Encore Restaurant Week Menu Guide

MARCH 23-30, 2011

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Menu Guide SPRING 2011

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LUNCH

Table of Contents

Mixto (p. 13)...................................................................................................................Select items: $5/person Eddie Romanelli’s (p. 40).......................................................................................... Two-course lunch: $6/person Islands Fresh Mex Grill (p. 26).................................................................................... Three-course: $5.99/person Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn (p. 23)................................................................................Select items: $6.95/person Flaming Amy’s Bowl (p. 42)....................................................................................All you can eat: $6.95/person Buffalo Wild Wings (p. 22).................................................................Select items: buy one for $5.99, get one free Priddyboy’s (p. 28)................................................................................................... Three-course: $5.99/person Fish Bites (p. 41)..........................................................................................................Two-course: $7.50/person Pine Valley Market (p. 44)................................................................................................Two-course: $10/person Elijah’s (p. 11)........................................................................................................ Three-course: $12.95/person Temptations Everyday Gourmet (p. 29)...................................................................... Three-course: $12.95/person Press 102 (p. 16)......................................................................................................... Three-course: $14/person Pilot House (p. 15).................................................................................................. Three-course: $14.95/person East (p. 38)................................................................................................................. Three-course: $15/person The George (p. 12).........................................................................................................Two-course: $15/person Caffe Phoenix (p. 7)..................................................................................................... Three-course: $15/person The Melting Pot (p. 35)................................................................................................. Three-course: $15/person Verandah Cafe (p. 39)............................................................................................ Three-course: $16.95/person The Eat Spot (p. 10)..................................................................................................... Three-course: $20/person Crow Hill (p. 9)........................................................................................................... Three-course: $20/person Tokyo 101 (p. 36)......................................................................................................Five-course: $26.95/person

DINNER

Priddyboy’s (p. 28)................................................................................................... Three-course: $5.99/person Islands Fresh Mex Grill (p. 26).................................................................................... Three-course: $5.99/person Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn (p. 23)................................................................................Select items: $6.95/person Flaming Amy’s Bowl (p. 42)....................................................................................All you can eat: $6.95/person Treehouse Bistro (p. 47).........................................................Two-course: $12/person; or three-course: $15/person Deck House Casual Dining (p. 46)................................................................................. Three-course: $20/person Mixto (p. 13)................................................................................................................. Four-course: $20/person Siena Trattoria (p. 45).................................................................................................... Four-course: $20/person Hieronymus Seafood (p. 25)........................................................................................... Four-course: $25/person The Eat Spot (p. 10)..................................................................................................... Three-course: $20/person Fish Bites (p. 41).......................................................................................................... Three-course: $20/person Press 102 (p. 16)......................................................................................................... Three-course: $21/person Temptations Everyday Gourmet (p. 29)........................................................................ Four-course: $23.95/person Elijah’s (p. 11)........................................................................................................ Three-course: $22.95/person Verandah Cafe (p. 39).............................................................................................. Four-course: $24.95/person Caprice Bistro (p. 8)..................................................................................................... Three-course: $25/person Catch (p. 32)............................................................................................................... Three-course: $25/person The Melting Pot (p. 35)................................................................................................... Four-course: $25/person The George (p. 12)...................................................................................................... Three-course: $25/person East (p. 38)................................................................................................................... Four-course: $25/person Riverboat Landing (p. 17)............................................................................................. Three-course: $25/person Pilot House (p. 15).................................................................................................. Three-course: $25.99/person Halligan’s (p. 43).................................................................................................... Three-course: $25.99/person Yo Sake (p. 19)........................................................................................................ Four-course: $25.99/person Tokyo 101 (p. 36)......................................................................................................Five-course: $26.95/person The Little Dipper (p. 14)................................................................................................ Three-course: $27/person Caffe Phoenix (p. 7)...................................................................................................... Four--course: $27/person Aubriana’s (p. 5)......................................................................................................... Three-course: $30/person Crow Hill (p. 9)........................................................................................................... Three-course: $30/person Ruth’s Chris Steak House (p. 18).................................................................................... Three-course: $35/person Marc’s on Market (p. 34).............................................................................................. Three-course: $35/person

LUNCH OR DINNER FOR TWO

Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn (p. 23)......................................................................................... Select items: $12.95 Eddie Romanelli’s (p. 40)................................................................................................ Three-course dinner: $20 Henry’s (p. 24).............................................................................................................. Three-course dinner: $20 Nicola’s (p. 27)..........................................................................Two-course lunch: $15; or four-course dinner: $40 Kornerstone (p. 33)..........................................................................................................Four-course dinner: $45 The Basics (p. 6)............................................................................................................ Three-course dinner: $55

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elcome Welcome, readers and diners alike!

