Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews

Kudos to Jason

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Jason’s Deli 5301 Market Street (910) 795-4164 Bottom Line: Without reservations, this deli receives my endorsement! Jason’s Deli is the sort of place I normally dislike. A colossal structure, jutting out of Market Street in a strip mall, the chain … Continue reading →

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Honing its Potential

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Smoke 21 N. Front Street (910) 859-7608 Mon. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Bottom line: Great prices, great bar, mediocre fare. Sometimes good ideas go awry. In the South it seems an inexpensive barbecue-themed restaurant—in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Healthful, Flavorful Fare

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Clean Eatz 203 Racine Drive (910) 452-3733 Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bottom line: More than a good health-food restaurant, Clean Eatz is a good restaurant … period. My reviews are … Continue reading →

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The Hoagie Way

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Capriotti’s 3501 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8049 Mon. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bottom line: The best out of all larger sandwich chains.   Capriotti’s opened its doors in January on Oleander in … Continue reading →

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Cajun Invasion

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Bourbon Street 35 N Front St. (910) 762-4050 Mon. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Bottom line: It’s vibrant, fun and tasty. As I sat in Bourbon Street, the new downtown restaurant at the corner of Princess and Front … Continue reading →

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Hasta La Vista

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Hops Supply Company 5400 Oleander Drive 910-833-8867 Bottom line: Hops is good and on its way to being exceptional! The word ‘gastropub’ was coined in 1991 and refers to English public houses, which improve their menus beyond standard pub fare. … Continue reading →

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Old-Fashioned Fare

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Frank’s Classic American Grill 6309 Market St. 910-228-5952 Bottom line: Good burgers, great service and homemade custard! Frank’s Classic American Grill sits on a well-traveled spot on Market Street now, having left its Monkey Junction location months ago. Though it … Continue reading →

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Variety Wins at Jax

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Jax Fifth Avenue Deli and Ale House 5046 New Centre Drive (910) 859-7374 Bottom line: Definitely devour one of their many thin-crust, gourmet pizzas. The first thing diners should take note about Jax Fifth Avenue Deli and Ale House is … Continue reading →

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Glimmers of Hope

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Rosa Bianca

Towne Tap and Grill 890 Town Center • 910-256-6224 Bottom line: Desserts are a win; skip the candy at the movies. Seated a stone’s throw from the cineplex in Mayfaire Town Center, Towne Tap and Grill should be a great … Continue reading →

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The Secret Flavor Palace

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Rosa Bianca

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 4102 Oleander Drive (910) 350-3332 Bottom line: Amid the tricky search, Kabuki is absolutely worth finding. Korean barbecue is a bit of a mystery to me. But mysteries are worth solving; and so, on … Continue reading →

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