Food

Roko Italian Cuisine

A rare combination of “destination restaurant” and neighborhood gathering place

The Tastemakers

Deepening Wilmington’s reputation as host of one of America’s best historic districts, the Port City offers numerous restaurants fit for any occasion

From Salt Marsh to Table

Slow food the Sea Island way calls for pairing low key, easy recipes with the catch of the day. Kick back and enjoy the cooler weather with these Lowcountry inspired recipes.

Epic Food Co.

Epic Food Co. represents native Wilmington — a locally owned business that has adapted to fit its market while staying true to the healthy, beach-colored vision of its surfer-creator.

Best Breakfasts

Wake up hungry? You’re in luck. Port City chefs serve the best meal of the day in many delicious ways.

RuckerJohns

The first RuckerJohns was opened by Chris Johns over 20 years ago, in Emerald Isle.

Salad Celebration

Can seasonal summer salads be spectacular and virtuous at the same time? These beauties manage to deliver the goods.

Best of Wilmington 2014

You might call them the class of 96: the winners of our first annual Best of Wilmington poll in eight dozen categories.

The George on the Riverwalk

Situated on the Riverfront at the intersection of South Water Street and Orange,

A Step Back in Time

Retro Dixie Grill has modern-day appeal

Ice Cream Class & Sundae School

It’s summertime: time for humid, lazy days when the musical lilt of the ice cream truck drifts through the neighborhood trees like a fisherman’s slow cast.

Great Burgers

Comfort food of the highest order. That’s a great burger, and we’ve found 21 of them worth every big, messy bite.

Hops Supply Co

A couple of London restaurateurs looking to elevate the dining experience at British drinking houses in 1991 combined the words gastronomy and pub.

Southern Greens

Once considered “just” Southern Comfort Food, now we know the truth. They are so good for you.

47 Tips for an American Foodie in Paris

Foodies Rejoice

If the city of lights is your home-away-from-home, you’ll enjoy a nostalgic tour through the twists and turns of this unabashedly food culture.

Strategic Snacking

Go ahead. Reach for that mid-afternoon snack. It’s a whole lot better for you than you think.

The Dirty Martini

Stylish, sophisticated night spot with a twist

Perkeo Wine Bistro

Whenever someone offered 18th century Heidelberg court jester Giovanni Clementi a drink of wine, the Italian almost always answered “Perche no?”

Italian-Inspired Comfort Foods

Go ahead. Make those resolutions. Everyone needs goals to work toward, especially if they are reasonable and just a little bit fun.

1900 Restaurant Lounge

When people think of tapas, they picture tiny plates of Spanish food; thanks to 1900 Restaurant Lounge, you can forget all that and rethink your idea of tapas