For more than a century and a half, Thalian Hall has hosted world-class performances, nurtured new talent, and perfected its role as the grande dame of Wilmington’s arts scene.
A Waterman’s Wisdom
At his seafood market in Jacksonville, a seasoned fisherman shows his customers that when it comes to our coast and the rich bounty it provides, the world is their oyster.
Drinking the Land
What explains the rich variety of flavors bursting out of North Carolina’s wine country? It’s all in the terroir — and that begins with the soil where the grapes are grown.
Making a Splash: An Ode to the Shrimpburger
Drive-ins and restaurants around the Crystal Coast turn tiny shellfish into shrimpburgers that are big on flavor. The sandwich is unquestionably one of our most iconic. But is it a burger? One writer investigates.
Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash
On any given day in summer, Waterfront Seafood Shack is packed from its first plate at lunch to its final just-about-too-dark-to-eat platter that night.
At Lanes Ferry Dock & Grill, It Takes Time to Make Fast Food
Regulars swear by this throwback diner near the Cape Fear River in Pender County, where everything — from waffles to burgers to fried bologna — is made to order and just right.
Flytrap Brewing in Wilmington Celebrates Coastal North Carolina
Like the local plant that inspired its name, Flytrap Brewing is rooted in southeastern North Carolina, proudly reflecting the culture of Wilmington.
Coastal Serenity at the Inn on Pamlico Sound
Finding waterfront hospitality and a home away from home on Hatteras Island.
City Portrait: New Bern
Where two rivers meet, North Carolina’s first capital bridges the distance between past and present.
