We're headed out to the big city (Wilmington, NC) for a little last minute school supply shopping tonight. Our son needs just a couple things -- a couple new binders and some pens. Otherwise we're ready. These are certainly things we could get without driving to the big city. But Jeffrey asked if we had any reason to go to Wilmington this weekend. He specifically suggested that we might need to go shopping (I know, right?). Then the real reason came out. He was craving some Flaming Amy's.
This little gem of a restaurant serves the most amazing burritos. They're huge. And you need to expand your definition of burrito to truly understand their menu. They have a cheeseburger burrito, one with tuna, one with shrimp....you get the idea. They also have build-your-own quesadillas, which is my go-to choice. I like chicken, roasted red peppers, corn, feta, any of the above or whatever else looks good to me that day. The burritos and quesadillas are amazing, but then there's the salsa bar and their homemade chips for dipping. There's traditional salsa of course, and there's pineapple jalapeno. My personal favorite is the ginger peach.
The restaurant's decor is as eclectic as its menu. There's a velvet Elvis, a flock of flamingoes overlooking the main dining area, and a score of similar decorations. There's a special discount one night for displaying your tat, but the place is also frequented by professors from the local college, soccer moms and everyone in between. It's just good food, with a good atmosphere. The slogan is Hot, Fast, Cheap and Easy, and they don't disappoint.
So we'll drive an hour to get those last minute school supplies (school starts Monday after all), because Jeffrey wants a burrito :-)
