New Restaurant: 1013 West Main
I’d like to start off by saying something good about this place. The servers were really nice and attentive. And I was pleased that they had several vegetarian choices on the menu. There. That’s all I’ve got.
The food was bland and boring. I ordered the wrapini, which came with black beans and some kind of possibly pickled vegetable, though neither was actually listed as an ingredient on the menu. It was supposed to have cilantro rice and cheese, but did not. I get concerned when the menu appears to list the ingredients for an entree, and then it actually is made differently.
The “pico de gallo” was absolutely tasteless, and was made with green bell peppers, not any kind of hot pepper. Though I didn’t sample it, the portabella mushroom sandwich was described by a lunch cohort as “okay”. I could have also ordered a salad. I believe those were the choices for me.
So if you find yourself on Main Street near East Campus and are so starving that you have to stop, you will be able to eat here. But I’d advise you to keep walking if you can. You should at least be able to make it to the Federal.
Tags: downtown Durham, vegetarian
I am actually a vegetarian as well… I stopped by at 1013 last week, and thought the food was good. They had 3 bands performing…. and it was rocking! Anyway. the waitress came to assist us, and I ordered the veggie eggrolls for appetizer. It was filled with potatoes, and some sort of seasoning with a spicy sauce on teh side. I can tell ya, it was GOOD! For dinner I ordered the wrapini. The wrapini consisted of everything that was on the menu and was pretty tasty! Overall, I think the atmosphere was trendy and neat! For locals that are use to going to crappy dirty places, then please continue to go to Federal, Devines and Satisfaction. If you all are looking for somewhere clean and fun….head out to 1013!! I did!!
I really wouldn’t call The Federal crappy, but I’m glad to hear that 1013 has improved so much. I’ll have to give it another try the next time I’m in the area. Thanks!