Food + Drink | Local Food

Local James Beard Semifinalist

Jan 21, 2026 • 3 min. read

Chef Dean Neff, owner of downtown Wilmington eateries Seabird and Zora's Market & Kitchen, has been named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award....

Food + Drink | Local Food

Food Festivals Lineup

Sep 11, 2025 • 3 min. read

The area plays host to food and drink festivals throughout the year, from regional dishes to international fare. Here are some of them to explore....

Food + Drink | Local Food

Extra Hands in the Kitchen

Aug 27, 2025 • 5 min. read

Personal chef Courtney Matheson helps people of all ages make meals easier and healthier....

Food + Drink | Restaurants

Order Up

Jul 17, 2025 • 6 min. read

Building out restaurant options in northern Brunswick County...

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Flavor profiles from across state lines

Jun 20, 2024 • 5 min. read

There are a lot of food options in Wilmington – vegan, international and, of course, Southern – but what of those who miss their taste of home?...

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Al fresco appetites

Jun 20, 2024 • 5 min. read

They seem to be popping up everywhere like mushrooms overnight – outdoor patio and garden spaces conceived and constructed on premises by local restaurants and eateries to keep customers, boost business and build their brands....

Food + Drink | Restaurants

Burgaw to get new deli, farm-to-table restaurant

Mar 14, 2024 • 2 min. read

A new Southern-style, farm-to-table restaurant and a deli are coming to downtown Burgaw....

Food + Drink | Local Food

Taste Of Wrightsville Beach returns Nov. 4

Oct 25, 2023 • 2 min. read

The 10th annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach takes place 5-8 p.m. Nov. 4. With more than 35 booths showcasing the area’s cuisine, the event takes place under a massive, heated tent in the parking lot of Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach....

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Wilmington brewery expands with new oyster bar

Oct 11, 2023 • 3 min. read

Last month, Flying Machine Brewing Company opened its newest endeavor – Flying Machine Oyster Bar in Wrightsville Beach....



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