Jody's Guidebook For Wilmington
Shopping
Gravity Records
612 Castle StRecords
Jess James + Co.
511 Castle StreetAqua Fedora
30 N Front StOld Books on Front Street
249 N Front StEdge of Urge
18 Market StDrinks & Nightlife
Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th St Wine & Beer
Sunday afternoons in the summer bluegrass and beers.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StSunday afternoons in the summer bluegrass and beers.
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StBeer
The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StEntertainment & Activities
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrOutdoor Concerts
Carolina Beach, if you have 4 wheel drive you can drive on the beach. Local tip, to avoid crowds we love to go around 3-4:00 and pack food and drinks to have dinner and sit on the beach and watch sunset.
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Parque Freeman
1800 Canal DrCarolina Beach, if you have 4 wheel drive you can drive on the beach. Local tip, to avoid crowds we love to go around 3-4:00 and pack food and drinks to have dinner and sit on the beach and watch sunset.
Not open every night but often have great bands or stand up.
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Bourgie Nights
127 Princess StNot open every night but often have great bands or stand up.
Pineapple Studios
1016 North 4th StreetYoga
Riverfront Park
Concerts & Shows
Parks & Nature
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrThe beach.
Quirkier than Wrightsville with the Famous Britt's Doughnuts and some great restaurants.
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Carolina Beach
Quirkier than Wrightsville with the Famous Britt's Doughnuts and some great restaurants.
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrGrocery
We love for you to support our local organic stores, Lovey's and Tidal Creek. There are plenty of chain grocery stores if you are looking for a Harris Teeter, Lowe's Foods or Food Lion.
Whole Foods Market
3804 Oleander DrTrader Joe's
1437 S College RdSmall carries a lot of Organic, good food and salad bar, also good for healthier grab and go options. Smoothies and Juice drinks.
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Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander DrSmall carries a lot of Organic, good food and salad bar, also good for healthier grab and go options. Smoothies and Juice drinks.
Carries a lot of Organic and has good food bar.
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Lovey's Natural Foods & Cafe
1319 Military Cutoff RdCarries a lot of Organic and has good food bar.
Saigon Market International Groceries
831 S Kerr AveLa Huerta Fresh Produce
830 S Kerr AveRestaurants
I'll be honest, I'm particular about food. This is my list of favorite places and what I like to get when I'm there. You won't find the tourist spots on here.
Manna
123 Princess StThe Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff RdThe Tony Pepperoni, get outta here! It is so good.
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StThe Tony Pepperoni, get outta here! It is so good.
This French restaurant has been around a long time! I always get the Mussels. The large portion is enough to share with pomme frites. Or go on Tuesday I think they are on special and try a couple kinds!
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Caprice bistro
10 Market StThis French restaurant has been around a long time! I always get the Mussels. The large portion is enough to share with pomme frites. Or go on Tuesday I think they are on special and try a couple kinds!
The chef here was recently nominated for a James Beard award, it is a local favorite. I haven't been in awhile so I'm recommending it based off the James Beard nom.
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Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StThe chef here was recently nominated for a James Beard award, it is a local favorite. I haven't been in awhile so I'm recommending it based off the James Beard nom.
We go here for steamed crab legs and peel and eat shrimp.
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Dock Street Oyster Bar
12 Dock StWe go here for steamed crab legs and peel and eat shrimp.
I go for breakfast. They are open all day so you can't go wrong with lunch or dinner. My family requests we go to breakfast here when they visit!
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The Basics
319 N Front StI go for breakfast. They are open all day so you can't go wrong with lunch or dinner. My family requests we go to breakfast here when they visit!
Has been around for a long time, another classic Wilmington restaurant with a lot of variety.
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Circa 1922
8 N Front StHas been around for a long time, another classic Wilmington restaurant with a lot of variety.
Wake N Bake Donuts - Wilmington
114 Princess StBest doughnuts in Wilmington!
I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front StPizza by the slice and open late night.
Good for a Sunday hangover, big burger, plate of fries, and a cold beer.
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The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StGood for a Sunday hangover, big burger, plate of fries, and a cold beer.
Best Dive joint in Wilmington for a burger and beers. Love this place, I go for the burger and onion rings or fried bologna sandwich if I really want to be old school.
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Winnie's Tavern
1895 Burnett BlvdBest Dive joint in Wilmington for a burger and beers. Love this place, I go for the burger and onion rings or fried bologna sandwich if I really want to be old school.
A lot of guests asked me to put this on the list. I still like Winnie's Tavern for a burger. But if you want to be in the middle of downtown and sit outside, this is a good spot.
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The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StA lot of guests asked me to put this on the list. I still like Winnie's Tavern for a burger. But if you want to be in the middle of downtown and sit outside, this is a good spot.
Great food downtown, I haven't been yet but heard a lot of good reviews.
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Dram Yard
101 S 2nd StGreat food downtown, I haven't been yet but heard a lot of good reviews.
If you are headed to the beach and want to grab a good salad, they are big and make them fast.
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
1125 Military Cutoff RdIf you are headed to the beach and want to grab a good salad, they are big and make them fast.
Genki Sushi
4724 New Centre DriveOur go to Sushi spot
three10
Gluten Free Hush Puppies
Vegan, But don't let that sway you. Just plain amazing food & mocktails. (they serve cocktails too) You won't miss the meat.
The Green House Restaurant
Vegan, But don't let that sway you. Just plain amazing food & mocktails. (they serve cocktails too) You won't miss the meat.
Coffee
Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters
7409 Market StAtmosphere/Coffee
Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon BlvdBespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess St