Best Bagel
Monuts
1002 Ninth Street, Durham
Finalists: The Bagel Bar, New York Bagel and Deli, Weaver Street Market
Best Bakery in Durham County
Guglhupf
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Finalists: Loaf, Rise, Scratch Baking
Best Bakery in Orange/Chatham County
Weaver Street Market
Multiple locations, weaverstreetmarket.coop
Finalists: Bread & Butter Bakery & Coffeeshop, The Phoenix Bakery, Sugarland
Best Bakery in Wake County
La Farm Bakery
4248 Northwest Cary Parkway, Cary
Finalists: Boulted Bread, lucettegrace, Yellow Dog Bread Company
Best Barbecue in Durham County
The Original Q Shack
2510 University Drive, Durham
Finalists: Backyard BBQ Pit, Picnic, The Pit
Best Barbecue in Orange/Chatham County
Allen & Son BBQ
6203 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Acme Food & Beverage Co., Hillsborough BBQ Company, The Pig
Best Barbecue in Wake County
The Pit
328 West Davie Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Clyde Cooper’s BBQ, Danny’s BBQ, Ole Time Barbeque
Best Biscuits in Durham County
Best Biscuits in Orange/Chatham County
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen
1305 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Neal’s Deli, Rise, Time-Out
Best Biscuits in Wake County
Rise
Multiple locations, risebiscuitsdonuts.com
Finalists: Beasley’s Chicken + Honey, Flying Biscuit Café, Jubala Coffee
Best Bloody Mary in Durham County
Motorco/Parts&Labor
723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham
Finalists: Geer Street Garden, Harvest 18, Watts Grocery
Best Bloody Mary in Orange/Chatham County
Acme Food & Beverage Co.
110 East Main Street, Carrboro
Finalists: City Tap, LaPlace Louisiana Cookery, Venable Bistro
Best Bloody Mary in Wake County
The Raleigh Times
14 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Flying Biscuit Café, Jose and Sons, NoFo at the Pig
Best Bread in Durham County
Guglhupf
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Finalists: The French Corner Bakery, Loaf, Ninth Street Bakery
Best Bread in Orange/Chatham County
Weaver Street Market
Multiple locations, weaverstreetmarket.coop
Finalists: Bread & Butter Bakery & Coffeeshop, Chicken Bridge Bakery, Great Harvest Bread Company
Best Bread in Wake County
La Farm Bakery
4248 Northwest Cary Pkwy, Cary
Finalists: Boulted Bread, Great Harvest Bread Company, Yellow Dog Bread Company
Best Breakfast in Durham County
Elmo’s Diner
776 9th Street, Durham
Finalists: Monuts, Rise, Scratch Baking
Best Breakfast in Orange/Chatham County
Elmo’s Diner
200 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Acme Food & Beverage Co., Breadmen’s, Neal’s Deli
Best Breakfast in Wake County
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Brigs Restaurant, Joule Coffee & Table, La Farm Bakery
Best Brewery in Durham County
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Avenue Durham
Finalists: Bull City Burger and Brewery, Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Triangle Brewing Co.
Best Brewery in Orange/Chatham County
Mystery Brewing
437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough
Finalists: Carolina Brewery, Steel String Brewery, YesterYears Brewery
Best Brewery in Wake County
Trophy Brewing
827 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Big Boss Brewing Company, Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh Brewing Company
Best Burger in Durham County
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 East Parrish Street, Durham
Finalists: Dain’s Place, Only Burger, Town Hall Burger and Beer
Best Burger in Orange/Chatham County
Al’s Burger Shack
516 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Buns, Linda’s Bar and Grill, The Wooden Nickel
Best Burger in Wake County
Chuck’s
237 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
Finalists: MoJoe’s Burger Joint, Players Retreat, Tribeca Tavern
Best Burrito in Durham County
Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry Street, Durham
Finalists: Chubby’s Tacos, NanaTaco, Taqueria la Vaquita
Best Burrito in Orange/Chatham County
Carrburritos
711 West Rosemary Street, Carrboro
Finalists: The Colorado Burrito, Cosmic Cantina, Fiesta Grill
Best Burrito in Wake County
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Multiple locations, website
Finalists: Baja Burrito, Chubby’s Tacos, Salsa Fresh
Best Caribbean or Cuban
Old Havana Sandwich Shop
310 East Main Street, Durham
Finalists: Carmen’s Cuban Café, Cuban Revolution, Jamaica Jamaica
Best Chef in Durham County
Matt Kelly (Mateo Bar de Tapas, Vin Rouge)
109 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham; 2010 Hillsborough Road, Durham
Finalists: Aaron Benjamin (Gocciolina), Scott Howell (Nana’s), Amy Tornquist (Watts Grocery)
Best Chef in Orange/Chatham County
Andrea Reusing (Lantern)
423 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Vimala Rajendran (Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe), Bill Smith (Crook’s Corner), Aaron Vandemark (Panciuto)
Best Chef in Wake County
Ashley Christensen (Poole’s, Death & Taxes, etc.)
