I went to the Soul Cocina table at the Carrboro Farmers Market only to find that their food is…read moreoutrageously expensive. Vegan food costs little to make and there's no excuse to price-gouge the customer. Clearly, this vendor is targeting the wealthy CFM customer who knows little to nothing about the cost to make this food, only that they're supporting a 'good cause'. As a working-class individual I cannot afford to buy something so ordinary and undeserving from them. I'll take my business to their cheaper competitors.

Yummmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!…read more This food is so good. I ordered on-line and picked it up at the Durham Farmers Market. The food was all frozen which was great for packing up and taking home to Buffalo. I made the enchiladas the same day and the rest came home with me. The squash and poblano enchiladas were amazing. There're smothered in a creamy cashew based white sauce and stuff with seasoned saucy butternut squash, chopped poblanos, and navy beans. They were excellent and my non-vegan sister who has very high flavor standards thought so as well. The love of my life, who can be picky at times, tasted them as well and thought they were good. When I got back home I tried the pastel de yuca stuffed with black beans and rice. I put it in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 300 degrees and it was perfect. The instructions were for oven or microwave, but I think I made the right choice. It was big and tasty though I did steal some of the slaw that goes with the papusas for a little crunch and brightness. I also got tamales and the aforementioned papusas, but I they're still in the freezer. HIGHLY recommend. You can get it hot at the farmers market but if you want 100 things like I did, order ahead and either get it delivered for $5 or choose a pick-up site.

Redstart Foods was one of my favorite food finds of the summer. If I lived in the area I could see…read moremyself being a regular here, and I'm jealous of those who are regulars. I tried both dinner and brunch over a short weekend stay in the area and both were 10/10. Everything here is homemade and beyond fresh. I had a grits special and it was the best I've ever had. The chicken dinner seems to be the most popular dinner item here, but I broke the mold and went with the pork and it was fantastic. I am not a potato person, but the side potatoes were phenomenal. The back patio makes for a great place to enjoy a meal and linger over a beer or tap natural wine. The inside is a little more hectic and not somewhere I would linger. There is also a little market with some grab and go items and beer/wine. A true neighborhood gem!

the food is terrific and the fact that they deliver to my out of the way location is amazing. This…read moreis the chicken and sausage jambalaya. We've also had kale with a sesame dressing and the sausage by itself ... this is really delicious. Bonus points to them for taking back the box, the insulation, and the cold packs so they don't all end up in the trash.

We were so impressed with the delicious meals delivered to us by family during a tough time, that…read morewe ordered for a friend while she is recovering from illness. The whole process is easy, the options are varied, and the convenience of having someone deliver it takes a load off.

I have been hearing about Tastefully served for some time now but haven't had a chance to purchase…read moreany of her meals yet. While at a retreat I got to taste several of Meredith's meals. Her food is made with fresh ingredients and taste really good. My favorite meals were the braised short ribs and the Peruvian chicken with plantains and corn. Her pita bread was fresh and the hummus was tasty. Her granola that topped the fruit parfaits was also really good. Meredith is so sweet and modest. She prepared our meals calmly and efficiently. I will def be ordering some of meals soon! You should as well if you are in the Raleigh area or need a chef for your next event.

Stopped by after hanging out with friends one day! I saw Ashleigh's business mentioned on threads…read moreand needed to come in! Black woman owned business you say? BET. Now here's the best part. The cookies are made fresh DAILY. So one they are gone, they are gone. My friends couldn't stop raving about them! They were so happy I made them go :) If you need a sweet treat, stop by Ashleigh's bakes daily. You will NOT be disappointed!

I've been stalking this baker since having her cookies at a Yelp event! When I noticed she had a…read morelocation downtown I had to visit! It's small inside and she doesn't bake the cookies there so it doesn't smell like a traditional bakery. The cookies are well organized and placed in clear containers. All cookies are $5 unless it's the top shelf cookie. Everything I have had is amazing! Smore cookie, the sweet potato cookie and the brownies!!

Chef Zacki has brought her cooking expertise to our group twice in the past six months. This time…read moreour session was Zacki's Fig Cook 'n Your Nook. We learned how to create delicious fig dishes. We all love figs, but didn't know what to do with them! We made an appetizer, main and dessert all with figs and some fun too. We highly recommend Chef Zacki to any foodies and those that love to cook and learn new recipes

Zacki was easy to work with and delivered our anniversary meal as promised. The food was superb,…read morealthough one dish was overcooked, possibly due to the distance traveled. Her deviled eggs were outstanding! Would definitely use again.

What I recommend: Avoid ordering cakes from this location…read more We ordered a sheet cake from the Harris Teeter bakery for a veterans dinner this past weekend to celebrate and honor those who served. Unfortunately, what we received was extremely disappointing. The cake was poorly decorated and looked like very little effort or care went into it. When we brought it up to the baker, she brushed us off and said we could request a refund if we wanted, but that she wouldn't do anything to fix it. The event was only two hours away, and thankfully, the amazing staff at the Whole Foods bakery stepped in and helped us get cakes for 67 people with just an hour's notice. Based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend this Harris Teeter location for cakes, especially if you need something that looks even halfway presentable.

I am annoyed by the pricing, how you never really know if you need to buy 2, 3, 6 or 10 to get a…read morefair price....the fine print, the rotten meat, stale goods and the effort it takes to avoid getting ripped off. I am tired of that and today have decided that I am finished with HT...also their fuel reward is a rippoff ..and not even quality fuel. So long, greedy a holes..

I've had several lunches delivered from Ghost Kitchen and have always had a good experience…read more They are a delivery-only outfit and their menu is pretty comprehensive, including everything from appetizers, wings, and side dishes to entrees, salads, and sandwiches. I've always gone with one of the sandwich offerings -- the grilled chicken, the Angus burger, or the chicken pita. Each of these comes with your choice of a side -- I've always gone with a salad (well prepared) or chips (real ones, not the kind you would get out of a bag). Each meal has been excellent, and the delivery always friendly and prompt. I recently went to place another online lunch order from Ghost Kitchen but saw something about their being closed for the summer - bummer, but that's the only negative at all that I can think of.

From the owner: Simply put, a ghost kitchen is a virtual food hall. Now, we know that sounds contradictory, but…read moregive us a chance to explain: We execute several restaurant concepts using our very own delivery service in place of a traditional dining room. Our mission is to bring you scratch-made, restaurant-quality dishes to wherever you may be in the local Chapel Hill & Durham area! Our professional chefs come from a wide variety of backgrounds, so we have something to suit everyone's taste all in one place. Plus, we've cut out the middleman and all of their pesky additional fees--you'll never find us on a third-party delivery website. Our chefs and delivery staff are trained to put quality first, guaranteeing that you will receive hot, fresh, food every time. Your food will never sit in a box waiting for a delivery driver to become available, and your driver will never stop to deliver other orders on the way to your location. We are a fully online service so please contact us at orders@ghostkitcheneats.com if you have a question or issue with your order and we'd be happy to help!

Great options for any type of diner!…read more Donavan's has healthy options, classic options, gourmet options, and wine and dine- fine options! ...probably more, but we didn't browse for too long. Tip: if you are picking up dinner, try to pick it up earlier in the day. The meal we picked up needed to be completely thawed, so we ended up eating it for the next day!

Ambience: The store is very easy to locate, well organized…read moreand clean. You are able to quickly locate what is meatless meals, chicken meals, seafood, etc. They ensure you know what is in all their meals to ensure dietary needs are taken into consideration. Food: This has become one of our go to places for meal prep type of meal for the week. We are in love with the Salmon dinner, the ranch dressing, the boneless beef ribs, and the blueberry loaf bread. We enjoy going here weekly. As others have stated, they have frozen and fresh meals to pick from so you can have a quick meal or serval to unthaw through week. Service: The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.

Stopped by the Velvet Hippo while out in downtown Durham. When you arrive parking can be a bit…read moretricky in this area as you'll need to find street parking or park in a nearby lot. When you walk in you'll need to either take the elevator or stairs up to the third floor. Once inside the bar you'll feel like you've been transported to an upscale, tropical bar. To order you'll need to walk up to the bar to place your order. I ordered the Hot Girl Summer (Olmeca Altos Reposado, fresh watermelon, Gran Gala orange liqueur, house-made habanero syrup, lime, salt half rim) which was so good. I also ordered a cheetahs do it in the dark (Astral Añejo tequila, Licor 43, Caffè Borghetti liqueur, espresso, orange twist) which was also excellent. I'd recommend walking out to the rooftop if it isn't too hot. There are several tables and the views of the city are nice. Definitely will come back to the velvet hippo next time I'm in Durham.

What a cute place! Reminds me of Asheville or Austin!! Dan was really friendly and helpful to us as…read morefirst timers. They have specialty coffees, beers on tap, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads. Our sandwiches were soooo good! Looking forward to next time!!

Met my bestie here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. Parked on the street because I didn't…read morerealize that they have a dedicated parking lot but it was free so I was unbothered by it. As you enter there is a sign that tells you to go look at the menu board, pick out your drink, and go back to the counter to order. I grabbed a diet coke, and ordered a Common Cobb. I was a bit surprise when my total came to $18, as my salad was only $14 but I guess I should have paid attention that my bottle of soda was over $3. How much are the fountain drinks, I wonder? I found us a table inside since it was a bit hot that day (there is also plenty of seating outside AND inside if you go downstairs). The table and floor were messy but someone quickly came to clean it for me. They called our names over the loudspeaker and my best friend went to go get our food. She got the MotherClucker. Our food was REALLY good. If you like Cobb salad, you will definitely like this one. The chicken was pan seared perfectly, the vinaigrette was perfectly tangy and the bleu cheese was especially excellent. My friend's chicken sandwich has SO MUCH chicken salad on it. Impressive. There was so many neat items to see in the place. The murals were great, there were some cute retail spaces, a coffee bar up front, a bar downstairs, and ice cream outside! Unfortunately my bestie and I had too much to talk about so we didn't check it out as much as I otherwise wood. I would definitely try this place again!