That means decadent eats and treats The most delicious week of spring has arrived: March 23rd - 30th!

Week eateries. can be indulged upon at nearly 40 participating Encore Restaurant on the many superb dining ERW started in the fall of 2009, as we at encore wanted to focus attention and even smaller cities have successful options that abound in our fair port city. Seeing as other metropolises our town of frequent diners know, events like this, we knew Wilmington would follow suit. If there is anything it’s good food. also hold ERW each fall). Not only Fast forward today, where encore now embarks on its fifth event (we we’ve also grown into areas around have we expanded the number of participants involved in ERW, but its success with the many restaurants Southeastern NC, including Carolina Beach. We are proud to share and impressive culinary talents on who continue participating and featuring their most scrumptious recipes steaks, tapas menus to dinners for two, prix-fixe menus across the area. From French to Italian, seafood to between March 23rd and 30th. there is truly a plethora of options to choose from when dining out Guide—the book you’re cradling All you have to do is flip through our handy Encore Restaurant Week to redeem the offer. Just tell the waitstaff right now—choose your dining itinerary for the week and show up rest—well, it’s as easy as pie. that you’re there to participate in Encore Restaurant Week and the

Eat. Drink. Indulge!

Shea Carver editor, encore magazine

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Aubriana’s

Downtown

restaurant

115 South Front St. • (910) 763-7773 www.aubrianas.com • Open Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm For a chic, candle-lit dinner, complete with white linen tablecloths, Aubriana’s is the place to make a reservation. One of Wilmington’s finest dining spots, the artsy space boasts a “melting pot of America’s best culinary traditions.” From lamb to hummus, lobster to shrimp, Chef Alex Succop knows how to please a diner.

Three-course dinner: $30 Course one—choose one:

House Salad: Spring mix greens, tomato wedges, purple onions and Asiago cheese, finished with a choice of one of our house-made dressings.

-orCaesar Salad: Hearts of romaine tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing, with anchovy filets, capers and croutons, topped with shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Course two—choose one:

Hand-cut New York Strip: 12 ounces of marinated strip, hand-cut in house, with sautéed broccolini and Yukon gold mashed potatoes, topped with a demi-glace.

-orMediterranean Seafood Pasta: Shrimp, mussels, chorizo sausage, kalamata olives, tomatoes, caramelized onions, spinach and feta cheese in a deglazed Albarino wine sauce, tossed with farfalle pasta.

-orSyrah Blackberry Salmon: Fresh, seared Atlantic salmon, glazed with a blackberry-syrah reduction, crispy polenta moons and sautéed broccolini.

Course three—choose one: Double chocolate peanut butter pie.

-orVanilla bean cheesecake.

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Downtown 319 North Front St., In the Cotton Exchange • (910) 343-1050 thebasicscottonexchange.com

Mon-Thu 8am-9pm; Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm Sun 10am-4pm Located in the Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, The Basics serves the finest Southern cuisine around. From Hoppin’ John to locally caught seafood to house-smoked BBQ, The Basics takes classic soul-food dishes and adds a twist, giving them new life. Age-old entrées like batteredand-fried oysters are served atop freshly mixed greens. Their collard greens are locally grown and vegan, and at dinner, rotating seasonal specialties change to reflect the freshness of the season. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and will be tempting the masses come Encore Restaurant Week!

