“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.
Jazz lovers can celebrate because the North Carolina Jazz Festival is scheduled for February 2,3 and 4 in 2023.
Daring to be Different Drinks | Eagles Dare | Historic Downtown There are many people who enjoy...
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Meet Bonnie Derks, Guest Services Coordinator, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
Get to know Doug Talbot, Managing Partner, of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
In a city like Wilmington, there is always something worthwhile to be doing, no
matter what time of year it is. That’s especially true at Airlie Gardens, the 67-acre
public garden nestled between charming, historic downtown and the bustling
beaches of Wrightsville.
Airlie Gardens is full of people eager to teach others about the remarkable nature that surrounds them.
Airlie Gardens is one of Wilmington’s most highly desired wedding locations.
Get to know Greg Westberg, General Manager of Operations and Marketing, Pour Taproom
After 23+ years in the restaurant industry, chef and entrepreneur David Longo wanted to use his skills and experience to create a casual, family-friendly restaurant concept that offered delicious, flavorful options quickly.
Ellen Walker coordinates the events at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington. Whether it’s keeping brides and grooms and their families happy at weddings or helping corporate businesses host elegant banquets and retreats, Walker stays busy in her job, and she likes it that way. Just five miles from Downtown Wilmington, Beau Rivage Golf & Resorts provides versatile banquet facilities for events large an small, on-site guest accommodations, catering services, a full-service restaurant and plentiful resort amenities, including 18 holes of golf.
