The Harp

The Harp
3rd Street and Greenfield Street

Have had breakfast there several times and it is a little above average, but what I went for today was the Fish and Chips. It was a little pricy but it was as good as anywhere in Wilmington that I have tried. It comes with 3 fish figures about 5 inches long and a inch wide, the best TARTER SAUCE in town and maybe the state, cold slaw that some of our fish houses should try to copy, it is the best, and of course chips, for those that don't know that mean fries in this case. It was missing something and can't quit out my figure. Even with it missing something I will be back for more. The one real complaint that I have they use Heinz Malt Vinegar and for me it just doesn't have the kick a malt vinegar should have. Now my standard for fish and chips is Cedric's which was the only place in Wilmington to get fish and chips for years, sorry to say it closed years back.

Give them a try I think you may like them. It has the atmosphere of an Irish Pub but don't expect to hear  an Irish accent spoken there unless Ireland has moved up north. Don't let that scare you, the lass was as sweet and helpful as any Southern Bell.

Uncle Louie's Pizza Lounge

Uncle Louie's Pizza Lounge
3224 North College Road Suite F
Wilmington, NC
910-833-8093
http://www.unclelouiespizzalounge.com 

Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday  - -               1pm- 9pm

Uncle Louie's is without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in southeast North Carolina.Now that is saying lot because there are a lot of so called Italian restaurant here, but neither the chain outfits nor the individually owned restaurants can even come close. If you think you like Italian then try Uncle Louie's then you will no you like Italian. On their worst day they are better than any of the rest on their best day.

If you don't want to sit in the lounge and yes it is a lounge (not a bar) their is the dinning room. Always a family atmosphere and don't be surprise to see Rocky the owner making sure everything is perfect.

Go to Uncle Louie's web page and read about Uncle Louie.

Give them a try, you will not be sorry.

Sid's Catering and BBQ

Sid's Catering and BBQ 
455 S Railroad Ave
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3549

Come early on Saturday because if you wait until 1 or 2 in the afternoon you may just have to go hungry. They open early and serve until the BBQ runs out. The parking lot may be full but the service is fast and some of the BEST Eastern North Carolina BBQ I have tasted. I can say the same about their slaw. I have only eaten a few places that can match the slaw and less that can match the BBQ and absolutely no where that has the combination of the two.  
It is well hidden behind the house at 455 South Railroad Avenue, look hard and you will see the cars and BBQ house. As far as the railroad it isn't there.

Duke's Old South BBQ

Duke's Old South BBQ
318 Village Road
Leland, NC
910-833-8321

Serve yourself and eat until you are full. Believe me you will go back for a second plate and maybe even a third or forth plate.

The vegetables are just like grandma use to make. The fried chicken can't be beat. The green beans are perfect, only someone that knows nothing about Southern cooking could find anything wrong with them. Same with the BBQed chicken. You will have to try the hash for yourself, there is just no way I can describe it but I guarantee you will go back for another serving.

Now the BBQ pork it is just simply the best around. Southeast North Carolina has not seen BBQ pork this good since the original owners of Skinner and Daniels were in business. Really this taste  like the old time BBQ that was cooked in a building out back over oak coals all night. Just can't say enough about this eatery. It is going to be one of my regular stops.

MIKE'S FARM

1600 Haw Branch Road

Beulaville, N.C.  28518

Telephone: (910) 324-3422

Toll Free: 888-820-FARM

(888-820-3276) http://www.mikesfarm.com My wife and I went  this past Friday and loved it! Nice motorcycle ride, little over and hour. if you like you caned a goat and have a few private conversations with some chickens and the donkey.  Ride a tractor and take as many pictures around the farm as you like. You may go a little crazy in the fudge shop and come out with piping hot apple cider, fried apple pies, several different flavors of fudge and a few cream cheese puffs. At the cash register were several samples that  included apple butter, crackers, cream cheese and the best jalapeno jelly that i have ever tasted. After that we needed to take a break so we decided to eat lunch at the restaurant. We had fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, mac and cheese, fresh sweet corn, ham and biscuit and apple pie. Did I say this was all you can eat? Well it is and the waitress brings it to you so all you have to do is sit and eat. Taste? Sorry mama but it was as good as your's. I am already planning on visiting Mike's Farm again soon.

1600 Haw Branch Road

Beulaville, N.C.  28518

Telephone: (910) 324-3422

Toll Free: 888-820-FARM

(888-820-3276)
http://www.mikesfarm.com

My wife and I went  this past Friday and loved it! Nice motorcycle ride, little over and hour. if you like you caned a goat and have a few private conversations with some chickens and the donkey.  Ride a tractor and take as many pictures around the farm as you like. You may go a little crazy in the fudge shop and come out with piping hot apple cider, fried apple pies, several different flavors of fudge and a few cream cheese puffs. At the cash register were several samples that  included apple butter, crackers, cream cheese and the best jalapeno jelly that i have ever tasted. After that we needed to take a break so we decided to eat lunch at the restaurant. We had fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, mac and cheese, fresh sweet corn, ham and biscuit and apple pie. Did I say this was all you can eat? Well it is and the waitress brings it to you so all you have to do is sit and eat. Taste? Sorry mama but it was as good as your's. I am already planning on visiting Mike's Farm again soon.

Tandoori Bites

Tandoori Bites
1620 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 794-4545


Had an awesome lunch this week at Tandoori Bites. Classic platters of mouth-watering tandoori chicken, lamb curry, goat vindaloo (cubed meat marinated in vinegar and potatoes with spicy gravy) and shrimp tikka masala.  Always a thumbs' up whether you eat the lunch buffet or order from the dinner menu.

Kings Famous Pizza

Kings Famous Pizza 
3511 Hwy 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-272-8414

We got there before 2 PM, seating was not a problem even though it was the beginning of fall bikers week. Our waiter was very nice and attentive to our needs. Food was delicious and served within 10 minutes of ordering. I would highly recommend this establishment for your next craving for Italian food. The meat sauce is some of the best I have eaten anywhere. Plenty of seating and quite a few locals eating there which is a good sign in a tourist area. Can't wait for my next trip to North Myrtle Beach so I can try other menu items.

Atlantic Seafood and Steaks

Atlantic Seafood and Steaks
5059 Southport-Supply Road SE
Southport, NC
At the crossroads of
Hwy 211 & Hwy 133 (also known as Long Beach Rd.)
910.457.4477

Looking for a place you won’t leave hungry? Look no further. Atlantic Seafood and Steaks is just that place. Newly renovated this past winter (formerly Golden Coral) Atlantic is already a local favorite. And for good reason. Atlantic Seafood and Steaks is everything it’s name says and much more. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable and did I say it is probably the best seafood in the area. It is worth the drive from Wilmington and I will be doing it again soon.