Restaurants Wilmington NC | Food news & stories, regional recipes, chef interviews
Five with a Foodie are short interviews with local Wilmington chefs, restaurateurs and foodies
Five Minutes with Rachel and Randy Fox | The Foxes Boxes: “We chatted with Rachel while Randy did his thing in the kitchen, and daughter Isabel (on spring break) wandered in: this hip new restaurant exudes a friendly vibe, and makes you feel like you …
Five Minutes with Elaine Brown, The Red Eye Bakery: “One of the reasons I got into baking was because I couldn’t find what I wanted on this side of town. I wanted baked goods made today – if people come in for something we don’t …
Five Minutes with Chef Billy Quetel, San Juan Cafe: “I think the people who become known chefs… it’s a smaller percentage than those who become all-star basketball players. So you have to love it. I tell people all the time, it’s hot, it’s hard, it’s …
Five Minutes with Chris and Pam Valverde | Bone and Bean Barbeque: “Next phase of the Bone and Bean barbeque operation: this spring, we’re putting in an outdoor bar and make it like a Texas roadhouse. Like you’d see back home, with an awning, little …
Five Minutes with Paul Campbell | Mister Bartender: “I’m passionate about what I’m doing: I deliver articulate beverage service. There’s a method to creating drinks, you have to be educated in how ingredients mix and balance. You have to understand your demographic, what they prefer, …
Five Minutes with Susan Jalbert | Chow Bella Cooks: “Food is about what works best for you, whether that’s vegetarian, or pescatarian, or something else. You need balance. If it’s not something you are going to stick to and enjoy… life is too short. I …
Five Minutes with Jules DeBord | Director, Port City Farmers Market: “I always need something new to do. Once I get one thing figured out, it’s time to move to something else. I love the Tuesday night-time market, seeing all the people who show up. …
Five Minutes with Eyrn Roberts, Yelp Community Ambassador: “I love my job. I get to go to events and parties, and I always know what is going on in the Wilmington food scene. Sales is a lot harder when what you are selling is free …
Five Minutes with Aldo Garcia, Personal Chef: “If you have good products, and you have good intentions, and you make good food, then it will be noticed. That is coming out in the food scene in Wilmington, and that’s something to value.“
Five Minutes with Courtney Matheson, Delish Owner & Guide/Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours: “I love my job. It is really a lot of fun. Being a personal chef and running food tours gets stressful at times, but the flexibility works for my life right now.“