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This North Carolina Pizza Shop Just Earned Michelin Recognition For Its Carefully Crafted Pies
Michelin inspectors apparently walked up to an alley window and found something worth remembering. I cannot get over that image. There is no dining room here, no reservation book, and no polished service ritual waiting inside. Just a wood-fired oven, a walk-up counter, and 10-inch sourdough pies made with freshly...
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7 North Carolina Roadside Produce Stands Where The Boiled Peanuts Come Hot And Salty By The Bag
Steam rising off a pot of brine at a country market can stop a road trip faster than a red light. In North Carolina, those humble roadside stands often turn a quick bathroom break into the best snack of the whole drive. The peanuts come soft, salty, and warm in...
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Restaurants close but more on the way in Wilmington
It's Halloween weekend in the Wilmington area. And there's a whole lot of spooky happening in the area . But if you're looking for a fun, food-focused option, you might want to check out the Halloween brunch at Ciana Ristorante Italiano in Wilmington. There's a costume contest for kids every hour from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with prizes, and a special menu for adults and kids. Plus, don't forget that Churkeychanga season starts Sunday at Flaming Amy's. And after some soft opening events, a new downtown restaurant starts serving. Find more of this week's food news below. What's new? Taco time : A local coastal taco brand is opening its second Wilmington location. Think fresh fish tacos, 'dillas and more dishes where Baja meats Eastern North Carolina. More: Popular surf-inspired taco restaurant expands in Wilmington Fluffy pancakes : Asian cafe favorites, from coffees to sweets, are in the works for two beach towns, including Carolina Beach. Check it out here . More: Asian soul food cafes planned for Pleasure Island Also in Carolina Beach : This tight knit beach community is well known for supporting each other in times of need. Now, it's happening again as couple who work
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10 North Carolina Gluten-Free Bakeries Serving Treats Worth Driving Miles For
A former tennis pro now spends mornings making gluten-free bagels in North Carolina. I love that plot twist. Trading a racket for a rolling pin takes serious nerve. The surprises keep coming across the state. One Italian bakery sells gluten-free almond mousse cakes and chocolate hazelnut tarts beside its classic pastries. Another shop stocks take-and-bake cinnamon buns in a freezer case, so the treat can ride home with you.
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Popular Wilmington restaurant closes after sudden sale
A popular Monkey Junction restaurant has closed in Wilmington. Jonathan O’Donnell, who owns Junction 421 with his wife Shirena, said the restaurant closed Oct. 27. "It all happened really quickly," he said. About two weeks ago, representatives from another restaurant approached the couple about buying the business and taking over their lease. Now, a restaurant called MJ's Steakhouse is slated to move into the space at 5104 S. College Road. "It's a great site, a great location," O'Donnell said. More: What's next after this waterfront restaurant closes in Wilmington? He added that they already met with their employees, complimented their work, and encouraged them to continue with the new employer. O'Donnell has been with Junction 421 since it opened in 2018 as part of the Circa Restaurant Group from local restaurateur Ash Aziz. The O'Donnells took over the classic American bar and grill with a neighborhood feel the next year. Jonathan O’Donnell had been a managing partner at Wilmington’s Carrabba’s Italian Grill for 16 years before that. At Junction 421, the couple said they treated their guests like family, and hosted wine dinners and movie nights. Shirena O'Donnell often used her skills in interior design to add special touches to
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Cauldrons, Cocktails & Curiosities Comes to Wilmington This Halloween Weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Unveil the Magic: Cauldrons, Cocktails & Curiosities is being held in Wilmington this Friday, October 30. The event is described as a “mystical mixer” full of mystical trivia for unique prizes and specialized artisan shopping. Specialty mocktails are available as well for those...
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Longtime Monkey Junction restaurant closes after quick sale
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This North Carolina Seafood Spot Is So Legendary That People Will Drive Hours Just To Eat There
Nobody plans a road trip around a mediocre meal, and the fact that people drive hours to reach Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash, North Carolina, tells you everything you need to know before you even look at the menu. This is a place that has earned its reputation one plate...
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Publix opens new grocery store in Calabash
CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — Publix opened a new grocery store Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Commons at Carolina Shores in Calabash. The store, located at 9770 Ocean Highway West, is about 46,800 square feet. “We’re excited to open our doors in Calabash and introduce more customers to the Publix...