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• Venue: Juggling Gypsy Cafe http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/270109-juggling-gypsy-cafe The Juggling Gypsy began in February 2004, with an idea to create a funky place for people of all walks of life to hang out, have fun, meet others, to entertain and be entertained. A place where you're not just taking in the action, but where you become part of the action. Venue: Juggling Gypsy Cafe
• Venue: The Harp http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1587185-the-harp Come on down to The Harp @ 3rd St. & Greenfield, a place for food, friends, and fun. Have a pint, while listening to live piano music - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday. Tonight!.. James Jarvis & Friends... On any given night, James and his special guests, Faith Coleman, Robert Godfrey, and Karl Metzger, will be tickling the ivories. Cheers! Venue: The Harp
• Venue: Front Street Diner http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/355819-front-street-diner Welcome to Front Street Diner! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or yourappetite demands, the friendly staff at Front Street Diner promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one. Parking: Parking on Site Parking: Street Venue: Front Street Diner
• Venue: Subway http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/701215-subway From hot meatball in winter to cold turkey in summer, this national chain features freshly made-to-order sandwiches for every season. The soft white, wheat or seasoned rolls are baked throughout the day. If you time it right, you may even get a hot one. The counter service is quick and toppings are abundant. In addition to traditional foot-long subs, the menu offers six-inch subs, hot sandwiches, wraps and kids' meals. Venue: Subway
• Venue: Firebelly Lounge http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/452076-firebelly-lounge The Firebelly is one of downtowns favorite local & tourist attractions because of its unique location, friendly staff, casual atmosphere & relaxing outdoor patio with Tiki Bar. Located accross from the Riverside Hilton Hotel, enjoy Wilmington's favorite Restaurant for Tacos & Wings & The Best variety of Tequila in Town. This is the place to be when you are looking to kick back & relax amongst friends & family. See you for a quick lunch, dinner or late night snack that will keep you hopping all day long.For you first timers: ORDER @ THE KITCHEN WINDOW OR BAR FOR FAST & RELIABLE SERVICE!SPECIALS:Monday - $1.00 Tacos, $4.75 Grilled Shrimp Faddi$1.00 Miller lite DraftTuesday - $4.75 Chicken Tender Faddi $4.00 Nachos$2.00 Ultimate Import SelectionWednesday - $.25 Wings (6 sauces) & $3.00 Grilled Vegetable FaddiSelect Draft special $2.00 Bud & Bud Thursday - $4.00 Quesadilla $5.00 Taco Salad$2.50 Domestic DraftFriday - $3.00 Pints & $4.50 Beer Man Tacos, $5.25 Philly Cheese Steak FaddiSaturday - $2.50 Domestic Bottles & $5.00 Faddis w/ FriesSunday - 20 wings for $5.00 along with $2.00 Coors Light Bottles, $6.00 Pitchers Killians & All The Sports You Want on 13 T.V.'s Venue: Firebelly Lounge
• Venue: Max's Prime Steakhouse http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/54538-maxs-prime-steakhouse Max's Prime Steakhouse is the newest addition to the family of Circa 1922, Boca Bay, Brasserie du Soleil and Bijou. Max's offers the finest selection of prime meat available cooked to 1200 degrees in our custom broiler. Fresh local seafood and chops round out the entree offerings. Steakhouse-size salads and vegetable and potato sides compliment our quality entree selection. Our signature Coffee & Doughnuts highlights an array of homemade desserts. Choose to accompany your meal with a special bottle from our wine list of over 300 bottles. We also offer Wilmington's best collection of ports and single malt scotches.An upscale bar atmosphere caters to the after work and late night clientele as well as single diners.An experienced and knowledgeable wait staff make Max's ideal for special occasions, business dinners and private parties. We provide the details that make any event special.Executive chef: Matt FelixDining Style: Fine DiningCross Street: Military CutoffParking: Public Lot Venue: Max's Prime Steakhouse
• Venue: Surf's Bar & Grille http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1078348-surfs-bar-grille Surfs Bar and Grille offers a unique new restaurant concept which incorporates an actual open flame stone grill behind the bar for the visible grilling of patrons steaks, seafood, burgers, and chicken dishes. Surfs décor is comfortable and unique, featuring a beach inspired design of coppers, blues, natural and local reclaimed wood along with etched glass partitions and entry ways which reflect the local natural dunes and whisping grass. Surfs features a large 45 stool bar with the only Viper Ice incased beer taps in Wilmington and 15 large flat screen High Definition televisions.  