Interested in getting intel on the freshest new spots in Durham? From a cocktail bar to a Puerto Rican eatery, read on to see the newest hot spots to debut recently.
Kingfisher Bar
Kingfisher Bar is a cocktail bar that recently opened at 321 E. Chapel Hill St.
This spot serves up classic cocktails such as the rye old fashioned and a Manhattan. You'll also find unique cocktail offerings such as Water World, which features basil, watermelon, campari, dry vermouth and soda. Take a gander at the full list of cocktails here.
With four stars out of nine reviews on Yelp, the newcomer is on its way to building a local fan base.
Yelper Ron W. wrote, "The Kingfisher Bar is focused on ground-to-glass cocktails featuring local ingredients in the $12.50 range. I tried the watermelon-based Water World, and it was solid."
Kingfish Bar is open from 4:30 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday and Monday.)
Chicken Bee Korean Style Chicken
Chicken Bee Korean Style Chicken is a Korean and Asian fusion spot that recently opened at 810 Ninth St., Suite #129, in Old West Durham.
In addition to wings, expect to find whole fried chickens here. Try the soy or spicy garlic sauces here. You'll also find entrees including the spicy pork or the vegetable fried rice served with miso soup. Take a gander at the full menu here.
With a 3.5-star rating out of 22 reviews on Yelp so far, the new addition is getting solid feedback from clientele.
Sujung S., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Aug. 7, wrote, "I dined in for some Korean fried chicken. It took about 20 minutes for us to get the food. It didn't take as long as expected, so that was awesome. And the chicken was amazing! It was perfectly fried and the sauce was so sweet and spicy."
Chicken Bee Korean Style Chicken is open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m.
Spanglish
Spanglish is a new Puerto Rican spot that's located at 104 City Hall Plaza.
The spot began as a food truck in 2016. Expect slow-roasted pork, empanadas, rice bowls and more. Take a peek at the full menu here.
With 4.5 stars from 10 reviews on Yelp, the new arrival seems to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Yelper Tee S. wrote, "I ordered the Buenos Aires, a bowl that comes with white rice, pink beans, steak tips, fresh sliced avocado and more. It was so delicious. The steak was very tender and cooked perfectly at medium-well. The sauces were very flavorful."
Spanglish is open now at 104 City Hall Plaza.
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