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by juliusgirlie » Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:15 pm
You really can't go wrong with hotels in Chapel Hill unless you stay at the Red Roof Inn. Avoid it. I assume you're renting a car? If not, you'll need to stay at the Carolina Inn - it's about a 15 minute walk from the law school. There's a nice Courtyard by Mariott about 1.5 miles from the school, a Residence Inn by Mariott about 3 miles away. There's a Sheraton right across the street from there, but I'm sure it's pricey. The Holiday Inn off 15-501/Fordham Blvd is an okay place to stay because it's cheap and right behind Eastgate Shopping Center (a tiny strip of shopping/eating places).
Food - Breadmens - really well-known, a local favorite. Serves southern food and delicious breakfast. There's usually a crowd for breakfast, though. $
The Barbecue Joint - supposedly the best BBQ place around. Authentic NC style barbecue pork (vinegar based) $$
Bailey's Pub - great bar food, pool tables, lots of tvs. I love going there for beer and sports-watching $
Squids - the best seafood you'll get in the area. from 4-6, they have oyster happy hour. Only 50 cents each either steamed or raw. $$
Carrburitos - arguably the best burrito around. It's off Main st in Carrboro, so it's about 2 miles from campus
Good Places on Franklin - R and R grill, Spanky's, Top of the Hill (a little overrated but a great view), Meditteranean Deli (The most delicious greek around), PTs grille (the best hand-cut, seasoned fries i've ever had, nice patio for dining, really casual and fun), Jack Sprat (really cute little cafe type place. Delicious focacia sandwiches)
Places to Avoid - Asia Cafe (word is that it's a drug front), Time Out (really greasy, sanitation is only acceptable at 2am after the bar, though their food is pretty good)
Also, my suggestion for a nice lunch would be the patio at R and R grill (in the bank of america building). The weather will be amazing and the food is more than yummy.
