birthday dinner in the triangle
So my girlfriend just gave me my birthday present, which was a nice new saute pan and a nice dinner at the restaurant of my choosing. She has put on a price limit of less than $150 total. Ah, the choices.
We have been to Magnolia Grill and loved it. Been to Angus Barn, liked it too, but not wanting to go back just yet. We like many different styles of food. I am looking for a place where a suit jacket might not be out of line, but a tie would be too much. She lives in Raleigh, I in Carrboro.
Sound off, Fellow Foodies, and thanks for the help.
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LulusMom
Oct 28, 2008 04:51 PM
I think it kind of depends on what your drinking habits are. Do you normally go for a bottle of wine or just a glass each? Can make a big difference in the check. Most of these places have menus online which can help with figuring out if you'll pass the magic number. All that said, I like Bin 54 for big celebrations, but think it will *probably* be above budget. I'm not a big fan of Nanas, but I realize I'm in the minority on this. I actually greatly prefer Vin Rouge, and you'd find it much easier to stay in your budge there too (and the service is eons bettter). Lantern is great, Acme hit and miss - sometimes really good, sometimes just weirdly bad. Elaines can be really great, again, depends on the beverage consumption whether this fits the budget or not. I'm guessing BS is going to be above budget no matter what, but maybe if you don't drink it won't be. Piedmont and Rue Cler are both really nice and definitely doable in your budget. I hope you had a great birthday, and have a great present meal! Let us know where you go and how it is.
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re: LulusMom
When we dined at Bonne Soiree, I had a beer and my wife had a glass of wine, we each had an app, an entree, and a dessert and the bill was well under $150 including T&T. So unless they each get the paired wine option or a mid or high price bottle of wine, they should easily come in under the limit.
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My husband and I love these restaurants for special occasions (all delicious and not too fancy):
Lantern (in Chapel Hill)
Acme (in Carrboro)
Piedmont (in Durham) - we just went for our 3-year anniversary and we were blown away. Amazing. They make their own charcuterie, which you don't see too much around here.
We have been to Nana's and loved it too - I think it's more pricey.
Write back and tell where you end up going! -
Consider Frazier's, on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. The food is meticulous and delicious, the atmosphere is sleek but not stiff. Check out the menu and see if you like it.
The Lantern in Chapel Hill is my go-to for special occasions, but that may be old news to you if you live in Carrboro.
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Lantern
423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516Frazier's
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