Surfs has a very comfortable and uniquely decorated dining room, a perfect environment for family dining. Pricing is moderate with a very diverse menu from appetizers, sandwiches, and the best 10oz burgers to steaks, fresh seafood and great big pasta dishes. Surfs is open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. Surfs offers a full menu midnight or later seven days a week. After 20+ years of service to over a million happy customers, our staff is dedicated to one simple goal - your unbridled satisfaction. Our secret is simple but often overlooked by others - serve only the finest quality fresh food at an affordable price with unparalleled fun, friendly, attentive, and respectful service. We believe that 'Smiles are contagious' and never forget that our most valued commodity is our customer. Everyday at Surf's is a unique and fun dining experience. Our customers will tell you that in addition to our diverse menu featuring hand cut steaks, local fresh seafood, Great Big pasta dishes, THE BEST 10oz. Burgers, scrumptious sandwiches, and unique fun pick'n appetizers, Surfs 'changes it up a bit' with our extensive daily menus from both lunch and dinner allowing 'something for everyone' and 'something different everyday'. It is not unusual for us to see customers over and over sometimes within the same week. This is a prideful fact for us and one we do not take for granted. Surfs  loves the 'Little Dudes'. Our staff have children of their own and truly understand that 'Kids are people too'. Our Little Dudes menu is fun, interactive and full of kids favorites. .so whether you are stopping in to watch the game and grab a burger or steak from the grill behind the bar or you are getting together with the family, friends and co workers come on in and experience surfs first hand . Venue: Surf's Bar & Grille
• Venue: A Slice of Life http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1171561-a-slice-of-life Open daily from 11:30am to 3:00am, 'Slice' is a local favorite, as well as a perfect destination for tourists and newcomers to Wilmington. Menu includes: salads, tacos, quesadillas, homemade soups, nachos, subs, and of course, Pizza. Our award winning dough is made fresh daily in-house with purified water, and only the highest quality ingredients go into all of our creations. We also carry all ABC permits and a full range of imported, domestic, and micro-brewed beer; not to mention the largest tequila selection in the area. Venue: A Slice of Life
• Venue: Boleros Cafe http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/354180-boleros-cafe Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors alwaysagree about Boleros Cafe: the atmosphere is great, the food is superb,and the service is outstanding. The restaurant offers a casual atmospherethat is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers, and family members. Thecreative menu features a wide array of great selections, always made fromthe highest quality ingredients. Be sure to ask your server about dailyspecials and other notable menu selections. The staff at Boleros Cafeare friendly and professional and will ensure that your dining experienceis a pleasant one. Please stop in soon! Venue: Boleros Cafe
• Venue: Sbarro http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/762849-sbarro Sbarro's roots go back to Naples, Italy where for Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro the art of crafting Italian cuisine was a way of life. The couple and their three sons, Mario, Joseph and Anthony, immigrated to America in 1956 to pursue their dream of owning a successful business in the U. S. Their Sbarro Italian Delicatessen in Brooklyn, N.Y. was well received by the local community and was the first of what would grow to become some 1,000 Sbarro restaurants. Today, Sbarro is owned by MidOcean Partners, a premier private equity firm. The Sbarro name is synonymous with delicious Italian food that customers can count on for quality and taste. The company's 8,000 employees, continue Gennaro and Carmela's tradition of providing authentic Italian dishes and flavors in Sbarro restaurants around the world. At Sbarro, we serve fresh, traditional Italian cuisine that our cooks prepare in exhibition kitchens while guests relax in a casual atmosphere. Our famous pizza is only the beginning of the Sbarro culinary adventure. We offer sumptuous entrees, pastas, salads, sandwiches, and homemade desserts - tastes to fit every palate. Our contemporary Italian design, with sleek finishes, bright lighting, and an open kitchen is offset by cozy seating to create an environment that is interesting, lively and comfortable. Friendly, attentive service is what makes Sbarro the perfect place for social, business and group dining. Venue: Sbarro
• Venue: Soho Steakhouse http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/576676-soho-steakhouse A unique Chef Driven Dining Experience! Our food is mouth watering, our staff is friendly, and we are eager to create an unforgettable meal! Executive chef: John Turner Dining Style: Casual Elegant Cross Street: South Oleander Parking: Private Lot Venue: Soho Steakhouse
• Venue: Le Catalan ~ French Café & Wine Bar http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1288945-le-catalan-french-cafe-wine-bar "Wine Down" on the Riverwalk in Historic Wilmington! Enjoy authentic French cuisine: quiche, salads, entrée of the day, cheeses, desserts and wines. Lunch & Dinner Unique views/sunsets of the Cape Fear River. Indoor & Outdoor Dining. Venue: Le Catalan ~ French Café & Wine Bar
• Venue: Big Thai http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/3171705-big-thai At Big Thai, the authentic flavors are just as huge as the 122-item menu. Venue: Big Thai
• Venue: Back to School Bicycle Giveaway Sponsored by Little Caesars http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/953014-back-to-school-bicycle-giveaway-sponsored-by-little-caesars Little Caesars, in cooperation with Pepsi, is giving away a new bicycle and helmet to one lucky person on September 8th. Each time you purchase a Hot-N-Ready or other specialty pizza in our Castle Hayne store you will be eligible to register and win the bicycle and helmet. Come in on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 pm each week between now and September 8th and meet 'Little Caesar'. Venue: Back to School Bicycle Giveaway Sponsored by Little Caesars
