Just in case you are ever in NC!
Durham/Chapel Hill/Carrboro, NC: I wish I never had to move! I miss all of these places sooo much...it was seriously food heaven for me.
-My favorite restaurant is Mint in Chapel Hill. I am obsessed with Indian food. A more hole-in-the wall Indian joint is Tandoor, also in Chapel Hill, and literally in the basement of an insurance agency. Also very good. Did I mention how much I love Indian food?
-Foster's Market: There is a location in Durham and one in Chapel Hill. I love sitting outside at the Chapel Hill location with Levi. Their brunch food is delicious.
-Elmo's Diner: Also has two locations - one in Carrboro and one in Durham. I am partial to the one is Carrboro...the town of Carrboro in itself is amazing.
Charlotte, NC: AKA where I live now for work/school...not my favorite place on earth!
-Zada Jane's: Hands-down, my favorite place to eat in Charlotte...especially for brunch. I'm big on brunching.
-The Diamond: Renovated old diner = amazing
-Cabo Fish Taco: The longer I live here, the more I like this restaurant. A seafood/Mexican grill type place. There is another one somewhere in VA.