Durham is known for being part of the Raleigh-Durham metro area, and it's also home to Duke University as well as a few other colleges and universities. This city located in the central part of North Carolina features numerous historic, charming, artsy and eclectic areas. Among these are Ninth Street and Brightleaf Square where worlds of incredible cuisine open up to diners. In Durham, it's common to find contemporary American, Italian, Southern and seafood menus. Research Triangle Park (RTP), one of the most prominent areas for technology and business in the country, is adjacent to and practically part of Durham. RTP offers numerous restaurants, and many of them cater to the business crowd with classic American, Mexican, grille and sandwich-type fares.