One love Thursdays are a real nice respite after a busy week. I had the refreshing Rasta Cooler…read moremocktail & legalize it burger with candied bacon. Brittany, who cooks does an amazing job and everything is cooked to order. Between the ambience, the food and the refreshing drink It is really one of the highlights Of my week. I have mixed feelings because I want more people to discover it, but at the same time I like the intimacy of the setting and the people.

Shugs is seriously the coolest spot to grab a drink, hear some tunes or just hang out. We enjoy…read moreplaying chess or lounging in the front porch swing. ALS a super fun spot on any festive occasion. Highly recommend!

So my wife and I was in Salisbury and I was thinking as we went past DJ's we had not eaten there in…read morequite some time. So we decided to get a bite while we were in the area.My wife wanted the coconut Shrimp. I decided on the wings. I just about got the Lasagna. It's all ways been good over the years. I had a salad to go with my wings. Salad was fine. My wife wanted the sweet sauce for her coconut shrimp but it came with some other dipping sauce. Which neither she or I liked. Her Coconut shrimp were cooked that had it been a piece of meat it would be Well Done. There was no sign of coconut on the shrimp. And the dipping sauce wasn't even good. My wings were cooked to death. I was rolling them in the wing sauce to possibly give them some moisture. They were cooked dry I was having to wash each one down with my beverage. As we sat there talking to each other about how disappointed in our meal. I called our youngest son to see if he and his wife had eaten there in a while. And his first remark was we sure have a the quality of the food had gone down in flavor and quality. Not sure if we will get give DJ's another chance or not. Out waitress was spot on with Tea or anything we needed. A very pleasant young lady. Not sure what has changed. Had they been just slammed with customers but at 4 in the afternoon.

Crab dip appetizer 10/10! So good! The blackened shrimp wrap was good. The shrimp could have been…read morecooked a little longer (personal preference). They have SO much to choose from on the menu I will definitely be back! The ambiance is a vibe too.

Love the Salty Caper... We are retired and have driven up…read morefrom Concord three times now to have lunch here. Hands down best pizza I've ever had around here! Wood fired oven and a super crust! The lunch special personal one topping pizza , salad and a drink for $10.00 is the best deal going! It's obvious the folks that work here care about what they do, service is fast and courteous. The cozy dining area is very well cared for and super clean. Thanks to the staff for another great visit and We'll see you again soon!!!

This is not my first time at Salty Caper but I always have a great experience. You go up and order…read moreat the bar then seat yourself. They have specials every week until it runs out that are so fun and creative but they also have some solid choices on their regular menu. Side note - they do not have a changing table in their bathrooms.

This place blue my mind…read more I was visiting my best friend while in town for a conference on amusement ride standards. We had a reservation for Blue Door for Saturday night, and it was amazing. Now while she was vaguely aware of their "spirited kingdom" menu, I had NO CLUE. It was the best surprise! They have such a cool menu with a full theme park map containing 4 lands with 4 cocktails each. The cocktails all match the type of ride they are, it's honestly such a cool idea, and it was so well done. I loved the art. I will say, I was skeptical that all of their drinks would actually work and worried that they'd be too caught up in the theme to make results but . . . Oh my goodness I was so impressed by the drinks here. I think a lot of bars these days can get so caught up in trying to be unique that their drinks become nearly undrinkable. This place definitely doesn't suffer there. They brought us an aperitif when we came in, but unfortunately I have a blueberry allergy so we skipped that. We had 4 drinks between the 2 of us and they were all awesome. I ordered the star breaker and the green dragon (what can I say, I love gin and a good coaster), and they were both balanced and tasty. My friend got the diablo and the neon shift, and they were both fantastic as well! The neon shift was served with a black light too which was super cute. The one drink I have to call out specifically is the green dragon. There was something about this drink that was so unique, I have genuinely never had anything like it but I would order it a thousand times over. It's so good. It keeps me up at night. It haunts my every bar order. I will be writing home about it. What else can I say about this place - the service was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the DJ was amazing. I thought "wow this guy really likes sax covers" only to look over and see him PLAYING HIS SAXOPHONE LIVE?? Iconic. This place was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing about it. The spirited kingdom menu will only be around for 6 months according to the waitress, so definitely catch it while it's there! If I'd heard about it sooner, I would've maybe descended upon them with 200+ theme park engineers in town for the conference (maybe it's a good thing I didn't know they were there until after it was over), but instead I will just say DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW

3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..

