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Sassool Mediterranean Cafe in Cary, NC

May 25, 2017

Meg Here And There

Sassool Mediterranean Cafe in Cary, has easily become one of my favorite eateries in the Triangle. Best thing about them is that their food tastes as good as it looks, and many of their offerings are on the healthy side, so..... yey for those of us who indulge in rich and heavy foods maybe a little more frequently than we should. Sassool is a nice change from that.

This is a family owned business, and all the recipes have been passed down from the owner's mom. They make everything in-house, frequently and in small quant...

Bida Manda - Laotian Food in Downtown Raleigh

April 3, 2017

Meg Here And There

Lunch at Bida Manada was delicious! You really need not read any further... maybe just scroll through the photos but rest assured, the dining experience will be on point if you decide to go.

Bida Manda is a little Laotian restaurant, started by a brother and sister duo, Vansana and Vanvisa Nolintha. They wanted to bring their beloved family cuisine to downtown Raleigh in a welcoming space. Sure glad they did... Raleigh was lacking in this arena but not any longer.

Bida Manda has been around for a few years no...

Oak City Vegan Challenge

September 15, 2016

Meg Here And There

3 weeks of the Oak City Vegan Challenge. Can you handle it? Yes you can. What doesn it evan mean to be vegan? It means you eat all foods except aniamls and animal products. So that means, no milk, no eggs, etc.

If you're like me, you're a meat eater, but you like incorporating a few vegan dishes into your diet every now and then. It's healthier, obviously, and frankly these days, what I encounter at restaurants is that chefs have gotten a good grip on making what many meat eaters would term as "boring food" (vegan), into som...

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