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Riverlights: Wilmington’s Waterfront Master-Planned Community
Situated along three miles of the Cape Fear River is the 1400-acre master-planned community of Riverlights.
Daring to be Different
“Those Who Dare Win.” A sign with those words hangs above a couch shaped like the tail end of a ’57 Chevy in Joe Apkarian’s new craft beer and cocktail bar called The Eagle’s Dare. Named in part for the famous movie starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, this place dares to win and exhorts you to do so too.
Pip & Scout Make a Splash!
Two loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings named Pip and Scout are making a splash at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF). Pip and Scout are survivors found in nest excavations at Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher. Their names began with ideas from staff, then votes from students throughout North Carolina.
Dog of the Year!
paws4people® of Wilmington is excited to announce its first annual Dog of the Year
Contest.
Coastal Holiday Happenings in Wilmington: NC Flotilla, Enchanted Airlie and Zambelli Fireworks
Coastal Holiday Happenings in Wilmington: NC Flotilla, Enchanted Airlie and Zambelli Fireworks
The German Café
The German Cafe in downtown Wilmignton, where you can celebrate all things German all year-round. Located on the ground level at the back end of The Cotton Exchange, this labyrinthine little place exudes old Germany and Bavaria, with food and beverage offerings that will transport you — at least mentally — to Deutschland.
North Carolina Jazz Festival
Jazz lovers can celebrate because the North Carolina Jazz Festival is scheduled for February 2,3 and 4 in 2023.
Jazz Festivals and Concerts
Listen Up There are many people who enjoy jazz, and as a result there are several jazz festivals...
Weddings at Airlie Gardens
Airlie Gardens is a dream to experience any day, but it’s an especially dreamy setting for a wedding. With its 67 acres of thriving gardens, robust oak trees, historic structures, bubbling fountains and truly unique gems of nature, it’s no wonder Airlie Gardens is the most popular outdoor wedding venue in the Cape Fear region.
Hop To It
Just be aware that there are some awesome alternatives. And one of them is a place in Wilmington called Hops Supply Co., a gastropub with great food, great beers and great cocktails to complement that fare.
LM Restaurants: Private Event Spaces
Local hospitality group LM Restaurants is behind some of Wilmington’s most popular restaurants including Oceanic, Bluewater and Hops Supply Company. Though each location offers a variety of different private event spaces and semi-private event spaces able to cater to a slew of different occasions, what unites them all is their commitment to high-quality service and cuisine. Each restaurant employs an executive chef who wields creativity and control of the menus, which have a focus on seasonality to maximize flavor and utilize fresh ingredients.
Oceanic + Bluewater Waterfront Grill: Waterfront Dining in Wrightsville Beach
“At LM Restaurants, not only offers waterfront dining, we also describe our core value as serving with a Heart for Hospitality. This means we lead with people in mind, whether it is for our guest or our team members. Treating people as if they were a guest in our personal home is the level of warmth and personal attention we strive to achieve,” she adds.
Who’s Who: Bonnie Derks, Guest Services Coordinator, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens
Meet Bonnie Derks, Guest Services Coordinator, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens
Chicken Salad Chick
Having the courage to try new things isn’t always easy. For Haley Pinder and her husband, Shane, deciding to change course in life and take a leap of faith was the best decision they ever made. The couple opened Chicken Salad Chick in 2019 after relocating with their children from Virginia, a move motivated by their desire to slow down and enjoy life to its fullest.
Restaurant Refresh: The George on the Riverwalk
The George On The Riverwalk recently received a facelift, and it looks fabulous. Edson Munekata took over ownership of the restaurant in January 2022 and officially opened for business in February, after finessing the menu, the service and the interior design.
River Landing: Down by the River
The gated community of River Landing continues its tradition of exceeding expectations. River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina, is more than a place to call home. The gated golf community is also a destination where you can stay, play and celebrate.
Beach Day Innovation – Solbello
Paul named his finished product Solbello, and its capabilities are quite impressive. With under a minute setup time and a shade area covering more than 160% of that of a standard 7-foot beach umbrella, Solbello is made of marine-grade stainless steel, aluminum and high-quality parachute material.
Who’s Who: Mark Zecher, General Manager at Oceanic
Get to know Mark Zecher, General Manager at Oceanic restaurant in Wilmington NC, you know that place you can get great local seafood and sit right on the pier at Wrightsville Beach?
Glorious Floriana
This article by Kurt Epps (The Pub Scout) describes Wilmington’s newest attraction in Historic Downtown. Calling it “Glorious Floriana” is just the tip of the iceberg, to understand his full experience, read on and make your reservation today!
Who’s Who: Doug Talbot, Managing Partner, The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
Get to know Doug Talbot, Managing Partner, of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
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