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The chief source of nutrition for your time at NCSSM, thoiwh the
word nutrition can be used lightly. Here, you can eat breakfast,
lunch, and dinner for free and though they serve decent food, by
the end of first trimester, you will Jprobably have had enough of
reheated potato casseroles for a lifetime.
Parents
If you live close to school, you might look Into calling your parents
a bit more frequently than expected. Tell them you miss them and
they'll probably come visit you. Preferably around lunch or dinner.
Best option for a free meal at a restaurant of your choosing.
2--Biscuit King
So while our beloved Biscuit King Isn't amongst us anymore, it will
always be remembered by many us os one ot the most famous and
distinct restaurants on 9th Street.
indicates those
places that are not
on Ninth Stjreet but
are found just off
Ninth Street or on
Broad Street, a safe
and quick walking
distance from the
school.
Medium Price ($8 to $15)
**Broad Street Cafe
The atmosphere is relaxed and the pizza is good. If you get
the chance to stay after dark, they also have oands playing on
weekends. It's also less than a block away.
**Palace International
This African restaurant Is often empty, but the food deserves
a try. They offer a large array of meats prepared In various
sauces and vegetables and their dessert cake is wonderful. They
also have a lunch buffet for the really hungry.
7- -Charlie’s Neighborhood Bar
This restaurant Is famous for being a biker hangout. You'll
often see gleaming Harleys parked out front while fheir riders
enjoy a nice cold beer inside. While all those bearded men look
scary, Charlie's does make American burgers a thousand times
better than the PFM.
8- -Dain’s Place
I've never eaten there and you probably never will either. While
they do serve food, bain's Is mainly a bar, and unless you want a
Level 3, you might want to stay clear from this place.
High Price ($15 to $40)
**Watts Grocery
If you have the money and want to taste one of Durham’s
finest restaurants. Watts Grocery is the place to go. It's also
the closest restaurant to campus. The food is a mixture of
Mediterranean and European cuisine, with the added bonus of all
being made with local products. It's worth every penny.
6--Vin Rouge
As a Frenchman myself, I can't tell you how many times I've
been to a French restaurant where the food has been nothing
like what you can find over seas. VIn Rouge Is not one of these
though, and the food Is what you wouldf expect from a good
Parisian restaurant, with a bit of originality thrown In to top the
whole meal off.
11--Metro 8
While this Is one of the few restaurants around I have eaten
at, a quick Internet search will tell you that Metro 8 Is an upper
scale steak house with excellent meats and a cozy atmosphere.
This Is the most expensive of the high price restaurants around
though, so make sure your bank account is filled before going.
Coffee and Treats
12--Ox and Rabbit
Milkshakes and old school sodas
are all you can order at Ox and
Rabbit, but be assured that they are
the best around. Order one of their
specialty shakes or create your own
soda; you won't be disappointed. The
owner is also really cool.
16-Francesca’s Dessert Cafe
Do you have a paper due soon but
can't find a quiet place to work? Did
you just pull 3 all nighters in a row
and need something to help you stay
up? Are you craving some gelato?
Francesca s Is the place to go then!
17--Bean Traders
While their coffee isn't particularly
special. Bean Traders makes the
best Chal tea out of the three
coffee shops around school. They
also have a porch area with plenty
of interesting people to meet.
’^’^Ben and Jerry’s
It's Ice cream. It's famous. It's
delicious. Get some friends and go
eat a Vermonster if you dare. Or go
for free cone day. Either way, Ben
and Jerry's, no matter where it is,
is always delicious.
**Joe Van Goqh
One of three coffee shops around,
JVG's is across the street from
school. Perfect If you want to grab
a cup of coffee between classes.