Three-course dinner for two: $55 Includes a bottle of wine

Course one—choose one:

Mussels steamed in red curry lemongrass broth -orChilled shrimp and papaya salad -orBlack bean croquette topped with fried calamari and a green tomato coulis -orGoat cheese tartlets topped with proscuitto and molasses onions -orGinger spiced crab cake with traditional southern tartar sauce -orFried green tomatoes with onion relish and honey dijon -orCornmeal breaded oysters with jalapeno aioli

Honey bourbon marinated pork loin with raspberry coulis and arugula pesto, jasmine rice and grilled zucchini -orRisotto Primavera with spring peas, asparagus, roasted tomatoes and yellow pepper cream -orDiijon marinated lamb chops with wild mushroom risotto and grilled asparagus -orGrilled ribeye with balsamic vidalia compote, mashed Parmesan potatoes and green beans

Course two-choose one:

Pan seared North Carolina trout with corn and avocado salsa, angel hair alfredo and sauteed arugula -orGrilled duck breast with cherry zinfandel glaze, Parmesan risotto and fresh spinach -or-

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Course three-choose one:

Southern Hummingbird cake with chantilly cream -orFallen chocolate cake -orStrawberry Mint Sorbet -orFrangelico fudge brownies -orCoca-Cola cake with vanilla ice cream -orBanana pudding parfait

35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395

Downtown

Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm Friday & Saturday 11:30am-Midnight Reopened in July of 2010 after moving a few blocks down from their original address 9 S Front Street, Caffe Phoenix is back to join in Encore Restaurant Week. Now located at 35 N Front Street, diners can expect healthy meals with local ingredients. For appetizers, try one of their “small bites,” like their spinach-gorganzola dip or risotto cakes. Feeling like lunch?

Try a Panini sandwich (three different choices). Dinner also delights, thanks to their lengthy wine list, upping the ante for full enjoyment. With its decor true to its old location, white walls awash with local artwork, the atmosphere feels fresh and the food tastes the same.

Four-course dinner: $27 Course one—choose one:

Cup of tomato, chevre herbed soup -orPetite crab cake: Served over black-eyed peas, topped with shallots and roasted tomato aioli -orSpinach gorganzola dip: Topped with basil, bacon and parmesan and pita points

Three-course lunch: $15

Course two—choose one: Mixed greens salad: Red onions, cucumbers, pine nuts, tomatoes, and croutons -orCaesar salad: romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons and house-made Caesar dressing Course three—choose one: Grilled flatiron steak: Served with a gorganzola Yukon potato cake, green beans and burgundy reduction -orButtermilk fried flounder: Served over hoppin’ John with a lemon-caper arugula salad -orSauteed mushroom ravioli: Tossed in truffle, dried tomato and parmesan-creamed sauce, with spinach, shallots and walnuts -orChicken marsala: A sautéed chicken breast, served with shallots, button and cremini mushrooms, deglazed in marsala laced with cream -orSpinaci con prosciutto: Served with prosciutto, basil, garlic, olive oil tossed with pine nuts, spinach and parmesan over linguini Course four—choose one: Vanilla bean cheesecake with strawberry and hazelnut coulis -orDark chocolate bread pudding served with caramel sauce

Course one—choose one: Cup of tomato, chevre-herbed soup -orMixed greens salad with red onions, cucumbers, pine nuts, fresh tomatoes and croutons -orCaesar salad romaine lettuce, parmesan, toasted croutons and house-made Caesar dressing -orHummus, made with chickpeas, garlic and Tahini, served with olives, feta, cucumbers and roasted peppers Course two—choose one: Spinaci con prosciutto: Served with prosciutto, garlic, basil, spinach, parmesan, pine nuts over linguini -orFire Bird: Blackened chicken, tomato, romaine, mango honey-dijon dressing on wheat berry -orQuiche du jour: A flaky pastry with egg custard, prepared with a daily variety of fillings Course three—choose one: Vanilla Bean cheesecake with strawberry coulis -orDark chocolate bread pudding with caramel sauce

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Downtown

10 Market Street (910) 815-0810 www.capricebistro.com OPEN: 7 days a week at 5pm

Again taking Best French Restaurant 2011, Caprice Bistro is back for spring’s Encore Restaurant Week. Words of advice: Make reservations early.

Booked practically every night of the week during the previous three seasons, Caprice’s three-course meals cannot be beat. The consistent level of quality food makes it top-notch, thanks to Chef Moity’s superior choice of appetizers, entrées and desserts, all chocked full of a divinity of flavors.

Their escargot, duck confit and profiteroles can send anyone into food-coma heaven. Paired with great wine or champagne and fabulous company, it will become one of many Encore Restaurant Week highlights.

