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MICHELIN Guide 2025
Owned by @giorgiosgroup
Executive Chef @drod | James Beard Award
🍳Brunch: Sat & Sun 11-3
🏺Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5-9, Fri & Sat 5-10

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More than just a spot in the MICHELIN Guide American South ❤️

@idealsdurham - MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
@nanasrockwood - MICHELIN Recommended
@littlebullnc - MICHELIN Recommended
@seraphinedurham - MICHELIN Recommended
@nikosdurham - MICHELIN Recommended

Hear from some of the people behind Durham’s award-winning food scene about what this recognition means to them and the Bull City.

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🤩🍴The Bull City just got a little more star power! 🌟🏆

Big congratulations to the five Durham restaurants recognized in the 2026 @michelinguide for the American South! 🎉👏 All four of last year’s honorees – @littlebullnc, @nanasrockwood, @seraphinedurham and @nikosdurham – retain their Recommendation status, and one local favorite is joining the lineup for the first time! ⭐ @idealsdurham earned a Bib Gourmand nod, which recognizes exceptional food at a great value. 🥪🏅

We’re so proud of the talented chefs and teams behind these outstanding restaurants and thrilled to see their dedication celebrated on such a prestigious stage.👨‍🍳🍽️ Join us in celebrating these incredible culinary powerhouses! 🥂✨

📸 No. 1 @idealsdurham by @jmsimpsonphoto
📸 No. 2 @seraphinedurham by @jmsimpsonphoto
📸 No. 3 @littlebullnc by @laurenviedallen
📸 No. 4 @nikosdurham by @fmasonmedia
📸 No. 5 @nanasrockwood by @jmsimpsonphoto

#DurhamNC #MichelinGuide #BullCityEats #DurhamFoodie #DurhamMag

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What a night 🤩

Read about the restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide American South and what this means for Durham at the link in bio.

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#summering

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Durham chefs cook like they have something to prove, even after the awards already did it for them. Link in bio.

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Nikos had a great atmosphere and brought in a fun crowd on a late weeknight - you can tell this is a local hub. I particularly enjoyed the veggie selection on the menu and how colorful the dishes were. Plates don’t look big on the photos but are quite filling! What stood out the most was how sweet and hospitable the staff was. They really went above and beyond to make us, and everyone else, feel special!

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Fun fact: I was born and raised in the triangle and my family and friends still live here so I’m back often! (also go Pirates 💛☠️💜)

#raleigh #durham #rdu #northcarolina #foodie

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a review of my lovely welcome back dinner at Nikos, Durham!! 🇬🇷🤍🍊
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Nikos is absolutely my favorite restaurant in NC. It’s in close proximity to Duke University’s West and East campuses, and is an incredible option for any celebration or just to treat yourself and a few friends to a meal out!! 🥂🥗🧆🍽️

It was selected for the 2025 Michelin Guide, and for good reason. ✨✨ It has a beautiful Durham-local family history, and is a celebration of authentic Greek flavors and culture 🇬🇷🏛️☀️

It certainly has offers a gourmet Michelin dining experience, but has such an inviting, energetic, and bustling atmosphere 🎉🍾 visited by a diverse crowd of students, families, friends, coworkers, etc, you lose the stifling pressure of a fancy fine dining atmosphere (and is relatively cost-accesible!!)👩‍✈️⌚️👔

The interior has an authentic feel, decorated by assortments artisan pieces from different Mediterranean regions, and firsthand photos of the original owners 🎨🏺🪞⛲️ (also an open view of the kitchen which is one of my biggest pleasures in life)

The service was outstanding and honestly a highlight of our experience - I’m now pining to be a part of the welcoming and enthusiastic serving team 🥹 (stay tuned for the future maybe?!?!)

Final thoughts: I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone one million times over, for both the Brunch and Dinner experiences ☕️🥞🍇🫜 I’m eagerly anticipating the next time I get a chance to visit 🤭

Now for the dishes!! ➡️➡️

Mezedes + Meze Vegetables 🥕🧆🫒
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⭐️ Zucchini Cakes with Creamy Garlic Labneh 🥒🧄 8/10

- these zucchini fritters have a crispy exterior with a tender zucchini, feta, and dill mixture inside. I was expecting a LITTTLE more dough and some volume as “cakes” but I was very pleasantly surprised with the contrasting textures
- the garlic labneh was smooth with beautiful garlic levels, drizzled with a zippy chive oil. the pea shoot and arugula side salad was lightly tossed with a lemon-EVOO dressing, and was so delicious I’d eat it as a stand-alone 🥗🍋

⭐️ Fried Cauliflower with Pomegranate Glaze 🍯 10/10

- this is honestly my favorite dish served at Nikos after tasting it on three separ

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@nikosdurham will forever have the best tzatziki

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One of the things I thought I was giving up when I moved from the Bay Area was good food!

I love good food and wine and if you do too be sure to save this for later!

Here are some of my favorite restaurants in and around Cary, NC that offer finer cuisine and an elevated experience:

@mcrestaurant
@saap_cary
@naosnc
@blue.birdnc
@rueclerdurham
@nikosdurham
@m_izakaya_cary
@crawfordbrosnc
@tamashanc
@peregrineraleigh

And the restaurants by @giorgiosgroup are always fantastic!

This is just the tip of the iceberg!

Things are on the up and up with the food scene in our area 🥂

I’m Karina Akouka, local relocation realtor, mom of 2 daughters and one finicky pooch. Be sure to follow along for more of life and living in Cary and beyond 🫶🏼✨

@karinaakoukarealtor

Karina Akouka
EXP Realty LLC

#lovewhereyoulive #movingtocary #movingtoapex #livingincary #livingincary

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T’s birthday dinner at @nikosdurham 🥳🇬🇷

#goodeats #greekcuisine #durhamfood

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Divine! Every bite a flavor explosion and very helpful staff too. #Michelin #Durham

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