There’s something almost magical about finding a breakfast spot that makes you want to set your alarm early on a weekend.
Elmo’s Diner in Durham is that rare gem where the first meal of the day becomes an event worth traveling for – whether you’re coming from Chapel Hill, Raleigh, or the far reaches of the Tar Heel State.
I’ve traveled far and wide in search of memorable meals, sampling everything from molecular gastronomy to street food that changed my life.
But there’s an undeniable truth I keep coming back to: sometimes the most satisfying culinary experiences come from places that have mastered the classics…