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Cast Iron Kitchen Pork Belly Is Living High on the Hog

Cast Iron Kitchen Pork Belly Is Living High on the Hog

Cast Iron Kitchen and Chef Josh Petty have changed the way the Port City thinks of breakfast and brunch but when they team up with Master Blend Family Farms for a “High and Low on the Hog” dinner, you KNOW it’s gonna be spectacular!

tacobaby has Arrived: Tastebud Nirvana

tacobaby has Arrived: Tastebud Nirvana

When I heard tacobaby was having their Grand Opening, I immediately scrapped the family’s dinner plans, scooped everyone up and set sail for the unveiling of what will undoubtedly become one of downtown’s coolest places.

Osteria Cicchetti Maintaining “O.C.” Status

Osteria Cicchetti Maintaining “O.C.” Status

Osteria Cicchetti is, and always has been predictably and consistently delicious. This awesome meal was no exception and yet another reminder why “The O.C.” is so popular.

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CHINGŌN! Taqueria: Awesome in Any Language

CHINGŌN! Taqueria: Awesome in Any Language

Tell ya what… CHINGON is worth the drive (and a story). I’ve stepped away from stories because it seems like people really just want a quick couple blurbs and a couple photos. But today’s lunch was yummy fo’ sho’, and merits some extra foodie props!

Hungry Sparrow: Relief for Quarantined Taste Buds

Hungry Sparrow: Relief for Quarantined Taste Buds

Stuck in the house in full-on pandemic stay-your-butt-at-home mode, I felt my beloved taste buds dulling and dying with every day. Long gone were my romantic walks to the taco trucks and I felt that I’d do just about anything to enter the hallowed halls 

True Blue Butcher and Table Offers a Feast for the Eyes and the Palate

True Blue Butcher and Table Offers a Feast for the Eyes and the Palate

Trying to find the perfect place for a “date night” dinner is a daunting task whether it’s a first date, a night out with your significant other, a special night away from the kids with your spouse or celebrating a milestone anniversary. There are so many options, that “paralysis by analysis” can easily creep in as you weigh what places have great food, great ambiance, great service, and which place will celebrate your special dinner in the manner it deserves.

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Dram + Morsel: the Foodie Go-To for Small Bites, Drinks, and Tastes

Dram + Morsel: the Foodie Go-To for Small Bites, Drinks, and Tastes

For some strange reason, my friends think that just because I like to strap on the feed bag at some of Wilmington’s best eateries, I must have an “inside scoop” on where to go as if it’s some kind of secret.

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 

Take it to the Beach: Nakedfin Poke Bowl is the Bomb

Take it to the Beach: Nakedfin Poke Bowl is the Bomb

Wilmington seems to be in a bit of an identity crisis. I mean, is the Port City a beach town? A college town? An active lifestyle town? A food town?

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ROLLZ Wraps Up the Funky Fast Food Scene

ROLLZ Wraps Up the Funky Fast Food Scene

Up until last week, those enjoying downtown Wilmington’s nightlife and the ensuing “munchies” thereafter had only a few late night staples to choose from. Pizza, tacos or a trip to a revered waffle joint were pretty much all there was to choose from hours after