With my parents in town, I've been driving all over the place trying to show them the local attractions. Biltmore? Check. Botanical Gardens? Check. Jetton Park? Check. Latta Plantation? Check. Highland Games? Check.
Oh no. Where should I go when I'm running out of ideas? {.....Thinking....} Ah - HA! The NC Transportation Museum in Spencer! Ok, so it may not be the center of the cultural universe, but my dad (and I) will get a kick out of the trains.
Ok, now where to eat in Salisbury? (about 5 mins away from the museum) I've already reviewed LA Murphs. And I don't think that my mom would appreciate Uncle Buck's. So, I decided to give the Wrenn House a try.
The Wrenn House is located in "historic" Downtown Salisbury. Build in 1839, the building has more of a home feel, than that of a restaurant. I entered the front door with my parents and after a brief wait, were told to pick a table in the non-smoking room on the right.
We did so, and took our seats, and then had a look around. We were in a large room (for a house) with wood a wood floor. It held about 10-12 tables, the walls were sparsely decorated, and there was a water fountain in the corner that was just loud enough -- with its steady tinkling sounds -- to constantly make me want to tinkle too!
The menu is large. They offer a wide array of foods. From salads and sandwiches, to pizza and pasta, they have something for everybody. Though I was tempted by the large portions of the Blue Plate Luncheon, I decided for a more conservatively portioned "Carolina Chicken Salad" sandwich.
The sandwich consists of "Our Homemade Chicken Salad Served on a Croissant, Lettuce & Tomato with our Pasta Salad." It's the first bite of chicken salad that I've had in a loooong time, but it's good! Light and refreshing, they didn't go too heavy on the mayo. In fact, their chicken salad was so good, I'm actually craving it for the first time in years! The sandwich also consisted of fresh lettuce and tomato, and was fit between two pieces of a buttery and flaky croissant. It was so big that I ate about half of it with a fork.
The lunch also came with a light, yet delicious pasta salad. And the sweet tea was good as well. Unfortunately, with a constantly refilling glass of sweet tea and the sound of the water fountain, my bladder felt like it was going to burst... thank goodness the restrooms were nearby!
Score:
Atmosphere: 3/5 (the room was clean, but lacked character -- I've been told to next visit the smoking room with the bar, apparently it has a better feel to it)
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Total: 11/15
Price: $$ (Sandwich, drink and tip, put me just over $10)
Conclusion: In an area with limited options, the Wrenn House has something for everybody.
Restaurant Info:
The Wrenn House Grill & Pub
115 South Jackson Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
p) 704-633-9978
http://www.thewrennhouse.com/
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Monday, March 23, 2009
L.A. Murphs (Salisbury)
I'm not the biggest fan of Salisbury, NC. Now, don't get me wrong. The people are friendly. The streets are safe (at least the ones that I've been on). And the traffic congestion is minimal. And (in my opinion) it can't hold a torch to the Lake Norman Area. But my opinion of Salisbury is improving, and it continues to improve, every time I visit L.A. Murphs.
I consider L.A. Murphs to be, first and foremost, a catering company. From cakes and entrees, to sandwiches and cookies, these guys can take care of your catering needs. But, the beauty of Murphs, is that they also provide box lunches.
These aren't your typical box lunches. These are gourmet meals that include everything you'll need to keep going during the day. I've only been there a few times, but I just can't stop ordering the #3... a smoked turkey wrap, with chips and salsa, and a chocolate chip cookie.
Personally, I'd pay the full lunch price just for the freakin' cookie. It's delicious, moist, and filled with more chocolate chips than are physically possible for a cookie that size. They must bend the laws of physics (and taste) to get those things made, and not have them turn into a big chunk of chocolate.
But the star of this meal is, without a doubt, the smoked turkey wrap. The wrap is filled with (I think) smoked turkey, field greens, caramelized onions, bacon, and an herbed soft cheese. These flavors mix together and compliment each other perfectly. The smoked turkey compliments the smokey sweetness of the bacon. The bacon is enhanced by the caramelized onions. The onions are off-set by the slight bitterness of the field greens. And the field greens are complimented by the herbed soft cheese.
These flavors are amazing, it's like a symphony for my tongue. And I simply can't get enough. But I do have one complaint -- they're too small. Only 1/2 of a wrap per box lunch. Personally, I could skip the chips and salsa, which I consider to be the weak link of the meal anyways, and I would just be happy with the wrap and the cookie.
Of course that could be a bad thing.
I would probably eat there several times every day, and would soon be found wandering the streets of Salisbury on some sort of post-cookie sugar-induced hallucination muttering something about bacon and caramelized onions... but I can think of worse things to do with my time. :)
Score:
Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Total: 11/5
Price: $ (A boxed lunch with drink is under $10)
Conclusion: If you're in Salisbury, you should be eating here. If you want to eat at home, grab some cookies, and one of their oven-ready meals to-go. It doesn't get any easier than that.
Restaurant Info:
L.A. Murphs
1532 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-2505
http://www.lamurphs.com/
I consider L.A. Murphs to be, first and foremost, a catering company. From cakes and entrees, to sandwiches and cookies, these guys can take care of your catering needs. But, the beauty of Murphs, is that they also provide box lunches.
These aren't your typical box lunches. These are gourmet meals that include everything you'll need to keep going during the day. I've only been there a few times, but I just can't stop ordering the #3... a smoked turkey wrap, with chips and salsa, and a chocolate chip cookie.
Personally, I'd pay the full lunch price just for the freakin' cookie. It's delicious, moist, and filled with more chocolate chips than are physically possible for a cookie that size. They must bend the laws of physics (and taste) to get those things made, and not have them turn into a big chunk of chocolate.
But the star of this meal is, without a doubt, the smoked turkey wrap. The wrap is filled with (I think) smoked turkey, field greens, caramelized onions, bacon, and an herbed soft cheese. These flavors mix together and compliment each other perfectly. The smoked turkey compliments the smokey sweetness of the bacon. The bacon is enhanced by the caramelized onions. The onions are off-set by the slight bitterness of the field greens. And the field greens are complimented by the herbed soft cheese.
These flavors are amazing, it's like a symphony for my tongue. And I simply can't get enough. But I do have one complaint -- they're too small. Only 1/2 of a wrap per box lunch. Personally, I could skip the chips and salsa, which I consider to be the weak link of the meal anyways, and I would just be happy with the wrap and the cookie.
Of course that could be a bad thing.
I would probably eat there several times every day, and would soon be found wandering the streets of Salisbury on some sort of post-cookie sugar-induced hallucination muttering something about bacon and caramelized onions... but I can think of worse things to do with my time. :)
Score:
Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Total: 11/5
Price: $ (A boxed lunch with drink is under $10)
Conclusion: If you're in Salisbury, you should be eating here. If you want to eat at home, grab some cookies, and one of their oven-ready meals to-go. It doesn't get any easier than that.
Restaurant Info:
L.A. Murphs
1532 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-2505
http://www.lamurphs.com/
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