Three-course dinner: $25 per person Course one—choose one:

Lobster bisque served with croutons and Crème fraiche -orGrenouilles - Frog legs “Provencale” -orPate “de Campagne” - Homemade country pâté -orEscargots - in Roquefort garlic cream sauce

Course two—choose one:

Waterzooi (House Specialty) - Fish and seafood in a herb cream sauce -orPoisson “du jour” - Local fish of the day -orDuck Confit - with potatoes and mesclun -orSteak “au poivre” - served with pommes fries

Course three—choose one: Chocolate profiteroles -orCrème Brûlée -orSorbet “Maison”

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Downtown 9 South Front Street (910) 228-5332 www.crowhillnc.com Brunch: 10am to 2pm Sun. Late Night: 10pm to 1am Friday & Saturday Dinner: 5pm to 10pm Tuesday - Sunday Winner of Best New Restaurant in encore’s Best of 2011 poll, Crow Hill stays true to all of the seasonal bounty that North Carolina’s farmland has to offer. By sourcing local sustainable farms and purveyors, they are able to bring diners the freshest culinary experience. Don’t miss their rustic food and cozy ambience during their restaurant week debut.

Three-course lunch: $20 Course one—choose one:

Beet salad, frisee, sweet grass Asher blue cheese, toasted pecans & creamy mustard vinaigrette -orPork rillettes, pickled red onions, cornichons, whole grain mustard & crostini

Course two—choose one:

Crow Hill burger, Ash Mountain sharp cheddar cheese, Benton’s smoke house bacon, hand-cut fries -orMarket plate, grilled flat bread, heirloom bean puree, seasonal grain salad, oven-roasted tomatoes, roasted red pepper salad, house-made ricotta and local honey Course three—choose one: Buttermilk panna cotta, strawberry rhubarb sauce -orCrow Hill cookie plate, served warm with milk Three-course dinner: $30

Course one—choose one:

Rabbit and pistachio terrine, pear mostarda, crostini & arugula -orGrilled quail, wild mushrooms, stone ground yellow grits & Medjool date vinaigrette Course two—choose one: Grilled NC trout, sweet potato hash, brown butter, lemon vinaigrette -orSpring risotto, Ashley Farms duck confit, mushroom essence & truffle vinaigrette (Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request) Course three—choose one: Buttermilk panna cotta, strawberry rhubarb sauce -orCrow Hill cookie plate, served warm with milk

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Downtown

34 North Front Street (910) 763-5379 Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm

The Eat Spot, located at the corner of Princess and Front streets downtown, marries comfort and gastronomy, providing Wilmington an “eat spot” of contemporary Southern cuisine. Jason Godwin opened the restaurant last spring to many favorable reviews and will join Encore Restaurant Week for his sophomore run. From piled-high sandwiches (try their delightful fried egg and bacon) to hearty appetizers (portobello mushroom fries are the best in town) to delectable salads and sinful desserts (repeat after me: sweet-potato bread pudding), they’ll pack in a crowd of happy diners, for sure.

Three-course lunch or dinner: $20 Includes a glass of wine or draft beer

Course one—choose one:

Panzanella: Grilled foccacia, baby greens, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and parmesan, tossed in a lemon-herb pesto -orNicoise: Green beans, peppers, olives, tomatoes and hardboiled eggs with a tarragon-lemon dressing -orSesame fried shrimp: Served with a ginger sweet and sour dipping sauce -orPortobello cheese fries: with creamy havarti cheese sauce -orPulled pork nachos: House-smoked with refried black beans, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream, served over white corn tortilla chips -orCrab dip: Served with grilled garlic toast points -orChicken pot pie: Served with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery and potatoes

-orFish tacos: Two grilled tuna tacos, served with avocado-jicama slaw and a chipotle-lime mayo on corn tortillas -orVeggie Delight: A mélange of grilled vegetables on garlicrubbed foccacia with basil pesto and an aged balsamic -orCarolina crab cake: Served with bacon and Dijon tartar sauce -or The Eat Spot burger: Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, with choice of hand-cut fries or PBR onion rings -orGrilled chicken pita: with grilled onions, roasted bell peppers & tzatziki sauce -orFried egg: Served on toasted French loaf with bacon, lettuce, tomato & swiss -orFish Sammy! Deep fried or blackened flounder with lettuce, tomato and horseradish-mustard dressing

