Last spring, we shared a blog about local dumpling delivery service Mama Chen’s Kitchen. This family-run business has been on hiatus for the past six months, welcoming a new little dumpling into the world: baby Felix, Mama Chen’s grandson. The post Mama Chen’s Comes Back, Bigger & Better appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

For just over eight years, Luna in downtown Durham has been serving fresh flavorful dishes that blend the best of South American cuisine with the American South. The menu has always appealed to a wide audience, offering healthy grain bowls, creative vegan and vegetarian options, and plenty for the adventurous eater to enjoy. Luna eventually... The post Luna Introduces New Menu appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

The red barn building in Lakewood, which has previously been home to concepts like County Fare and Honeysuckle at Lakewood, is under exciting new ownership, led by Chef Joel Schroeter, previously of Old North Meats and Provisions from the Durham Food Hall.Lakewood Social offers the same great casual vibe it’s always held with a large indoor/outdoor...Read More » The post New Ownership Introduces Lakewood Social appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

In one of the popular plazas off Erwin Road near Duke’s medical center, a new American Indian fusion restaurant is set to offer a distinctive dining experience–welcome Saffron Indian Cafe to the scene. Chef Gamer Rawat has been working in the hotel industry for the last 32 years, but his dreams of opening his own restaurant began...Read More » The post Saffron Indian Cafe Opens Near Duke appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

Hardly recognizable in its former state as Jetplane Coffee Shop, a freshly-painted sleek black building on Mangum St. opens on June 7th with a brand new vibe. Little Bull is run by the chef of Cortez Seafood + Cocktail in Raleigh, Oscar Diaz, and the menu at his new Durham spot is a confluence of... The post Menu Preview: Little Bull appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

If you love dumplings, door-to-door delivery, and easy-to-make meals, this local business is going to be your new obsession: Mama Chen’s Kitchen offers a variety of homemade Chinese dumplings, pork bao buns, and other limited menu items made with quality wholesome ingredients. They deliver for free to doors across the Triangle each Saturday. The post Delicious Dumplings from Mama Chen’s Kitchen appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

There’s just something about a good bowl of ramen–comforting, filling, the perfect balance of richness and heat, and new ramen fusion restaurant, Urban Noodle, checks all the boxes. Along with serving delicious bowls of noodle soup in a modern and inviting setting, they also feature a menu of intriguing starters and steamed buns. With a... The post Urban Noodle Opens in RTP appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

Is it just me, or does the beginning of this year feel like it was actually 10 years ago? Looking back on all the restaurants that opened in 2022, it feel as though many of them have been around for much longer! Maybe it’s a by-product of time moving differently as it flows in and... The post 2022 Recap: Durham’s New Restaurants and Expansions appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

Last week, we shared about Five Star restaurant’s arrival at ATC, and this week, we’re sharing about another exciting new addition to campus, The Waiting Room, a crafted cocktail and small plates concept slated to open in January. Friendship Turned Parnership The Waiting Room is fueled by industry professionals Nick Singh and Buddy Maynard’s love...Read More » The post New Cocktail Bar, The Waiting Room, Opening at ATC appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more

Since hearing great reviews about Five Star restaurant in Raleigh, I was thrilled to learn about their upcoming expansion to American Tobacco Campus (ATC) in Durham, taking over the spot formerly occupied by Cuban Revolution. Five Star History Michelle Bender, owner of Five Star Raleigh, opened the restaurant with her brother originally, and she’s had ownership...Read More » The post Five Star Restaurant Expands from Raleigh to ATC appeared first on Bites of Bull City ..read more