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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...
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Two Wilmington restaurants receive honors from Michelin Guide
On Oct. 21, the Michelin Guide recognized restaurants in the American South for the second year. For the first time, that included honors for eateries in the Wilmington area. A counter-service pizza place -- Salita Pizza -- and a fine dining downtown restaurant -- manna -- earned a place among those recommended by the guide. William "Billy" Mellon, owner at manna restaurant, also received an individual honor, the Michelin Sommelier Award. The Michelin Guide originated in France in 1900 as a travel guide that evolved into a system that evaluates consistent standards around ingredient quality, cooking technique and chef personality. Widely regarded as the most influential restaurant-rating system, it expanded into the Southeastern United States in 2025. More: Downtown Wilmington destination restaurant named one of the best in US Rankings designate two starred restaurants as those that offer excellent cuisine and are "worth a detour." One-starred eateries are those with high-quality cooking, and the Bib Gourmand selections have good food at a moderate price. Michelin Recommended restaurants impressed independent inspectors enough to be included in the guide but have not received a star, according to a press release. The guide said that manna has long been a flagship restaurant in
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What to expect at two Wilmington restaurants recognized by Michelin Guide
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Wilmington, North Carolina that Locals Swear By
Wilmington, North Carolina — a city where the Cape Fear River drifts slow and wide, where the Atlantic’s salt tang lingers in the air, where pastel houses lean into live oaks and the laughter of neighbors spills from porches to brick-lined streets. Here, the city’s soul is stitched together by old port history and new arrivals, by artists and surfers, students and shipbuilders, dreamers and doers, all gathering beneath the hush of Spanish moss and the bright pulse of the sun. Wilmington is a place where food is memory and celebration, where every meal is a gathering, a story, a bridge across generations and cultures.
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You Can Actually Eat Lunch Aboard An Old Boat At This Wilmington North Carolina Riverwalk Grill
Your lunch table floats. The whole restaurant sits on a barge anchored in a river, and it’s the only floating restaurant in town. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the place is named after a legendary 18th-century female pirate tied to coastal lore. The kids’ menu is...
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Fair food flavors arrive as Wilmington-area restaurants announce closures
I've been thinking fair food this week, with the release of the 80 or so new foods at the N.C. State Fair . I'm talking pickles in cheesecake, peach-and-hot chicken sundaes and cheesy birria bombs. It's worth a visit to Raleigh. But if you can't get there this year, or you can't wait until the Brunswick County Agricultural Fair & Expo, which starts Oct. 21, there is another Department of Agriculture event that will also be (partially) right here in Wilmington. The Country Ham Restaurant Week runs through Oct. 25, just like the fair. And it's meant to showcase the salt-cured, slow-aged delicacy of North Carolina. Chefs from 11 restaurants across the state are showcasing the ingredient, including two local restaurants. For details, and more of this week's food news, read below. What to eat Fair food: It's not all deep-fried and stuffed with cheese at the fair. Among the new foods this year are those that feature N.C. country ham, piled in sweet potato biscuits or sprinkled on okra. If you want to participate locally in the Country Ham Restaurant Week, here's where to go. Chef Josh Petty of Cast Iron Kitchen is serving a grazing board with Sugar
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Southport restaurant to close as owner retires in December
A Southport restaurant is closing as a lifelong restaurateur plans to retire. Sheila Barbee, owner of Blue Cow Grille, said the eatery at 108 E. Moore St. would close Dec. 17. "We appreciate our local community, loyal customers and great staff for supporting Blue Cow Grille," she said in a note posted to social media. Barbee opened Blue Cow Grille in 2018 with husband John. Before that, the couple managed the former Port Charlie's in Southport before opening their own business, Dry Street Pub & Pizza, which now has new owners. During its eight years in business, Blue Cow Grille has developed a following for its burgers, but the restaurant also offers other sandwiches, salads, tacos and extras like pork rinds. Barbee said she loves the restaurant business, but is looking forward to spending more time with her family. She added that tried to sell the restaurant. When that didn't work out, she sold the building. More: 23 places to eat outside this fall in the Wilmington area Meanwhile, new property owner Noah Rudolph is planning to open Southport Donuts & Ice Cream in the space, as well as two other neighboring concepts in the building. At 18, he opened