Listing Directory: General
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Community Table
Cozy up on the deck or retire to the fetching dining room, outfitted with wooden tables and pale pistachio walls. Then order any number of excellent dishes, ranging from steak frites to pork shoulder and local fish to mussels. Photo credit: Justin Morris
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Estadio
At this Spring Street Spanish spot, the ambience matches the fare. Lively interpretations of tapas, paellas, and Spanish tortillas make Estadio worthy of repeat visits, as do its sherry and vermouth selections, and an outstanding gin and tonic program. Standing at the communal table, snacking on manchego and olives, drink in hand, is all part…
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Container Bar
This North Central bar was cleverly crafted from three shipping containers and hosts a variety of food trucks, with lineups updated daily online. “Happenings” include trivia nights and plenty of televised sports.
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EVO Pizzeria
It’s hard to name a “best” pizza joint in town, but there is a best pizza. No one comes close to matching the Pork Trifecta, EVO’s ode to all things porcine. Loaded with ham, bacon, and sausage, it’s the only pie we know of to inspire its own bumper sticker. For vegetarians, the pistachio pesto…
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Coterie
This casual downtown spot offers a blend of modern Indian and Caribbean flavors from start to finish. Hit the patio with friends for the spice-infused craft cocktails (Chai No Lait and Matcha Libra) and a sampling of the starters, such as palak paneer and Trinidad doubles.
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Felix Cocktails & Cuisine
A brasserie with true Parisian flavor, Felix brings French standards to King Street. Expect onion soup, salade Lyonnaise, croque madame, and steak frites, but enjoy surprises like deviled eggs with lobster and a delightful caramelized onion-topped burger. Photo Credits: Andrew Cebulka
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Bistronomy by Nico
Chef Nico Romo carries on the convivial spirit and some of the French pan-Asian flavors from his former King Street staple Fish at this sleek and sexy spot on Spring Street. Settle in for your new favorite happy hour and stay for bistro classics such as steak frites, curry crab soup, and, of course, that…
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Blind Tiger Pub
Seven years ago, new owners renovated the Broad Street pub and its historic courtyard and offered a fresh menu, boasting smoked wings, avocado toast with pickled shrimp, a hearty duck sandwich, and a pork cracklins pimiento cheese combo. Brunch options range from decadent bananas Foster waffles to shrimp and grits with sherry cream sauce.
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Chez Nous
At the petite Chez Nous, chef Jill Mathias offers diners an impressive wine list and picture-worthy seasonal French-inspired fare. In fact, the only way to browse their daily changing menu in advance is via the restaurant’s Instagram feed, where it’s posted alongside photos of many elegantly composed dishes at this cozy Elliotborough gem.
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Chico Feo
The verdant, shaded patio of Chico Feo, (Spanish for “ugly boy”) is where regulars enjoy mismatched outdoor furniture, frequent live jams, and an ever-changing menu, usually with nods to Vietnam, Mexico, and Cuba.

