Resident Recommendations

Veterinary Offices

• Tyson Animal Hospital
  5415 N Carolina 55
  Durham, NC 27713
  (919) 797-9774
• Dr. Adriano Betton, mobile vet, http://www.drbetton.com/
• New Hope Animal Hospital
• Southpoint Animal Hospital

Churches

• Summit Church – multiple campuses; one in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham. Many of the third year residents attend the different campuses so there is always someone to go with.
• Triangle Church of Christ – off Barbee Chapel Road in Chapel Hill
• New Hope (Christian non-denomational) – Durham
• Grace Life (Christian non- denomational) – Chapel Hill
• Community Church of Chapel Hill (Universalist Unitarian)
• Eno River (Universalist Unitarian)
• Chapel of the Cross (Episcopal), Chapel Hill
• Christ Community Church
• Church of the Good Shepherd (Durham)

Restaurants

• $$ but soo good- Guglhupf, Elaine’s
• More casual – Med Deli, Nantucket Grill
• Fiesta Grill in Carrboro (Mexican)
• Tandoor Indian Restaurant in Chapel Hill
• Elmo’s Diner – Carrboro or Durham
• Coffee/Breakfast:
  • Open Eye Cafe – Carborro
  • Jesse’s Coffee – Carborro
  • Ye Old Waffle Shoppe – Franklin Street
  • Acme (great brunch on weekends) – Carborro
  • Foster’s Market – Durham location is best!
• Lunch/Dinner:
  • Monterrey (great Mexican) – Chapel Hill
  • Med Deli – Franklin Street
  • Dame’s Chicken and Waffles – Durham
  • Merritt’s (great BLTs and southern feel) – Chapel Hill
• Dinner:
  • Acme – Carborro
  • Mint – Franklin Street
  • Talulla’s (great Turkish food) – Franklin Street
  • Battistella’s – Raleigh
  • Crook’s Corner – Franklin Street
• Six Plates – Durham
• Another Broken Egg – Durham
• Acme – Carrboro
• Spotted Dog – Carrboro
• Twisted Noodles – Chapel Hill
• Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen – Chapel Hill
• Q Shack – Durham
• Nana Taco – Durham
• Indian – Vimala’s Curry Blossom
• American – City Kitchen (in University Mall)
• City Beverage – my fav!
• Acme
• Guglhupf – my other fav! =)
• Vin Rouge
• Yamazushi Japanese Restaurant
• Guglhupf
• Thai Cafe in Durham
• Red Lotus
• Weaver St Market
• Lantern
• Acme
• Akai Hana
• Crook’s Corner

Gyms, Trails, Running Clubs, etc.

• O2 Fitness on Hwy 54/I-40 behind Hardee’s
• SYNCstudio (great yoga, cycling, and personal training) – Downtown Durham location and Southpoint
• Trails: Community Center Park
• Trails: Eno River State Park, Umstead State Park, American Tobacco Trail
• Third Fork Creek Trail, Durham NC
• Hiking / Outdoor Activities – There are so many great places but for starters there are lots of great options on the Eno River including swimming at the Rock Quarry (just be careful), and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Salons, Barber Shops, Nail Spas, etc.

• La’ Vie Nail Salon – Durham (free wine w/services!)
• Hair Salons:
  • Studio 168 – Southpoint area
  • Posh – Downtown Durham
  • Bella Trio – Durham
• Db Sutton and Company
• Moshi Moshi (hair salon)
• Garden Salon

Home Repair

• Stone Services – heating and air
• Jason Patterson (Jackie’s husband)
• Bud Matthews Service – Very responsive

Auto Mechanics

• AAMCO
  5116 N Carolina 55
  Durham, NC 27713
  Phone:(919) 493-2300
  The downside is that they are only open during regular business hours, but I have never met a more honest and straightforward mechanic’s office. Does not take advantage of anyone.
• Auto-Pro-to-Call

Other Services

• FYI Verizon gives 20% discount if you take in your UNC badge
• Child Care: Spanish for Fun on South Columbia Road, Corrie Finger – babysitter/nanny – recommended by Dr. Benny Joyner (919-306-4821)
• Massage Therapist: Aaron Shay
• Acupuncturist: Jude Roman (was a PT first)
• Tailor: Quik Fix Tailors – perfectly hemmed pants with really fast turn around time. And they’ll text you when your things are ready for pick up

Please submit additional recommendations to klear@med.unc.edu