Finalists: Scott Crawford (Standard Foods), Cheetie Kumar (Garland), Regan Stachler (Little Hen)
Best Chinese Restaurant in Durham County
Happy China
2505 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Finalists: Hong Kong, Neo-China, Shanghai
Best Chinese Restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Gourmet Kingdom
301 East Main Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Hunam, Jade Palace, Red Lotus
Best Chinese Restaurant in Wake County
David’s Dumpling and Noodle Bar
1900 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Beansprout Chinese Restaurant, Peace China, Red Dragon
Best Chocolate in Durham County
Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop
121 North Gregson Street, Durham
Finalists: Cocoa Cinnamon, Miel Bon Bons, Parker & Otis
Best Chocolate in Orange/Chatham County
Southern Season
201 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Chapel Hill Toffee, Chocolatay Confections, Matthew’s Chocolates
Best Chocolate in Wake County
Videri Chocolate
327 West Davie Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Escazu Artisan Chocolates, lucettegrace, Chocolate Smiles
Best Coffee Shop in Durham County
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 West Geer Street, Durham | 2627 Hillsborough Road, Durham | http://www.cocoacinnamon.com/
Finalists: Joe Van Gogh, Beyù Caffè, Respite Cafe
Best Coffee Shop in Orange/Chatham County
Caffé Driade
1215 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Cup A Joe, Looking Glass Café, Open Eye Cafe
Best Coffee Shop in Wake County
Best Cupcake in Durham County
Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Cafe
1802 West Main Street, Durham
Finalists: The Cupcake Bar, Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop, Smallcakes
Best Cupcake in Orange/Chatham County
Sugarland
140 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Cafe Carolina & Bakery, Kelley G Cupcakes, Phoenix Bakery
Best Cupcake in Wake County
Gigi’s Cupcakes
1028 Oberlin Road Raleigh
Finalists: The Cupcake Shoppe, Smallcakes, Sugarland
Best Deli in Durham County
Foster’s Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Finalists: Durham Co-op Market, Parker & Otis, Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop
Best Deli in Orange/Chatham County
Mediterranean Deli
410 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Bona Fide Sandwich Co., Neal’s Deli, TRU
Best Deli in Wake County
Neomonde
3817 Beryl Road, Raleigh
Finalists: Manhattan Cafe, New York Bagel and Deli, The Village Deli
Best Desserts in Durham County
The Parlour
117 Market Street, Durham
Finalists: Guglhupf, Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop, Scratch Baking
Best Desserts in Orange/Chatham County
Sugarland
140 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Chocolatay Confections, LaPlace Louisiana Cookery, Matthew’s Chocolates
Best Desserts in Wake County
lucettegrace
235 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Hayes Barton Cafe, Bittersweet, Smallcakes
Best Distillery in the Triangle
Durham Distillery
711 Washington Street, Durham
Finalists: TOPO Organic Spirits, The Brothers Vilgalys, Fair Game Beverage Co.
