Original Story: Alton Brown has some bold opinions on the Durham Food Scene
Here are Alton's Durham picks according to Sarah De Heer, a representative for the famous foodie, who is on the road with him for his "Eat your Science" tour.
1. "Cocktails: Alley Twenty Six for a gimlet"
altonbrown's photo https://t.co/Mv1YlIV73j stopping in for Good Drinks
— Shannon Healy (@AlleyTwentySix) April 16, 2016
While we found what cocktail Alton was waiting for here:
The one he was waiting for here, and what bar he was at, is still a mystery.
2. "Coffee: Latte at Cocoa Cinnamon"
@altonbrown Thank you! If in #OldWestDurham please try our new shop & house made mole latte inspired by Frida & our co-owner's Mexican roots
— Cocoa Cinnamon (@cocoacinnamon) April 15, 2016
Latte at Cocoa Cinnamon. Latte at Cocoa Cinnamon? That's cool, but which latte did he have? We need to know.
This one is going to keep me up at night @altonbrown pic.twitter.com/YS5YnoAvX5
— Stephanie Lopez (@LopezABC11) April 18, 2016
3. "Lunch: Grain bowl with shredded chicken from Luna. King's Sandwich Shop for Cackalacky King."
It's the "blackened pulled freebird chicken, citrus herb simmer sauce" grain bowl to be specific.
Flattered to host @altonbrown today! https://t.co/yhCIzUvBNN
— Luna (@lunarotisserie) April 15, 2016
Alton didn't tweet or Instagram this one, but here's what it looks like:

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4. "Dinner: Mateo Tapas for pan con tomate with manchego, their asparagus special with ramps, pulpo a la plancha and pato y arroz."
Turns out that not only did Alton call this the "best tapas bar in the US," which has got to be a pretty big deal for the Spanish eatery, but it's also where he got his preshow snack of "pan con tomate with machego."
A restaurant so nice you ate their food twice, Alton? Who knew? And right here in Durham.
The best tapas bar in the US is @MateoTapas in Durham NC. #ABRoadEatsDurham pic.twitter.com/9w7T16Mrg3
— Alton Brown (@altonbrown) April 15, 2016
Now THIS is the way to preshow. #AltonBrownLive pic.twitter.com/Jy9s8hRDaP
— Alton Brown (@altonbrown) April 15, 2016
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