• Venue: Odessa at Lumina Station http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1008549-odessa-at-lumina-station A swanky and stylish place to dine, drink and dance. Come experience the delicious Asian-inspired cuisine for dinner or check out the late-night menu Thurs. - Sat. until 1 am. Music by DJ Edie keeps the club atmosphere vibrant and Odessa's Red Room is ideal for private parties. Venue: Odessa at Lumina Station
• Venue: Brixx Woodfired Pizza http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1131546-brixx-woodfired-pizza Brixx Woodfired Pizza offers the best wood fired pizza around, fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, pastas and desserts. We also proudly offer the finest selection of draft beer in town with 24 beers on tap. Or try one of our 17 fine wines by the glass. We are open for late night til 1am. Venue: Brixx Woodfired Pizza
• Venue: 141 TreBenzios Restaurant and Lounge http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1095230-141-trebenzios-restaurant-and-lounge Casual to formal restaurant serving special dishes such as Steak Oscar and Autumn Pork Tenderloin with sweet potato mash. We also specialize in Martinis, Mojitos, and any mixed beverage. TreBenzios gradually morphs into a upscale lounge and nightclub after dinner with a live DJ starting at 10 pm Thur-Sat!! Venue: 141 TreBenzios Restaurant and Lounge
• Venue: Rita's Ice Custard Happiness http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1119250-ritas-ice-custard-happiness Rita's serves made fresh daily authentic Italian Ice as well as old-fashioned frozen custard in a fun family-friendly environment! Venue: Rita's Ice Custard Happiness
• Venue: Fat Tony's Italian Pub http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/1013334-fat-tonys-italian-pub Venue: Fat Tony's Italian Pub
• Venue: Red Robin http://events.starnewsonline.com/wilmington-nc/venues/show/667678-red-robin Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., was founded on four core values: Honor, Integrity, Continually Seeking Knowledge and Having Fun. These core values are the foundation for every Red Robin decision from creating its mouthwatering gourmet burgers to hiring energetic Team Members and even to deciding new restaurant locations. They also are the foundation for how the company treats its Team Members, Guests and communities. Red Robin's core values can be found embroidered on the sleeve of every Team Member's uniform, which serves as a constant reminder of what makes the company unique and special. Red Robin also has an unparalleled and extraordinary approach to Guest service known as Unbridled Acts. There are thousands of stories of Red Robin Team Members who live the company's values through random acts of kindness they bestow upon restaurant Guests and other Team Members. Each Unbridled Act®, regardless of size, is a true testament to Red Robin's amazing culture and the care it takes for each and every Guest. Red Robin's core values and unbridled atmosphere is at the heart of the company's energizing culture and its nearly 36,000 Team Members across North America. Venue: Red Robin

Port City Foodies

• Hurricane readiness requires more than milk and white bread http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/15989/hurricane-readiness-requires-more-than-milk-and-white-bread/ Maybe we choose milk and white bread for a sense of comfort, that image of Mom making us PB&Js with a tall glass of moo in the safety of our family homes, but hurricane readiness calls for much more. Florida International University students in 2004 compiled 'The Healthy Hurricane/Disaster Cookbook.' Hurricane readiness requires more than milk and white bread
• Cool down with Key lime truffles http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/15980/cool-down-with-key-lime-truffles/ http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/files/2010/09/DSCF2254-150x150.jpg Brooker created a white-chocolate-covered treat hiding silky Key lime filling mixed with a bit of graham cracker crust. The wee, zesty balls melted on the tongue, and I could have eaten a half dozen or more. Cool down with Key lime truffles
• Dark 'N' Stormy ginger ale shootout http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/15951/dark-n-stormy-ginger-ale-shootout/ http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/files/2010/09/Picture-1-146x300.png Tired of pedestrian ginger ale deflating your Dark 'n' Stormy? Well, Port City Foodies and the StarNews crew are happy to bring you a highly labor intensive review of interesting options to liven up your cocktail as Hurricane Earl bears down on the Carolina Coast. Dark 'N' Stormy ginger ale shootout
• Weather change sparks fair food fancy http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/15972/weather-change-sparks-fair-food-fancy/ At least I think it's the weather. Anyway, with August passing and September coming in with a slight breeze I can't help but turn to thoughts of fall.And foremost on my mind? What kind of freaky deep fried funkiness will rule the midway, of course. Pretty much everything you can imagine has been battered and [...] Weather change sparks fair food fancy
• Free ice cream 2-4 p.m. in Porters Neck http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/15955/free-ice-cream-2-4-p-m-in-porters-neck/ Forget the hurricane blues for now. Port City Java at Porters Neck (8211 Market St.) is giving away free ice cream. Free ice cream 2-4 p.m. in Porters Neck