Best Donut
Rise
8200 Renaissance Parkway, Durham
Finalists: Baker’s Dozen Donuts, Duck Donuts, Monuts
Best Draft Beer Selection in Durham County
Sam’s Bottle Shop
1112 N.C.-54, Durham
Finalists: Tyler’s, Growler Grlz, The Glass Jug
Best Draft Beer Selection in Orange/Chatham County
Beer Study
106 North Graham Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Tyler’s, Wooden Nickel Pub, Mystery Brewing
Best Draft Beer Selection in Wake County
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Finalists: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Busy Bee Cafe, BottleMixx
Best Food Truck
Best French Restaurant
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough Road, Durham
Finalists: Coquette Brasserie, Provence, Rue Cler
Best Fries in Durham County
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 East Parrish Street, Durham
Finalists: Bull McCabe’s, The Federal, Geer Street Garden
Best Fries in Orange / Chatham County
Al’s Burger Shack
516 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Linda’s Bar and Grill, Spotted Dog, Tyler’s
Best Fries in Wake County
Chuck’s
237 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Capital Club 16, Carolina Ale House, Kings North Hills
Best Frozen Treats
Maple View Farm
3109 Dairyland Road, Hillsborough
Finalists: Locopops, The Parlour, Yogurt Pump
Best Greek Restaurant
Mediterranean Deli
410 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Kipos, Spartacus Restaurant, Taverna Agora
Best Guacamole
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Multiple locations, gonzatacosytequila.com
Finalists: Carrburritos, Dos Perros, Guasaca
Best Hot Dog
Snoopy’s
Multiple locations, snoopys.com
Finalists: King’s Sandwich Shop, The Roast Grill, Tasty 8’s
Best Indian Restaurant
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
431 West Franklin Street #415, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Cholanad, Mint, Sitar
Best Irish Pub
Bull McCabe’s
427 West Main Street, Durham
Finalists: Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant, James Joyce, Trali
Best Italian Restaurant in Durham County
Gocciolina
3314 Guess Road, Durham
Finalists: The Boot, Lucia, Pulcinella’s Italina Restaurant
Best Italian Restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
411 West Italian Cafe
411 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Antonia’s, Il Palio, Panciuto
Best Italian Restaurant in Wake County
Bella Monica
3121 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh
Finalists: Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering, Gravy Italian-American Kitchen, Piccolo Italia
Best Japanese Restaurant in Durham County
Dashi
415 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Finalists: Basan Bull City Sushi, Shiki Sushi, Yamazushi
Best Japanese Restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Akai Hana
206 West Main Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Japan Express, Kurama, Oishii
Best Japanese Restaurant in Wake County
Waraji
5910 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh
Finalists: Ajisai Japanese Fusion, Kanki, Sono
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant in Durham County
Elmo’s Diner
776 9th Street, Durham
Finalists: Bull City Burger and Brewery, Pompieri Pizza, Geer Street Garden
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Elmo’s Diner
200 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Carolina Ale House, Radius Pizzeria, The Shoppe Bar & Meatball Kitchen
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant in Wake County
Carolina Ale House
Multiple locations, carolinaalehouse.com
Finalists: Chow, Kings North Hills, Sassool
Best Late Night Meal in Durham County
Motorco/Parts & Labor
723 Rigsbee Avenue, Suite A, Durham
Finalists: Cosmic Cantina, Dashi, Heavenly Buffaloes
Best Late Night Meal in Orange/Chatham County
The Wooden Nickel
105 North Churton Street, Hillsborough
Finalists: Cosmic Cantina, Linda’s Bar and Grill, Time-Out
Best Late Night Meal in Wake County
The Raleigh Times
14 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Capital Club 16, Mecca, MoJoe’s Burger Joint
Best Latin American Restaurant in Durham County
Dos Perros
200 North Mangum Street, Durham
Finalists: Blue Corn Cafe, Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas, Mesa Latin Kitchen
Best Latin American Restaurant in Orange/Orange County
Fiesta Grill
3307 N.C-54 West, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Calavera Empanada & Tequila Bar, El Restaurante Ixtapa, Lucha Tigre
Best Latin American Restaurant in Wake County
Alpaca Peruvian Chicken (formerly Mami Nora’s)
Multiple locations, www.alpacachicken.com
Finalists: Centro, Guasaca, Oakwood Cafe
Best Mediterranean
Mediterranean Deli
410 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Neomonde, Sassool, Sitti
Best Mexican Restaurant in Durham County
NanaTaco
2512 University Drive, Durham
Finalists: Dos Perros, Gonza Tacos Y Tequila, Taqueria la Vaquita
Best Mexican Restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Fiesta Grill
