by Laura
Let me start by saying that if there is top-notch Chinese food in North Carolina, we have not found it yet. Gourmet Kingdom in Carrboro comes close, with decent lunchtime grub and an authentic menu. When online reviews claimed that Super Wok in Cary was a similar experience, we thought it was worth a try. Sadly, this was just another meal where we didn’t know who to feel sorrier for – people who think this is the best that Chinese cuisine has to offer, or people like us who know that it’s not!
To be fair, we offered off the American lunch menu instead of asking for the authentic one at Super Wok, which perhaps was a mistake. And it’s not that the food was terrible – it just wasn’t very good, either. On the plus side, we got to witness the drama of what seemed to be a heated argument between two employees…but the excitement failed to transfer onto our plates. (See what I did there?)
However, it wasn’t an entirely wasted trip, because I could get my brows threaded at Chandni’s, which has a location right down the block. I can thank CP for introducing me to the world of threading, an Indian grooming specialty, which, I might add, is only $7, and in my opinion, less painful and much quicker than waxing. These ladies are super efficient, expert eyebrow artistes. (Like Harold was only outside waiting for about five minutes kind of efficient.)
In other local business news, we went to brunch this weekend at Crook’s Corner, which I hadn’t visited in forever. Still yummy! Lots of interesting egg dishes and some good French toast, even though we passed on their signature shrimp and cheese grits (for the record – also pretty delicious).
For our anniversary, we headed to Carrboro to check out the wine bar at Glasshalfull. I think the food here is quite elevated, but the setup is better for grabbing a drink and a snack, rather than a full meal. Bottles of wine were all half price on Mondays, so that helped make dinner more economical – but the portions are these odd medium sized plates that make it hard to figure out the right amount to order and share. The prices are similarly askew- my crab mac n’ cheese was $12, but Harold’s (only slightly more substantial) skirt steak was $21. Still, the chill ambiance made for a nice evening and we were happy with our menu choices, which also included the flatbread and strawberry, basil & ricotta cheesecake.
Considering that there are a ton of worthy local options beyond BBQ & Southern grub, we probably shouldn’t complain too much. But…if someone wanted to establish a place to grab some moo shu chicken and a New York slice, you would have at least two customers!
Laura
Harold
