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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
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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...