Everything was delicious! However, she decided to close and the restaurant is no longer open…read more I'll miss eating there for lunch!

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.

10 out of 10 The food is amazing. We had the tenderloin biscuits and gravy, cheese grits, and…read morecheese biscuits. The food is absolutely homemade delicious. My husband and son went here to get some food per my request after seeing a tic toc review . They both said they loved the staff they were welcoming, kind, and funny. Thank you ladies for making me my cheese biscuits we live locally and will definitely be back to support this small family business.

Every morning before work I used to stop by !!! I had a…read moregreat experience at Byrd's. The customer service was excellent everyone was professional, helpful, and made me feel welcome. They handled everything efficiently and made the whole process smooth. I would definitely recommend Byrd's to anyone looking for quality service. Tell Kimberly that's apart of the staff I sent you

This was a really great experience. I love their jerk wings so much I have to get a double order…read more They also have great mixed drinks and serve beer as well. You can dine inside or outside of this restaurant. The service is always fast and friendly in my experience. I love a place that gets your order right the first time and they've always came through. It's a good date night spot as well. Stop in and enjoy or get your order to go.

Was there this past Friday at approx 7pm and it was the absolute worst experience ever. We did…read morehave a large party (roughly 14-16) and was there for approx 2 1/2 to 3 hours, but everything left a whole lot to be desired. Drinks came sporatically, everything was extremely slow, most of the food was incorrectly prepared and cold, and at least 2 of us didn't even receive our meal. Would definitely NOT recommend going to this place.

This place is delicious!!! We stopped in on a Sunday-big sign out front that says "Sunday Buffet…read moretill 2"! So we almost didn't go in. But we did and asked about the buffet. They move it from the back buffet room to front seating area after 2 and there'd be a short wait. So we got a table and drinks and waited for the buffet to be moved up front. So happy we did!!! Fried chicken, fried shrimp, roast beef, BBQ, Mac and cheese (with bacon!!) collards, fried okra, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, pot salad, pasta salad, and a lot more!! All the drink you can drink, friendly servers and a nice place. The inside is decorated with corrugated aluminum, and pictures, very simply. Everyone stopped and asked how our meal was, if we needed anything, and refills of drinks came quickly. Our server was so friendly, and genuine!! It did not seem forced or practiced. Everything was wonderful!!!!!

Service was great, food was delicious, and ambiance was awesome. The music selection was a…read moreselection of the 80s.

I came here for a good meal and met Angelica! Outstanding customer service! She made sure my…read morefries were hot, the BBQ lived up as advertised and my tea overflowing. Had some great menu suggestions. Came out and talked to me. Great experience even with her crew that evening. I came back today to see if she was working. Not quite the experience,--she was not here. Nobody said nothing to me. I had to go get my own refills. I'd come back. Anyway, Angelica - wherever you are, thanks for taking care of me.

Great chicken and bbq pork. The staff provided courteous, Great service. Clean restaurant and clean…read morerestrooms

The only thing that causes "Mother Earth" beer to stand out from all other normal beer is the high…read morefaulting name, and the high price to buy. The bartenders are snobby. I can buy two beers from the bar down the street for the price of one beer at Mother Earth. What a major crock!

There is a brewery and a distillery. Great beers. I had a porter that was rich and foamy. Very…read moregood. The distillery makes two types of gin; dry and botanical. It also makes two whiskeys. I did a taste test of all four and I have to say they all were good.

Fantastic food, super helpful SERVICE, very nice fellow running the restaurant. He is very willing…read moreto do and help you with your orders in ANY way. The chicken and steak hibachi is to die for! While you're there, don't forget about getting a couple of his homemade brownies. You won't be sorry. So glad we have another option for fast, good food in the Deep Run, North Carolina area. Check it out sometime. YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Just south of Kinston on NC 11, I stopped in for takeout at Little Aggies, which is a roadside…read morerestaurant serving a mix of cuisines including Asian, Italian, and American foods for dine-in or takeout. This place was an old roadside gas station and formerly Rainbow Pizza & Subs and The Filling Station Diner. The food offerings include pizzas (10"-14"), subs, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, fried apps, wings, Thai noodle & rice dishes, hibachi & teriyaki dishes, noodle soups, curries, and chef's specials for dine-in. The prices seem reasonable. I ordered the Spaghetti Pad Kee Moa with Chicken ($13 plus tax), which was all set in about 10 minutes. Packed in a styrofoam container over foil, this dish was comprised of al dente thin spaghetti tossed with Thai seasonings, basil plenty of boneless chicken pieces, carrots, green onions, & white onions. This Asian spaghetti dish had really good flavors, though I would've also ordered some Lasagna too, if I was more hungry.

This is me and my Fiancé's 3rd time coming to this Ruby Tuesday and we absolutely love it every…read moretime! It's one of our favorite places to go. Our server was Jazmin and she was amazing! Very attentive and very nice! The food was also so delicious as always. Comparing to other similar restaurants Ruby Tuesdays easily surpasses them. The restaurant itself is clean and ascetically pleasing. Another thing is how could you pass up on the amazing deals they offer! As a father of 5, kids eat free is almost unheard these days. But here it's every Tuesday! Today's deal was 6.99 for a smash burger and fries. You spend more than that at fast food these days! Love this place and highly recommended:)

Food has been great 12 of 12 visits Service is good place…read moreseems clean Staff is friendly A go to I'm Kinston

I live in NJ and my Aunt passed 2 weeks ago. I called Queen and spoke to a very helpful individual…read moreand she was able to help me create a beautiful sandwich platter with 2 sides dishes. Within an hour of me calling they were delivered to my cousin who lives in LaGrange. She could not stop raving about everything in particular the chicken salad sandwich and the pasta salad. Kudos to them!! Thank you for all your telephonic help! Made the unfortunate task somewhat very smooth! I've ordered many salads from them when I visit family and it's a very casual and family oriented cafe/deli!

I enjoyed lunch At Queens St Deli this afternoon prior to meeting with my attorney a couple doors…read moredown from the restaurant. This location is conveniently located downtown and across from the courthouse. The perfect location. The staff offered wonderful southern hospitality. Sarah greeted us upon arrival and provided recommendations on menu items. My mother was very undecided. Sarah recommended the Queens panini and I ordered the Queens Chicken salad and a tomato bisque. Everything was excellent. I loved how spacious this restaurant is. The library was a nice touch as well.