Course two—choose one sandwich:

Course three—choose one:

Blackened Shrimp Quesadilla: Served with black beans, goat cheese and roasted bell peppers -orFrench Onion Dip: Roast beef, Swiss, caramelized onions and cracked pepper-thyme au jus -orPulled pork BBQ: Served with cole slaw and fries

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Sweet Potato Bread Pudding -orVanilla Bean Cheesecake -orBrownie a la mode -orCrème brûlée

owntown Downtown

elijah’s

2 Ann Street • (910) 343-1448 www.elijahs.com

Lunch 11:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 11:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Serving Dinner 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

Weekends

Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar on the Cape Fear River

Dine with a scenic view of the Cape Fear River at Elijah’s Restaurant, located on downtown’s Riverwalk at 2 Ann Street. This casual American grill and oyster bar allows diners to enjoy their food while enjoying a view that welcomes gorgeous colors of a fiery sunset. Open for lunch and dinner, Elijah’s offers many options to sate any hunger pangs. From the expected burgers to raw-bar delights, nothing goes to the table without the best culinary hands refining it first. Encore Restaurant Week gives them even more gusto to tempt the tastebuds!

Reservation are accepted for groups of 8 or more in our main dining room.

Three-course dinner menu: $22.95

Two-course lunch menu: $12.95 Course one—choose one:

Choose a soup: Carolina, Red Chowder or daily soup -orHouse salad: Served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and mushrooms, with Balsamic or Ranch dressing.

-orCaesar salad: Served with Romaine lettuce, tossed with house Caesar dressing, croutons and Asiago cheese

Course two—choose one:

Buffalo chicken sliders: Served with lettuce and tomato and choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing, with French fries -orElijah Club: Served with sliced ham, turkey breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, egg, red onion, Swiss and cheddar cheese, and French fries -orStuffed salmon: Served over rice and vegetables, topped with a citrus beurre blanc

Course one—choose one:

Choice of soup: Carolina, Red Chowder or daily soup -orHouse salad: Served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and mushrooms, with Balsamic or Ranch dressing.

-orCaesar salad: Served with Romaine lettuce, tossed with house Caesar dressing, croutons and Asiago cheese

Course two—choose one:

Ginger scallops served over penne pasta -orAlmond-encrusted chicken: Served over potato of the day and fresh seasonal vegetables -orShrimp and grits served over soft jalapeno grits

Course three—choose one: Chef’s choice of delectable desserts (Please ask your server)

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Downtown 128 South Water Street (910) 763-2052 thegeorgerestaurant.com Featuring the work of self-taught executive chef Ryan Blackstone, The George on the Riverwalk will be a participant in Encore Restaurant Week! Their recent revamp from last fall includes a new menu featuring fresh seafood from Mott’s Seafood in Wrightsville Beach, as well as premium steaks from local vendors and the most decadent homemade desserts from Sea Salt Bakery in Hampstead. With general manager Douglas Saunders at the helm, service will never disappoint, either.

2-course lunch: $15 Course one:

Cup of Tomato Basil Soup

Course two—choose one:

Spinach Salad – candied walnuts, segmented oranges, strawberries, goat cheese and sweet red onions served with balsamic dressing -orGeorge’s Shrimp and Grits – sautéed shrimp, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes, scallions, garlic, with a white wine cream sauce served over white cheddar stone ground grits

3-course dinner: $25 Course one:

Spinach Salad – candied walnuts, segmented oranges, strawberries, sweet red onions, crumbled goat cheese, with balsamic dressing

Course two:

Halibut filet pan seared and served over a bed of lobster risotto and vegetable du jour, finished with a tomato fondue

Course three:

Zucatta – chocolate, flourless cake with vanilla mousse strawberry filling topped with a chocolate ganache

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Downtown 5 S. Water Street (910) 399-4501

Located downtown Wilmington in the old Water Street location, Mixto proves to be just that: a mix of great food from Latin American countries, all wrapped up in the contemporary techniques of Chef Eric Gephart, voted Taste of Wilmington’s Best Chef, 2010.

