Category Archives: Lunch Bunch

Simple Essence

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Bethany Turner

K’s Cafe 420 Eastwood Road (910) 791-6995 Mon. – Fri., 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sat., 6 a.m. – noon; Sun., 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.ks-cafe.com The waitstaff offers a southern  drawl and a warm smile. It’s probably the … Continue reading →

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Downtown Charm:

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tiffanie Gabrielse

Renée’s CourtHouse Caffé 720 Court Street • (910) 455-6141 Breakfast and Lunch Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. www.courthousecaffe.com Though encore only arrived in Jacksonville in August, the meetings we’ve gained with locals and business … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer’s Wharf:

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Bethany Turner

Drifters Bar and Grill 108 Walnut St. • (910) 762-1704 Mon.-Thurs. 8am to 11pm Fri. 8am to 2am • Sat. 12pm-2am Sun. 12pm-11pm www.driftersofwilmington.com “When truckers passed through Pittsburgh in the 1930s, it was a blessing that Joe Primanti kept … Continue reading →

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Unwind or Rise Up:

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Shannon Rae Gentry

Fox and Hound 920 Town Center Drive (910) 509-0805 www.foxandhound.com Service: Food: Price point: $$ To lay claim on being “the best party in town,” a restaurant has to back it up with personality, usually some booze and, of course, … Continue reading →

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Sound Eating:

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Bethany Turner

by Bethany Turner Live on Grace 121 Grace Street (910) 399-4390 www.liveongrace.com Service: Food: Price point: $$ After seeing a play in June at Browncoat Pub and Theatre, I walked past its neighbor, Live on Grace, for the first time … Continue reading →

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Digging out of Downtown:

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Shannon Rae Gentry

Kornerstone Bistro 8262 Market St. 910-686-2296 www.kornerstonebistro.com Casual-fine dining experiences beckon foodies throughout Wilmington. As I live in the downtown area, I often default to one of the many wonderful restaurants within walking distance of my house. It’s perfect because … Continue reading →

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A Tried and True Local Spot:

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Shannon Rae Gentry

Elizabeth’s Pizza 4304 1/2 Market St. 910-251-1005 www.elizabethspizzawilmington.com Though I arrived in wilmington a few short months ago, I am familiar with the area and some of her offerings: beaches, festivals, the film industry presence. As an undergrad from UNC-Pembroke … Continue reading →

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Wild for the Wing:

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Bethany Turner

Buffalo Wild Wings 206 Old Eastwood Rd. • 798-9464 5533 Carolina Beach Rd. • 392-7224 www.buffalowildwings.com It’s not often that the encore staff eats at larger corporate restaurants for lunch bunch. Typically, we go to hometown places that are trying … Continue reading →

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Big Bites, Big Flavor:

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Shea Carver

A Taste of Italy 1101 S. College Road 910-392-7529 www.a-taste-of-italy.com It’s true: a taste of italy has been a part of my culinary makeup since my time in Wilmington began in 1995. I moved into Suite T on UNCW’s campus, … Continue reading →

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A Natural Choice:

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Bethany Turner

Lovey’s Market and Cafe 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. 509-0331 www.loveysmarket.com As I read the chalkboard menu at Lovey’s Market and Café, which specializes in natural foods, I vowed to myself that I would be brave and try something out of … Continue reading →

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