This is one of the small businesses at Boxtop RTP in Durham. The Meat & Graze location is small and…read moredoesn't offer indoor seating, but the charcuterie is amazing and you can always enjoy it in any of the outdoor seating with wine (and, if during a live performance, that will elevate the experience to perfection). I stopped in and ordered a small charcuterie snack box because I'd already ordered a big lunch. The charcuterie box was freshly made to order. I will be back and will remember this establishment for my catering needs as well!

Another black own business that you need to check out! Simple charcuterie boards. You can build…read moreyour own, grab one or let her make one for you. May 2024. I had her make mine and it was the best decision. I had fruit, nuts, crackers, honey and much more. It was presented so cute and I only paid $12. If you're looking for a snack give them a try.

Great prices, super friendly and the quality is outstanding! Would recommend 10x overread more

I love this place. The meat is fresh as you can get, the people are genuinely nice and want to help…read moreand the service is quick. You can also call in orders or make your own packages. I believe you have to get X pounds to make your own packages but it's so worth it.

I went into Noble Meats for the first time and told them right away it was my first visit, so I…read moreneeded a minute with the menu. Normally I go straight for brisket or ribs, but they told me they're known for their burnt ends, so I decided to try the burnt ends plate. After I paid and sat down for a bit, they came back and told me they had run out of burnt ends. They offered to substitute another meat and refund the difference. I switched to brisket and told them not to worry about the refund. To their credit, they gave me whatever burnt ends they had left along with the brisket, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the meat itself was disappointing. At first glance, the brisket did not look promising. The slices were very lean with almost no visible fat, no smoke ring, no pink, just gray-brown throughout. The bark was minimal and patchy. It looked dry before I even took a bite, and it ate exactly how it looked. The meat was firm, tight-grained, and lacked moisture. I ended up having to drink water between bites and could only finish about half before taking the rest home. The burnt ends weren't much better. They were dark and sauced on the outside, but they also leaned dry instead of tender and juicy. Not the rich, sticky, melt-in-your-mouth burnt ends I was hoping for. I got baked beans and potato salad for sides. I'm not sure if they make them in-house or if they're premade, but they were decent. Not amazing, not bad. They just didn't make up for the meat. I really wanted to like this place, especially after they recommended the burnt ends so confidently. I appreciate that they tried to make it right when they ran out, and that was good customer service. But at the end of the day, barbecue lives and dies by the meat, and this just didn't deliver.

Stopped here for lunch with a friend and was thoroughly impressed!…read more I was going to get an order of burnt ends then I saw they had a taco trio of pulled pork, beef, and burnt ends; problem solved! The food was amazing and service was fast and friendly. They also offer freshly butcher beef and pork that looks INCREDIBLE! I also tried the Texas Caviar which was good but not really my style. 5/5 stars, will absolutely be back!

We came on a Monday during a very quiet time. Since it was our first time, we appreciated the very…read morefriendly staff. The Pulled Pork and Burnt Ends were fresh and uniquely flavorful. But the Collard Greens were exceptional with a nice spicy touch. The only flaw was the potato soufflé side which was too creamy and mushy for our tastes. We really appreciated that the cook asked our opinion of our choices. We would definitely recommend a stop here.

Was walking around Durham with my girlfriend and decided to get some food. It was really good!…read moreWould come here again.

This is the way that BBQ should hit!!…read more We stopped in the "Shack" while visiting Durham. Having been huge fans of North Carolina style BBQ, we were not disappointed.My wife and daughter enjoyed the Pork Plate. By for me, I went with the two meat combo with Pulled pork and brisket. The pulled pork was spot on. It was perfectly smoked and almost melted in my mouth. With a touch of spicy vinegar sauce, I was gone to Carolina in my mind for the rest of the day. The brisket might have been some of the best I've ever had. It had a nice fat layer and was also "melt in your mouth" and juicy. The brisket didn't need any sauce at all. It was that good. The hushpuppies were the star at the table. My family considers themselves to be connoisseurs of hush puppies, and these were ranked in the top five. A respectable ranking from such a discriminating hushpuppy panel. The sides we sampled included collard greens, mac and cheese and BBQ beans. The collards and Mac and cheese were out of this world. I should have ordered a double serving of the collards. However, the beans were a huge disappointment. They were more like a bowl of sub-par chili than BBQ beans. If we return, they will not be selected. A great BBQ spot when you are in Durham. Highly recommend you stop by, if only to taste the brisket!

Got the two meat plate for about 26$. It comes with two sides and I chose to get fries and mac and…read morecheese. The sides were good but the start was definitely the brisket. It was tender and flavor was there. The ribs on the other hand was a bit dry and the hush puppies weren't my favorite since they felt a bit too dry and doughy. Overall, this has been one of my favorite bbq in Carolina.

