As Valentine’s Day approaches, eating places and different companies provide enjoyable, food-filled methods that will help you present the love. Listed below are some concepts to swimsuit everybody, going down in Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover counties. Please tell us if there are others we should always add to the record by emailing aballard@gannett.com.
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Amelia’s Grill
In Ocean Isle Seaside, this restaurant is open February 14 and serves dinner for 2 that features a cocktail or glass of wine, selection of soup or salad, entrees, and a dessert to share. Discover it at 1564 Market Place Blvd. It prices $120 and reservations are really useful. Particulars: 910-579-9200.
Blue Surf Arboretum West
This restaurant at 414 Arboretum Drive in Wilmington is internet hosting a four-course dinner with an appetizer and dessert to share, and a selection of soup or salad, and entrée on February 14. It prices $95 per couple and reservations are required. Particulars: 910-406-5050 or https://bluesurfrestaurants.com.
cider home Ciudad Toro
This cider home at 615 S. 17th St. in Wilmington’s Cargo District companions with Pink Baking Co. for a cupcake pairing on Feb. 14. There are 4 taste pairings. Tickets are $25 and can be found by way of February 9. Particulars: https://www.fb.com/BullCityWilmington.
caprice bistro
In downtown Wilmington at 10 Market St., search for a particular three-course menu on February 14, with choices together with basic French favorites, from escargot and lobster bisque to cassoulet and Waterzooi. It is $55. Particulars and reservations: 910-815-0810.
fermentable
In the event you’re searching for one thing much less standard, attempt the Bugaboo, an edible insect and wine pairing at this bottle store at 600 S. 17th St. in Wilmington. On February 14th will probably be from 6-9pm (there’s additionally reside music and a meals truck). Particulars: https://fermental.internet.
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floriana
This downtown restaurant (the one with the balcony tables) will host a five-course Italian dinner with a bottle of wine on February 14. It prices $85 per particular person, with seating at 5, 7 and 9 pm Particulars: http://wilmington .florianarestaurant.com.
Grand Cru meals and wine
In Estación Lumina, this restaurant is providing a particular menu for Valentine’s Day, along with the traditional menu. It gives choices for 4 programs, from a seared scallops appetizer to a crimson velvet mousse for dessert. Particulars: www.grandcruwb.com.
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el joyce
In Leland, at 1174 Turlington Ave., this neighborhood bar gives a particular menu beginning at Four pm for Valentine’s Day. It features a major course of ribs and a salmon full of shrimp mousse, in addition to appetizers and desserts. There can even be a collection of specialty cocktails. Particulars: www.fb.com/TheJoyceLeland.
Little Loaf Bakery and Faculty
This Wilmington bakery at 3410 Wrightsville Ave. is bringing again its Bread Bouquets this yr, which can be found for supply. There may be an possibility so as to add different goodies, flowers and/or wine. For particulars on how one can order, go to www.fb.com/littleloafbakeryandschoolhouse.
Melting pot
The Wilmington location of this fondue restaurant at 885 City Middle Drive in Mayfaire gives a four-course dinner that includes cheese fondue, salad, Cupid entrée, and chocolate dessert with a champagne toast. The price of $85 per particular person additionally consists of souvenirs to take house. Particulars: www.meltingpot.com/wilmington-nc.
Milliken’s Seafood
At 4462 Major St. in Shallotte, they are going to be open on February 14 from Four-9 p.m. desserts Non-obligatory equipment (resembling roses, a teddy bear or a field of goodies) can full the expertise. Particulars: 910-754-6909.
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restaurant nineteen
The restaurant at Olde Level Nation Membership, 513 Nation Membership Drive in Hampstead, is providing a particular vacation dinner menu that will probably be obtainable on February 10, 11, 13 and 14. There can even be a collection of cocktails, particular breakfasts and Sunday brunch. Particulars: http://oldepointgolf.com/february/
ports of name
At 116 N. Howe St. in Southport, this spot as soon as once more gives a particular menu for particular holidays. Dinner gives 4 programs, with a selection of two choices for every course. There’s even a boeuf bourguignon for 2. It’s obtainable to dine in or take away. Particulars: 910-457-4544, https://portsofcallbistro.com.
Salty Turtle Beer Firm.
On February 9, Salty Turtle Beer Co. and Fusion Blue Delicacies will work collectively to host a five-course beer pairing meal. It takes place within the occasion house of his The Cove brewery at 112 Triton Lane in Surf Metropolis. Particulars: https://store.saltyturtlebeer.com/product/valentines-day-beer-pairing-ticket.
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Style the southern delicacies
This breakfast and brunch restaurant at 3704 Carolina Seaside Highway in Wilmington is open for particular dine-in service on February 14. Search for a romantic setting and a four-course dinner (with three or 4 choices per course) obtainable from 5 to eight:30 pm Particulars: 910-769-8112 or http://savorsouthernkitchen.com.
Sea fowl
This restaurant (with a chef who was lately named a James Beard semifinalist) will provide a four-course menu on February 14. It is $85 with optionally available wine pairing, that includes dishes like Lyonnaise salad, lobster corndogs, seafood entrées, and vegan entrees. Choices Particulars: www.seabirdnc.com.
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Seawitch tiki bar
At 227 N. Carolina Seaside Ave. in Carolina Seaside, this native favourite gives a particular menu February 10-11, together with dishes like “Cuddling Crab Bisque” and “Pet Love Pasta” steak and béarnaise. Additionally take a look at a collection of romantic cocktails. Particulars: https://seawitchtikibar.com.
the second glass
In Wilmington’s South Entrance District, this restaurant at 1540 S. Second St. is internet hosting a five-course dinner that may include or with out wine pairing ($85 or $140 per particular person). There may be additionally a vegan possibility for every dish. Particulars: https://secondglasswinebar.com.
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boning shack
This seafood restaurant’s downtown Wilmington location gives a particular Valentine’s menu February 10-19. Dishes embrace grilled oysters with tomato and basil, fisherman’s stew, and garlic shrimp fettuccine. Additionally attempt the Luv Shack and Smokeshow cocktails: Particulars: www.fb.com/shuckinshackdowntownwilmington.
smoking within the water
For Valentine’s Day with a view of the Cape Worry River, hit this spot at 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave. in Wilmington. They’re providing a particular menu on February 14 that features grilled oysters, dinner for 2, wine pairing and extra, along with the common menu. Particulars: 910-833-5069 or www.smokeonthewaternc.com.
Allison Ballard is the meals and eating reporter at StarNews. You’ll be able to find it ataballard@gannett.com.