| I really didn't think going out to eat on a
Sunday night would be a problem, but last night I realized
that hardly anyone is open for dinner service on a Sunday.
So, it wasn't a challenge of finding a great place to eat,
as much as it was finding somewhere open. Luckily, The Grape
in Cameron Village was open last night from 5pm to 10pm. |
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The Grape is primarily focused on wine, but they also serve a
variety of appetizers, salads, gourmet cheeses, and entrees. I
would describe the decor at The Grape as cool, sheik, and most
of all PURPLE. Admittedly, the restaurant does look great, but
probably not the best place to meet your buddy to watch the game.
The restaurant has a calm and intimate atmosphere which would
probably be a great fit for a romantic date. Their menu is a very
eclectic mixture of gourmet pita pizzas, quesadillas, quiche,
and panini. They also have a selection of specials that go along
with their standard menu, which was more lengthy than I expected.
And, as you might expect, each of these menu items have a range
of wine pairings suggested by The Grape.
I was starving last night and as soon as I saw Kobe Beef Sliders
on their list of specials, I didn't have to look any further.
This dish consisted of two quarter pound Kobe beef patties, spicy
mustard, an Asian style BBQ sauce, and a side of tomatoes, mozzarella
and balsamic vinegar. The burgers were very good and so was everything
else that we ordered last night. Our table also ordered the spinach
salad with a hot bacon dressing, a chicken and Portobello quiche
and the Brie en Croûte. I don't think that you could go
wrong with any of those dishes. However, the Brie was the most
interesting dish. It was Brie baked in a pastry crust with fruit
chutney and a cabernet syrup. If you are a fan of Brie, then I
suggest that you go and try this dish.
Wine lovers and food lovers should enjoy this restaurant, and
if you're searching for something open on a Sunday night, then
don't forget about The Grape.
Summing it all up....
Rating? RRR 1/2
Cost? Tier 3
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Location and Contact Info:
403
Daniels St
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 919.833.2669
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