Author: Anne Rose

Kickin’ Brunch Up A Few Levels: Cast Iron Kitchen, Wilmington NC

Kickin’ Brunch Up A Few Levels: Cast Iron Kitchen, Wilmington NC

Brunch at Cast Iron Kitchen today was nothing less than amazing.

Promised Land Kitchen: Global Street Food Finds a Home

Promised Land Kitchen: Global Street Food Finds a Home

“Stop over, we’ll make you a little lunch,” was the invite. Comfort food abounding was the result.

A+ Antipasto salads: taste the best, or build your own

A+ Antipasto salads: taste the best, or build your own

When I think of Italy, I think of gondolas, winding canals, romantic cafes, and seaside villages. I think of the most romantic cities in the world. Places full of charm, history, and tasty foods.

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7 Sexy Salads | Great Dinner Salads in Wilmington NC

7 Sexy Salads | Great Dinner Salads in Wilmington NC

We went on a salad mission, looking for seven sexy salads in Wilmington NC. Out we headed, for lunch… for dinner… and kept our eyes on the “salad” section of the menu.

Jud Watkins | Wrightsville Beach Brewery

Jud Watkins | Wrightsville Beach Brewery

Five Minutes with Jud Watkins, Wrightsville Beach Brewery: “We took a concept and said, “Let’s do seafood that is as fresh as possible… you hear about ‘farm to table,’ we 100% do that, everything in the kitchen is local, and fresh. Then we take it 

Popping the Perfect Snack : Midtown Pop in Wilmington NC

Popping the Perfect Snack : Midtown Pop in Wilmington NC

We were having a popcorn moment. A craving – not quite passing – for super fresh popcorn, just salty enough, pretty much guilt-free. A good friend interrupted our musing with a rave review of Vic’s – now Midtown popcorn – and suggested, strongly, that we stop in for the best popcorn in Wilmington.

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Bloggers wanted! Contribute to “Table for One”

Bloggers wanted! Contribute to “Table for One”

Do you have an amusing, intriguing, or gastronomically-enlighting story about a solo dining experience? Share it with us, and if we publish it in “Table for One,” we’ll pay you $25… that means your next alone-but-not-lonesome meal is on Port City Foodie! Requirements: 400-700 words, 

Food Trucks Round Up: the food to find in Wilmington NC

Food Trucks Round Up: the food to find in Wilmington NC

With menu offerings usually in the range of $7 to 13 and a huge hip-factor, you will find Wilmington NC food trucks high on Port City Foodie’s list of dining options. And lunch options. Even some late night options. These rolling restaurants have truncated, but 

Madison Peirson | Sushi Chef, Yosake

Madison Peirson | Sushi Chef, Yosake

Five Minutes with Madison Peirson, YoSake:

I’m trying hard to add inspiration from California sushi at YoSake, with amazing presentation, elegance, and sexiness. Sushi should be a beautiful, intimate experience.

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Ellen’s Bone Appetit: Treats for Foodie Pups

Ellen’s Bone Appetit: Treats for Foodie Pups

If you are a foodie and a dog lover, it’s not a stretch to expect that the dog biscuits in your pup’s treat jar are of the gourmet variety.