Trolly Stop Review

So there you are relaxing on the warm sand of Wrightsville Beach, hoping to avoid seagull droppings, when your stomach starts to rumble and you realize that it's lunchtime. If the Trolly Stop doesn't pop into your head then you obviously haven't tried one of their delicious hot dogs. 


With a menu full of creative concoctions of one of America's favorite campfire foods, the Trolly Stop is sure to leave you wanting to come back. My personal favorite was the Surfer Dog with melted cheese and bacon bits. My first hot dog sold me, but my third just sealed the deal...and popped a button. My family and I walked around and ate our hot dogs, but the service was fast and friendly. I would definitely recommend making a trip to the
Trolly Stop if you're in the
Wrightsville Beach area.

Coquette Brasserie Review

I took a long awaited Spa day over Labor Day weekend this year, complete with my first trip, for lunch, to Coquette Brasserie! I was very excited. The decor is very chic and inviting with a true café feel. I was immediately drawn in and wanted to stay, if for nothing else then to drift away to the smooth sounds of music that ranged from Ray Lamontagne to Carla Bruni. My service was friendly and efficient; while some of that might have had to do with the light crowd, my server was also friendly and helpful.

Now to the 'bon appétit' portion of my visit. My Croque Madame was creamy and my taste buds danced at every bite. I ate every last one of my warm, crispy frites dipped in delicious, rich aioli sauce, and the small salad in vinaigrette was as fresh as if it was right out of the produce department. For dessert, the crème brulée had fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. The savory tart of the fruit was a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the custard. For the quality and portion of the dishes, the prices were very reasonable.

I recently went to brunch at Coquette, but my second visit was a little less than stellar. While my pancakes were yummy, my Croque Madame somehow ended up a Monsieur and was dry and a bit on the cold side. Although the crowd wasn't too heavy, I felt as if my server might as well have been on a different side of the world. The service was slow and a bit lackluster. Here's hoping that was just a glitch and that my third visit, most likely during lunch hours, will be a charm like my first visit.