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Wilmington’s Original Mexican Restaurant

by Annesophia Richards | Oct 7, 2019 | Restaurants & Bars, Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

When Manuel Ibarra and his two brothers first opened the doors of El Cerro Grande in Wilmington in January of 1991, the restaurant drew so many that it ran out of food in less than two hours. Nearly three decades later, the Ibarra family continues to impress the Port City with quality Mexican food and exceptional service. Now with three locations in Wilmington, El Cerro Grande is proud to be known as Wilmington’s original authentic Mexican restaurant.

Seaview Seafood Market Keeping It Local

by Melissa Slaven Warren | Oct 3, 2019 | Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

Have you ever walked past the seafood counter at your local grocery store and seen signs that say “fresh” shrimp, salmon, tuna or other species — and then read on the packaging that it is a product in Indonesia or someplace so remote that you wonder, how can this be fresh? Well, it’s not. It’s frozen and shipped thousands of miles away.

Who’s Who: Brad Moree, Moree Law, PLLC

by Wilmington Today Contributor | Oct 1, 2019 | Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

Brad Moree wanted to go to a college with a business school on the beach and he did just that. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington alum never left the coastal town and said living at the beach is hands-down his favorite part about the Cape Fear area. Moree is a real estate professional and attorney, and his every-growing law firm focuses on comprehensive real estate law services. Friendly, honest and driven, Moree manages to find balance between his job and his life outside of work.

Zócalo Street Food and Tequila

by Wilmington Today Contributor | Sep 30, 2019 | Restaurants & Bars, Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

The vision of Zócalo Street Food and Tequila came to Emmanuel Ibarra in 2016. After spending many years working in his family’s successful Mexican restaurant, Emmanuel, along with his brother, Salvador, and a childhood friend decided they wanted to do something unique and modern.

Riverfest 2019 in Downtown Wilmington, NC

by Alisha Browne | Sep 30, 2019 | Festivals, The Blog, Wilmington

Taking place October 5 & 6, 2019, the annual Riverfest in Downtown Wilmington, NC has tons of excitement to appeal to all ages.

Game On at Carolina Ale House

by Ashley Daniels | Sep 25, 2019 | Restaurants & Bars, Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

If this season’s playbook calls for food, sports and fun, then you’ll score big at Carolina Ale House (CAH) in Wilmington.

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Musical Beginnings

by Annesophia Richards | Sep 24, 2019 | Attractions & Entertainment, Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

When violinist Gaile Zack and her family moved to Wilmington in 1971, she couldn’t find a home for her music. Having played in community orchestras in Arkansas, Florida and Tennessee, Zack quickly realized that although Wilmington had many community offerings, live classical music wasn’t one of them.

Creating the Seaview Crab Company Dream Team

by Melissa Slaven Warren | Sep 23, 2019 | Sponsored Content, The Blog, Wilmington

Exceptional talent isn’t the only thing Seaview Crab Company looks for in their employees. They also look for character-driven team members who aren’t afraid to get dirty. Kyle Clossick, general manager at Seaview Crab Company, is the man behind the hiring, training...