3307 N.C-54 West, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Bandido’s Mexican Cafe, El Restaurante Ixtapa, Monterrey
Best Mexican Restaurant in Wake County
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Multiple locations, gonzatacosytequila.com
Finalists: Centro, El Rodeo, Jose and Sons
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Mediterranean Deli
410 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Neomonde, Sassool, Sitti
Best New Restaurant in Durham County
Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas
112 West Main Street, Durham
Finalists: KoKyu Na’Mean, Lucia, Picnic
Best New Restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Pizzeria Mercato
408 West Weaver Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Imbibe, The Shoppe Bar & Meatball Kitchen, Trilogy
Best New Restaurant in Wake County
Death & Taxes
105 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Finalists: more. kitchen & bar, P.G. Werth’s, Standard Foods
Best Outdoor Dining in Durham County
Guglhupf
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Finalists: Geer Street Garden, Motorco/Parts & Labor, Vin Rouge
Best Outdoor Dining in Orange / Chatham County
Weaver Street Market
Multiple locations, weaverstreetmarket.coop
Finalists: Acme Food & Beverage Co., Crook’s Corner, Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Best Outdoor Dining in Wake County
Humble Pie
317 South Harrington Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Boylan Bridge Brewpub, The Station, Taverna Agora
Best Pie in Durham County
Scratch Baking
111 West Orange Street, Durham
Finalists: East Durham Pie Company, Foster’s Market, Refectory Cafe
Best Pie in Orange/Chatham County
Mama Dip’s
408 West Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Acme Food & Beverage Co., LaPlace Louisiana Cookery, Weaver Street Market
Best Pie in Wake County
Hayes Barton Cafe
2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh
Finalists: Angus Barn, Bittersweet, Slice Pie Company
Best Pizza in Durham County
Pizzeria Toro
105 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Finalists: Lilly’s Pizza, Pompieri Pizza, Randy’s Pizza
Best Pizza in Orange/Chatham County
Italian Pizerria 3
508 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Alfredo’s Pizza Villa, Pizzeria Mercato, Radius Pizzeria
Best Pizza in Wake County
Lilly’s Pizza
1813 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Finalists: Capital Creations Gourmet Pizza, Randy’s Pizza, Trophy Brewing
Best Restaurant in the Triangle
Mateo bar de tapas
109 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Finalists: Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar, Fiction Kitchen, Lantern
Best Salad in Durham County
Saladelia Cafe
4201 University Drive, #101, Durham,
Finalists: Geer Street Garden, Pizzeria Toro, Toast
Best Salad in Orange/Chatham County
Mediterranean Deli
410 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Sage Cafe, Southern Season, Spotted Dog
Best Salad in Wake County
Happy + Hale
443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Manhattan Cafe, Sassool, Trophy Brewing
Best Sandwich in Durham County
Toast
345 West Main Street, Durham
Finalists: KoKyu Na’Mean, Old Havana Sandwich Shop, Parker & Otis
Best Sandwich in Orange/Chatham County
Merritt’s Store & Grill
1009 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Neal’s Deli, Sage Cafe, Sandwhich
Best Sandwich in Wake County
The Remedy Diner
137 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Capital Club 16, Manhattan Cafe, Person Street Pharmacy
Best Seafood Restaurant
Saltbox Seafood Joint
608 North Mangum Street, Durham
Finalists: 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Blu Seafood and Bar, Squid’s
Best Southern Food
Crook’s Corner
610 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Dame’s Chicken and Waffles, Mama Dip’s, Poole’s Diner
Best Sports Bar in Durham County
Tobacco Road
280 South Mangum Street, Durham
Finalists: Bull McCabe’s, Dain’s Place, Tyler’s
Best Sports Bar in Orange/Chatham County
Tyler’s
102 East Main Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Carolina Ale House, Linda’s Bar and Grill, Tobacco Road
Best Sports Bar in Wake County
The Player’s Retreat
105 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
Finalists: Carolina Ale House, Lynnwood Grill, Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill, Sammy’s
Best Steak in Durham County
NanaSteak
345 Blackwell Street, Durham
Finalists: Metro 8, the restaurant at the Durham, Vin Rouge
Best Steak in Orange/Chatham County
Bin 54
1201-M Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Acme Food & Beverage Co., Jujube, Kitchen
Best Steak in Wake County
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Finalists: Death & Taxes, Little Hen, The Peddler Steak House
Best Sunday Brunch in Durham County
Watts Grocery
1116 Broad Street, Durham
Finalists: Geer Street Garden, Rue Cler, Vin Rouge
Best Sunday Brunch in Orange/Chatham County
Acme Food & Beverage Co.
