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Looking for a special spot to dine with clients after Market hours, or to simply unwind away from the madding crowd? The Shops at Friendly Center—a recently opened lifestyle shopping center in Greensboro, N.C.—has fast become a favorite destination for Triad residents, and is just a short drive from downtown High Point. As an added bonus for the retail-minded, there's also a full complement of fine stores, ranging from Brooks Brothers and Bandolino to Coldwater Creek, J. Jill and REI. For driving directions and a complete list of restaurants and shops, visit www.theshopsatfriendlycenter.com.
Here's a sample of the eateries:
Bravo! Cucina Italiana
(336) 834-0084
www.bravoitalian.com
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana offers a lunch and dinner along with an extensive Italian Wine List. Bravo offers a wide variety of pizza and pasta dishes and other Italian specialties, with an emphasis on food that is fresh, made-to-order and high quality with generous portions. BRAVO! is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine
(336) 294-7790
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Flemings offers classic steakhouse fare, prepared for contemporary tastes. The menu features the finest prime beef, the freshest seafood, along with delicious salads, sides and desserts. Flemings is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Mimi's Café
(336) 852-7811
www.mimiscafe.com
Mimi's Café is known and loved for its full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with high-quality, eclectic cuisine and unparalleled service. Open Sunday-Thursday 7a.m. to 10p.m. and Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
(336) 291-1302
www.pfchangs.com
P.F. Chang's is a full-service, upscale casual dining restaurant. P.F. Chang's menu features traditional Chinese offerings and innovative dishes that illustrate the emerging influence of Southeast Asia on modern Chinese cuisine. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and closes at midnight Friday and Saturday. A gluten-free menu is available.
And Nearby at Friendly Center…
Harper's Restaurant
(336) 299-8850
www.harpersrestaurants.com
Harper's is a casual restaurant featuring a diverse American menu including steaks, seafood, Carolina BBQ, great burgers and fries, gourmet pizzas, salads and sandwiches. The lounge features a great wine list and select beers on tap. Harper's is open Monday through Thursday, 11:15 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant stays open an hour later on Friday and Saturday. Sunday brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. till 3 p.m.; lunch and dinner are served till 10 p.m.
Muse
(336) 323-1428
www.restaurantmuse.net
Muse offers French-inspired cuisine with a global flair. The menu is seasonal and local when available. The restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 to 3 p.m. daily. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For those needing an afternoon break or a quiet place to meet, Muse offers Tea from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Call ahead for reservations.
Romano's Macaroni Grill
(336) 855-0676
www.macaronigrill.com
Enjoy an authentic Italian experience at Macaroni Grill. Choose from the generous portions of pastas, seafood, meats, soups and tempting desserts. Macaroni Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.