Another Thyme
109 North Gregson St
Durham , NC 27701
919.682.5225

July 7, 2005
By Mimi (ZSpotlight Restaurant/Nightlife Editor)

When I was a kid, we rarely drove through downtown Durham, but when we did, my mother's car immediately filled with the intoxicating aroma of dried tobacco leaves. That is one of those scents that will stay with me a lifetime. As well, there was a folksy and charming restaurant called Somethyme that we loved, and then its slightly upscale sister Anotherthyme opened not too far away, down near the tobacco warehouses. The aroma of fresh herbs in both restaurants, not blanketed by grease or heavy smoke, was exhilarating in a way to this day I still cannot describe.

Somethyme sadly closed some time ago, but Anotherthyme has continued to thrive through the 30-some years it has been in existence. It's no wonder why, since this vegetarian-friendly restaurant has kept with the times while still holding true to its pledge to feel healthy and fresh, and offer meals full of complex flavors not dependent upon the traditional restauranteurs' idea that more butter equals more flavor.

Relaxed and subdued but not at all casual, Anotherthyme the perfect place for a leisurely meal with a date or good friend, and a chance to try one of the over 75 good and great choices on their wine list. With s pecials that change every few weeks, you're never stuck ordering "the usual", as there's always a tantalizing seasonal new entree or appetizer you just have to try! For you carnivores, don't worry, there are plenty of wonderful beef and poultry options for you too. The menu is quite eclectic -- French, Asian, Meditteranean, American (North and South) -- everything from grilled filet mignon to Chiapas burritos to free range chicken to a design your own salad. I strongly recommend the rich, but never heavy, Lemon Tamari dressing if you get any salad, and of course a bottle of it to take home too.

The wait staff can at times be a tad aloof, but don't take it personally. The food is good and they simply won't put on airs to prove it to you.

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