Gephart shows off his culinary knowledge, drawing from many years of owning and running restaurants and working in some of the most renowned kitchens in the world, from New York to New Zealand. Mixto sates spicy, comforting and homey palates, which get teased by Gephart’s contemporary twist. His molé sauce offers endless depth of earthy flavors and hearty affection, and his dedication to using primarily local ingredients makes every dish all the more flavorful.

4-course dinner: $20 Course one—choose one:

Crispy cornmeal calamari served with a chipotle aioli -orTriple dipper includes queso, guacamole, and black bean dip -orJicama ceveche tacos -orMixto quesadilla served with mixed cheeses, arugula, roasted red peppers with your choice of chicken, carne asada, pork, shrimp, tofu or vegetables

Course two–choose one:

Choice of homemade soup: Corn and sweet potato, Oaxaca black bean, Brazilian lime, cilantro, coconut -orMixto Salad: Romaine and spinach mixed with mango, pickled pink onion, roasted red peppers, queso fresco and your choice of dressing

Course three—choose one:

Pork porterhouse -orColumbian Rice with vegetables and chicken -orMixto lobster shrimp and grits -orNightly vegetarian Mixto masterpiece -orMexican Lasagna Course four—choose one: Churros with house made Mexican hot chocolate for dipping -orSweet potato cheese cake

Lunch: $5 Choose one:

Quesadilla- flour tortilla served with mixed cheeses, arugula, roasted red peppers with your choice of chicken, carne asada, pork, shrimp, tofu or vegetables -orTacos – two homemade corn tortillas, hard or soft, Mexican mixed cheese, lettuce and tomato with your choice of chicken, carne asada, pork, shrimp, tofu or vegetables and a side of mixed beans and rice -orBurrtio- large flour tortilla stuffed with beans and rice, guacamole, Mexican cheddar blend, tomato and your choice of chicken, carne asada, pork, shrimp, tofu or vegetables served with jicama slaw -orCubano

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Downtown

138 South Front Street (910) 251-0433 www.littledipperfondue.com Fondue is an interactive meal. It’s for lovers.

It’s for family. It’s for girlfriends sharing a night on the town. Downtown’s Little Dipper offers up the best in cheeses, veggies, meats and chocolates, melted properly and cooked even more carefully so, to the most decadent flavor.

Here, the tastebuds are treated to a simultaneous rush. Over three seasons of Encore Restaurant Week, the Little Dipper’s menu has provided a steal of a deal, considering fondue can run up a nice check. Thus, the spring event becomes all-the-more exciting, making Little Dipper affordable, fun and oh-so entertaining for everyone—and guaranteed to be unlike any other meal in town.

Three-course dinner: $27

Course one—choose a cheese for the table to share: Switzerland’s original cheddar ale -orTuscan sun-dried tomato -orBaja cheddar -orHavarti-dill

Course two:

Ginger carrot salad

Course three—pick a hotpot for the table to share: Vegetable ginger with Saki -orGinger beef with Saki (Peanut oil available upon request) Choose three of your favorite entree assortments: Shrimp, tuna, scallops, tofu, Filet mignon, chicken, pork tenderloin, vegetable plate, homemade dumplings (chicken/pork or veggie mix)

Choose three sauces to pair with your entrée items: Wasabi-lime aioli, Asian ginger, ponzu, Yum Yum hibachi, green curry, Thai peanut, creamy horseradish

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Downtown

2 Ann St • (910) 343-0200 www.pilothouserest.com

Located right on the Cape Fear River downtown Wilmington, the Pilot House is the perfect spot for a romantic evening out or a celebratory dinner with friends. The view is unbeatable, and the menu is undeniably good. With its innovative spin on Southern classics, the Pilot House is sure to turn first-timers into every-weekers. (Grilled. Duck. Breast. Enough said.) All ingredients remain fresh, whether ordering a simple salad or sandwich, or exploring their speciality entrées. The atmosphere remains dreamy and serene, making a stop here among Wimington’s most treasured experiences.

