Linda Nguyen

I’m so glad @bonjour_banhmi is here for when I’m feeling homesick for Vietnam 🇻🇳 . I’ve been searching for a banh mi dac biet (traditional banh mi with Vietnamese cold cuts and heaping slather of pâté and house-made mayonnaise) all around the Triangle, and Bonjour Banh Mi and answered my plea 🙏🏼. I loved meeting the owner, a Vietnamese immigrant who wants to introduce more Vietnamese food outside of banh mi and pho to the Triangle. I’ve noticed a big gap in the Vietnamese food scene in the Triangle and I’m rooting for Bonjour Banh Mi to help close this gap 🎉. So who are you meeting at Bonjour Banh Mi & Tea? Save this post and tag them below 👇🏼. #lindaeatsnc #vietnamesefood #919eats #ncfoodie #ncfood #morrisvillenc

Next time you’re stumped on where to gather or hang out, move @boxyardrtp to the top of your list! You can pizza, tacos, barbecue, Korean inspired bowls, grazing boards, wine, beer, cocktails, gift shops, live music and more. Even comfortable work spaces! When I’m telling you, there’s something for everyone at these hip shipping containers, I mean it. Featured in the video: 🌮 @leroystacoshop 🍹 @lagoon.bar 🍖 @meatandgraze 🍷 @rtpuncorked 🍕 @fullsteamrtp 🖊️ @honeypress.nc #lindaeatsnc 📸 @cheerwineanddine #ncfoodie #ncfood #ncblogger #durhamnc #durm #919eats

I’ve had countless sweet memories with @tiffstreats starting from my early twenties (I’ve just turned 40!) as a student at the University of Texas (their OG location). In fact, if you scroll through the carousel you can see some of the Tiff’s Treats cards that I’ve kept, and a few are even 10+ years old! In honor of World Gratitude Day (9/21), I ordered cookie deliveries to two of my Texas besties and hand-delivered cookies to one of my besties in Cary. (They now have a Raleigh location!!) On September 21st, you too can send a cookie delivery to someone you’re grateful for. Use code GRATITUDE on 9/21 to get 30% off your order! Okay, friend. Tag someone you’re feeling grateful for in the comments and tell them why 🙏🏼. #lindaeatsnc #lindaeatsaustin #tiffstreats #cookiedelivery #ncblogger #worldgratitudeday #919eats

It took me way too long to go to @la_mala_nc. I will now be coming frequently to make up for lost time 😆 . Everything I tried, I’d order again and again. What I tried: 🍟 Mexican Fries 🥔 Flautas De Papas 🐠 Aguachiles 🐟 Tostada Chin-Gona 🌮 Quesabirria (off menu!) Save this post and tag who you want to go with 👇🏼! And follow @lindaeatsworld for more NC gems 😘. #lindaeatsnc #919eats #ncfood #mexicanfood #ncblogger #durhamnc

We visited Cham Thai for the first time in a couple of years and realized it’s under new ownership! The new owner used to be my favorite server at Thai Station and says they’re still wonderful friends. I love it when you wonder about someone who is no longer at an establishment you’re used to seeing them at and then the universe gives you a sense of closure through a chance encounter 🥰. So, friend, tag who you want to go eat Thai food with below and tell me what you want to order. #919eats #thaifood #visitchapelhill #ncblogger #ncfood #lindaeatsnc

There’s more to Vietnamese food than pho and banh mis! Have you had bò né? It’s the Vietnamese version to steak and eggs and really the only time I eat steak and eggs 😁. It’s a hearty dish and served with Vietnamese French Bread, which I recently learned is softer than French Bread because there’s added rice flour 🤯. One thing I loved about my recent life-changing trip to Vietnam was learning new things about things and people I thought I already knew a lot about. Like Vietnamese bread and my dad’s real birth place lol. Always be learning, friends! Planning a trip to Vietnam 🇻🇳? Like and save this post to add to your food bucket list. #saigonfood #lindaeatsVN #vietnamesecuisines #vietnamesefood #travelblogger #hochiminh