Good Eatin

After being down here for over a month I think it's time to post about some restaurants that I've fallen in love with. These are not necessarily native to North Carolina but this is the place I've found them for myself for the first time.

One:

This restaurant has held my taste buds since first experiencing it last Summer. It's hard to make it here when I want (which is at least once a week) because of all the other places to eat here but I wish I could. It is our go-to restaurant when company comes to town!

Two: 

I had frozen yogurt once before coming to NC and boy did I love it. So to find out this place was only 5 minutes away - I was thrilled! We've gone here every date night so far but my husband still has not become a fan of it. Next date night we'll switch it up and get ice cream. But I did get a "points" card to this place because I will eventually spend $50 here just to get a $5 gift card!

Three:

Speaking of ice cream this place is the best of both worlds - ice cream AND coffee! I will report back on their ice cream when we try it but I do have to say they make a mean caramel latte!

Four:

Looking for more home-cooking type food? The Kettle Diner is fabulous! We went there for a recent date night and had burgers and fries. Prices are great and atmosphere is friendly! 

Five: The Marina Cafe

Of course when your on the coast it's important to find a good seafood joint - this by far is the place! When going here I must echo all reviews and say "ignore the outside, just go in and eat". This place from the outside looks less then attractive. It's faded teal paint and tin roof make it look run down but honestly just. go. in. We went here for dinner last summer and ate on the back patio looking out at the water and marina. Their crab melt sandwich is pure heaven on bread. Their chocolate cheesecake is a chocolate induced sugar rush. You cannot beat the atmosphere - it's a mix between sports bar and family cook out. Seriously - go here when the weather is nice and you will see it's amazing!

It's safe to say it's impossible to starve down here. I look forward to trying out the following restaurants and reporting back!