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Wilmington restaurant known for signature wings and nachos closes
A restaurant that offered wings, nachos and wraps with a healthier approach is closed. On social media, owner Ryan Trotter announced that Point Break restaurant would close as of July 19 “to start our new chapter.” He thanked his customers and said he has a heavy heart about closing the fast-casual eatery at 7134 Market St., near the Publix grocery store in Ogden. ...
Free breakfast for a year is up for grabs as new restaurant opens in Leland
A new breakfast-and-lunch restaurant is set to open in Leland at 6 a.m. Monday. It’s the newest Eggs Up Grill location in the area and will open at 3556 Leland Town Center Drive. Here’s what you need to know, including how to enter a raffle for free breakfasts.
From healthier to epic, here are alternatives to traditional fries at Wilmington restaurants
Potato, po-taht-o The original list of contenders included a lot of variations on french fries, from curly to crinkle. But it didn’t cover other favorites like awesome condiments, including the garlic aioli at Winnie's Tavern, or the potato chip-fry hybrid sometimes known as frips. Maybe one of the first places to popularize them locally is J. Michael’s Philly Deli, which opened in Wilmington in 1979. And, of course, tots. Maybe the most vehement tater tot advocates can be found at Mess Hall in the Cargo District, which offer them as a side or loaded.
Waterline Brewing hosts first ever Physical Media Fest
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Physical Media Fest was held at Waterline Brewery from 12-5 pm on Saturday. The event featured over 30 vendors sharing their records, video games, movies and more. Co-coordinator of the event, Emily Griffin, shared her goal for the event. “That everyone finds something that they might...
Pet of the Week: Ziti and Ravioli from Feline Matchmakers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This edition of Pet of the Week is highlighting four kittens in a litter recovered from a feral colony. Faith with Feline Matchmakers visited the WECT studio for Carolina in the Morning on July 19. Ziti is the girl of the litter, and Ravioli, Rigatoni and...
Legacy of Lela Thompson: Sprouting Diversity in Wilmington’s Theater Scene
In July 1967, Lela Pierce Thompson made history as the first African American woman to graduate from Wilmington College, now known as UNC-Wilmington, following its integration. After graduating from the formerly all-Black Williston High School in the early 1950s, Lela Thompson initially worked at a local laundromat. Following a severe...
From the editor: Local seafood restaurants are a special part of our community
When I came to Wilmington 25 years ago to interview for a reporting job, I can still remember quite a bit about the experience. In addition to having to write a trial story that involved visiting Myrtle Grove Middle School, I was treated to dinner at Elijah’s the night before. The day of my interview, I was taken to The Pilot House for lunch.
Area's Film Industry Inspires Set-jetting
Dylan Weston didn’t really want to watch the Wilmington-shot TV series One Tree Hill. His wife, Adrienne, convinced him to give it a whirl, and after two episodes, he was hooked. The couple traveled to Wilmington about five years ago for the sole purpose of visiting the backgrounds used...
From a vet clinic to 'Gellyball,' these eight businesses opened in the Wilmington area
Woofie's of Leland is expanding and is rebranding as Woofie’s of Greater Wilmington to serve all of Brunswick County and its five islands with premium mobile pet care services. The owner, Lisa Miller, was a loyal Woofie’s client in Virginia for 15 years before starting her own franchise in Leland in 2022.
Port City Foodies Newsletter: It's a newsy, meat-and-potatoes week in Wilmington
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. Writing about restaurant openings and closings is a part of my job covering the Wilmington-area food scene. In recent years, I’ve noticed there are fewer of the area’s classic seafood restaurants. Turns out, others have noticed, too -- including some of the longtime restaurateurs in the home base of coastal North Carolina’s signature style of seafood. You can read...
More than 20 restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area closed this year. See the list.
Given the cyclical and competitive nature of the restaurant industry, it’s inevitable that eateries come and go. In addition to the 50-plus eateries that have joined the Wilmington area food scene since the start of the year, we’ve also lost more than 20 food-and-drink businesses. Here are some of those that closed their doors, through the end of June.
Brunswick Beer and Cider winds award for New Zealand Lager at U.S. Open Beer Championships
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick Beer and Cider is the gold winner for the New Zealand Lager category in the U.S. Open Beer Championships in 2024. The brewery won for its brew “Easy As”. You can visit Brunswick Beer and Cider at 1313 S Dickinson Dr., Leland,...
Applebee’s Connection Drives Deal Between Qdoba and Thrive Restaurant Group
As the second largest Applebee’s franchisee, Thrive Restaurant Group CEO Jon Rolph developed a strong friendship with the brand’s former president, John Cywinski. With Cywinski now leading fast-casual brand Qdoba, it gave Rolph the confidence to franchise with the Mexican concept and sign on to develop 30 units in the Carolinas. The new agreement will build on Thrive’s portfolio, which includes Applebee’s, Bakesale, Carlos O’Kelly’s, HomeGrown and Modern Market Eatery.
Swifties ‘Shake It Off’ at Taylor Swift silent disco in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Taylor Swift silent disco was held in Wilmington on Sunday. The event was held at Bull City Ciderworks, With Swifties shaking it off in silence to celebrate swift’s most recent release of “Tortured Poets Department.” Three DJs played three separate channels, allowing attendees to choose the music they most enjoy.
Global Outage Impacts Wilmington Airport, Governments
Some area businesses and entities are feeling the effects of Friday’s global technology outage. The outage, which CNN reports appears to stem from a software update from Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has grounded flights nationwide and left some websites inaccessible. On Friday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights...
At Local Eateries, Dining And Art Blend
Think of ancient cave paintings of horses, deer and bison in places like Lascaux, France. Now think of any number of restaurants, bars and eateries in and around Wilmington chock-full of art. For Café Chinois owner Solange Thompson and others like her, the connection is clear. “Art dates back...
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