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Page 4 DTH Omnibus Thursday October 22, 1992 Brealfast RESTAURANT G U I P E Great food is the order of the morning in Chapel Hill Whether you're up for a "breakfast of champions" or are more inclined to ward something light, the Hill offers a variety of options guaran teed to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Southern cuisine, take-out biscuits and exotic quiches are all within walking distance of campus, so read on for some suggestions on how to start your day. . . Brueggers Bagel Bakery: Boasting a $.40 bagel and specialty flavor-of-the-week cream cheeses, Brueggers offers a variety of bagels, homemade soup', sand wiches and even fresh apples. Cinna mon raisin and honey grain bagels, both with regular cream cheese, seem to be the favorites in this laid-back setting, where you can either sit and enjoy the atmosphere or get a bag of bagels to go. Brueggers has very reasonable prices, but for those intent on saving a few extra pennies, last night's bagels are a cheaper alternative to those baked fresh daily. Located at 104 W. Franklin St., Brueggers is open Monday through Sat urday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breadmen's: Serving breakfast all day in a casual, motley atmosphere, Breadmen's encourages everyone to come in and check out their varied cuisine. The breakfast norms, like eggs any style, pancakes, waffles and omelets are in abundance here and can be made to your liking. Special omelet ingredi ents, such as salsa and sour cream, are popular and meals are usually priced between $5 and $6. During the week and on Saturdays, Breadmen's also of fers a vegetable plate which includes four veggies of your choice and a piece of meat, like a chicken breast. EMILY BERRY Breadmen's insures lots of parking at their 337 W. Rosemary St. location. They open every day at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., 9 p.m. on Sundays. Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Inc.: Where else can you get breakfast foods served exclusivelyonbiscuits?The Sun rise Biscuit Kitchen, located at 1305 E. Franklin St., is a drive-thru only estab lishment open 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. seven days a week. Sunrise has varied options for all eaters, and biscuits are made with vegetable shortening. An average biscuit is about $2 and can be filled with everything from chicken and steak to eggs, cheese and other extras. Carolina Coffee Shop: What must be the most quaint spot in the village holds true to their slogan ("Where Beethoven still prevails") offering live classical music every Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday. You can get delicious omelets (ham, asparagus and cheddar cheese) grits and toast for under $5. The Eggs Benedict may be the most expensive at $6.50, but it's well worth it. The French toast, made in the oven with real French bread, is a stand out. Reservations are accepted but not mandatory and requests can be accom modated for special needs. Located at 138 E. Franklin St., Carolina Coffee Shop is open Monday 1 1 a.m. to 1 1 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 1 p.m., and Friday, and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elmo's Diner: Located in Carrboro's Carr Mill Mall, Elmo's is a family res taurant priding itself on affordable prices, great food and a number of regu- It's Our CUSTOM To Offer FRAMING SERVICES On SALE SAVE 25 ON CUSTOM FRAMING SERVICES Includes: Mats, Glass, Mounting & Installation Charges Save on our quality framing services at Deck The Walls. Choose from our large selection of custom frames and you'll receive 25 OFF the mats, glass, mounting and labor! Bring in your prints, posters or memorabilia or choose from our large selection of art. eci-Walls Expressive Art and Custom Framing 4001 Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, NC 27707 490-6583 lars who enjoy breakfast at the counter or in the comfy booths. Breakfast is served all day and on Saturday and Sunday brunch specials are offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 1 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special meals are, at the most, $5 and provide large portions. "Square meals" are plates with veggies and meat. "Eggs on the way," another speciality, includes two eggs, meat, bread and grits for $4.25. Three pancakes for less than $3 will fill you up, but save some room for that Tar Heel pie Elmo's is so proud of. Steak specials and chicken fajitas are also options, priced at $8.95 and $7.95 re spectively. Penny Lane: Penny Lane's break fasts range in price from $3 to $5. On Sunday, three items are featured as brunch specials in addition to the regu lar menu of pancakes, waffles and om elets. Penny Lane is in Cole Park Plaza on N.C. 15-501, and is open Tuesday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They take Mondays off. Reuben's Restaurant: Conve niently located for parents staying in the Europa, Reuben's can be found in the Omni Europa Hotel on Europa Drive, just off West Franklin Street. On weekdays and Saturdays breakfast is served from 6:30 a.m. to 1 1 a.m., but on Sunday's Reuben's serves only a buffet brunch. For a set price of $13.95 per person, the options on the buffet are numerous and varied, plus there's no limit on return trips. Brunch is served from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. and reservations are necessary. Although the atmosphere may be fancy, casual dress won't deny you access to the waffles, pastries, poached salmon, oysters and crab legs. Omelets are made to your specifica tions, and cheeses, fresh fruits and carv ings of meat, such as chicken or roast beef, are always available. Crook's Corner: If the weather's nice, (or even if it's not) head to Crook's Corner for Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There's indoor and outdoor seat ing available beneath the pig at 610 W. Franklin St. what better way to en joy good Southern cooking in the late o lip ij 1 This is Spanky's on a really, really, really slow day autumn sunshine?Described as nouveau Southern cuisine with a twist, Crook's offers biscuits and gravy, flap jacks, a breakfast quiche, fresh pastries and more. Brunch can be anywhere from $6 to $12. There are regional specialities and treats like shrimp, steak and cat fish. No reservations are necessary at Crook's. Spanky's: Spanky's is undoubtedly a favorite any time of the day, but its Sunday brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has been voted the best in town. Great beyerages such as Spanky's famous "smoothies," juices, teas and fresh squeezed OJ, along with all sorts of fresh fruits and pastries give even the picky eater plenty of choices. Check out the sour cream coffee cake, the cheese grits or the ham, tomato and Swiss quiche. French toast and Bel gian waffles are popular items that come with fresh fruit and whipped cream and there's an abundance of sandwiches and omelets. Located at 101 E.Franklin St., Spanky's offers a reasonably-priced brunch menu with nothing more than $7. The atmosphere is comfortable and the funky menus are great entertainment. lAiiimwji Rope Yourself a Bargain! TCF, -PRTCE -BCDKS RECORDS Sl MAGAZINES We buy and sell books, records, tapes and compact discs. 300 E. Main, Carrboro 929-6222 10-10 Mon.-Sat., 12-10 Sun. 3427Hjllsborough RcL Durham 383-01 19 10-10 Mon.-Sat., 12-10 Sun. 3ioistonh&relgfi'o l fiir MbfiT-sa;irttrsm.' ashoi7 of hands Nv show
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