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Hampstead, NC · Food & Drink
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Feast for a cause: Museum of Coastal Carolina’s annual boil returns
The Museum of Coastal Carolina will offer an evening of fresh coastal cuisine, drinks and after-hours access at its fifth annual Low Country Boil.
Star News
7 new restaurants to try in the Wilmington area
The Cape Fear region is always an interesting place to eat, all the more so with a mix of new restaurants, bars and specialty food businesses opening and rebranding. New to try are an island-inspired restaurant near Wrightsville Beach, a small-batch ice cream shop in Shallotte, and a music-focused lounge in downtown Wilmington. Here's a look at some of the latest openings and changes across New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. If there’s a spot we should add to the list, let us know by emailing aballard@usatodayco.com. Cabana Bar & Grill When new owners took over the former Waterman’s Brewing Co. and Sammy Sea’s Coastal Kitchen location, they did a quick revamp at 1610 Pavilion Place near Wrightsville Beach. Look for all-day, island-inspired food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Early favorites are the coconut shrimp, coconut curry mussels, a crab Rangoon dip, a jerk-spiced smash burger, and the Campechana, a Yucatan-style seafood salad. There's a dining area, and a bar with 11 televisions that's open until midnight. Tuscan Sunset Restaurant & Lounge Restaurateurs Maryann and Dion Harris opened this restaurant at 925 Seaside Road SW in Ocean Isle Beach on Aug. 20. Look for scratch-made flatbread pizzas, burgers, tacos, pastas
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Wilmington chefs to compete in new Fall Feast event
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new fall food event featuring Wilmington-area chefs is scheduled to debut in November. Feast Wilmington announced Fall Feast: Autumn in the South, set for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Canterbury Stables, 6021 Wrightsville Ave. Organizers say participating chefs will prepare...
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Burger Street Brings Smashburgers to Wilmington's Cargo West, Honoring a Late Food Truck Pioneer
A new smashburger stand is set to open by the end of September inside Wilmington's Cargo West food court, and for the family behind it, the menu is personal. Dustin Smith is opening Burger Street with his mother, Diane, and head chef Tomas Virgil, building the concept as a tribute to his late father, James Smith, whose Patty Wagon food truck helped kick off Wilmington's food truck movement back in 2011.
WITN
Morehead City-based mobile coffee cart brings llamas and good vibes to communities
CEDAR POINT, N.C. (WITN) - Cat cafes are getting more popular—giving customers a chance to enjoy caffeine and some furry friends, but a new coffee shop started by a couple in Morehead City is bringing something bigger—and furrier to the table: llamas. Llamas and Lattes is run by...
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The All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in North Carolina That Keeps Landing at the Top of Local Rankings
Some buffets feed you, but Casey’s Buffet feels like it feeds your soul. Since 2005, this Wilmington favorite has been dishing out Southern comfort food with the kind of warmth that makes a first visit feel strangely familiar. One plate turns into two, and suddenly that “quick lunch” has...
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You Won’t Believe The 24-Scoop Sundae Hiding At This North Carolina Creamery
Somewhere between the South Carolina border and the Atlantic Ocean, a small North Carolina town is quietly serving the most ambitious sundae you’ve ever seen. Calabash Creamery in Calabash, North Carolina has a 24-scoop sundae on the menu, and once you know about it, you won’t be able to think about much else.
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Duplin Winery to Host 50th Annual Grape Stomp Festival on Sept. 12
Duplin Winery will hold its 50th annual Grape Stomp Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1-8 p.m. Guests can visit the Vineyards on NC Highway 11/Charity Road near the I-40 interchange in Rose Hill. Wine tasting, games, food, and grape stomping await up to 1,000 attendees. This tradition started back...
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Wilmington pizza restaurant on best pizza list from USA TODAY
A Wilmington pizzeria was featured in a national article from USA TODAY. Girls with Dough Pizzeria & Pub was among 27 listed as recommendations on where to find America’s best pizzas . The restaurant at 204 Arcadian Row in the Riverlights community was recently voted best in Southeastern North Carolina in a readers’ poll from the Wilmington StarNew s, which helped launch it to national attention. Owner Tammy Tilghman said the crust, which is made with a secret ingredient, sets the pizzas apart and makes an ideal base for both traditional and creative toppings. And there’s also a pizza on the menu created by Alex Highsmith, the local football player who is currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. USA TODAY’s list includes two North Carolina restaurants. The 828 Family Pizzeria in Asheville is another go-to spot for pizza. STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with the area’s latest food news by signing up for the Port City Foodies newsletter and following us on Facebook and Instagram . Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at aballard@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington pizza restaurant on best pizza list from
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At This Wonderfully Weird North Carolina Dive Bar, You Grab Your Own Beer From a Walk-In Cooler
Some places in North Carolina look like nothing special from the road, and then they completely surprise you. Imagine walking into a chilly cooler room, wandering past shelves stacked high with drinks, and picking exactly what you want before finding a mismatched chair on a sandy patio. It sounds a...
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Great sandwiches and new to-dos at Wilmington area restaurants
Anyone who doesn’t believe in the magic of sandwiches never had some of the excellent fried chicken from Linwood “Booty” Davis, served simply between two slices of white bread in the wee hours of a night in downtown Wilmington. Who knows how many of those sandwiches Davis served in the four-plus decades he operated Booty’s Soul Food on Castle Street in Wilmington. But, for sure, he offered joy and community along with the chicken and pork chops, and other soul food favorites. Davis recently passed away. And while we can no longer enjoy his food, there are other sandwiches in the area to try. Read more of this week’s food news here. Good eats Food for the soul : People are remembering this Wilmington restaurateur for his funny, kind and community-minded nature -- and his food. Now, another entrepreneur has taken over the space and is trying to carry on the tradition. More: Founder of iconic Wilmington soul food restaurant dies It’s a good day : Speaking of sandwiches in downtown Wilmington, there's a new spot serving up outrageous creations, both hot and cold. Here are the details . More: Look for drip-down-your-elbow sandwiches at this new Wilmington shop What's
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This North Carolina Coastal Spot Serves A Mountain Of Shrimp Worth Talking About
The best beach meals are not always the ones with a view. Sometimes they are the ones that leave you covered in seafood seasoning. This North Carolina seafood market gives you two ways to enjoy the catch: take it home for your own feast or let the kitchen handle the cooking.
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Community and craft meet daily at The Half sandwich shop
A thoughtfully crafted sandwich, a cold beer and a welcoming atmosphere come together at The Half, where simplicity, community and good food are always on the menu. Just before lunch, the first orders begin to trickle in. A sandwich. A beer. A familiar face greeted by name. In the kitchen,...
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Wilmington restaurant honors soul food legend Lynwood ‘Booty’ Davis
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington restaurant is honoring a local soul food legend following his death by serving a full day of his favorite dishes. On Thyme Restaurant on Castle Street recently paid tribute to Lynwood “Booty” Davis, a longtime figure in Wilmington’s restaurant community. The restaurant served some of Davis’ favorite foods, including lima beans, rice, and pork chops.