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Hampstead, NC · Food & Drink
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People Drive For Hours For The Fried Flounder At This Old Timey North Carolina Restaurant
Some restaurant meals are good enough to make the drive home feel like it was worth taking the long way. At Calabash Seafood Hut in Calabash, North Carolina, golden fried flounder, crisp hushpuppies, and generous seafood plates have earned plenty of praise from hungry visitors looking for that classic coastal meal.
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Wilmington restaurant announces closure, location change on social media
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Smoke on the Water will close its current waterfront location on Oct. 28 after nearly a decade in operation, but the restaurant says it plans to reopen at a new location in downtown Wilmington. In a statement posted to Facebook, the restaurant said its longtime...
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Publix announces new supermarket in the Wilmington area
More details have been confirmed about a new grocery store coming to Scotts Hill. Publix confirmed it has executed a lease on a new location off U.S. 17 and Scotts Hill Loop Road. It will be the second Publix in Pender County alongside a location in Surf City. The grocery store will be part of the Shoppes at Blake Farm , a commercial hub located across from the Blake Farm development . “We are excited to bring a new Publix Super Market to more customers in Wilmington,” said Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover. “We look forward to providing quality products, exceptional service, and a welcoming shopping experience to this vibrant community.” How big will the Publix be? The new Publix Supermarket will be 50,325 square feet, Glover said. The supermarket will employ approximately 140 associates. Plans also show that the store would include a pharmacy drive thru. Over 350 parking spaces would be built to accommodate the entire shopping center, which will include much more than just Publix. More: New details revealed for proposed Hampstead Walmart What else is coming? While Publix will anchor the Shoppes at Blake Farm, other commercial buildings are included in the project. Development plans
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Steaming Plates Of Fried Seafood And Slaw Make These 5 North Carolina Calabash Restaurants Worth The Coastal Drive
Golden shrimp so light they almost float off the fork were not what I expected from a plain little building near the marsh. Yet that first bite on the southern coast of North Carolina turned a quick lunch stop into a meal I still daydream about. Calabash-style seafood is simple:...
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Highway 6: Oysters from the water to your dinner plate
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The countdown is officially on until WECT’s next Highway 6 stop at the Oyster Festival in Ocean Isle Beach on Friday. When you think of oysters, you probably think of ordering them at a restaurant, but the process of getting them to your dinner plate isn’t that simple.
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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of North Carolina Loves
Some restaurants make you glad you showed up hungry, and Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash, North Carolina, is the kind of place that makes you glad you showed up at all. If you haven’t heard of it yet, that’s about to change in the best possible way. Calabash...
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You’d Never Guess How Fresh The Seafood Tastes At This Small North Carolina Oyster Bar
You don’t need white tablecloths or an elaborate menu to find seafood that makes you pause after the first bite. At Shuckin’ Shack – Carolina Beach, located at 6A N Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, diners return for fresh oysters, tender shrimp, and satisfying lobster rolls served in a casual setting.
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Backyard BBQ Cookoff to bring more than 20 competitors to Fort Fisher Saturday
Kure Beach, NC (WWAY) — The Island Men will host their annual Backyard BBQ Cookoff this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, featuring a barbecue competition, live music, and local vendors. During an interview with WWAY, Island Men representatives Lynn Halterman and Joe Tyron...
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9 New Restaurants Around Wilmington, North Carolina That Everyone Will Be Talking About
The Cape Fear food scene apparently forgot how to sit still. Just when you think you know where dinner is happening, another new spot opens and ruins the plan in the best possible way. Wilmington and the towns around it have been adding fresh reasons to eat your way through...
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How Wilmington-area restaurants are building a collaboration economy
Faced with rising costs and tighter margins, some Wilmington-area food businesses are looking to build through collaboration and community. They’re partnering with like-minded entrepreneurs for pop-ups, special events and unique products and experiences. In recent months, Wilmington has seen tours that visit local speakeasy bars, a pop-up that brought a pizza maker and coffee shop together, yoga at breweries, beer collaborations, wine-and-oyster excursions, and multi-course dinners that explore local food and history. A 2025 study from American Express found that 95% of small business owners said community support is vital to their business and that people understand how local vendors are important in making a place special. Industry experts are also seeing growing consumer demand for experiences that go beyond a traditional meal or drink. In Wilmington, that has translated into creative partnerships that are reshaping the food scene. More: Explore Wilmington-area restaurants with curated passports Creating experiences Take the Saltwater Stories dinner series, for example. Chef Keith Rhodes of Voyce Bistro in downtown Wilmington partnered with Cedric Harrison of the Wilmington Color Heritage Tours. Rhodes said he has followed Harrison’s work over the years and believed that food would be another way to help him tell those stories of
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Bitty & Beau’s Expands Mobile Coffee Franchise Network
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee is seeking new franchise owners for its mobile coffee program. Founded in Wilmington in 2016 by husband-and-wife Amy and Ben Wright, the company employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and, according to a company news release, now employs more than 500 people with disabilities.
