Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria: Vivian Howard Goes to Italy (Via Wilmington)
Vivian Howard trades Southern cuisine for wood-fired pizza — and the Kevin McCallister might be the best meatless pizza I’ve ever ordered.
Genki: The Best Sushi I’ve Ever Had. Anywhere.
I’ve had sushi in New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Chef Danny’s Genki in Wilmington is still the best — and the coconut cake his wife makes might be even better than the sushi.
Caprice Bistro: The French Gem I Keep Coming Back To
I’ve had nearly every entrée on the menu at Caprice Bistro — and the Mahi with Shrimp Provençal from the specials just became my new favorite.
Hawksmoor New York: A British Steakhouse That Earns Every Dollar
A last-minute solo dinner in Manhattan turned into one of the best meals of the year — thanks to a butter-washed double bourbon old fashioned and a Caesar salad you eat like a cracker.
Eternal Sunshine Café: When the Chef Says “Let Me Cook for You”
Owner Michael Pellegrino greeted me at the door at 8am with a new dish he wanted to test — maple braised pork belly, bourbon-poached apple, and ricotta blueberry French toast. It’s on the menu now. Go try it.
Pinpoint: A Mushroom Big Enough to Be a Steak
Pinpoint sits in the heart of downtown Wilmington, and on a recent Thursday I went back to one of my
Eternal Sunshine Cafe
I know many of you think that I eat all my breakfast meals at Cast Iron Kitchen. That is just
Three10 – Michelin star in the making
On a chilly February Thursday night, you’ll have an easy time getting a reservation at Three10. It’s a great time
Floriana – Again!
When I made my reservation at Floriana Restaurant in Wilmington for January 28th, the forecast called for rain. Expecting to
Katie’s Grill and Bar
This morning, June 18, I ate at Katie’s Grill and Bar on College Road in Wilmington. I am now ashamed
Blueberry Grille
I tried the Blueberry Grille today for the second time in a week. It has potential, but has some issues
Luigi’s Trattoria: Myrtle Beach’s Best-Kept Italian Secret
Myrtle Beach’s best-kept Italian secret — no giant tourist sign, just a marsala sauce the waiter swears is the best in town, and he’s right.