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Hampstead, NC · Food & Drink
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Frogmore Stew And Steamed Shrimp Come Piled High At These 7 Carolina Seafood Shacks
Along the Carolina coast, a good pot of Frogmore stew is less a meal and more a reason to gather. Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage all go into one pot, then get dumped onto the table so everyone can grab what they want. Some folks call it a Low Country...
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North Carolina Seafood Lovers Pile Their Plates At This Crab Leg Buffet Near Emerald Isle
Some beach towns are known for their piers and some for their sunsets, but one small fishing town south of Emerald Isle has quietly become a place where people plan whole vacation days around crab legs. All-you-can-eat crab legs are surprisingly hard to find along this stretch of the North Carolina coast, so when a restaurant offers them by the pound, word travels fast.
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Chef Dean Neff brings a taste of local seafood festival to WECT
Chef Dean Neff says the second annual Out to Sea NC Fest will bring chefs, seafood producers and diners together in Wilmington.
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Publix opening NC store in late October
Publix plans to open a store in North Carolina on Oct. 28. The Publix Super Market at Commons at Carolina Shores in Calabash is located at 9770 Ocean Highway W., according to a Myrtle Beach Online report. The shopping center has a CVS, with plans to incorporate Firehouse Subs, McDonald's,...
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Another grocery store and shopping center proposed in Leland
Following residential concerns of new home construction , plans for a shopping center are now being considered for N.C. 133. The town of Leland recently received and reviewed preliminary plans featuring a grocery store and more for the Mallory Creek community. Concept plans filed Sept. 24 show a 20,000-square-foot grocery store as an anchor for a 9.77-acre parcel between Kellerton Court, N.C. 133 and Mallory Creek Drive. County property tax records list Wilmington West Inc. as the current property owners. A convenience store with a gas station and two structures totaling 23,850 square feet of office/retail space are also included in the sketch, designed by Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. More: New lawsuits and a wildfire ignite Brunswick County The submission also noted the project will require a rezoning of the property to allow commercial development. Leland staff have completed their review of the plans as of Sept. 30. However, the project is not approved nor denied. A site plan must be formally submitted for the project to be considered for approval. If approved, the shopping center will neighbor several homes and a 18-acre parcel currently listed for sale by Cameron Management Inc. Property owner Mallory Creek Land & Timber is
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Restaurants Keep Cooking In Tough Times
When Alicia Mitchell, owner of The Kitchen Sink on North Fourth Street in the Brooklyn Arts District, first opened her eatery in 2021, the restaurant was overwhelmed with customers. “I was very hopeful that would always continue,” Mitchell said. But there was no accurate way to predict the impact...
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Wilmington chef goes bigger with all-star talent for seafood fest
After soft launching a seafood festival in 2025, Chef Dean Neff of Seabird restaurant is making it bigger and better this year with celebrity chefs, industry leaders and a plan to highlight Wilmington's role as a hub for seafood. It's also newly dubbed as the Out to Sea NC Fest, thanks in part to forager Ana Shellem. It takes place Nov. 8-10 at multiple venues in downtown Wilmington. There's a dinner packed with award-winning chefs and documentary screening at Thalian Hall. "That's the one we'd love to get everyone out for," Neff said. In addition to the screening, and a panel discussion after, there will also be a reception with oysters from local farms. "We'd love for people to experience all the good things we have in this community in terms of seafood," he said. "The mission of the festival is really all about telling the story of the individual pieces of the seafood industry... and how we can support the people doing the work." More: 30 of the best restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area Here's a look at the events. Sunday, Nov. 8 : Chef Keith Rhodes of Voyce Bistro continues the "Saltwater Stories" dinners that focus
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Out to Sea NC Fest to feature food, conversation, education
Tickets are on sale for Out to Sea NC Fest 2026, a multiday event honoring the sustainable coastal foodways and fishers defining the North Carolina coast. This year’s event is set for Sunday, Nov. 8 – Tuesday, Nov. 10, at James Beard Foundation “Outstanding Chef” finalist Dean Neff’s acclaimed restaurant Seabird and community venues in Wilmington.
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Wilmington Indian restaurant to close; something new in the works
A Wilmington restaurant that has been serving authentic Indian flavors is preparing to close after seven years in business. Norah Hsiung said that Little Asia Bistro at 1051 College Road will close after Oct. 18. Fans of Indian cuisine won't have to wait long, though. Another well-known local restaurateur is planning to open something new in the space. Hsiung has been using time-tested recipes and house-ground spices at Little Asia Bistro after opening the restaurant with her brother, Lin Kan Ju in 2019. They are a part of a Chinese-Indian family that has an extensive restaurant background. Hsiung said she has felt the pressures facing many of those in the restaurant industry, including higher costs and staffing difficulties. She said stepping back will give her more time to spend with her family and friends, and she's exploring the idea of catering for private events. Fans of the restaurant have said they'll miss her signature dishes – and some customers are placing bulk orders to stock their freezers before the restaurant closes. That incudes the Chicken Tikka Masala, Malai Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. More: 16 recent restaurant openings and closings in the Wilmington area As soon as Little Asia Bistro
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Treat Yourself To A Meal At The North Carolina Seafood Restaurant People Drive Hours To Visit
There’s a little seafood shack in Calabash, North Carolina, that has people willingly sitting in beach traffic just to get there. Waterfront Seafood Shack is the kind of place that makes you question every life decision that kept you from visiting sooner. Let’s talk about Calabash for a second,...
