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    Editor's Note: This story is unlocked for everyone to read courtesy of the CRVA, our partner in nourishing culinary exploration for residents and visitors of the Queen City.

    May 5, 2021

    Where the Industry Eats: Sea Level’s Paul Manley

    This experienced restaurateur frequents neighborhood delis


    Folks in the restaurant industry know good food, so we want to know where they eat when they’re not cooking. In this series, we ask a local chef, bartender, restaurateur, or waiter to share their favorite restaurants in town and what they order there. This week we interview Paul Manley, chef and owner of Sea Level, Ace No. 3, and The Waterman. With over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry, Manley discloses some of his favorite local eateries. 

    Crêpe Cellar, NoDa
    A chill and cozy setting featuring sweet and savory crêpes, bistro bites, French-press coffee, and European beers
    Paul’s order: A whole roasted chicken or the burrata

    Inizio Pizza, South Charlotte
    Traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas with a cozy patio setting
    Paul’s order: The Diavola

    The No. 6 from Le’s Sandwiches and Cafe in Asian Corner Mall. Travis Mullis/UP

    Le’s Sandwiches, Plaza Midwood
    A family-owned Vietnamese restaurant beloved for its banh mi
    Paul’s order: The #6
    Pro tip: “This place can be intimidating but they are very willing to make suggestions,” Manley says. 

    Paper Plane Deli, Belmont
    A neighborhood deli and market with a wide variety of food and drinks
    Paul’s order: The tuna melt

    Waffle House, just about everywhere
    An American breakfast spot featuring eggs, bacon, waffles and much more
    Paul’s order: Hash browns, smothered and capped (sautéed with onions and topped with mushrooms)

    More from this series

    Yafo Kitchen’s Shai Fargian
    The Jimmy’s Vince Giancarlo
    Community Matters Cafe’s Miranda Brown
    Tapas on Market’s Nicolas Daniels

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