Bull City Blues
Taqueria La Vaquita is one of Bull City Blues.

1. Taqueria La Vaquita

7.7
2700 Chapel Hill Rd (at Pickett Rd), Durham, NC
Taco Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Delicious horchata, great tacos. Try the beef tongue!

The Original Q-Shack is one of Bull City Blues.

2. The Original Q-Shack

8.8
2510 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 67 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Chopped brisket >>> sliced brisket any day of the week.

Bull City Ciderworks is one of Bull City Blues.

3. Bull City Ciderworks

8.6
305 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC
Brewery · 14 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Love the Rhiz Up (ginger), and their flights are always fun for trying new things

Moshi Moshi is one of Bull City Blues.

4. Moshi Moshi

807 E Main St (in the Golden Belt), Durham, NC
Hair Salon · 4 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Mary loves cutting curly hair, and is also really damn good at it. Love her.

Basan is one of Bull City Blues.

5. Basan

359 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: The hamachi crudo is insane - it somehow melts on your tongue while packing a ton of flavor. And the shark bite roll is delicious.

Atomic Fern is one of Bull City Blues.

6. Atomic Fern

8.3
108 E Parrish St, Durham, NC
Bar · 4 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Cozy little dive with a nice beer list. Since it's a dive, cocktails are just ok.

Dos Perros is one of Bull City Blues.

7. Dos Perros

200 N Mangum St (at Rogers Alley), Durham, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Love their passionfruit caipirinha - great version of one of my fav drinks.

Dashi is one of Bull City Blues.

8. Dashi

8.7
415 E Chapel Hill St (Mangum St.), Durham, NC
Noodle Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: I've only had the tonkotsu so far, but it's dynamite. They also carry my favorite Japanese beer (Hitachino Nest)!

Rue Cler is one of Bull City Blues.

9. Rue Cler

8.2
401 E Chapel Hill St (at Rigsbee Ave), Durham, NC
French Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Loved the September prix fixe menu. Everything was delicious.

Alley Twenty Six is one of Bull City Blues.

10. Alley Twenty Six

9.1
320 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Great mix of classic and inventive cocktails.

Loaf is one of Bull City Blues.

11. Loaf

8.2
111 W Parrish St, Durham, NC
Bakery · 11 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Their polenta bread is my weekly indulgence (and at $5/loaf, it's not even that indulgent)

21c Museum Hotel is one of Bull City Blues.

12. 21c Museum Hotel

9.1
111 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC
Hotel · 13 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Take the elevator to the lower level and explore the original building's vault - but don't lock yourself in a safety deposit box!

Letters Bookshop is one of Bull City Blues.

13. Letters Bookshop

8.2
313 W Main St (Market St), Durham, NC
Bookstore · 6 tips and reviews
Dame's Chicken & Waffles is one of Bull City Blues.

14. Dame's Chicken & Waffles

317 W Main St (at E Chapel Hill St), Durham, NC
Fried Chicken Joint · 113 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Add about 20-25 min to their projected wait time. Also, get the classy hen with a side of mac & cheese. Well worth the wait.

Criterion is one of Bull City Blues.

15. Criterion

7.7
347 W Main St, Durham, NC
Pub · 9 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Feels cozy and intimate. Very interesting tap list.

Cave Taureau Wines is one of Bull City Blues.

16. Cave Taureau Wines

339 W Main St (Chapel Hill St), Durham, NC
Wine Store · 5 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: The staff here love a challenging pairing request, like a white wine to go with cassoulet, and their selection is awesome.

Mateo is one of Bull City Blues.

17. Mateo

8.9
107 W Chapel Hill St (at W Main St), Durham, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: If you're feeling decadent, go for the roasted marrow.

Pizzeria Toro is one of Bull City Blues.

18. Pizzeria Toro

9.1
101 E Chapel Hill St (at W Main St.), Durham, NC
Pizzeria · 60 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: My favourite pizzas are the lamb meatball and the soft egg, but it's hard to go wrong.

The Parlour is one of Bull City Blues.

19. The Parlour

9.1
117 Market St, Durham, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: ginger snap cookies and cream. That is all.

Carolina Theatre Of Durham is one of Bull City Blues.

20. Carolina Theatre Of Durham

9.4
309 W Morgan St (at Foster St), Durham, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 36 tips and reviews
Saltbox Seafood Joint is one of Bull City Blues.

