fun time to check out Golden Belt, when all of the arts organizations in the district host special events and exhibits, packing the area with enthusiasts.
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25 James Joyce Irish Pub 912 W Main St, 919-683-3022; www.jamesjoyceirishpub.com; Irish; L, D, LN, SB; Brightleaf District
26 JC’s Kitchen 706 E Main St, 919-680-6227; Facebook: JC’s Kitchen; Southern; B, L; Golden Belt District
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27 King’s Sandwich Shop y 701 Foster St; 919-682-0071; www.kingssandwichshop.com; American; L; Central Park District
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28 Lilly’s Pizza 810 W Peabody St, 919-797-2554; www.lillyspizza.com; Pizza; L, D, LN; Brightleaf District
29 The Little Dipper 905 W Main St, 919-908-1023; www.littledipperfondue.com; Fondue; D; Brightleaf District
30 littler (opening Spring 2016) 110 E Parrish St; www.littlerdurham.com; American; D; Gov. Services District
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31 Loaf y 111 W Parrish St, 919-797-1254; Facebook: Loaf; Bakery Goods; B, L; City Center District
32 Lucia Bar Italiano 605 W Main St, 984-219-1965; www.luciadurham.com; Italian; D; Warehouse District
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33 Lucky’s Delicatessen (opening Spring 2016) 105 W Chapel Hill St; www.luckysdelinc.com; Cafe/Deli/Sandwiches; L, D; City Center District
34 Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas 112 W Main St; 984-439-8702; www.lunarotisserie.com; Latin American; L, D; City Center District
35 M Sushi 311 Holland St, 919-908-9266; www.msushidurham.com; Sushi; L, D; City Center District
36 Mateo Bar de Tapas y 109 W Chapel Hill St, 919-530-8700; www.mateotapas.com; Spanish; L, D, LN; City Center District
37 McDonald’s 102 W Morgan St, 919-688-3070; www.mcnorthcarolina.com/11213; Fast Food; B, L, D; Central Park District
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38 Mellow Mushroom 410 Blackwell St, Ste 100, 919-680-8500; www.mellowmushroom.com; Pizza; L, D; American Tobacco District
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39 Moe’s Southwest Grill 359 Blackwell St, Ste 1155, Diamond View III, 919-973-4797; www.moes.com; Mexican; L,D; American Tobacco District
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40 Mothers & Sons (opening Spring 2016) 107 W Chapel Hill St; Facebook: Mothers & Sons; Italian; City Center District
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Dining Abbreviation Key: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner LN: Late Night SB: Sunday Brunch y: Celebrated Cuisine : Also has mobile location
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9 Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub 427 W Main; 919-682-3061; www.bullmccabesirishpub.com; Irish; L, D, LN; City Center District
10 Carrboro Coffee Roasters 807 East Main St; 919-968-4760; www.carrborocoffee.com; Coffeehouse/Teahouse; B, L; Golden Belt District
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11 Clouds Brewing (opening Summer 2016) 905 W Main St, Ste 22; www.cloudsbrewing.com; Brightleaf District
12 Cocoa Cinnamon 420 W Geer St; www.cocoacinnamon.com; Coffeehouse/Teahouse; B, L, LN; Central Park District
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13 Counting House at the 21c Museum Hotel Durham 111 N Corcoran St; 919-956-6760; www.countinghousenc.com; International; B, D; City Center District
14 Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar 318 Blackwell St; 919-687-4300; www.thecubanrevolution.com; Cuban; L, D, LN; American Tobacco District
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15 The Cupcake Bar 101 E Chapel Hill St; 919-816-2905; www.cupcakebarbakery.com; Bakery; L, D; City Center District
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415 E Chapel Hill St; 919-251-9335; www.dashiramen.com; Japanese; L, D, LN; City Center District
18 Devine’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 904 W Main St, 919-682-0228; www.devinesdurham.com; American; L, D, LN; Brightleaf District
19 The District at 410 Blackwell 410 Blackwell St; 919-317-3200; www.districtat410.com; American; B, L, D; American Tobacco District
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20 Dos Perros 200 N Mangum; 919-956-2750; www.dosperrosrestaurant.com; Mexican; L, D, SB; Gov. Services District
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21 El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 905 W Main St, Ste 1, 919-683-2417; www. elrodeoofdurham.com; Mexican; L, D; Brightleaf District
