Our first visit was a great experience. The chicken is delicious, well seasoned and moist. I had…read moretostones and corn and both were very good. We will be returning for sure! It was rather cold inside so I recommend taking a jacket if you tend to be cold-natured, as I am!

First time trying Alpaca. I ordered the Arroz Chaufa. It was good but if you are looking a dish…read morewith a lot of meat you may want to try something different, however, I personally enjoyed the dish. For two dinners and one drink it was around $35.00. The atmosphere is casual but if you are cold natured, remember to bring a sweater or long sleeve shirt. The servers were very accommodating and patient with us as we decided what we wanted. We will definitely go back again.

Finally tried this chain. Heard good things but I wasnt impressed. I tried the Classic Carol, it…read morereally had no flavor. Even if its their basic chicken salad some seasoning would help. Worse yet it had pieces of cartilage mixed in. If chicken salad is your specialty I expect better quality especially at their prices

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

Smithfield BBQ in Warsaw is pure comfort food for me. It's right in my small hometown and no matter…read morehow long I've been gone, this is always one of my first stops when I'm back. It's just that kind of place that brings me so much comfort. This restaurant is reliable, unfussy, and really good at what it does. As is the case throughout the South, the fresh brewed iced tea is one of the highlights. One sip and it immediately tastes like home. My favorite thing on the menu has always been and will always be the Brunswick stew. It's absolute comfort food that's warm, hearty, and nostalgic in a way that hits every time. It's an Eastern North Carolina tradition, and Smithfield BBQ is one of the best in the business. As for other regional specialities, the hushpuppies deserve their own shoutout too. The slightly sweet cornbread batter is perfectly fried every time, which makes these little carb morsels crunchy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside. I've been eating them dipped in ketchup since I was a kid and I'm not about to stop now. Quit quietly judging me, LOL! The bbq sandwiches are messy and not designed to be easy to eat on the go, but the bbq plates are the best deal. I love getting the pulled pork plate with potato salad (the best). Since I'm Eastern N.C. born and raised, I basically was born with a taste for classic vinegar bbq sauce. Smithfield's is terrific, and I love drowning my pork in that tangy goodness. Every bite seriously brings me back to lazy summer Sundays hanging out with my best friend in my Grandmama's grassy backyard. You can't put a price on those culinary memories.   Service is fast, takeout is easy, the dining room's small but cozy, and there's even a drive-through for when you're in a hurry. Smithfield BBQ is not trying to be trendy or fancy, nor have they ever been. It's just a place that serves really solid Eastern North Carolina BBQ done right. For me, Smithfield's isn't just a restaurant, it's a family tradition.

I came back again due to the great food and excellent customer service I received last year and was…read moreonce again so pleased with my short drive thru visit. The person on the intercom was so pleasant and easy to understand and the food was hot when i received it. I ate part of it in the car on the drive, but ate the rest when i arrived at my destination. I will probably be back again next year!

If you see this place.. Definitely stop by and get something! Everything was made fresh, food was…read moreAMAZING, Service was AMAZING! Prices was VERY resonable. Will definitely come back.

From the owner: We’re a family-owned chicken joint in Jacksonville, NC, serving up crispy, juicy goodness with a…read morewhole lot of love. At Roost, it’s all about good food, good vibes, and treating people right. Our menu is simple, but packed with flavor: hand-crafted chicken sandwiches made fresh, the way they should be. Whether you’re swinging by for a quick bite or bringing the whole crew, we’ve got something that’ll hit the spot. It’s all about great food, friendly faces, and that feel-good, made-from-scratch kind of taste. Come hang out — we’re saving you a seat!

2nd time trying slims chicken and I think I found what I like. The 10 piece nuggets (spicy) fried…read moreto perfection! & 100% all white meat ! Cayenne ranch was delicious & the honey bbq sauce !