21. Saltbox Seafood Joint

608 N Mangum St (Dowd & Mangum), Durham, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Fried oysters are legit, and I love the honey hush puppies.

22. Durham Yoga Company

7.0
502 Rigsbee Ave (2nd Fl), Durham, NC
Yoga Studio · 5 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Beautiful, calming space with lovely instructors.

23. Surf Club

8.5
703 Rigsbee Ave (at W Corporate St), Durham, NC
Dive Bar · 14 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Nice and low-key. Good place to go when the trendier places down the street feel like a little too much.

24. Fullsteam Brewery

9.0
726 Rigsbee Ave (at W Geer St), Durham, NC
Brewery · 112 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Beasley's honey white, First Frost (persimmon winter seasonal), or Cackalacky (ginger pale ale) = guaranteed success.

25. KoKyu

(See Twitter for current location), Durham, NC
Food Truck · 15 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: The pork belly taco...😋😍

Cocoa Cinnamon is one of Bull City Blues.

26. Cocoa Cinnamon

8.5
420 W Geer St (Foster St), Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 75 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Love their vanilla chai, and their vibe in general.

West End Billiards is one of Bull City Blues.

27. West End Billiards

8.0
601 W Main St, Durham, NC
Bar · 3 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Friendly bartenders, good tap and bottle list, and it's never too crowded.

Rose's Noodles, Dumplings, & Sweets is one of Bull City Blues.

28. Rose's Noodles, Dumplings, & Sweets

8.6
121 N Gregson St, Durham, NC
Asian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Incredible sausages, and everyone who works there is super nice and helpful. I'll be coming by often!

Nasher Museum of Art is one of Bull City Blues.

29. Nasher Museum of Art

8.7
2001 Campus Dr (at Anderson St.), Durham, NC
Art Museum · 9 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Catch the Rauschenberg and Miró exhibits!

Sam's Quik Shop is one of Bull City Blues.

30. Sam's Quik Shop

1605 Erwin Rd (at W Pettigrew St), Durham, NC
Beer Store · 31 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Excellent representation of local and craft brews, and all the employees are great.

Local 22 is one of Bull City Blues.

31. Local 22

7.9
2200 W Main St, Durham, NC
Gastropub · 21 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: You need their hush puppies in your life.

Blu Seafood and Bar is one of Bull City Blues.

32. Blu Seafood and Bar

2002 Hillsborough Rd (at 9th St), Durham, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Oyster night on Monday and Tuesday. Also, the almond crusted trout and the clam bake are fantastic.

Dain's Place is one of Bull City Blues.

33. Dain's Place

8.2
754 9th St (W Markham Ave), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 49 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: My fav trivia in Durham, Wednesdays at 8:30!

Monuts Donuts is one of Bull City Blues.

34. Monuts Donuts

9.1
1002 9th St (at W Knox St), Durham, NC
Café · 33 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Expanded menu AND expanded space. More of the Monuts that make you go nuts!

35. Oval Park Grille

1116 Broad St, Durham, NC
Restaurant · 1 tip

MarionMarion: The Dorothy Mantooth cocktail and umami chicken wings are flawless. Next time I come I'll be sure to take advantage of their outdoor seating.

36. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

7.4
3003 Guess Rd (at Fawn Ave), Durham, NC
Chinese Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Fantastic dim sum, especially the steamed pork buns.

Gocciolina is one of Bull City Blues.

37. Gocciolina

8.9
3314 Guess Rd, Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: The hog's head terrine and nduja (spicy spreadable salami) are really incredible. Glad I stepped out of my comfort zone with them.

38. Duke Lemur Center

7.7
3705 Erwin Rd (at W Cornwallis Rd.), Durham, NC
Zoo · 9 tips and reviews
Eno Quarry is one of Bull City Blues.

39. Eno Quarry

Durham, NC
Lake · 4 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Beautiful and peaceful swimmin hole

Ponysaurus Brewing is one of Bull City Blues.

40. Ponysaurus Brewing

9.3
219 Hood St, Durham, NC
Brewery · 23 tips and reviews
Beyú Caffé is one of Bull City Blues.

41. Beyú Caffé

7.1
341 W Main St, Durham, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · City Center · 12 tips and reviews