Grace & Keith
Local Favorites
Weaver Street Market
Site of Date #10 and a Carrboro institution. Groceries, local baked goods, salad and hot food bars, and a coffee shop all in one. Buy a bottle of wine or beer and relax like a local on the front lawn.
Carolina Brewery
After a couple weeks of messaging across continents, Grace returned from Malawi and met Keith here for their first date. A classic Chapel Hill brewery good for burgers, salads, and beer.
Al's Burger Shack
Site of Date #36. The best burgers in town - and in the country, according to Trip Advisor ratings.
TOPO Organic Spirits at Top of the Hill Distillery, TOPO Distillery
Date #23 was an awesome tour and tasting at this local distillery. Book in advance (but check groupon.com for a discount first - there's almost always a deal available). Owners are the folks behind Top of the Hill restaurant, a popular Chapel Hill spot across the street from our church.
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
A huge selection of Mediterranean dishes. Try a smapler platter, a Turkish fatayer, or the Moroccan Chicken Special.
Italian Pizzeria III
For the Jersey crowd: the only real pizza in town.
Beer Study
Site of Date #21. A quirky bottle shop and bar for beer lovers on the hunt for something interesting.
TRU Deli And Wine Bar
Grab a glass of wine, build your own sandwich or salad, and sit on the picturesque deck to enjoy the Carolina blue sky at the site of Date #18.
Yogurt Pump
Date #16 included a stop at this popular froyo spo, known locally as "Yopo."
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Date #3 ended with a stroll through these large, beautiful gardens. In Durham but worth the drive from Chapel Hill/Carrboro. Admission is free, though there may be a small charge for parking depending on the time of day. (This is not to be missed. - Keith)
Fullsteam Brewery
Delicious beer and a laid back, dog-friendly environment make this our favorite place to grab a beer.
Mateo Bar de Tapas
Site of Date #4. Keith hates "surprise tapas" (i.e., when you think you're getting a full-sized entree and end up with finger food), so we'll be clear on this: Mateo is a tapas restaurant. That said, this is Grace's favorite restaurant, with delicious Spanish-style small plates and Cheerwine sangria. Reservations recommended.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
Set aside your skepticism and enjoy a much-loved Southern combination. Good for brunch, lunch, or dinner. (Keith recommends the "Classy Hen.")
Backyard BBQ Pit
Incredible BBQ in a very casual setting. Consider yourself warned: there are no healthy options.
Riverwalk Trail Entrance, Hillsborough, NC
Accessed through the quaint downtown of Hillsborough, this is lovely place for an easy walk (on a smooth, paved path) along the Eno river.
Eno River State Park
It's no Southwest Virginia, but it's our favorite place to hike around here.
Old Well
An iconic spot in Chapel Hill. Swing by if you decide to explore UNC's campus.
Coker Arboretum
A small but lovely arboretum. Swing by if you decide to explore UNC's campus.
Carolina North Forest
A lovely place to hike or bike near the Carrboro-Chapel Hill border.
Ackland Art Museum
Good for art enthusiasts!
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Good for kids!