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First look at new restaurant bringing coastal Greece to Wilmington
Giorgios Bakatsias was recently looking over his newest Wilmington restaurant, as workers organized the final push to open the doors to Opa by Giorgios. "You can be on paper and sketch it all day long, but until you get into the space and start creating the vibe and feeling, you never know what it is," he said. In this case, it's a restaurant on the Cape Fear River that will offer a slice of coastal Greece with a two-story olive tree, vibrant hand-painted Grecian murals, and a menu of mezze and seafood. Opa will join other Wilmington-area eateries from the Giorgios Hospitality & Lifestyle Group such as G Prime Steak & Cellar, Tomiko-San, Kipos Hellenic Cuisine and Fortuna Cocina Italiana, which opened earlier this year near Mayfaire. At all of them, Bakatsias has a way of creating dynamic restaurant spaces. More: New Italian restaurant opening in Wilmington. What to expect when you go Setting the scene At Opa, one of the standouts is the centerpiece inspired by a 2,000-year-old olive tree that's somewhere between sculpture and reality. "The essence of it is timeless," he said. There's also large-scale artwork from local artist Arianne Hemlein, who has also contributed to other
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16 recent restaurant openings and closings in the Wilmington area
With new places to get sushi rolls, smash burgers, Cuban pastries and seaside steaks, an eclectic group of food-and-drink businesses have opened in the Wilmington area in recent weeks. These new restaurants, cafes, bars and dessert shops are growing the restaurant scene in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. At the same time, several popular spots, including neighborhood cafes, wine bars and restaurants, have closed their doors -- some after years of serving local customers. Here's a look at the latest restaurant and food business openings and closings in Southeastern North Carolina. More: 30 of the best restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area Restaurant openings Seoul Sushi and Korean BBQ Hampstead The father and son team of Sang and Adam Woo officially opened their newest location in Pender County on Sept. 8. It's at 44 Shuckin St. in Hampstead's Oyster Creek Landing, and joins their food truck and location in the Cargo West food court in Wilmington. The menu includes their popular sushi rolls, bibimbap bowls, and Korean-style wings. All Good Kitchen Leland Brewing Co., located at 2115 Ale Ave., has added food service with this shipping container kitchen, and a menu from Chef Patrick Quinn that includes smash
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Locals Have Filled The Booths At This Wilmington Diner For Shrimp And Grits Since The 1960s
Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the coffee coming while the trends pass by outside the window. In downtown Wilmington, one small diner has been doing things its own way for decades, and the line at the door proves people still care. Shrimp and grits sit at...
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New details revealed for proposed Hampstead Walmart
New details have emerged regarding the proposed Walmart location in Hampstead. A major site development plan recently submitted to Pender County revealed several new specifics about the superstore location -- including that it will be larger than the original estimate. The Hampstead Walmart, which has been rumored for well over a year now, would be the third location in Pender County . The brand currently has a superstore in Burgaw and a neighborhood market -- a smaller, grocery-oriented location -- in Surf City. Currently, the nearest Walmart Supercenter to the potential new location is at 8025 Market St. in New Hanover County -- around 7 miles from the site in Hampstead. Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust purchased property on U.S. 17 for around $15.5 million. More: This Hampstead grocery store could be expanding New features Plans originally showed the superstore at around 171,000 square feet, but that has risen to 181,000 square feet in the newest plans. According to Pender County Communications Director Brandi Cobb, the increase reflects Walmart’s need for additional space. One key feature confirmed in the new plans is a canopied drive-thru pharmacy, something not shared in every Wilmington-area Walmart. The plans also confirm that an outparcel
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SeaWitch Tiki Bar wraps final weekend with live music, bartender reunion and public auction
Before major renovations begin, the SeaWitch Tiki Bar is hosting a packed final weekend of farewell festivities celebrating decades of live music, coastal memories and community favorites.
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Chef Dex brings Caribbean cooking class to Wilmington
Wilmington, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington cooking class next week will introduce participants to Caribbean cuisine through dishes featuring conch, coconut and other ingredients. Chef Dex of Castle Gardens ILM joined WWAY ahead of the class to demonstrate how she prepares stew conch and discuss some of the dishes participants will learn to make.