Recent Durham Eats

Having recently decided to try out some new eateries around town, specifically in Durham. A few coworkers and I have been taking turns every two weeks choosing our next eatery. For last weeks destination  we chose Parker and Otis. It's located in an old warehouse-esk building off of the Durham freeway - in the Brightleaf Square area. The lunch spot boasts way more than just a quick bite to eat. There's specialty shopping for gifts, craft beers, artisan chocolates and truffles, coffee, and pastries. There are wide planked old wooden floors and exposed beams that give Parker and Otis such a unique feel.

Because we'd never been here before I wasn't quite sure where to order. We parked in the back of the Brightleaf Square and walked into where the coffee and chocolate counter's are located. They have daily specials and a vast mix sandwiches with local ingredients.

I went with the turkey, apple, cheddar, and bacon, grilled to perfection. For a side I got the pesto pasta with spinach, which was the bomb dot com, fo realz.

 It was amaze ballz, in the true words of Mrs. Rachael Zoe. She herself should eat this. That girl needs some meat on her bones.

 
Coworker numero dos got the pimina cheese, was pretty good too - very rich though. This particular individual however, got a pimina cheese sandwich and a cup of pimina cheese as a side. He won't be able to poop for months! (that was the going joke anyway).

Before we left I had to get my favorite chocolate ... because duh, I don't pass a chocolate counter and not get something! I got two chocolate bars. One was a milk chocolate bar with sea salt toffee. It was damn delicious. The other one was also a sea salt bar (see a theme here?) made by Escazu chocolate company, located right here in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's 65% cocoa, and the bottom of the bar is sprinkled with large bits of sea salt. It is divine!

http://www.escazuchocolates.com/

If you have some time during your next lunch break, pay Parker and Otis a visit. Anyone else been there and had a similar experience? There's other lunch spots in the area, any suggestions for our next lunch outing? I'm currently obsessed with food trucks, that may just be our next lunch. Check back to find out ... I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat waiting.

Till next time ... Save Paula Dean's career foodies unite!