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Commentary
Sassicaia and Tignanello broke Tuscany’s wine rules and became legends. Preston Wilson explores what makes a Tuscan “super” and how to pick a bottle for your next celebration.
Festivals
Greek food, shopping, and church tours return Oct. 10-11. With the usual overflow lot unavailable, consider carpooling or using a ridesharing service.
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Health Inspection Reports
Top scores went to Eastcut Sandwich Bar and Zephyr Coffee, each with a perfect 100 and no demerits.
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Health Inspection Reports
Top scores went to Bull City Eatery, Ernestine’s Caribbean Cuisine, Good 4 the Soul, Mama Voula’s, Mesas Food Truck, Second Helpings NC, Tacos & Pupusas El Yigo, Taqueria La Fiesta 3, Tropical Delights, and Vane Hot Burger, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits.
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The Gourmand Next Door
For the last 50 years, our state’s wine production and influence have been heavily tied to the success of Duplin. The tastes that have been developed in the intervening years from Prohibition have changed from the unctuous and luscious to drier, more acidic wines favored in Europe.
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Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Croasdaile Village Assisted Living and Eno Pointe Assisted Living, both scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was University Health and Rehabilitation with a score of 88.5
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Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Harris Teeter Meat Market 172, Publix #1817 Meat Market, and Super Target Meat Dept 2069, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Moroleon Carniceria/Meat Market with a score of 86.5.
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Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to KIPP Durham College Prep, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Spring Valley Elementary School, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Oak Grove Elementary School with a score of 93.5.
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Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top score went to Starbucks at 1017 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, scoring 100 with demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Cracker Barrel #461 with a score of 90.5.
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Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top score went to The Wine Feed scoring 99.5. The restaurant with the lowest score was Nzinga’s Breakfast Café with a score of 90
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Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top score went to Subway #11873 scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Randy’s Pizza with a score of 87.
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Southpoint Access
Idrissa A. Smith takes us to Noodle 501 in Durham, NC, a noodle specialty restaurant that aims for a blend of Thai spices and Japanese ramen broth. Does it have what it takes to be proclaimed "Dris Eats the Streets Certified?"