Specialty Food + Drink

Extra Hands in the Kitchen

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

Aug 27, 2025 • Stephanie Bowens
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Living like a local: New bites for the New Year

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright has suggestions for starting the new year off on the right dish with these local, longtime favorites.... Read More

Jan 4, 2024 • Karen Bright
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Living like a local: October means oysters

There are plenty of reasons to love October regardless of where you live, but according to Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright, coastal residents get to add one more reason to list: oyster roasts.... Read More

Oct 18, 2023 • Karen Bright
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Tiki bar takes brunch to new heights

Archaeological adventurers or fans of the 1930s-California tiki bar aesthetic can now enjoy Sunday brunch at The Sorrow Drowner.... Read More

Sep 27, 2023 • Laura Moore
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Spice of life: New space, possibilities for Cape Fear Spice Merchants

After nearly 10 years in business at 20 Market St., owner Gary Coleman was able to expand Cape Fear Spice Merchants into an adjacent storefront at 6 S. Front St. The extra room has allowed the business to grow its inventory and offer demonstrations to help customers use its spices, teas and more.... Read More

Aug 9, 2023 • Samantha Kupiainen
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The Timeless Table offers bespoke tea parties in labor of love

A new tearoom off Carolina Beach Road serves more than a freshly brewed beverage and homemade baked goods. The business allows owner Karen Allen to channel her passions into a one-of-a-kind experience for customers.... Read More

Aug 2, 2023 • Miriah Hamrick
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New coffee shop, named for secret backyard oasis, brewing downtown

Tucked away behind a tiny brick building near the intersection of South Second and Dock streets is a sprawling yard teeming with tropical foliage. Soon, visitors to the new Hidden Grounds Coffee will be able to sit within this secret garden while sipping coffees, smoothies and more.... Read More

Apr 26, 2023 • Miriah Hamrick
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Burgaw Brewing readies for St. Patrick's Day debut

Local craft beer and diner-style burgers will soon join the growing list of provisions available in downtown Burgaw with the long-awaited opening of Burgaw Brewing... Read More

Mar 8, 2023 • Miriah Hamrick
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Scoops, sprinkles and sweets galore: Crazy Mason serves over-the-top dessert experience

Crowds of people have flocked to the newly opened Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar daily in pursuit of its towering ice cream creations topped with candy, cookies and entire slices of cake.... Read More

Feb 22, 2023 • Miriah Hamrick