Monday, September 26, 2022 / by Anne Rose
Updates and Happenings from beautiful Southeastern Coastal North Carolina.
“It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing that can't fly away.”
- Anthony Trollope, English Novelist
What's Up | where to watch some football
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, at 3710 Oleander Drive, is near Independence Mall. With a ton of TVs, this spot is good for viewing any game. - Paul Charles, KBT Client Services
Pittsburgh fans go to Joe's Oasis (6400 Carolina Beach Road). Besides great football, Joe's has the best pierogis around. - Mary Ellen Slugg, Director of Operations
For NC State games and a good crowd, go to Bill's Brewing Company at 4238 Market Street. - Fred Teachey, Broker/Realtor®
Fans of DA Bears often gather at Goat & Compass (710 N. 4th). This bar has been in the Brooklyn neighborhood for decades before the area became trendy. Lots of fun and real local feel. The Copper Penny (109 Chestnut Street) is fu ...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022 / by Anne Rose
Updates and Happenings from beautiful Southeastern Coastal North Carolina.
“The people we live with and work with on a daily basis deserve our full attention.”
- Gary Keller, Founder of Keller Williams
What's Up | our favorite BURGERS in the Cape Fear
The best burgers in town are at Angus Grill, hands down. #flatcharles agrees. - Charles Swain, Broker/Realtor®
Winnie's Tavern is currently owned by Winnie’s granddaughter, Wendy, and has been a burger lovers' institution in Wilmington since 1957. The "Trailer Park Burger" is probably the most popular item on the menu. Great dive bar to grab a burger and a cold one. - Mary Ellen Slugg, Director of Operations
Trailer Park Burger at Winnie's Tavern, photo courtesy of Port City Foodie
Fork and Cork at the downtown Wilmington location has awesome burgers! Winnie's is on my list, and so is Mess Hall in the Cargo District. - Audrie Sierra, Broker/Realtor®
CBT Burger Food Truck is so ...
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 / by Anne Rose
Updates and Happenings from beautiful Southeastern Coastal North Carolina.
“Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls-- family, health, friends, integrity-- are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered.”
- Gary Keller, Founder of Keller Williams
What's Up | our favorite local bands
Painted Man is great and does local shows like at American Fish Company in Southport. They are from Myrtle Beach, but come up this way frequently. - Carey McClure, Broker/Realtor®
Machine Gun and Jam Sandwich Band are the groups we love to go see play locally! - Nancy Baldridge, Listing Coordinator
Ray Cox is a singer/songwriter who lives in Wilmington. He plays at Landfall Country Club, Grand Cru, Cut & Pour, and Seagate Bottle Shop. If you're lucky, you will be treated to Ray's talent at a corporate event or private party. - Janine Pugh, Director of Recruiting
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Monday, March 28, 2022 / by Anne Rose
Updates and Happenings from beautiful Southeastern Coastal North Carolina.
"Success is actually a short race - a sprint fueled by discipline just long enough for habit it kick in and take over."
- Gary Keller, Founder of Keller Williams
What's Up | our favorite garden centers
Tinga Nursery, 2918 Castle Hayne Road, Castle Hayne
The largest retail and wholesale nursery in the area, Tinga Nursery is family owned for since 1913. Over the last 100+ years, they have built a business on flowering shrubs, vegetables, cut flowers, and many of the Wilmington area homeowner favorites.
The Plant Place, 6114 Market Street, Wilmington
Specializing in locally owned and locally grown bedding and houseplants. Find hanging baskets, garden accessories, and seasonally appropriate plants for your best garden space. Browsing their 37 greenhouses and gift shop is a gardeners' dream.
The Transplanted Garden, 502 South 16th Street, Wilmington
Historic Downtown Wilmington's nursery is stocked year ...
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Thursday, March 3, 2022 / by Anne Rose
Whether you are visiting beautiful southeastern coastal North Carolina, or have made the Cape Fear area your home, these websites offer loads of up-to-date information on the best places to eat, local events, recreation, and even ferry schedules. If there is something else we can help you with, send us an email using the link below.
Comprehensive Resources
Wilmington & Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau
Cape Fear Visitors Guide
Visit NC
Visit NC - Wilmington Area
Beaches
(Image courtesy of capefear-nc.com)
Event Calendars
Cape Fear Event Calendar
Local Events - Port City Daily
Sports Events Calendar - WCVB
Cape Fear Weekend Planner
What's Up Wilmington (Eventbrite calendar)
Food & Restaurants
Restaurant Review Videos - Tasty Tuesday
Restaurant Directory and Reviews - Port City Foodie
Food Truck Tracker - Port City Daily
Cape Fear Foodie
NCBeer Finder: Coastal NC
Hotels
Cape Fear Hotels
15 Best Wilmington NC Hotels - The Crazy Tourist ...
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