Restaurants Wilmington NC | Food news & stories, regional recipes, chef interviews
This week, Kirk and his sweetheart made The Basics their date night destination. A favorite of Wilmingtonians, The Basics specializes in Southern fare with a twist, in a trendy, lofted space at the Cotton Exchange in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
I love food! I love to cook; I can’t yell it loud enough. When it comes to food or cooking, I am in my happy place. I am always finding ways to remake or tweak a favorite recipe. One of my husband’s favorite meals and …
We are in love with Loco Peach jam from Ghostal Carolina. They are truly the “Pepper People.” One of the super simple ways to enjoy Loco Peach jam is to add a dollop on top of soft cream cheese on a Ritz cracker. Easy and no effort.
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Kirk stops in at one of his favorite restaurants, Port Land Grille, and takes a moment to make some introductions. Feast your eyes on some very special dishes. Check your calendar. Make a plan.
Jodie Hawthorne, Owner, Great Harvest Bread Co: “I loved baking since I was tall enough to reach the counter. I remember one day telling my mom I wanted pie for dessert, and she pulled out the recipe card and said, “Make it!”“
Kirk Pugh shares his evening enjoying the wine pairing dinner at Savorez. One of downtown Wilmington’s superstars in the culinary scene, Savorez stars in this short video review. Live vicariously. Take a minute to watch this quick snip of the food scene.
Kirk Pugh stops in for a conversation about food and good dining with Dean Neff at PinPoint. What’s on the menu? Oysters, locally farmed catfish, and amazing artisanal desserts. PinPoint is all about location, and a serious player in Wilmington North Carolina’s exploding food scene.
Kirk Pugh takes us to Manna, in downtown Wilmington, for a Tasty Tuesday. Manna offers a seasonal American menu, with items that include duck, scallops, filet, and a variety of creative, locally sourced dishes. Manna regularly makes the “best” lists in Wilmington.
“All of our sauces, jams, and salts are from our own produce. It’s a way to preserve what we grow; we go full circle. Whatever plants we don’t sell, end up in my kitchen.“
Continue reading Chris Miller | Ghostal Carolina the Pepper People
Students in the Mixology course have a tough final exam: mixing classic cocktails and presenting a custom creation. Judges of the final have it easier. Much. You never know where it’s going to go when you are mixing cocktails for an A.