Offbeat Finds
By Michael Alarcon, Triangle Editor
Tired of frequenting the same old hangouts? Walk on the wild side with strange brews, outlandish eateries and odd establishments of all kinds with our list of the Triangle's treasures that offer a few surprises.
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Know Restaurant & Bookstore
2520 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
This African-American bookstore--an institution in Durham since 1982--isn't known for its restaurant, but it should be. -
Pho Cali
3310 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Comfort food, Vietnamese style: Raleigh's best excuse to escape the routine. -
Zest Cafe and Home Art
8831 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
Fresh vegetarian fare in a cute, artsy setting.
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Goat Bar
5111 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh's quirky little bar attracts a diverse crowd. -
Slim's Downtown Distillery
227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC
A bar with stripped down essentials for people who like loud music. -
Hell
157 1/2 E Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC
Damned to drink: Chapel Hill's nether bar serves spirits in a lively underworld.
