If you’ve spent anytime at the Durham Farmer’s Market, you’ve probably seen the long lines that form at Phoebe Lawless’ Scratch stand (CD wrote about her Pie CSA almost a year ago).
And more than likely, you’ve probably fallen victim to the temptation of one of her doughnut muffins. Something about that big bowl of sugar-coated muffins amid rows and rows of fresh veggies is really hard to resist on a Saturday morning.

And, as probably most of you already know, that same big bowl of doughnut muffins has found a permanent …

The Vin Rouge brunch is one my favorite meals in Durham. Actually, more specifically, the Eggs Mediterranean at the Vin Rouge brunch is one of my favorite meals in Durham. Before I tell you how it is perfect in every way, an introduction:
Vin Rouge is not new and certainly not a secret. Part of the Bakatsias restaurant empire, Vin Rouge sits on the corner of 9th and Hillsborough, between the excellent Blu Seafood, and reliable standby, Elmo’s Diner. It is frequently cited for a variety of …

Restaurants
TAQUERIA & PIZZERIA PLAZA GARIBALDI (315 FOUSHEE ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704)
Mobile
CAPITAL CITY SEAFOOD MFU (DWAYNE GREENE, DURHAM, NC, 27707)
TASTY HAVEN BUD FOOD TRUCK (518 E TRINITY AVE # B, DURHAM, NC, 27701)
*Presence on this list indicates that a restaurant has been inspected, not that it is necessarily open for business today (although it often is).

Interested in seeing what our local chefs can do without any animal products? Two local women, Chef Shirlé Hale-Koslowski and Eleni Vlachos, contacted us to let us know about an interesting food challenge they are putting together for our dining scene. They are challenging several Durham restaurants to add a vegan appetizer, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert to their menus for the month of October, and then asking diners to try them out and vote for their favorite dishes online. A winner will be declared in early November, and perhaps …

Our website has been profiled in the new issue of Durham Magazine, the Foodie issue!

Pick up a copy, and you will learn the history of how RPP and YAR started Carpe Durham (including their and some of our real names–ooh, ahh!), the basic premise behind how a restaurant gets written up (it’s not complicated, folks), and how you—the active, opinionated, and fantastic readers and commentators here—have made this site a success.
In addition to some of our regular bloggers’ thoughts, comments by Lysistrata, 9/9, and burgeoningfoodie on …

*UPDATED with more pictures from TUF*
Pollos La Carbonera is that bright orange and yellow building you pass right near the Fayetteville exit of I-147. Bull City Wings was its last incarnation, but now it’s a Mexican stand with a drive-through window around the side and another window up front to order from on foot. There are a few picnic tables to sit at that provide a nice view of downtown and a breeze. Carpe Durham had some good comments on the food soon after they opened.
You can only get there …

There’s a new way to beat the heat and a new truck on the mobile scene in Durham - Don’s Italian Ices. Former Park Diner owner Don Mazzia has started churning out homemade, fresh, semi-healthy (lots of agave and organic options) Italian Ices and selling them around town.
Flavors include classics like blueberry and strawberry ($2 for a large cup) and fancier options like organic kalawi peach, tart cherry vanilla and more ($3 a cup). This Saturday at the farmer’s market, Don had a total of nine flavors and was more than …