10 waterfront restaurants Wilmington locals recommend for great food and coastal views
Photo Credit: Oceanic RestaurantWilmington's connection to the water is one of the first things visitors notice. From the Cape Fear River winding through downtown to the Intracoastal Waterway near Wrightsville Beach, waterfront views are woven into d... Read More
Local James Beard Semifinalist
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.... Read More
Farm-to-Market
Fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods and more fill vendor tables at farmers markets around the area. Whether for weekday grocery shopping or weekend meandering, here are local markets to check out.... Read More
Flavor profiles from across state lines
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?... Read More
Al fresco appetites
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.... Read More
City Club, event center on the market for $7.5 million
The City Club of Wilmington, a private dining and social club, and its adjacent event venue St. Thomas Preservation Hall are on the market for $7.5 million.... Read More
Burgaw to get new deli, farm-to-table restaurant
A new Southern-style, farm-to-table restaurant and a deli are coming to downtown Burgaw.... Read More
Ash Aziz’s Perla Raw Bar eyes soft opening next week
Longtime Wilmington-area restaurateur Ash Aziz is set to open his latest venture this month. Perla Raw Bar will be a modern take on an oyster bar and is located at 1039 Ashes Drive at The Renaissance, a mixed-use development off of Military Cutoff Road.... Read More
Eggs Up Grill expands into Leland
In May 2024, franchise partners Brandon and Jennifer Padilla will open a third location of Eggs Up Grill – this time in Leland. With successful restaurants in Shallotte and Southport, the new spot will bring the “aromas of freshly brewed coffee, savory bacon and hand-cracked, farm-fresh eggs and juicy burgers on the griddle” to a new customer base.... Read More