I could tell you more about that, but this story is about me and my riding buddy, Harry Joe, getting to know Catawba beers a bit better at Catawba Brewing Company’s Wilmington location. And thanks to Tasting Room Manager Mary Mayo, that mission was duly accomplished.
Rebellion Pub in Downtown Wilmington, named after the Whiskey Rebellion, serving a variety of American foods with a wide beer and whiskey selection.
Shane and Haley Pinder, Owners of Chicken Salad Chick, are originally from Virginia, but found Wilmington the perfect place for their business to thrive and knew they wouldn’t want to move away when they retired.
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort offers exemplary experiences on all fronts, from golf to accommodations. Simply stated, everything at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort revolves around golf. When most people think of Wilmington, they think of a flat beach town, but Beau Rivage’s Wilmington golf course truly defies those typical expectations.
The difference in interior ambience between the two locations is marked, for sure. One is a cozy, brick-walled, intimate pub fronting on the Port City’s busy Market St., and the other is a bright, airy, light-filled, spacious place just steps from the Carolina Beach boardwalk.
Hear that? It’s the delicious sounds from the Summer Music Series cooked up every Sunday at Bluewater Waterfront Grill, where you’ll want to stand up from your seat and move your feet to the beat.
As it turns out, there’s a lot. There’s an airy, bright, welcoming and chic interior design (the handiwork of Carol Jensen), and a space that also includes four-seater tables, a neat curved bar, a relaxed easy chair and sofa “living room” seating area and gleaming mash tuns within an arm’s reach.
Big, it ain’t. And at first blush it looks like the kind of place where you’d have go outside to change your mind. But a place doesn’t have to be airy and grandiose to be worth visiting, especially when the beer menu has almost 50 beers and the food that comes out of the kitchen is this good.
Expect a clean environment and fresh food at this hopping family-oriented business in Monkey Junction.
Larry Morgan, general manager of Bluewater Restaurant, is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, and moved to Wilmington after his two children moved here first. He loves coastal community living and describes himself as energetic and driven.
Originally from Morganton, NC, Davin Coutu, Bartender at The Oceanic, ended up in Wilmington when he decided to attend UNCW.
Henry’s is a name and face you won’t soon forget. The hidden midtown gem makes a delicious first impression that will last and return, visit after visit.
Board & Barrel, in the belly of Wilmington’s Hotel Ballast, has a ground-floor view of the hotel pool, the famous River Walk and the Cape Fear River; and according to the gracious, affable manager Dacia Zimmer, the summer season always sees crowds of visitors.
None of the folks running the chic restaurant in Wilmington’s Embassy Suites hotel is named James Watt (who perfected the steam engine). Their names are Alan Nelson, Nicole Boudrieau and Tyler Powell. But eventually, they could collectively take on the name Hero, the Greek who actually invented the device in the first century.
Steam Restaurant, located within the Embassy Suites in downtown Wilmington is opertated by chef Zak Root.
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Oceanic Restaurant is a landmark of Wrightsville Beach, connected to the historic Crystal Pier sitting directly on the Atlantic Ocean. This unforgettable beachfront venue is located on South Lumina Avenue with direct beach access, and convenient parking located adjacent to the restaurant. The entire restaurant offers panoramic views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and was recently renovated in March 2019 to enhance the dining experience and views of the ocean.
The Oceanic Restaurant is rooted in Wrightsville Beach history for over the last 40 years, and the historic Crystal Pier it’s attached to, 40 years older than that. The pier, when first built in 1939 was the longest wooden pier in the Atlantic Ocean and even to this day, is the only wooden pier in Wrightsville Beach, expanding 475 feet into the water.
When you’re in the mood for classic, made-from-scratch American fare, treat yourself to lunch or dinner at the neighborhood favorite, Henry’s, in Wilmington.
Wojteczko was born in Colorado, but you can now find her whipping up craft cocktails at Dram + Morsel in Downtown Wilmington.
A hidden gem in downtown Wilmington, Dram + Morsel delivers a decadent tapas menu and fine craft cocktails in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
