Author: Anne Rose

Carolina Beach’s Joint for Tacos: Nollie’s

Carolina Beach’s Joint for Tacos: Nollie’s

What do you get when a retired professional skateboarder with an affinity for tacos decides to bring his love for simple, fresh ingredients and a laid back, cool environment to the area? You get Nollie’s, one heck of a cool place in Carolina Beach serving 

John Andrews, Owner | South Beach Grill

John Andrews, Owner | South Beach Grill

Five Minutes with John Andrews, South Beach Grill: “If there is a barometer of success on the beach, it is how you keep customers during the off-season. We are so well supported locally.“

Kitchen Garden Heaven at Shelton Herb Farm

Kitchen Garden Heaven at Shelton Herb Farm

Home cooks, pro cooks, super star chefs all know the key to flavor is fresh herbs.

This summer, why don’t you grow your own kitchen garden herbs? Whether you have plenty of sunny space in your yard, or a shady corner on a brick patio, there are plenty of herbs that will produce a bountiful crop to augment your culinary efforts.

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Tasty Tuesday with Kirk Pugh: RUMCOW Wilmington

Tasty Tuesday with Kirk Pugh: RUMCOW Wilmington

After a brief hiatus, Foodie Kirk Pugh is back with Tasty Tuesday and RUMCOW Wilmington, a hot new restaurant in Historic Downtown with an intriguing menu of small bites perfect for enjoying at the bar, and trendy dining for a great meal in one of 

Diana’s Bread Pudding Puertorriqueña

Diana’s Bread Pudding Puertorriqueña

This gorgeous Caribbean version of bread pudding popped up on my friend’s Facebook feed. Of course, I had to have it. It looks gorgeous, and I promise you won’t be disappointed with it on your dessert place. Gracias, amiga!

Indonesian Gem: Novi and Jeff Rickert’s Candle Nut Restaurant

Indonesian Gem: Novi and Jeff Rickert’s Candle Nut Restaurant

If you are looking for a restaurant gem in Wilmington, make sure your next lunch or dinner stop is Candle Nut Restaurant. Owners Jeff and Novi Rickert have created an Indonesian restaurant that offers meals with Malaysia, Singapore and Dutch influences.

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Emily Luther and Stacey McPherson, Owners | Crust Kitchen & Cocktails

Emily Luther and Stacey McPherson, Owners | Crust Kitchen & Cocktails

Five Minutes with Emily Luther and Stacey McPherson, Crust: “It’s really important to me that every grilled cheese is a great experience. I’m always trying to perfect the sandwich.“ Emily: Before Crust, I had a restaurant in Southport – it was a deli and coffee 

Shrimp and Grits with a Twist

Shrimp and Grits with a Twist

Ever had a good recipe and made a little change that created a great recipe? Follow the recipe for Sarah’s favorite Shrimp and Grits, and substitute smoked crawfish sausage for the Andouille sausage in the original recipe. Try making our shrimp and grits with a 

Lydia Clopton, Owner | Love, Lydia Bakery & Cafe

Lydia Clopton, Owner | Love, Lydia Bakery & Cafe

Five Minutes with Lydia Clopton, Love, Lydia Bakery & Cafe:

There’s just something, a hole, that bakeries can fill, that nothing else can.

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Two Hot Appetizers for Cheese Lovers

Two Hot Appetizers for Cheese Lovers

We don’t think there is anything more universally enticing than cheese-laden appetizers, and these two hot appetizers for cheese lovers are our go-to recipes.