22 The Federal 914 W Main St, 919-680-8611; www.thefederal.net; American; L, D, LN, SB; Brightleaf District
23 Geer Street Garden y 644 Foster St, 919-688-2900; www.geerstreetgarden.com; American; L, D, LN, SB; Central Park District
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24 Gonza Tacos y Tequila 604 Fernway Ave, 919-522-2495; www.gonzatacosytequila.com; South American; L, D; Warehouse District
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57 Rue Cler y 401 E Chapel Hill St, 919-682-8844; www.ruecler-durham.com; French; L, D, SB; City Center District
58 Saladelia Café @ American Tobacco Campus 406 Blackwell St, Ste 160, Crowe Bldg, 919-687-4600; www.saladelia.com; Greek; B, L; American Tobacco District
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59 Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar 905 W Main St, Ste 37, 919-682-7397; www.satisfactionrestaurant.com; American; L, D, LN; Brightleaf District
60 Scratch Seasonal Artisan Baking y 111 Orange St, 919-789-9431; www.piefantasy.com; Bakery Goods; B, L; City Center District
61 Skewers Bar and Grill 1013 W Main St, 919-680-8048; www.skewersbarandgrill.com; Middle Eastern; D, LN; Brightleaf District
62 Subway 200 E Main St, 919-560-0082; www.subway.com; Cafes/Delis/Sandwiches; B, L, D; Gov. Services District
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63 Taberna Tapas 325 W Main St, 919-797-1457; www.tabernatapas.com; Spanish; L, D, SB; City Center District
64 Toast y 345 W Main St, 919-683-2183; www.toast-fivepoints.com; Cafes/Delis/Sandwiches; L, D; City Center District
65 Tobacco Road Sports Cafe y 280 S Mangum St, Diamond View III, 919-937-9909; www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com; American; L, D, LN; American Tobacco District
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66 Torero’s Mexican Restaurant 800 W Main St, 919-682-4197; www.torerosmexicanrestaurants.com; Mexican; L, D; Brightleaf District
67 Triangle Seafood Market 905 W Main St, 919-956-7360; www.triangleseafoodmarket.com; Seafood; L, D, LN; Brightleaf District
68 Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom & The SpeakEasy y 324 Blackwell St, Ste 400, 919-433-0345; www.tylerstaproom.com; American; L, D, LN, SB; American Tobacco District
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69 Viceroy (opening Summer 2016) 335 W Main St; British/Asian; L, D, LN; City Center District
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41 Mt Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar 905 W Main St; (919) 680-4968; www.mtfujinc.com; Asian; L, D, LN; Brightleaf District
42 NanaSteak 345 Blackwell St; 919-282-1183; www.nanasteak.com Steakhouse; D; American Tobacco District
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43 Ninth Street Bakery 136 E Chapel Hill St, 919-688-5606; www.ninthstbakery.com; Bakery/Deli/Sandwiches; B,L; City Center District
44 Old Havana Sandwich Shop 310 E Main St, 919-667-9525; www.oldhavanaeats.com; Cuban; L, D, SB; Gov. Services District
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46 Parker and Otis y 112 S Duke St, 919-683-3200; www.parkerandotis.com; American; B, L, D, SB; Brightleaf District
47 The Parlour y 117 Market St, 919-564-7999; www.theparlourdurham.com; Dessert Specialties; L, D, LN; City Center District
48 Parts & Labor at Motorco Music Hall y 723 Rigsbee Ave, 919-901-0875; www.motorcomusic.com; American; L, D, LN, SB; Central Park District
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49 Piedmont Restaurant y 401 Foster St, 919-683-1213; www.piedmontrestaurant.com; New American; D, SB; Central Park District
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50 The Pit Authentic Barbecue 321 W Geer St, 919-282-3748; www.thepit-durham.com; Barbeque; L, D, LN; Central Park District
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51 Pizzeria Toro y 105 E Chapel Hill St, 919-908-6936; www.pizzeriatoro.com; Pizza; L, D; City Center District
52 Pompieri Pizza 102 City Hall Plaza, Ste 101, 919-973-1589; www.pompieripizza.com; Pizza; L, D, LN; Gov. Services District
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53 Respite Cafe 115 N Duke St, Ste 1A, 919-294-9737; www.respitecafe.com; Coffee Shop/Sandwiches; B, L, D; Brightleaf District
54 the restaurant at The Durham y 315 E Chapel Hill St; 919-768-8830; www.thedurham.com/dining; American; B, L, D; City Center District
55 Revolution y 107 W Main St, 919-956-9999; www.revolutionrestaurant.com; American; D, LN; City Center District
56 Rise Biscuits & Donuts y 401A Foster St; www.risebiscuitsdonuts.com; Bakery; B, L; Central Park District
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