DayngrZone.com is in transition! I’m updating content so stay tuned for what’s coming next.

Life in the DayngrZone

Serving up real-life adventures along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast one food and travel experience at a time.

Date Night at Nu Asian Bistro in Jacksonville, NC

{ } -

We all have these restaurants we never notice until we’re on our way to somewhere else, right? Well, Nu Asian Bistro in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has been that place for me for quite a while now. From what I can tell, they’ve been open for almost 2 years now, but for some reason, they never come to mind when the hubby and I are fighting discussing where to go for dinner.

The stars finally aligned for me to try out Nu Asian Bistro when a good friend of mine invited us to a sushi dinner date. Turns out she had been there many times before, and it’s one of her go-to places! It was fate. Fate for a sushi date. Fate for a sushi date with some of my mates. Feel free to stop me anytime here.

Nu Asian Bistro in Jacksonville NC

Great Food and Deals

Now on to the good stuff –  We happened to go on a Thursday night which also happens to be one of their BOGO sushi nights! Finally, I could try different kinds of sushi without it costing me an arm and a leg. I’m usually a Shrimp Tempura Roll kinda gal (which, of course, I got because it’s my favorite), but I also got their Volcano Roll, which I was very excited to try. Both were AMAZING, and I almost couldn’t finish them both (I said almost).

Shrimp Tempura at Nu Asian Bistro

© Nu Asian Bistro

My Volcano Roll even looked like a volcano which I loved. I admired it for a total of 5 seconds before I destroyed it. Our friends got an undeniably large platter of sushi rolls that put my little plate to shame, and they loved their choices as well. If you don’t like sushi, they also offer many other dishes, including a special Thai menu that is out of this world. I’ll definitely be sampling that one soon. The hubs isn’t a fan of sushi, but he was super pleased with his Teriyaki Beef. I almost regretted not getting it, but we’re married so of course, I stole a bite or two or three.

As if the night wasn’t perfect enough with our BOGO sushi rolls, the dinner gods continued to shine down on us with $5 martinis… need I say more? There were four of us in our group, so we asked the waitress to surprise us with four different martinis. We spent the evening sampling almost their entire menu of martinis – Death by Chocolate, Sour Apple, Washington Apple – you name it, we probably tried it.

My Favorite Picks at Nu Asian Bistro

My personal favorite was the Lemon Drop Martini complete with sugar on the rim. The Sour Apple was a close second. This chocolate lover was sure the Death by Chocolate martini would rock my world, but I suppose I’m just not a big fan of chocolate with my alcohol. Martinis and sushi; this is my heaven, I’m sure of it! The service was great as was the atmosphere of this cute little restaurant. It’s complete with some nice, low lighting to really set the mood before you chow down on some delicious food.

Martini, Martinis at Nu Asian Bistro

Perfect Date Night at Nu Asian Bistro in Jacksonville, NC

We had a great time for our first trip to Nu Asian Bistro! Yummy food, great friends, good atmosphere – it was the perfect date night. I may or may not have had one too many martinis… But hey, who I am kidding, it was totally worth it. Word on the street is they have BOGO sushi rolls Monday through Thursday, and different drink specials pretty often! We’ll definitely be returning to NU Asian Bistro for my sushi fix, but also to try some of my other Asian favorites like Mongolian Beef or a Thai Stir Fry. YUM.

If you’re new to the area or a local and haven’t tried this spot yet, Nu Asian Bistro should be on your list of places to have lunch or dinner. You can find them the next time you visit Jacksonville, NC at:

Nu Asian Bistro
2100 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Loved this post? See more great finds along my Crystal Coast.

This guest post was contributed by Ragan Chambless. What are your favorite local restaurants in North Carolina? Do you have any places you love or haven’t gotten around to trying yet? I’d love to know what tickles your fancy so I can add some new places to my slew of places to visit. Help a sister out.

Celebrate National Donut Day with Dunkin Donuts!

{ } -

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Dunkin’ Donuts

National Donut Day is right around the corner!

