Comments on: Greg Cox Names Top 25 — Er, 24 — Restaurants in the Triangle

By: Tom from Raleigh

Tom from Raleigh — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:21:27 +0000

Based on my most recent visit, I think the reputation of Crook’s far exceeds the current level of execution.

By: clinton.w.spence@gmail.com

clinton.w.spence@gmail.com — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:11:05 +0000

How can Crook’s Corner be a 2010 Beard Award semi-finalist and not be on Greg Cox’s Top 24/25 List?

By: Todd Morman

Todd Morman — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:47:35 +0000

2nd Village Kabob as both a newcomer and a great bargain – $10 dinner entrees that are unusually delicious and even cheaper lunches. Has Cox reviewed them yet? If not, it’s past time for him to get over there.

By: Methinks

Methinks — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:36:02 +0000

Don’t know if Village Kabob (Peace St. in Raleigh) was open when Greg drew up his list of Top Bargains…but it is stellar. So much so it should be listed in the Top 25, in my opinion. Very plain setting, but everything they service is flavorful, freshly prepared, and delicious. And the fellows who own the restaurant are very kind and gracious souls.

By: burgeoningfoodie

burgeoningfoodie — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:28:07 +0000

I have heard a lot of consistency problems at both Piedmont and Rue Cler (be it food or service). I for one had no problems at either, but I’ve only been once. Has anyone been to Savoy? Isn’t that a top performer or a good newcomer? Surprised that there isn’t a sushi place listed on any list. I thought there would be maybe one more from Hillsborough and maybe and maybe a little more ethnicity on the list. Surprised there was no Indian in the either Top 25 or newcomers. Sorry but I don’t think SandwHich is a bargain if I were to compare to the other sandwich shops.. it is just a tad too pricey to be a bargain to me.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:13:01 +0000

Where are Hayes Barton Cafe and Mo’s Diner?!

Chops -

I was a Margaux’s last month and was not impressed. I had not been in 5 years and was really excited to go again. I remembered it as being elegant and delicious. This time I was disappointed with the service and atmosphere. My meal was good, but not one of my top 25 in the triangle.

My parents go to Bloomsbury all the time and claim that it is still as wonderful as always.

By: drew

drew — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:13:24 +0000

Seriously, where the f is Piedmont? And yeah, Rue Cler as well. Hard to believe some of those restaurants mentioned who seem to be stuck in the 90′s could make the top 25.

By: Chops

Chops — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:04:16 +0000

Has anyone been to Bloomsbury Bistro or Margaux’s in the past year? It has been years since I have been to either and I wonder if they are still top 25 restaurants. Piedmont is a personal favorite and he gave it 4 1/2 stars, so I am surprised that is not on the list. The bargain list to me is a little more off. How can you not have Federal on the bargain list?

These lists are always fun to debate……..

By: aburtch

aburtch — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:30:08 +0000

Of course all lists are the opinion of their creator, but I would have included Rue Cler. It’s definitely worthy.