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Star News

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Wilmington eatery named the best 'traditional restaurant' in NC

For America's 250th anniversary, Reader's Digest set about compiling a list of the best traditional restaurants in each state. It's not about trendy experiences, they said, but more about those eateries that are all about community and serve dishes that reflect the locale. The list includes mom-and-pop eateries and those that serve comfort foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes. For North Carolina's representative on the list, the family magazine selected Seabird restaurant at 1 S. Front St. in downtown Wilmington. More: 30 of the best restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area The magazine noted that the restaurant celebrates "the Atlantic’s bounty of fresh seafood." And chef/co-owner Dean Neff has also earned accolades for his hyperlocal approach as a James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Chef" Finalist. In fact, he recently hosted the second annual Out to Sea NC Fest with the purpose of educating and sharing the stories of local fishermen. Reader's Digest said they picked the selections for "The Best Traditional Restaurant in Every State" by looking for iconic establishments that locals love that are also well reviewed. Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at aballard@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared

Wilmington, NC · 22h

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Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

Wilmington, NC · 3d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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Fried flounder, lemon meringue pie and 80 years of family history at this North Carolina restaurant

A time-worn menu from 1946 still hangs inside Riverview Café , a wooden building just feet from the New River in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Jimmy Lewis opened the place that year as an oyster bar, and four generations of his family have run it since. Johnny Terwilliger, Lewis’s grandson, washed dishes here as a sixth grader, then bought the business from his uncle in 1987 at age 23. The kitchen still fries shrimp and Stump Sound oysters, and the pies trace back to the original baker Janice Terwilliger, Lewis’s daughter and the namesake of the family's shrimp trawler, Miss Janice. The food itself, which is all prepared from scratch, is a draw, but so is the restaurant’s history. Some diners return to revisit memories of childhood special-occasion dinners, and waitresses have been known to remember a regular's usual order. Ask for a back table by the window for river views looking toward Camp Lejeune. Start with crowd favorites like flounder (fried or broiled), collard greens and hush puppies, then finish with a slice of lemon, Key lime or coconut cream pie. Whatever you order, it's going to be fresh. "I have been cleaning fish that were literally swimming an

Sneads Ferry, NC · 1d

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10 North Carolina Italian Restaurants Where Your Money Goes Further

I love a fancy dinner as much as anyone. Still, my favorite Italian meals tend to come from family-run rooms with red sauce, garlic knots, and a takeout box for later. In one North Carolina pizzeria, a single slice gets compared to the size of a medium pie. I had to read that twice.

North Carolina · 3d
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This No-Frills Seafood Shack In North Carolina Serves Crab Cakes Worth Waiting In Line For

There are moments in life when the universe hands you exactly what you need, and one of those moments is the first time you bite into a crab cake at Provision Company in Southport, North Carolina. This cheerful, unpretentious seafood shack sitting right on the water has built a reputation...

Southport, NC · 3d

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This Waterfront Southport, North Carolina Cafe Is Worth The Drive For Fried Green Tomatoes And Creamy Crab Dip

Some meals are worth planning a whole day around, and on the North Carolina coast, a few of them come with boat slips attached. Southport is a small harbor town at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, and it has a dockside cafe that people keep driving back to.

Southport, NC · 1d

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Cape Fear Foodie: Thanksgiving treats

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With Thanksgiving nearly here, there is plenty to be thankful for. For one, we have nearly made it through another year (of course we have the holiday season ahead, which for some can feel like a year in itself). Secondly, we get to speed time with friends and family (or away from them depending on who you are thinking of). And lastly, all these wonderful little special menu items and handhelds that celebrate Thanksgiving and its plethora of tasty treats.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Star News

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New steakhouse opens and where to find holiday help in Wilmington

This week's best bite was probably one of the signature pies from a popular Carolina Beach spot. With a fresh, mini-size Crack Pie in hand, I finally got a chance to see why it is so addictive. It's sugary and buttery and eats a bit like a cookie. It's one of the area's most popular desserts from local bakeries for the Thanksgiving holiday. What are some of the others? You can check it out, along with more of this week's food news, below. What's open? New steaks : After a quick turnaround, the newest restaurant in the Monkey Junction area officially opened this week. In addition to a full menu of steaks, appetizers, brunch and more, there are also some notable specials. Appetizers are half-priced 3-5 p.m. and there are more mid-day options like mini meatloaf and garlic parm mac. Plus, the weekday specials, like Tuesday's Burger Night with $5.95 burgers, are sure to be a hit. More: Hospitality veterans launch new steakhouse in Wilmington And more : For more new restaurants to try, we also have our latest round-up of those that have recently opened, as well as those that have closed. More: 14 recent restaurant openings and closings

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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This Humble North Carolina Buffet Serves Soul Food So Good, It Landed On National TV

Some restaurants don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you something special is happening inside. Casey’s Buffet in Wilmington, North Carolina is exactly that kind of place. There’s a Pepsi vending machine parked right outside the front door. A red and white striped...

