Best of Wilmington 2015
Discover our readers' favorites for the best Wilmington has to offer.
Food
Quest for the 'Cue
Barbecue means something special in North Carolina. We can argue about it until the cows come home, but we generally agree that the best way to learn more about it is to eat it.
Kid Cuisine
When it’s not a French fry and your children beg for seconds, you know you’re onto something
Celebrate Spring
This Italy-inspired menu is perfect for every occasion
Canapé Restaurant
When two companions and I arrive at Canapé at 6:30 on a recent Saturday evening, nothing about its location in the Brooklyn Arts District or its unpretentious ambiance hints that we--who dine out frequently--will enjoy one of the best meals we've had in Wilmington (or almost anywhere, for that matter).
Crafting a Community
Craft breweries are popping up throughout Southeastern North Carolina, but there’s more to it than just another place to grab a pint
Blue Surf Café
A go-to destination for local lunch-breakers, and the secret crush of dinner patrons in the know.
Delicious Winter Soup
Nothing beats the winter chill of January and February like a steaming bowl of soup or stew. Versatile and delicious, these no-fuss soup recipes are filled with good-for-you veggies, oysters, zesty chicken, and more.
Confectionary Confessions
This recipe collection takes a few ingredients (some quirky, some staples) and spins them into unbaked goodie gold.
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.
