Durham Salad Scene

Studying is already making me fat, and there are still more than 2 weeks to go, plus all the soul food and tacos that I endure for this blog lately aren’t helping.  It’s gotten to the point where I actually crave salad sometimes.  Does anyone have any suggestions for good ones?  Here’s what I know:

I actually like the salads at Cosmic.  I was in denial that they could be good, but now the chicken salad is my favorite thing on the menu.  Something about the dressing is different and good (it’s pretty vinegar-y) and they always seem fresh.

Toast’s salad is simple but delicious.  Has interesting, peppery greens and great cheese.

The Federal’s special salad is usually good (of course!), and tends to have a good (that is, low) ratio of greens to other (fattening) stuff.  Same goes for Alivia’s spinach and arugula salads (not too healthy, that is) which are also a pretty nice price, considering the good stuff on them.

I don’t like Green Tango much. I’ve gotten too many salads there with bitter old spinach and dried out beans, etc.

What am I missing?

Bleg! Help us study (outside seating with power)

It is exam time for us. Does anyone know somewhere in Durham that has outside seating with power available for laptops? WiFi would be ideal, but not absolutely required.

We would appreciate any pointers. Thanks!

Bleg! Where can galanga be found in Durham?

It is about time to make some red curry paste, and I can’t find galanga anywhere. Whole Foods used to sell it, but they haven’t had it for about 6 months as far as I can tell. Despite having almost everything, Compare doesn’t either. Any clues? Thanks!

Bleg!

If you don’t know, “bleg” is blogosphere for “request for our blog readers.”

My friend told me that Super Taqueria used to sell great potato tacos. Then they stopped, and told her when she asked that it was because she was the only person who ever ordered them. So if you go, you should casually ask if they have any and act surprised and mildly disappointed if they don’t. Maybe they’ll make a comeback.

Also, if you know of somewhere else with good potato tacos, let us know.

Thanks, readers.