Where to Eat
Where to eat in Wilmington, NC and the beaches, one restaurant at a time: what I ordered, who the place is right for, and the practical stuff (parking, waits, patios) from a culinary-school grad who moved here in 2021. Honest opinions, our own photos. Written by Tabetha Klein, REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.
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Fortuna Cucina Italiana in Wilmington, NC: Fresh Pasta, Lemon Wallpaper and Our New Date Night
Fortuna Cucina Italiana is Wilmington’s newest special-occasion Italian: handmade pasta, a serious wine list and a lemon-wallpapered dining room at the Arboretum, from the group behind Kipos. What to order, why you need a reservation, and what living nearby is like.
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RumCow in Downtown Wilmington: Craft Cocktails, Shrimp & Grits Tacos and One Very Famous Cow
RumCow on Grace Street is downtown Wilmington’s quirky craft-cocktail dinner spot: shrimp and grits tacos, a crispy shrimp starter worth fighting over, and a Smokey Cortes you’ll think about later. What to order, when to go, and what living downtown is really like.