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.

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?

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 

Joe Loves Lobster Rolls With a Whole Different Seaside Offering

Joe Loves Lobster Rolls With a Whole Different Seaside Offering

I have found the answer to all those questions that life throws at you. The big questions:

Bluestar Kitchen Bar: Hip Fusion Dining Shines in Leland

Bluestar Kitchen Bar: Hip Fusion Dining Shines in Leland

Chef and Bluestar Kitchen Bar owner Stephen Harrington once again out-does himself with culinary creativity, using the simplest of local ingredients, and taking each dish to a satisfying conclusion of hip fusion.

Your Pie Pizza: Individual Pizzas Are Making All of Wilmington Happy

Your Pie Pizza: Individual Pizzas Are Making All of Wilmington Happy

Pizza is awesome. You know it, I know it, the world knows it. No big secret there.

Rise Biscuits Donuts: Make Ours Biscuits AND Donuts

Rise Biscuits Donuts: Make Ours Biscuits AND Donuts

Carbs… Oh, you delicious, little, tasty creatures. Yeah, yeah, I know… some say carbs are bad and should be avoided. Personally, I think carbs have been been heartlessly discriminated against since the great insurrection of the Atkins Diet frenzy. All the people who jumped on 

Asia and Sushi: Authentic Thai Tucked Away in Leland

Asia and Sushi: Authentic Thai Tucked Away in Leland

At Port City Foodie, we are always on a mission to find great restaurants, accomplished chefs, and a good meal. We like to expand our search to our neighbor of the Port City, Brunswick County, and did so with a stop at Asia and Sushi.

Shaka Taco: Head North, Foodies

Shaka Taco: Head North, Foodies

So you’ve been at the beach all day, you’re tired, sunburned and there’s NO WAY you’re cooking dinner. You’re still wearing your beach clothes so dining in a restaurant isn’t really an option and besides, you and your crew just want something quick. At Topsail 

Winnie’s Tavern: Face to Face with Wilmington’s Best Burger

Winnie’s Tavern: Face to Face with Wilmington’s Best Burger

As 2018 kicks off and everyone scurries about to get to work on their New Year’s resolutions, I felt it was important to highlight a local landmark restaurant with no plans of changing anything. Yes, while all the hordes of January-induced fitness minded locals decked