Slim chicken, not a bad experience for quick service chicken. My wife and I shared the slim chicken…read moremeal 3 tenders and fries, we also ordered the fried mushrooms and okra. Differently try those two sides. The only disappointment were the French fries, cold and rubbery. But, we were not interested in the French fries, that is why we ordered the okra and mushrooms. My grandson said his fries were warm and tasty, so I think ours were a one off event. When in Smithfield for another event will eat at slim chicken again. It is a fast food restaurant so nothing fancy but, but it was clean and organized.

My wife and I visited Chef & the Farmer in Kinston to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to…read morebe one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in years. We were delighted to be personally greeted by none other than Vivian Howard -- James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. It was our first visit since Chef Vivian reimagined the restaurant into its current format: an intimate, chef-driven dining concept she calls "Chef New," inspired by one of her favorite restaurants, Chez Nous in Charleston, where a compact menu of six rotating daily selections keeps the focus squarely on quality and creativity. Chef Vivian herself seated us, and from that moment, the warmth and intentionality of the experience never let up. We were fortunate to be seated directly in front of the open kitchen, where we had the pleasure of meeting Chef Hope and watching the culinary team work with quiet precision. Every member of the staff -- from our server to the pastry and salad chef -- contributed to an atmosphere that felt both refined and genuinely welcoming. The prix-fixe menu, which rotates weekly, offered a wonderful range of choices. We opened with a starter of soft-shell crabs -- caught just two hours prior -- served with charred scallion mayo and a bright corn relish. The dish was extraordinary: delicate, fresh, and perfectly executed. My wife's Brussels sprouts, tossed with spiced peanuts and goat cheese and finished with a honey vinaigrette, were equally impressive. A generous pour of Sorgente Prosecco made it all the better. For our mains, I chose the flank steak, accompanied by asparagus with green butter and a silky root vegetable purée. My wife opted for the house-made tagliatelle in a shrimp scampi that she couldn't stop talking about. Both dishes were beautifully presented and thoughtfully composed, reflecting the restaurant's deep commitment to farm-to-table sourcing and local ingredients. The meal concluded with fantastic desserts and continued conversation with the staff, who were as knowledgeable as they were passionate. Throughout the evening, there was an evident attention to detail in every element -- from the food preparation to the way each dish was explained and presented. This is the kind of dining experience that reminds you why food matters. We will absolutely be back.

We've eaten a few times at Chef & the Farmer, enjoyed the Kitchen Bar experience, and were excited…read moreto try the latest iteration, The Counter. As always, Vivian does not disappoint. The Counter occupies what was once the private dining room at Chef & the Farmer. Decor is cool - bare brick, tin ceiling, polished cement floor, tables and chairs new but antiqued. An eclectic mix of music plays - a little too loud for my liking, but not so loud that we had to shout. Perhaps a dozen tables, plus a few on the sidewalk for when it warms up. The menu is simple, only a dozen or so choices. Some are old favorites, some new creations. A special of the day is offered. You order at the counter, and food is served at your table. You pick your table. We opted for an early dinner, arriving at 4PM on a Sunday. It was quiet in the restaurant, only us and and one other table. Service was good, but a little disjointed - one entrée arrived a full 5 minutes before the rest of the food. I tried shrimp and grits, the daily special. 6 shrimp, atop a bowl of cheddar grits, adorned with ground sausage, mushroom and roaster red pepper sauce. The shrimp are smoky; a crispy crunch to each one. Grits are creamy and perfect, complete with a few lumps. The sauce pulls it all together and adds the tiniest hint of heat. YUM! Also tried blueberry bbq chicken enchiladas. These are 3 to a serving; tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken prepared with Vivian's famous blueberry sauce. They're served in a shallow pool of poblano cream and topped with sliced radish, cilantro and cotijo. With a side of black beans. The chicken is the star.. it's moist, flavorful with the sweet/sour goodness of the blueberry sauce. Delish! Also tried a trio of sides - fried collards, hushpuppies and beets. The fried collards are a familiar favorite - deep fried collard leaves, crispy and salty. Hushpuppies are golf-ball sized, wonderfully crisp on the outside, moist and sweet on the inside. They're topped with apple & jalapeno preserves. Beets are served with slices of orange, topped with spiced and feta vinaigrette. To be honest, you could just order one of each of the sides (there are others) and that would be a meal! The counter offers wonderful food. Not quite the experience of a full sit-down meal (I really MISS Chef & the Farmer), but still - worth the drive to Kinston.

