by Andrea Griffith Cash

August 24, 2011

Do you like this?

Acme's fried chicken.

Photo by Briana Brough

Acme's fried chicken.

In our September/October issue, we recommended some dishes around town for those times when you just don’t care about counting calories.

Here are some additional favorites of ours:

Cheese Fries

Linda’s | 203 E. Franklin St.

$5.95

No surprises here: We’re talking greasy French fries loaded with bacon, melted cheese and green onions with a side of ranch. But they’re amazing, especially with a pitcher of beer.

Triple Decker BLT

Merritt’s Store and Grill | 1009 S. Columbia St.

$8.45

It graced our cover when we dubbed it one of the Best Sandwiches in Chapel Hill in 2009. The love affair with this monstrosity of a sandwich continues.

Sweet Potato Fries

Buns | 107 N. Columbia St.

$2.69-$3.89

It’s called Buns because of the fantastic burgers, but the sweet potato fries – made from North Carolina sweet potatoes – also leave quite the impression. Don’t forget a dipping sauce: The chipotle mayo and curry mustard are to die for.

Chocolate Covered Bacon

The Chocolate Door | 516 W. Franklin St.

$2.50

Maple bacon is topped with 50% chocolate and toffee for a divine salty-and-sweet combo.

Chile Relleno

Fiesta Grill | 3307 N.C. 54 West

$5.25

Lots of cheese, plenty of heat and fried with an airy egg batter: What’s not to like?

The Artichoke slice

Artisan Pizza Kitchen | 153 E. Franklin St.

$2.95

A concoction of artichoke and basil in heavy cream sauce, mozzarella and small cream cheese chunks, one slice will probably do. But go ahead and get a second for good measure.

Pecan-Crusted Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy over Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Southern Butter Beans

Acme | 110 E. Main St., Carrboro

$16.95

You might as well embrace your Southern-ness and order this one with a sweet tea.

Banana Pudding

Breadmen’s | 324 W. Rosemary St.

$3.10

It tastes even better on Monday nights – when it’s free.

by Andrea Griffith Cash

August 24, 2011

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