Visiting Central Park, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Durham neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an ice cream spot to a sushi bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Parlour
Check out the ice cream and frozen yogurt spot The Parlour, situated at 117 Market St. With 4.5 stars out of 502 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Look for flavors like Salted Butter Caramel, Watermelon and more.
2. Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
Bar and Latin American spot Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 112 W. Main St., 4.5 stars out of 389 reviews. The spot specializes in empanadas, offering pulled chicken, pork, chorizo and more. You'll also find vegan options on the menu, like the Chili-Braised Jackfruit.
3. Dames Chicken & Waffles
Dames Chicken & Waffles, a Southern comfort food spot, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,263 Yelp reviews. Head over to 530 Foster St. to see for yourself. In terms of waffles, the spot offers classic, sweet potato, vegan and blueberry. In addition to waffles, you'll find salads, shrimp, salmon and more on the menu.
4. M Sushi
Check out M Sushi, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 351 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 311 Holland St. On the menu, look for sashimi, sushi, poke bowls and more. Want to complement your meal with a beverage? Look for Asahi among the beer selections.
5. M Kokko
Finally, there's M Kokko, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 318 reviews. Among the offerings here, you'll find the Biang Biang Noodle dish (pictured above). Stop by 311 Holland St., Suite B, to hit up the Korean and Asian fusion spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
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