7/28/25 I arrive at Popeyes at 8:35 and they don't close until 9:00 because I asked. The packer on…read morethe line said mild chicken came up 5 minutes ago. Chicken cold even the box was normal temperature. Look at the wing either it's old or this is bad chicken. Along with a dirty lobby napkins on floor and dirty table. My rice and beans was probably a table spoon of rice and all this bean mush juice. The tea tasted like sweet water. I threw everything away.

T he option for the 16 piece meal was spicy or plain. Due to some sensitive taste buds at home I…read morewent with plain. With the side I requested coleslaw, mac & cheese, red beans & rice..total cost was dang near $50.00. Now for good food I would pay this. This food was the worse ever. Instead of plain food I received bland food. Biscuits were not fluffy or flaky. The cold slaw was unflavored with some of the cabbage not chopped. The red beans and rice, again bland with the rice being hard kernels. Mac and cheese was OK but let's get to the fried chicken. The ratio of dark to white pieces was good, the chicken skin was crunchy. Taste of this chicken was not plain but BLAND..Five people eating this meal and we all came to the same conclusion..DON'T WAIST YOUR MONEY

This was my first time at a Cluck & Crisp. When I walked in, I was happy to see a nice and clean…read morerestaurant. The menu is a mix of Southern & Asian cuisine. It's a combination that truly works in my opinion. The cashier was nice. I ordered a basic meal of chicken wings and fries and it came with a spring roll. The food was made fresh and I did not a long wait to get it. It might not look like much but the food was delicious and SEASONED! I'll be visiting again once I'm back in the area to try more options.

I have been sleeping on this place. Driven by dozens of times and finally decided to give it a try…read more We went through the drive-thru (very convenient because we had our dog with us in the car). I had wings (lemon pepper and original) and my husband had the chicken tender meal. Everything came out hot and perfectly seasoned. Price was extremely reasonable, especially considering the portions. This one is definitely going into our regular rotation.

Whole Truth Lunchroom has a great mission, and the food definitely lived up to the experience…read more Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The fried chicken was crispy and fried hard just the way I like it, with plenty of flavor in every bite. The greens were seasoned perfectly, and the yams were sweet with a great texture--not too hard and not too soft. I visited on a hot summer day, and the restaurant can get pretty loud and a little stuffy when it's busy. Thankfully, they had fans placed throughout the space, which made it much more comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. If you're looking for good soul food and want to support a place with a meaningful mission, Whole Truth Lunchroom is worth a visit. I'd definitely go back.

A ministry of the church next door, Wilson's Whole Truth Lunchroom is a hidden gem. Located a few…read moreblocks from downtown and run by dedicated volunteers, this is an old school cafeteria with the type of food you'd expect from Southern church ladies. Dishes vary from day to day but the fried chicken, baked chicken, and fried pork chops are staples. Plates come with two sides and you can see from the photo why the blackeyed peas are so good (spoiler alert - it's bacon, lots of bacon). Collards are also delicious and the yams are mildly sweet without being cloying. The banana pudding is gloriously warm and the meringue is fluffy. The pudding is a touch too sweet and I could have done with more bananas but it was large enough to share. The staff is genuinely happy to see you and are happy to talk about their work, if you like. The room is a bit bare bones and the bathrooms are rudimentary and cramped but everything works. There is parking directly in front of the restaurant. Thanksgiving take-out is available for pre-order (see photo). I have a strong feeling you won't go wrong with any of the choices.