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
Airlie Gardens’ Signature Events
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.
