Nanas
Restaurant · Durham
2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
Highlights
Upscale New American fare, local art, seasonal Southern cuisine
Upscale New American fare, local art, seasonal Southern cuisine
"This recently reopened Durham institution has been in business for over 30 years. Its dark wood paneling, deep green tiles, crushed blue velvet seats in the bar area, and plaid carpet running the length of the dining room might evoke memories of Grandma’s living room. The menu features Italian and French-inspired comfort food, such as shrimp risotto and chicken liver mousse, as well as groan-worthy buttermilk rolls. To extend the evening, order the hot chocolate souffle. It’ll take about 20 minutes to prepare, but the decadent dark chocolate cake is more than worth the wait." - Elliott Harrell
"Chef Matt Kelly revives the beloved Nana's, a neighborhood restaurant with seasonal new Southern cuisine." - Erin Perkins
"Chef Scott Howell, an eight-time James Beard Award semifinalist, announced the closure of his restaurant Nana’s at the end of June. The fine-dining spot first opened in 1992, and Howell came to be known for a “signature uniform” of chef whites and shorts paired with a ball cap. The restaurant itself is known for a wine list worthy of Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence and dishes that were destined to be served over a white tablecloth." - Katie Toussaint
"Vibe: 1950s trans-fat-casualOrder: Watermelon milkshake, two strawsGreat for: Innocent, retro first dates; convincing yourself that dating will be easier down here." - ByAmanda Shapiro