110 East Main Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Crook’s Corner, Laplace Louisiana Cookery, Venable Bistro
Best Sunday Brunch in Wake County
Flying Biscuit Cafe
2016 Clark Avenue, Raleigh
Finalists: Capital Club 16, Fiction Kitchen, Joule Coffee & Table
Best Sushi in Durham County
Shiki Sushi
207 N.C.-54, Durham
Finalists: Basan Bull City Sushi, M Sushi, Sake Bomb
Best Sushi in Orange/Chatham County
Akai Hana
206 West Main Street, Carrboro
Finalists: Kurama, Oishii, Spicy 9
Best Sushi in Wake County
Waraji
5910 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh
Finalists: Sono, Sushi Blues, Sushi Thai
Best Tapas
Mateo bar de tapas
109 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Finalists: Humble Pie, Juju, Taberna Tapas
Best Taqueria
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Multiple locations, gonzatacosytequila.com
Finalists: Chubby’s Tacos, Taqueria El Toro, Taqueria la Vaquita
Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Cafe
2501 University Drive, #10, Durham
Finalists: Pad Thai, Sawasdee, Twisted Noodles
Best Turkish Restaurant
Talullas
456 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Babylon, Bosphorus, Troy Mezze Lounge
Best Vegan-friendly Restaurant in Durham County
Vegan Flava Cafe
4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
Finalists: Durham Co-op Market, Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas, Refectory Cafe
Best Vegan-friendly Restaurant in Orange / Chatham County
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
431 West Franklin Street #415, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Mediterranean Deli, Sage Cafe, Spotted Dog
Best Vegan-friendly Restaurant in Wake County
Fiction Kitchen
428 South Dawson Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Garland, Irregardless Cafe, The Remedy Diner
Best Veggie Burger in Durham County
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 East Parrish Street, Durham
Finalists: Burger Bach, Only Burger, The Federal
Best Veggie Burger in Orange/Chatham County
Al’s Burger Shack
516 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Buns, Sage Cafe, Spotted Dog
Best Veggie Burger in Wake County
The Remedy Diner
137 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Busy Bee Cafe, Chuck’s, MoJoe’s Burger Joint
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Lime & Basil
200 West Franklin Street, #130, Chapel Hill
Finalists: Bahn’s Cuisine, Pho Far East, Saigon Grill
Best Wait Staff
Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar
222 South Blount Street, Raleigh
Finalists: The Blue Note Grill, Flying Biscuit Café, Linda’s Bar and Grill
Best Wine List in Durham County
Mateo bar de tapas
109 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Finalists: Counting House, Nana’s, Vin Rouge
Best Wine List in Orange/Chatham County
Glasshalfull
106 South Greensboro Street, Carrboro
Finalists: 411 West Italian Cafe, Fearrington House Restaurant, West End Wine Bar
Best Wine List in Wake County
Poole’s Diner
426 South McDowell Street, Raleigh
Finalists: Bella Monica, Little Hen, more. kitchen & bar
Best Wings in Durham County
Heavenly Buffaloes
1807 West Markham Ave, Durham
Finalists: The Blue Note Grill, Mattie B’s Public House, Oval Park Grille
Best Wings in Orange/Chatham County
The Wooden Nickel
105 North Churton Street, Hillsborough
Finalists: Linda’s Bar and Grill, Wingman, Wings Over Chapel Hill
Best Wings in Wake County
Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill
8322 Chapel Hill Road, Cary
Finalists: Carolina Ale House, Kings North Hills, Soo Café