My kids love Dunkin’ Donuts, and if I’m being honest, I always have. When we lived in South Florida we had a Dunkin’ right down the street from us. We could walk there if we wanted to and often, as a teenager, my friends and I did.

Raising my kids in the same home I grew up in, they grew to love how close the local Dunkin’ was, and how it was occasionally a treat on the weekends for breakfast.

Much to our delight, our current home in North Carolina is also located quite close to a Dunkin’ Donuts store as well. We could easily ride our bikes there – and that’s something we should probably consider doing if I take into account how often the kids ask for donuts on the weekends! 

National Donut Day

Friday, June 1st is #NationalDonutDay. The perfect way to end the week, if you ask me. I’m collaborating with Dunkin’ Donuts on National Donut Day to make sure everyone gets a chance to celebrate by grabbing their favorite Dunkin’ beverage and a FREE classic Dunkin’ donut!

 

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Are you ready for #NationalDonutDay, June 1st? We’re getting the party started early! 🍩We’re happy to collaborate with @DunkinDonuts to give away 2 gift-cards! To enter, follow along, drop a comment below and tag a friend who’d like some donuts, too! (Giveaway open to U.S. Residents Only – Deadline to enter is May 31st @ midnight eastern) . 🍩 Best of all, we can all score yummy donuts! On National Donut Day, with the purchase of any beverage, you’ll get a FREE classic donut all day on June 1 (while supplies last) 🎀 . . . . #NCBloggger #NC #SouthernBlogger #FoodBlogger #LifestyleBlogger #TravelBlogger #RaleighBlogger #DIYBlogger #BeautyBlogger #StyleBlogger #StreetStyleBlogger #FashionBlogger #Blog #Blogger #Bloggerlife #BlogLife #BloggerStyle #BrandInfluencers #CLTBlogger #Donuts #Doughnuts #Donut #Doughnut

A post shared by NC Blogger Network (@ncbloggernetwork) on

Plus a few other NC bloggers are participating, too. They’re already enjoying their donuts and it’s been fun to follow along and see what everyone’s choosing.

Dunkin’ Donuts Giftcard Giveaway

If you love Dunkin’ as much as we do. Make sure you take a moment to enter the fun giveaway I’m hosting over on Instagram. Take a moment to swing by and enter for a chance to win a Dunkin Donuts gift card that you can use anytime – not just on National Donut Day.

A Visit to Shiver’s BBQ

{ } -

 
My kids, like many, aren’t all that adventurous when it comes to food. In fact, they’d probably eat peanut butter and jelly for every meal if I allowed it. That’s why it’s important to me to try to get them to taste different foods and experiment with different flavors. Granted, barbeque isn’t that exotic but for kids who only order chicken fingers and cheeseburgers whenever we go out, I figured I’d give it a go. They like chicken and burgers so why not?

Shiver’s Fried Mac and Cheese Wedges

This was our first visit to Shiver’s BBQ. We found it on our way down to Coral Castle. The restaurant is family-owned and operated in Homestead, Fl. and has been serving authentic hickory-smoked barbecue for over 50 years! Shiver’s specializes in slow-smoked meats such as baby back ribs, pork spare ribs, beef ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork, and more. If you’re a big fan of BBQ, it’s worth a drive down to check out. I hear that it’s a popular stop to and from the Keys.
 

Shiver’s Jalapeño and Cheese Grits

While we were there we tried burgers, chicken fingers (of course), BBQ, fried mac and cheese and jalapeño grits. All of which were delicious. I’d never had grits before so I stepped outside my comfort zone, too. 

Overall, I’d say lunch was a parenting win. The place was family-friendly with picnic-style tables, and rolls of paper towels to keep even the messiest of hands clean. Kids enjoyed it and so did the adults. We’ll definitely be back when we’re in the area.

Visit Shiver’s BBQ in Miami

If you’d like to take your turn at trying Shiver’s BBQ in South Florida, here’s where you can find them. Enjoy! 

Shiver’s BBQ

28001 S. Dixie Hwy
Homestead, Fl 33033

(305) 248-2272