34 North Front Street Wilmington, NC (910) 763-5379 www.theeatspot.com The Eat Spot, located at the corner of Princess and Front streets downtown, marries comfort and gastronomy, providing Wilmington an “eat spot” of contemporary Southern cuisine. Jason Godwin opened the restaurant last spring to many favorable reviews and will join Encore Restaurant Week for his sophomore run. From piled-high sandwiches (try their delightful fried egg and bacon) to hearty appetizers (portobello mushroom fries are the best in town) to delectable salads and sinful desserts (repeat after me: sweet-potato bread pudding), they’ll pack in a crowd of happy diners, for sure.
LUNCH AND DINNER Three courses: $25/person Includes a glass of wine or draft beer
COURSE ONE — CHOOSE ONE:
Panzanella Grilled foccacia, baby greens, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, capers and Parmesan, tossed in a lemon-herb pesto.
Wedge Iceberg lettuce, bacon, diced red bell peppers and creamy gorgonzola dressing.
Portobello Cheese Fries with creamy havarti cheese sauce. Pretzel Crusted Shrimp with a sweet Dijon dipping sauce. Pulled Pork Nachos house-smoked with refried black beans, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream, served over white corn tortilla chips.
Crab Dip with grilled garlic toast points Chicken Pot Pie with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery and potatoes.
Fish Tacos Two grilled tuna tacos with avocado-jicama slaw and a chipotle-lime mayo on corn tortillas.
Veggie Delight A mélange of grilled vegetables on garlic-rubbed foccacia with basil pesto and an aged balsamic. Carolina Crab Cake with bacon and Dijon tartar sauce. The Eat Spot Burger Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, with choice of hand-cut fries or PBR onion rings. Grilled Chicken Pita with grilled onions, roasted bell peppers and tzatziki sauce.
Fried Egg on toasted French loaf with bacon, lettuce, tomato and swiss.
Fish Sammy! Deep fried or blackened flounder with lettuce, tomato and horseradish mustard dressing.
COURSE TWO — CHOOSE ONE:
Blackened Shrimp Quesadilla with black beans, goat cheese and roasted bell peppers.
French Onion Dip Roast beef, swiss, caramelized onions and cracked pepper-thyme au jus.
Pulled Pork BBQ with cole slaw and fries
COURSE THREE — CHOOSE ONE: Sweet Potato Bread Pudding Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Brownie a la mode
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