Wilmington, NC · 14d

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Flaming Amy’s fans rejoice after restaurant confirms it won’t close

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Frequent customers of Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn are celebrating, after the Wilmington restaurant clarified some rumors about their potential closing. The property at 4002 Oleander Drive was first reported listed for sale Tuesday night, for 2.5 million dollars. Flaming Amy’s addressed the listing in...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region. The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Capt'n Bill's Signs $1.7M Deal for Second Volleyball Spot in Holly Ridge

Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill, the Wilmington volleyball bar and brewery that's been pouring beer and running sand courts since 1992, is bringing its second location to Holly Ridge. Co-owner Brookes Musser has signed papers to purchase 12 acres along U.S. Highway 17 South for $1.7 million, with the goal of opening by the end of 2027.

Holly Ridge, NC · 4d

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Wilmington brewery, credit union team up to support veterans through craft beer

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington brewery and credit union are teaming up to support local veterans through a special craft beer collaboration, with a community networking event planned for Thursday evening. REV Federal Credit Union and the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce are hosting a BizMix event at...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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New Restaurant Channels Greek Isles

A new, coastal-inspired Greek restaurant is the latest culinary endeavor from Giorgios Hospitality Group. Opa by Giorgios opened to the public in early November on the northern waterfront in downtown Wilmington. Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias has opened four other restaurants in the Wilmington area in recent years – Kipos Hellenic Cuisine,...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Michelin Found This North Carolina Pizza Hiding Behind a Tiny Alley Window

Some of the best meals in North Carolina start with a little confusion, like wondering if you are even in the right spot. You follow your nose past shops and murals, and suddenly there is a small walk-up window with a wood-fired oven glowing behind it. The pizza that comes...

Wilmington, NC · 5d

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Equipment malfunction leads to temporary freezer shutdown at newly opened Calabash Walmart

CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — At the new Walmart Super Center in Calabash, a technological issue has forced the store to temporarily close all freezers and access to frozen goods. Photos provided by one customer show yellow tape closing off aisles to coolers and other areas of the store. Walmart...

Calabash, NC · 5d

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Veterans Day 2026: Restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts to veterans

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Restaurants, retailers and other businesses across the country are offering free meals, discounts and other benefits to veterans and active-duty military members in recognition of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a list of national offers are...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Saltwater Stories dinner in Wilmington highlights African American foodways on NC coast

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A dinner in downtown Wilmington called Saltwater Stories brought guests together to explore how African American foodways have shaped North Carolina’s coast. Guests gathered around the table for an evening centered on food, community and coastal heritage. The dinner was part of Out to Sea NC...

Wilmington, NC · 6d

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Wilmington restaurant to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington restaurant will be featured in an upcoming episode of America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company that highlights independently owned restaurants. Tequila Comida & Cantina, located at 5607 Carolina Beach Road, is scheduled to host the America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow...

Wilmington, NC · 15d

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Hospitality veterans launch new steakhouse in Wilmington

Soon after the Junction 421 restaurant closed at the end of October, a group of restaurateurs were in the space for a renovation and quick turn-around to reopen as MJ's Steakhouse at 5104 College Road in Wilmington. The new owners are four partners who met through the Brunches brand and worked their way up to leadership roles there. Jill Enloe-Harrill, Ryan Slot, Mika Walker and Chris Harrison said they've opened multiple locations together and have worked together long enough to know each other's strengths. They also all live in the Monkey Junction area and have thought about what kind of restaurant would thrive there. “We all just really love this area," Slot said, adding that they were inspired by the concept of a fun, vibrant, not-too-expensive steakhouse similar to Texas Roadhouse or LongHorn Steakhouse. “But we want it to be a neighborhood steakhouse, not a chain," Enloe-Harrill said. "We want to foster a family feel.” More: Popular Wilmington restaurant closes after sudden sale The look Right now, that includes updating the atmosphere, they said. Some furniture was being moved out and bright red booths were being moved in. “It's a little bit of ambience, a little bit of a facelift,"

Wilmington, NC · 6d