Here's a few Durm dining notes from the last week or so:
Costa Azul, on Guess (across the street from Honey's) is definitely worth checking out. Very nice folks and the food was awesome. I heard good things about the burrito and the Salvadoran tamales. And I can personally vouch for the awesomeness of the torta cubana. It's not just good, it's "hey, where's my big sandwich?" good. Here's a write-up from Carpe Durham, which includes a pic of the sammich. Yum!
Speaking of places w/ nice people and great food, El Paraiso (on Alston, just below Main) is always good. I had the barbacoa and lengua tacos this time. Both good -- plus I think they're putting more "stuff" on the tacos now than they were over the summer. Altho the cabeza remains my fave there.
I highly recommend the fall menu at Watts Grocery. The spiked apple cider is a lovely cocktail (and I'm not just saying that cos it's a professional version of something I was fixing for myself around the house last fall). The fried green tomato appetizer while not terribly autumnal is terrifically good. The braised lamb shanks are really good and the pork porterhouse is killer. No room for dessert alas. Will report back with further findings when available.
Finally, this Tuesday is RSVVP Day. Participating restaurants will be donating 10% to organizations working to fight hunger.