2024 Best Dining
2024 Best of Wilmington - Dining
Food
Helping Others to Make “Pour” Decisions
What Cape Fear Food & Wine Club sommelier Mike Summerlin wants you to know
Sweet Southern Summer
These quick and easy recipes will soon become a favorite in your home
Always Evolving
After 15 years, Havana's Restaurant is still finding new ways to keep customers coming back
The Bar at Castle Bay
The Howell family breathes new life into a country club hangout
Summertime and the Eating's Easy
Seasonal recipes crafted with convenience in mind
Go Brunch or Go Home
A collection of Wilmington's top spots to rise and grub
The Smoke House
10 years later, a fledgling idea turns into three Smoke House locations
Fresh Spring Delights
Fresh spring recipes
For the Record, This New Bar Is a Hit
The Ibis hi-fi cocktail bar and coffee shop pairs beverages with vinyl
Ruth's Chris
Celebrating 15 years in Wilmington
Covey
Covey blends rustic, wooded vibes with a menu of comfort food featuring local ingredients
We Have a Winner!
Colorado chef comes out on top during Own Your Own competition for Burgaw restaurant
Natural, Locally-Made Mixers
Pomona Shrub’s herb and vinegar-based elixirs blend historical roots with modern cravings
Meat-Free Marvels
Wintery veggie dishes sure to soothe the soul
Holidays in the Kitchen
Recipes to keep you warm and cozy all winter
Sip Back and Relax
Hidden Ships Distillery opens in Surf City with craft cocktails and a retro vibe
Learning “Farm-to-Table” Practices in the Cape Fear Region
Local classes offer a better understanding of our food’s journey to the plate
Brewing Change in the Workforce
When something small and beautiful leads to something big and revolutionary, call it Bitty & Beau’s
The Best of Both Seasons
Harmonious recipes to fuel your fall
Kornerstone Bistro in Wilmington
Adapting but never straying, Kornerstone Bistro remains a neighborhood gathering spot as the area grows
