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• A Taste of Italy is Splendido

  Every time I visit A Taste of Italy I’m happy I did. Whether I go for an eggplant parmesan on a roll or a meatball wedge, pick up some fresh mozzarella or a little antipasto, the food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is top-notch.
  The place does booming business and yet all [...]

• A new approach to homelessness

  From The Greater Wilmington Business Journal:

  In downtown Wilmington there will be a new way to give to the homeless beginning July 22. Yellow “Make A Change” meters will dot 11 key locations such as the main post office and the public library, where the public can deposit change to support programs that provide housing to [...]

• Michael’s Seafood Restaurant Takes Home First Prize in National Competition

  Carolina Beach’s own Michael’s Seafood Restaurant (map) took home first prize at the 28th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off held this past weekend in Newport, Rhode Island.
  In a competition that attracted more than 30,000 chowder heads, “Captain M’s Seafood Chowder” placed first in the seafood division (there’s also a straight clam division).
  Owners Michael [...]

• Wilmington’s Gone to the Dogs

  

  Ah, dogs. Any humans who’ve had the pleasure of having one own them will happily tell you the fascinating con game their four-legged friend embodies.

• “The Cottage” in Carolina Beach is reborn (again)

  Snow’s Cut Monthly reports that the restaurant formerly known as The Cottage will reopen this summer as Havana’s.
  “The Cottage” is one of Carolina Beach’s most historic structures. Located on the corner of Lake Park Blvd. and Cape Fear Blvd., it’s been known as the Ogburn House, The June Inn (1948-81), The Cottage Restaurant, and most [...]

• Looking back: Carolina Beach in 1897

  I’ve come across an intriguing piece of propaganda put out 10 years ago by the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society. Entitled “Carolina Beach: The Mecca of Excursionists and a Delightful Ocean Resort,” it was published in 1897 by The Wilmington Messenger, and features facts and figures and observations about everyday life in our area back [...]

• Homeless advocacy group starting in Wilmington

  I received the following email today. It’s directed at those in the hospitality industry, but anyone can help/take part:

  My name is Kip Damrow. I am the Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Mayfaire Town Center and the Courtyard by Marriott – University.
  I need your help. This will be the easiest [...]

• Barack the Vote (Myths and truths about early voting)

  

  Let’s get out there, everyone, and show Obama (or McCain, if you must) your support by voting early.

• Can a newspaper survive without the Associated Press?

  

  What would the Star-News look like without stories provided by the Associated Press?

• Critical Mass set for Sept. 26!

  Anyone who rides a bicycle is invited. This Critical Mass is dedicated to the memory of Wilmington resident and cyclist, Phil Tidmarsh, who was senselessly hit and killed by a motorist on River Rd. on Sept. 10, 2008.