I love this 50s style salad: A wedge of iceberg lettuce drizzled with Blue Cheese dressing. And I enjoyed this one from The George on the Cape Fear Riverwalk. I'm not sure what the mushrooms brought to the equation and the dressing could have handled some actual blue cheese. I also try to avoid bacon—especially on a salad—but it tasted good on there. It was a good salad. Not a contest winner but I'd eat it again.
But in no way do I intend this review as a recommendation for George. I've now eaten there three times and the service and food has been pretty appalling (this salad the only exception on the food front) every time. Is that scientific? Probably not but, hey, this is a blog where opinion rules. And here's my opinion on the George thing: The location is amazing. But I suggest sticking to the cocktails or a very easy to prepare appetizer. Time your arrival to coincide with sunset, set your expectations for the view on high and for the food and service on very low. That way you won't go away angry. After you've had bit of something and enjoyed the ambience but before you are full or broke, get up pay the check and walk over to Catalan for a glass of wine and some excellent food (I love the Tartines du Catalan) brought to you by service people who excel at it and people who know something about food. (Order the chocolate mousse!) Or better still, walk right past The George—wave at the people being gouged for bad food--altogether and go straight to Catalan.
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