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Seafood Lovers Should Know These 8 North Carolina Oyster Bars Worth The Drive
North Carolina has a funny way of hiding great oysters in places you might not expect, from strip-mall corners in Wilmington to a brewery in the mountains. Some of these spots sit near the water, while others are hours inland and still pull a loyal crowd. This list covers eight...
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Seafood Lovers Fill Up At This Myrtle Beach-Style Buffet Right Across The Line In Calabash
Calabash is a tiny North Carolina town with an outsized reputation. Its name appears on menus up and down the coast, printed right beside platters of fried shrimp and flounder. Just across the state line from the Myrtle Beach area, one waterfront restaurant has been serving that exact style of...
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This Wilmington deli blends New York roots with Southern tastes
S&L Deli opened in 2005 with the goal of bringing true New York flavors to Wilmington as the expansive growth of Southeastern North Carolina was just beginning. Tami Natoli, who runs the business with her husband, Louie Natoli, and brother, Steve Ercole, used their extensive culinary background to build a restaurant around products and recipes that were difficult to find locally at the time – like Kaiser rolls, bagels and Taylor ham. In 21 years, though, the restaurant at 2317 S. 17th St. has grown into a fixture for regulars. It’s more of a diner than a deli, with a wide selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, deli salads and pastries . But the New York vibes are strong – you can see it in the collection of New York license plates on the wall, the Statue of Liberty in the logo and even in their remembrance of 9/11. “That’s one thing we never forget,” Tami Natoli said. There’s an easel at the front with names of those who lost their lives and other mementos of the tragic event that took place 25 years ago. That includes a growing selection of paintings, photos and other New York City art. “Everybody's
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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Old-World German Restaurant Hidden In North Carolina
Hidden is a strong word, but when a restaurant is tucked inside a historic building complex that dates back to the 1860s in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina, it earns that description fair and square. The German Cafe isn’t hiding exactly, but it’s the kind of place you have...
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Chef Dean Neff celebrates local seafood with Out to Sea NC Fest
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Chef Dean Neff says the second annual Out to Sea NC Fest will bring chefs, seafood producers and diners together in Wilmington. The festival is designed to help people learn more about local seafood, including sustainability and traceability. The three-day event will include a Saltwater Stories...
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost
Elizabethtown, N.C. – Fall is here and the holiday season is quickly approaching! Whether you’re planning a meal for one or ten, it’s never too early to start preparing. Let’s look at a few strategies that will help to keep the season joyous. Planning and starting early go a long way toward managing both stress and costs. Having your menu squared away ensures all your favorite dishes are included and will help to spend smarter. You will shop more efficiently, reduce the likelihood of not having an ingredient on-hand, and decrease costs by avoiding unnecessary purchases. Below are some helpful tips to follow for a much easier time buying and prepping food.
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Carolina Beach eyes eminent domain over restaurant's blocked path
The town of Carolina Beach is considering a variety of solutions including eminent domain after complaints of a high traffic sidewalk being blocked by an oceanfront restaurant’s new patio. At a Town Council workshop on Sept. 22, Community Development Director Jeremy Hardison briefed the council on concerns over the new patio setup at Hurricane Alley’s, which blocks pedestrian access leading to the beach. The building, located at 5 Boardwalk, is situated next to an ADA accessible ramp that is also obstructed by the tables and chairs. Though the sidewalk has long been publicly accessible, it is private property owned by the restaurant. The new patio, which was introduced this spring, created a “choking point” for pedestrian traffic, Hardison said. The setup also prompted concerns over emergency and public safety access. The path forward Town officials discussed rerouting the sidewalk around the back of the building and obtaining an easement from the neighboring Marriott hotel. Rebuilding the sidewalk further east was also considered, though concerns were raised about state Coastal Area Management Act regulations. Mayor Lynn Barbee noted that obtaining an easement would be the easiest solution. The town’s plans for a new public park directly adjacent to Hurricane Alley’s has