It's an international store but they need to evaluate their prices on general products.read more

Anyone been around to remember the days you had to cart yourself out to Raleigh to buy Arab /…read moreMiddle Eastern groceries? Long gone are those days thanks to this place! Excellent selection of Arab / Middle Eastern / Mediterranean / Asian goods. They have a great variety of both the standard staples, such as chick peas, bread, seasonings, yogurts, cheeses, frozen goods, and other raw or prepared ingredients, but also have more nuanced items you might not have seen in a long time had you grown up elsewhere and moved to the US. I don't have to go and order things online anymore. Additionally they have a butcher that has fresh meats that are also halal if you're Muslim. I haven't ever had their meats, and am not Muslim, but I know where to go if I need lamb or goat on special occasions. They don't really have produce beyond some shelf stable items, but that excluded, it's pretty much an oasis. Finally, the store is kept clean, well stocked, and organized. I've never been in there with items I need missing. They recently did a facelift on the front of the store and it looks awesome, very modern and inviting. The owners and their sons are super friendly, extremely kind, even offering to special order things I ask about, and are always in a helpful / cheerful mood! Would HIGHLY recommend stopping in to anyone looking for things they need, or just wanting to see what a Middle Eastern store looks like!

We arrived around 5:05pm and even though they had just opened; the place was packed! We had tried…read moreto make reservations but they were booked until 8pm. They are located right beside the DPAC so when the shows let out people go over to get food. We were able to find a spot at the bar. The ambiance was nice. The bar was fully stocked. The service was great. We had Alice, who was very busy making drinks but was very attentive to us. We ordered the scallop ceviche which was very flavorful. You could taste the orange juice it was soaked in. The scallops were fresh and all of the flavors complemented each other well. We also got the Caesar salad, the ribeye and the crispy pork ribs. My least favorite was the Caesar salad. The capers on top were a nice addition but the salad dressing was extremely bland. It didn't taste like Caesar at all. It gave more of a creamy Parmesan that lacked flavor. Would not recommend. My favorite dish was the crispy ribs. They were tender and full of flavor. A lil bit on the salty side with a hint of sugar. The kimchi was a nice addition. It was spicy but delicious so beware! The ribeye was good. I would've liked maybe a garlic butter on top but overall I would give it an 8. For dessert we had the creme brûlée which was simple but delicious. You could see and taste the vanilla bean throughout the dish.

We continue to love this place, and we've never actually dined in the dining room. (have never…read morebeen able to get reservations, and believe me I've tried. Even a month ahead of time, so good luck). But don't let it stop you if you don't have reservations, just be smart. We've learned to arrive when they open, because the bar and the high-tops in the bar area are all first-come first serve. There are times we've had just drinks and an appetizer/rolls or dessert. Other times we've gone for a full meal. Most recent visit was Saturday before an 8pm show at DPAC, and I heard words that I've never heard before that made me love them even more. "We will hold your leftovers for you until after the show". Uh, big heart for me! And smart for them, because we would not have ordered dessert otherwise, and I would have been sad to have had to waste even a bite of my fave, the roast chicken. Husband declared his "wedge" salad and filet to be perfection, and nothing makes him happier than a couple Dirty Durham's, while I can always find a nice glass of wine. We tried the Apple Crisp for dessert along with a couple coffees, and it was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. The Service was also terrific, as always. Always. And sure enough, my leftovers were bagged up and ready and waiting when we got out of the show. Just when I thought they couldn't possibly get better, they did.

I really liked this spot. I was brought here by friends while I was in town and found the entire…read moreexperience enjoyable. Our waiter was a nice guy (didn't get name, longer hair and mustache) and was attentive without being intrusive. They have a really good wine selection. I had several things off the menu, including the mussels and the brisket, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The garlic bread was prepared well without being too hard. The space is a little loud but not overly so; we were still able to have a pleasant conversation. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed my experience here…read more Service was great, quick, friendly and gave great recommendations and menu item descriptions. I was not steered wrong with my dish. Ambiance is very chill and homey. Nothing fancy. Chairs could be a bit more comfortable but that might just be my pregnant body not comfortable in firm upright chair lately. Food was amazing. I am picky about the fatty contents on meat I order. I know it's the best part to some but I can't get past the texture. I asked for brisket which is sometimes very fatty but server accommodated me saying I could ask for end cuts or more well done pieces and did not disappoint. Omg and that bread pudding!! My meal was delicious!

Very challenging to find and enter. Trying to find the entrance, my car was towed. I'm thankful…read morethere are other places in chapel hill to visit!

My knowledge of Chapel Hill starts and ends with Franklin St. and this food hall is such a great…read moreaddition to it. Blue Dogwood Public Market is more of a food hall and collaborative space with multiple vendors and an event space for cooking-related classes. It's so heartwarming to see ALL LOCAL vendors at this location considering the development going on in and around Franklin St with multiple chain restaurants and stores coming up every other week. I was there on the opening weekend so this place wasn't completely functional yet. But I still had a chance to look around and taste some food too. I had a gluten-free cannoli from pizzelle bakery (everything here is GF) and it was awesome! The other vendors include: *Soul Cocina *Vegan Flava Cafe *Common Bar Area * Pizzelle Bakery * Rumi Persian Cafe * Left Bank Butchery * Chocolatey Confections There's a great outdoor seating area too. Can't wait to check this place out when it's fully operational.