I was invited here by a friend and was excited to attend. We arrived and security was present. The…read moreinside is small and intimate. They have a bar, tables and chairs. All of the seating was already reserved so we had to stand or sit at the bar. The staff was friendly and helpful. They had a live band, and some home cooked food. The food came with one meat and 2 sides for $15...no drink. The vibe was cool but too small for me. We stayed about 2 hours and decided to leave.

Found this place while I had a quick stay in Greensboro for work, it was close to my hotel. I was…read morelooking for a spot to grab some cocktails, food, hookah & music. This place had all what I was looking for. I sat at the bar and Stephanie the bartender was great, she interacted with me & was very friendly! Stephanie checked on me frequently & made sure my glass was never empty! Also the owner introduced himself and was also very courteous & friendly. My only complaint was the having to pay separate vendors. I paid the door $10 upon arrival, a hookah girl separately, the food vendor & lastly the bartender. Overall great staff & good vibes! The DJ was definitely playing good music to set the vibe! I will be back again if I'm ever in area again!

The Courtyard by Marriott in Salisbury, NC, is located off I-85. But not close enough to hear any…read moretraffic noise. It was in a quiet area, with a seafood restaurant within walking distance and a gas station near the road. The front desk clerk was very friendly and even provided more dining options. I had dropped my phone earlier in the day, and the screen was smashed, so she let me use some scotch tape to try to keep my phone operational for the rest of my trip. I was given a room on the top floor and even provided extra towels in my profile request. Sorry, I didn't get very many photos here, but I was trying not to use my phone as much. The hotel is older, but it was clean and functional. The lobby was large and had a bistro that offered dinner and breakfast. I'd return again if I was in the area as it provided a good night of sleep and reliable wifi.

I checked into the Courtyard with my elderly parents to stay during the ice storm, as we were…read moreafraid of them becoming without power at home. The staff of the Courtyard went above and beyond to make guests as comfortable as possible during this weather event. Extra comforters were handed out, and as the ice rained down, baked goodies were placed in baskets on the bar for everyone. The employees did everything they could to make a difficult event an enjoyable stay. This had to have been particularly difficult with a skeleton staff. I am especially appreciative for the bistro employees who talked with dad for hours as he told stories. The breakfast was fantastic here too! It is worth it to book your room with the breakfast package. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. They really put an effort into taking care of their guests!

One of the best hookah places around. The ambience is great and they have really good service…read more The fruit head hookah is the best and a must try! They have enough seating space and are maintaining high standards of safety and distance in these times. Go try them out for sure.

Service was nice and timely. Decor was nice. Good variety of options and flavors…read more Was not too busy.

Went again for a double date. Ambiance and my waitress along with drinks always wonderful. I…read moremessaged on instagram about feedback on seating options which I shared privately in a instagram message as this is a place I frequent and bring people with me and this was also their same complaint. After mentioning this to them I was blocked on instagram. So I will no longer patronize this establishment. Wishing this business well, but that's definitely how you run a business.

I highly recommend!…read more Ambiance is intimate and an aesthetically pleasing, I made a reservation for 8pm which was met due to it being a slower Thursday night. Not busy at all service was prompt and attentive. Appetizer was Honey lemon pepper wings which were very tasty and fresh, 5 came in an order. Drinks were 25% off ordered a Smooth Operator which was very good. Entree 2 orders of lamb chops, sides 2 orders of mac and cheese, green beans and asparagus. All were good, I would have preferred my lamb chops medium or medium well vs. well done. Green beans and asparagus have similar seasonings but cooked well and tasteful. Mac & Cheese was different asiago cheese based, but good.

New Sarum is the place to go for craft beer and a bite to eat. Many beers on tap and a food truck…read moredaily. I moved here 6 years ago and love going there. You get to know the staff like cheers. Great outdoor seating and dog friendly. My bar tab is my dog's name! Try it you'll love it.

New Sarum Brewing is one of our favorite spots in downtown Salisbury, and we've visited several…read moretimes over the years. They always have great beer, and it's awesome that they distribute locally so you can enjoy it even when you're not at the brewery. Tonight they've got live music, and the whole place has such a relaxed, chill atmosphere that makes it easy to stay awhile. If you're in downtown Salisbury, North Carolina, I'd highly recommend stopping in and checking it out.