Eating in Durham (North Carolina): Midrange

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• Bullock's, www.bullocksbbq.com. A local tradition, serving eastern-North Carolina BBQ, sweet tea, hush puppies, and plenty of fried vegetables. Go "family style" for about $9 and eat a bit of everything. Note that eastern-NC BBQ is dry and is cooked with vinegar, and may not be what outsiders are used to. Bullock's is often crowded, but the line moves fast. Bullock's is cash only and closes at 8PM.

• Cinelli's Ristorante & Pizzeria of Durham, 607 Broad Street, + 1 919 416-4554, www.cinellis.com. There are several Cinelli's in the area, however Gaitano "Guy" Cinelli's is the best. Cinelli's pizza is some of the best outside of New York. Highly recommended is the signature Grandma's pizza. In addition to the excellent pies, Cinelli's offers a full range of traditional Italian fare. Large pizzas are about $20, and traditional Italian entrees range from $10-$15.

• Guglhupf Guglhupf Bakery & Pâtisserie , 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, +1 919 401.2600, www.guglhupf.com. Eat great German fare and baked goods.

• Piedmont, 401 Foster Street, + 1 919 430-0261, www.piedmontrestaurant.com. Italian and French country food, emphasizing local produce in menu. Limited lunch menu, but decent dinner menu. Lunch ranges from $4-$9 and dinner $4-$17.

• www.bullocksbbq.com
• www.cinellis.com
• www.guglhupf.com
• www.piedmontrestaurant.com