This is a blog of my five-week exploration of culinary experiences in North Carolina. Baaswell Sheep is accompanying me and offering his own commentary on the trip, although he refuses to go into any place that serves lamb chops.
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Alas, all good things must come to an end, and so we returned to Chef and the Farmer this afternoon to end up our experience there with Vivian's famous tomato pie. It was quite an interesting dish – a little bit like a pizza, yet not really what I'd call pizza either. Definitely unique, but I wouldn't expect anything less from Vivian Howard, and I was glad my companion finally ordered something vegetarian so that I could enjoy it with him. I'm going to miss this quaint little place that I've come to know so well, but it's time to move on and explore more of North Carolina, though we won't be heading anywhere until tomorrow morning.
Our last stop in Kinston was a return to this fun little classic 50's style diner with the pale blue and pink seats. Unfortunately, Savannah the Fox insisted on going in instead of me, and she gobbled up the jalapeño jack cheesesteak before reminding my companion to take a picture of the meal. He said she left the side salad for him – how nice of her …
Please note that all restaurant and product names are used simply for referential purposes and links provided as a courtesy. Reviews are the sole opinions of the reviewer: no restaurant has paid to be listed here, and no restaurant is being explicitly endorsed. In other words, go out there, try them all, and form your own opinions!
Alas, all good things must come to an end, and so we returned to Chef and the Farmer this afternoon to end up our experience there with Vivian's famous tomato pie. It was quite an interesting dish – a little bit like a pizza, yet not really what I'd call pizza either. Definitely unique, but I wouldn't expect anything less from Vivian Howard, and I was glad my companion finally ordered something vegetarian so that I could enjoy it with him. I'm going to miss this quaint little place that I've come to know so well, but it's time to move on and explore more of North Carolina, though we won't be heading anywhere until tomorrow morning.
