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Summer Brews to Enjoy: Cape Fear's Top Picks
Our favorite Cape Fear crafted summer beers. Here are our top picks to sip along to your favorite tunes.
Jun 243 min read


HARBOR TIDE ESTATE: THE CROWN JEWEL OF BIG LOLLIPOP BAY
Harbor Tide Estate isn’t just a luxurious place to stay—it’s the kind of home that becomes a part of your memoryscape. Where kids learn to paddleboard at dawn, where laughter echoes across a bay lit in gold, and where the salt air lingers long after you leave.
Jun 193 min read


RIDING HIGH IN OCALA
If you're part of the horse world, Ocala, Florida, is already on your map—and for good reason. But if it hasn't crossed your radar yet, it's time to take a closer look.
Jun 127 min read


48 HOURS IN WINSTON-SALEM
Kick off summer in style with a month full of fun in Winston-Salem. A mere three-hour drive from Wilmington, Winston-Salem is where history meets haute cuisine — and where summer comes alive with unforgettable energy. This charming North Carolina city, once defined by its tobacco tycoons and industrious past, has reinvented itself into a spirited weekend destination where cobblestone streets, culinary artistry, and Southern hospitality intertwine.
May 284 min read


THE ARTISTIC JOURNEY OF CHRIS BLOOM
For Chris Bloom, painting is more than a creative pursuit—it’s a deeply personal language, one spoken in color, texture, and form. With every brushstroke, she invites viewers into a world shaped by curiosity, optimism, and a relentless dedication to craft.
May 233 min read


MEET THE CHEF: PALOMA'S AT HOTEL LELA
Meet the Chef, Jimmy McDowell of Paloma's at Hotel Lela in Wilmington, NC.
May 232 min read


FROM PORCH TO PALETTE
For Pappy Khouri, the moment he picked up a paintbrush was more than just a creative impulse—it was the beginning of a journey that would span over a decade of growth, exploration, and discovery.
Apr 253 min read


ROOTED IN FAMILY, ELEVATED BY VISION: Inside Rayson Vineyards' Rise as North Carolina's New Wine Destination
Tucked away in Mocksville, North Carolina, Rayson Vineyards is quietly reshaping the conversation around North Carolina wine—and it's doing so with an unmistakably personal touch.
Apr 225 min read


MEET THE CHEF: SUGO ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, THOMAS CALHOUN
At the heart of downtown Wilmington's culinary scene, Chef Thomas Calhoun brings a world of flavor to the table at Sugo Italian Restaurant.
Apr 162 min read


OCEANFRONT LUXURY MEETS LAID-BACK COASTAL LIVING ON WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH.
Each month, Cape Fear Living will spotlight a unique coastal vacation property from Sea Scape Properties, spanning from Ocean Isle Beach to North Topsail Beach.
Apr 163 min read


48 HOURS IN FORT MYERS: A CHIC GETAWAY IN THE CITY OF PALMS
Here’s how to spend 48 hours soaking up the best of Fort Myers in effortless, elevated style.
Apr 166 min read


MEET THE CHEF: SALITA PIZZA'S JIM DIECCHIO
In the world of food, true passion often emerges from humble beginnings, and Chef Jim Diecchio of SalitaPizza is a perfect example of that.
Apr 94 min read


CATHY POULOS CAPTURING LIFE'S QUIET MOMENTS
Cathy Poulos is a celebrated Wilmington artist known for her vibrant, evocative works that capture the beauty of everyday life.
Apr 93 min read


WE'RE BRUNCHING
Indulge in the marriage of breakfast and lunch, here are the best brunch eateries in Wilmington, NC
Apr 48 min read


A SLICE OF OLD FLORIDA & SPOONFULS OF COASTAL FLAVOR IN NEW SMYRNA BEACH
There are still pockets if you want to set out and find your own little slice of nostalgia & old Florida: New Smyrna Beach is one of them.
Apr 35 min read


Em Ecker: The Culinary Journey of Executive Chef at King Neptune
Executive Chef Em Acker of King Neptune Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Mar 204 min read


COAST GUARD ROOTS TO COASTAL RETREATS: The Story Behind The Palms of Wilmington
The Palms of Wilmington is Kate & Zac Hubbell's love letter to Wilmington, NC.
Mar 104 min read


FROM SANTE FE TO WILMINGTON: A Journey of Art, Passion, and Personal Collections.
Trish and Ric Rioux's journey into the world of art collecting began almost three decades ago during a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mar 66 min read


MEET THE CHEF: CIRCA 1922'S WILL COPELAND
Chef Will Copeland’s culinary story began in the unassuming kitchen of a small, 40-seat Italian restaurant just outside Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 253 min read


FINE ART LOCAL: A New Art Haven
Fine Art Local, is a dynamic new gallery and online platform in Wilmington, NC
Feb 183 min read
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