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Midtown
Wilmington
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Midtown Wilmington
is defined as stretching from Historic Downtown Wilmington to the
Wrightsville Beach vicinity.
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Oleander Drive Area
The southern coastal region presents an abundance of great
places to eat. A complete listing of the region's restaurants and
eateries could fill an entire book. This chapter offers a sampling of
what's available in each area. If your favorite restaurant isn't listed
here, it may be because it's among the many fine restaurants that are
impossible to miss because of reputation or location. We've made a
special effort to include the more out-of-the-way places that shouldn't
be missed, along with some obvious favorites. Please keep in mind that
restaurants may frequently change menu items, hours of operation or
close. Call ahead to verify information
that is important to you.
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Eddie Romanelli's
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5400 Oleander Dr., Wilmington
(910) 799-7000 |
Eddie Romanelli's high-tone atmosphere is
suffused with the richness of dark wood, red brick and comfortable banquette
seating. The menu emphasizes American regional dishes, many with an Italian
accent. Among the house specialties are an excellent crab dip and homemade
12-inch pizzas, some of which are unusual, such as the barbecued chicken
pizza and Philly steak pizza. The menu offers a variety of appetizers (the
pesto cheese toast is worth a try), sandwiches, salads with freshly made
dressings and Italian baked specialties. Lunch and dinner menus are
essentially the same, with dinner portions larger and served with a choice
of soup or salad and a choice of potatoes or pasta. The popular bar
adjoining the restaurant offers handsome sectional seating, and a late-night
finger-food menu is served there. Menu and drink specials are offered every
day. Eddie Romanelli's is open seven days a week, and a second location in
Brunswick County's Waterford complex is open as well, serving dinner nightly
and open for lunch on Sundays.
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Flaming Amy’s
Burrito Barn
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4002 Oleander Dr., Wilmington
(910) 799-2919 |
Looking for a tasty meal that will fill you up
but won't empty your wallet? Flaming Amy's provides amazingly quick service
and delicious, reasonably priced burritos, quesadillas and salads in a fun
and lively setting. Their salsa bar will give you plenty of unique flavors
to try, including a pineapple-jalapeno salsa. And if you're feeling daring,
there's always the Wall of Flame, which offers a wide variety of hot, hotter
and super-hot sauces for you to sample (read the warning labels carefully
before putting these sauces on your food as some are extremely potent). The
burritos go way beyond beans and rice, to tasty combos such as The Big Jerk,
a tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, Jamaican jerk chicken, roasted
red peppers, sour cream and pineapple-jalapeno salsa. You can also customize
your burrito with their selection of meats, veggies and toppings. For folks
who want to hang out for a while, there are video games and a pool table in
the back. Flaming Amy's is open daily for lunch and dinner.
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Nicola's - Italian with a Twist
5704 Oleander Dr.,
Wilmington
(910) 798-2205
www.nicolasitalianrestaurant.com |
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If there's one thing Nick Pittari knows, it's
Italian cuisine. Pittari made his reputation in Wilmington as the owner of
downtown's Pizza Bistro and then moved on to own Incredible Pizza, perhaps
the best pie in the southeast part of the state. Now Nick has turned his
efforts to fine dining and his latest enterprise will knock your socks off.
Nicola's features only fresh ingredients and authentic recipes, often coming
from the cookbook of Nick's Sicilian mother, Nonna. The kitchen prepares
five types of pasta every day, and the difference between this sublime
ingredient and the boxed version is palatable. They also use only the
freshest fish, beef, shellfish and vegetables and make each dish to order.
An amazing selection of fine wines is available,
and your server will be more than happy to assist you in pairing the
perfect wine with your dish. The interior of Nicola's is chic and unique,
boasting vibrant colors and a metropolitan flair. You can even have the
kitchen cater your own special dinner to be served at the location of your
choice. Let's face it: Italian doesn't get any more authentic than the
masterpieces coming out of Pittari's kitchen. Join him for a slice of the
Cape Fear region's la dolce vita.
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Olympia Restaurant
5629 Oleander Dr., Bradley Square,
Wilmington
(910) 796-9636
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This Greek legend is renowned for its unique
approach to traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Lunch offers succulent
sandwiches that vary from stout hero-style creations to juicy pita
specialties. Olympia's salads are light and crafted from the freshest
vegetables and a variety of cheeses that will leave your mouth watering for
more. Dinner finds unique house specials such as moussaka, kabobs and
tantalizing seafood dishes. The Athenian-style flounder will whisk you away
to a crystal blue waterfront cafe on the island of Santorini. For
connoisseurs of Greek culture and cuisine, this dining experience would
satisfy Zeus himself.
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Tidal Creek Foods Co-op
$-$$
5329 Oleander Dr., Ste. 100, Wilmington
(910) 799-COOP
(2667)
www.tidalcreek.coop |
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In addition to being one of the best spots in
Wilmington for natural and organic groceries, Tidal Creek also features a
delicious buffet with all sorts of tantalizing, healthy dishes sold by the
pound. In addition to the vegetarian and vegan offerings, they also offer
sandwiches, wraps, salads and a wide assortment of unique beverages. From
the sweet broccoli salad to the curry chicken salad and including the
sumptuous baked goods and gluten-free specialties, you'll want to make this
clean, green grocery your regular stop for your family's healthy lifestyle.
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