Durham, NC

Talk of the Town Niteclub
Step into Talk of the Town to enjoy grown-up entertainment downtown; a warm spot with hardwood floors and exposed brick walls covered with paintings and photos of local athletes and celebrities; enjoy open mic jam sessions with regular Jazz or R&B acts on Wednesdays, “After Work Jazz” and Ladies Night on Thursdays, and live entertainment and DJ on Friday and Saturday nights in two distinctive rooms; Wed-Fri 5p-2a, Sat 8p-2a; 108 East Main Street; 919-682-7747; http://www.talkofthetown-nc.com

Cajun Cafe & Grill
Cajun and Creole delights like jambalaya, red beans and rice and other similar fare; Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 11a-6p; 1058 West Club Boulevard; 919-416-9159

Coleman’s
Touted as “The place in Durham for homemade food and desserts,” Coleman’s also served succulent barbecue, Southern, Soul Food, fish and chicken dishes; sides include their recommended homemade coleslaw and macaroni and cheese, turnip and collard greens, cabbage, fried okra, yams; Mon-Fri 11a-10p, Sat Noon-10p; 1006 East Pettigrew Street; 919-683-9698

The Uppercrust
A niteclub for professionals; VIP Lounge includes an Old School and Classic Soul Dance Party, and a Ballroom dance Hall with New School and Remixes; 117 West Main Street; 919-430-0793

Ringside
Situated in a unique old building in downtown Durham, Ringside caters to a variety of ages and tastes in their main floor, stage floor and library; also presents classic movies; 308 West Main Street; 919-680-2100

Select Seafood
Features an array of unique, fresh seafood dishes, barbecue and fresh vegetables; Mon 5p-9:30p; Tue-Thu 11a-9:30p, Fri 11a-11p, Sat 1p-10p; 2003 Holloway Street; 919-688-8145

Country Junction
Homestyle Soul Food breakfast; Mon-Fri 6a-2p, Sat 7a-11a; 4821 Highway 55; 919-544-6012

Dillard's Bar-B-Que
Beef, pork and chicken barbeque, croaker, sausage and seafood gumbo; tasty peach cobbler leads the home-made desserts list; Tue–Sat 10:30a–7p; 3921 Fayetteville Street; 919-544-1587

Jamaica Jamaica
DESCRIPTION: After the West Indian curried chicken, rice and beans are their specialties; veggie plates available; live jazz Wed-Fri at lunch time

CUISINE: Jamaican

COVER CHARGE: no

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-9:30p

ADDRESS: Triangle Square Shopping Center at 4853 Highway 55

PHONE: 919-544-1532

Raleigh, NC

K & S Cafeteria
DESCRIPTION: a buffet-style diner; good cooking and popular prices make this a hot spot; seats 150; there are other K&S cafeterias around as well

CUISINE: Soul Food

COVER CHARGE: no

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-8:30p

ADDRESS: 3620 Bastion Lane in Tower Shopping Center

PHONE: 919-231-8040

WEBSITE:  http://www.kscafeteria.com