Check out the Conde Nast Traveler's Fullsteam Brewery review. They're a fan of the plow-to-pint approach and the "forager" series, as we all are. Read more.
They have parking, and the best latte I've had on the entire East Coast. Good place to bring the dog for outdoor seating too.
Try the Al Mokha: a semisweet spin on the standard, thanks to its real melted dark chocolate and Sri Lankan cinnamon topping, the latter a nod to the port as a trade stop in the spice trade route. Read more.
Great place to see some public art, grab a bite, and wash it down with a cold beverage! Also, they do music on the lawn during the summer.
The American Tobacco Complex, founded by Washington Duke 150 years ago, is now a gentrified collection of shops and restaurants. Stop here for a bit before a show at the DPAC. Read more.