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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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3-Foot Alligator Crashes Southport Bagel Shop, Waits at Counter Like a Customer
A three-foot alligator wandered through an open back door at Bagel Dock Express in Southport on Thursday afternoon, sprinted across the kitchen, and turned up at the front counter as if it were waiting in line for an order. The shop was closed to customers at the time, around 4:30 p.m., when owner Jesse Driscoll, busy overseeing the installation of a new oven, looked up to find the reptile staring back at him.
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Charlotte Observer
Alligator slips into bagel shop, greets owner at front counter, NC video shows
An alligator with a goofy sense of humor crawled through the back door of a North Carolina bagel shop, then stood at the front counter as if waiting to take someone’s order. It happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Bagel Dock Express in Southport, and the gator was discovered when the shop’s stunned owner rounded a corner. Surveillance video shows Jesse Driscoll stopped dead in his tracks, hopped across the lobby, and grabbed a chair as if preparing to tame a lion. He then called 911. The young alligator was also taken off guard, and is seen backing away in search of an exit. “Apparently, word of our fresh bagels has made its way into the swamp!” the shop wrote in an Oct. 29 Facebook post. “No injuries, no drama … just one very unusual customer! Fresh bagels. Wild experiences.” It’s coincidental, but appropriate that it happened just two days before Halloween. The backdoor was open when the 3-foot alligator happened by, and surveillance video shows it entered with confidence and sprinted through the kitchen to the counter. “Just walked in like he knew where to go,” the shop wrote on social media. Driscoll was nearby the whole time, but
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This North Carolina Kayaking Adventure Takes You Across A Lake Where Wild Alligators Roam
The part that gets me is how calm the water can look right before someone points out an alligator. American alligators are often spotted on these guided North Carolina paddles from March through November, and hearing them called “living dinosaurs” feels pretty accurate once one appears near the shoreline.
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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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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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BIG WIN: Wilmington Army veteran wins over $76K on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man walked away with a massive payday after dominating the Bonus Round on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Thursday night. Randolph “Moe” Moultrie claimed more than $76,000 in cash and prizes, including a getaway trip to Mexico, during the Oct. 29 Halloween-themed episode.
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Filmmakers: "Seabreeze should be a documentary, it more than deserves it."
One of the filmmakers is Nuri Majidah, a direct descendant of Alexander and Charity Freeman, free people of color who began acquiring land in the southern part of the county in the mid-nineteenth century. This land would later become known as ‘Seabreeze’. Their son, Robert Bruce Freeman, amassed even more land, but the family’s holdings later began to diminish.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Tiana from Paws Place Dog Rescue
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 1 1/2-year-old shepherd mix named Tiana is waiting to meet her forever family at Paws Place Dog Rescue. Staff describe Tiana as an energetic, affectionate companion who knows tricks and enjoys splashing around in the facility’s doggie pool. She is equally comfortable joining a multi-dog household or thriving as an only pet, and rescue workers say she gets along well with both adults and children.
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Alligator found behind counter of bagel shop in Southport, NC
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Before the United States existed, this Wilmington tree was already standing tall
Wilmington’s garden world you haven’t found yet. Sixty-seven acres of live oaks, freshwater lakes, azaleas, and art sit right where Bradley Creek meets Wrightsville Sound on the North Carolina coast. More than 200,000 people find their way here every year, and most of them come back. The grounds...
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From ‘Talladega Nights’ to ‘The Exorcist,’ Hollywood East Brewseum collects film history
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - From “The Exorcist” to “The Crow,” horror films have deep ties to southeastern North Carolina. Now a new Wilmington taproom is giving fans a chance to see memorabilia from those productions up close. Hollywood East Brewseum opened on Market Street a few...