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Triad restaurant comings, goings and recs

cooleybird said:
My FIL is in rehab (hip) in Clemmons, and the sign at the shopping center has baffled me since it went up. Is it a restaurant? Is it an indoor playground? Is it a skate park for Italians?

Thanks for the info!
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Yeah, the name is interesting for sure. The owner actually is a waiter at Ryan's. Not sure if he is giving that up to focus on this 100% or will do both.
 
So…The Katharine was good! I got the escargot appetizer and duck entree and they were both really delicious. Recommend getting some bread to sop up the escargot drippings. My wife got the tuna tartare appetizer which we both thought was really very good. Her salmon entree which was more seasoned/spicy than we expected. Breakfast was great for hotel food but probably wouldn’t make a trip there just for that.

If you’re staying at the hotel, definitely explore the rec room.
 
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I’ve never had food at the Katherine, but I’ve been there many times for drinks and their drinks are pretty great.
 
We sorta pretended we escaped for a night to an old style place in NYC.

So in that regard it was fun…and a bargain!
 
Can't believe I'm hyping a bakery...but I am. Bobby Boy got a James Beard nomination last week....and the place is amazing. Food (and coffee) is amazing and staff is very friendly. Plan on waiting in line on Sat mornings.
 
Dkin said:
Can't believe I'm hyping a bakery...but I am. Bobby Boy got a James Beard nomination last week....and the place is amazing. Food (and coffee) is amazing and staff is very friendly. Plan on waiting in line on Sat mornings.
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real ones know. hopefully james beard traffic doesn't ruin it.
 
yeah I was gonna say, I hate when a place I like gets a james beard nom these days 😬

probably less impactful for a counter service bakery vs a full restaurant though, not like bobby boy wasn't already nuts on weekends
 
Sat morning my ass, i went past it saturday afternoon and the line was still basically around the building. Live close but never have been bc it's always insanely packed.
 
deacfan123 said:
Sat morning my ass, i went past it saturday afternoon and the line was still basically around the building. Live close but never have been bc it's always insanely packed.
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oh yeah it only gets worse as the hungover people awaken and are looking for a brunch pastry or 10
 
deacfan123 said:
Sat morning my ass, i went past it saturday afternoon and the line was still basically around the building. Live close but never have been bc it's always insanely packed.
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They don't usually roll out baguettes and lunch options until noon so there is usually a second surge around that time. 10am-11am is always nuts though.

I try to go kinda early at like 8am and usually never have a problem with either the line or even finding a place to sit. If I do end up going later, I just get the stuff to-go and it is just as good (unless you want a quiche or something). The line moves pretty fast.
 
Mid to late afternoons were usually pretty light too, though sometimes selection was a bit sparse. Bobby Boy was a pretty good replacement for Atelier on Trade. Also, I still miss Fabian's, and could never not think of it when I went to Bobby Boy.

Also, best coffee drive thru in the country is just a couple lots down as well.
 
redwing42 said:
Mid to late afternoons were usually pretty light too, though sometimes selection was a bit sparse. Bobby Boy was a pretty good replacement for Atelier on Trade. Also, I still miss Fabian's, and could never not think of it when I went to Bobby Boy.

Also, best coffee drive thru in the country is just a couple lots down as well.
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Fabian's was so good, I only got to go once before it closed :cry:
 
Fabian's was the best, and his pizza places were awesome too. First real date with Mrs. Tvcigar was at the one on Country Club. First "fancy" dinner date was Fabian's. Great memories. Bobby Boy rocks.
 
Dkin said:
Can't believe I'm hyping a bakery...but I am. Bobby Boy got a James Beard nomination last week....and the place is amazing. Food (and coffee) is amazing and staff is very friendly. Plan on waiting in line on Sat mornings.
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Deacfan2009 said:
real ones know. hopefully james beard traffic doesn't ruin it.
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cookoutdeac said:
yeah I was gonna say, I hate when a place I like gets a james beard nom these days 😬

probably less impactful for a counter service bakery vs a full restaurant though, not like bobby boy wasn't already nuts on weekends
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deacfan123 said:
Sat morning my ass, i went past it saturday afternoon and the line was still basically around the building. Live close but never have been bc it's always insanely packed.
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cookoutdeac said:
oh yeah it only gets worse as the hungover people awaken and are looking for a brunch pastry or 10
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Deacfan2009 said:
They don't usually roll out baguettes and lunch options until noon so there is usually a second surge around that time. 10am-11am is always nuts though.

I try to go kinda early at like 8am and usually never have a problem with either the line or even finding a place to sit. If I do end up going later, I just get the stuff to-go and it is just as good (unless you want a quiche or something). The line moves pretty fast.
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redwing42 said:
Mid to late afternoons were usually pretty light too, though sometimes selection was a bit sparse. Bobby Boy was a pretty good replacement for Atelier on Trade. Also, I still miss Fabian's, and could never not think of it when I went to Bobby Boy.

Also, best coffee drive thru in the country is just a couple lots down as well.
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cookoutdeac said:
Fabian's was so good, I only got to go once before it closed :cry:
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tvcigar said:
Fabian's was the best, and his pizza places were awesome too. First real date with Mrs. Tvcigar was at the one on Country Club. First "fancy" dinner date was Fabian's. Great memories. Bobby Boy rocks.
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My wife has been to Bobby Boy several times and is a big fan. I have yet to go but hope to sometime. Thx for the tips on timing.

Had several really good dining experiences at Fabian’s over the years.
 
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Bobby Boy came in clutch for national croissant day this morning. In and out in under 5 minutes at around 8:30.
 
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