Two-course lunch: $14.95 Course one—choose one: Ham and collard soup -orSoup of the day -orHouse or small Caesar salad

Course two—choose one:

Cape chicken prosciutto: Chicken breast sautéed in olive oil, Marsala wine, and garlic, with prosciutto, mushrooms, shallots and sage over linguine -orPortobello mushroom sandwich: Served with mozzarella, mayo, mixed greens, tomato and onion on a honey wheat hoagie

Three-course Dinner menu: $25.99 per person Course one—choose one: Ham and collard soup -orCarolina Bisque -orHouse or small Caesar Salad

Course two—choose one:

Lemon Basil Chicken: Ashley Farms fresh local all-natural bone-in chicken breast, brined, seared, and finished with a sauce of white wine, chicken stock, fresh lemon and basil.

-orFlounder Meuniere

Course three—choose one: Peach cobbler -orBread pudding

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Downtown

102 South 2nd Street (910) 399-4438 www.press102.com Tues - Sat - 7am to 11pm Sun. Brunch 9am - 2pm

Press 102’s mission is to deliver a superior product with exceptional service in a casual atmosphere. They utilize the freshest ingredients from neighboring purveyors to help sustain the local economy. Their specialties are panini sandwiches for every palate, such as short ribs for the gourmand or a meatloaf variety for the Southern soul. Their brunch offers a slew of items, from fancied-up French toast to fluffy omelets, and their French press coffee can’t be beat. For dinner, Press 102 takes liberty with only the finest hands in the kitchen, as chefs churn out some of the best shrimp and grits (with redeye gravy, nonetheless), coconut Thai mussels, among other delectables.

Three-course dinner: $21

Three-course lunch: $14 Course one—choose one:

Course one—choose one:

Smoked bacon and carrot bisque -orPetite green salad with cucumber, tomato, shaved red onion & Port Wine balsamic Dressing -orAntipasti plate with prosciutto, hard salami, Persian melon, feta cheese & grilled pita Bread

House made potato chips with Clemson bleu cheese dip -orShrimp risotto fritters with jalapeño aioli and crispy onions -orSpring salad with cucumbers, sliced tomato, shaved onion, Port Wine balsamic

Course two—choose one:

Turkey club on multigrain with sliced tomato, smoked bacon and thick cut swiss cheese -orBBQ pork loin with sliced apples, crumbled bleu cheese, on multigrain bread -orRoasted red pepper and vegetable wrap with avocado ranch, feta cheese, in a tomato basil flat bread

Roasted chicken piccatta with basil risotto, preserved lemon caper sauce, and crispy spinach -orShrimp carbonera with buccatini pasta, applewood smoked bacon and English peas tossed in a light cream sauce and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese -orGrilled Applewood smoked pork chop, with jalapeño pepper jam & cheddar mash and crispy apples

Course three—choose one:

Course three—choose one:

Lemon sorbet with basil mango relish -orChocolate chip and coffee ice cream sandwich -orStove top fried apple pie

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Course two—choose one:

Homemade strawberry shortcake -orLemon sorbet with basil mango relish -orRustic peach custard pie

Downtown 2 Market Street (910) 763-7227 riverboatlanding.com OPEN: 11:30am-12am

Located at the foot of Market, on the bank of the Cape Fear River, Riverboat Landing has been around for over 25 years. The building itself is an architectural gem, dating back to 1856, featuring nine two-person private balconies overlooking the Cape Fear. It’s a lover’s destination, to say the least. Restaurant weekers will not only fall for the ambience but the menu, too, as they explore the styles of Southern regional cuisine, along with hints of French, Asian and Mediterranean influences.

Make reservations online with www.Opentable.com

3-course dinner: $25 Course one—choose one:

Butternut squash ravioli with pancetta, arugula, sage brown butter and Parmesan cheese -orBruschetta with white bean puree, oven roasted tomatoes, sweet basil pesto and balsamic -orBackfin crabspread with 3 cheeses and Parmesan crostini -orHummus antipasto- accompanied by fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber, basil oil and soft pita

Course two—choose one:

House salad- mesclun greens tossed with white balsamic vinaigrette, mandarin oranges, toasted walnuts, shaved red onion, dried cranberry, and gorgonzola -orClassic Caesar- romaine hearts tossed with house made dressing, Parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons -orSpinach- tossed with caesar dressing, applewood bacon, chopped egg, diced tomato, shaved onion, and Parmesan cheese

Course three—choose one:

Grilled Atlantic salmon with crab/mushroom risotto, asparagus, and port wine syrup -orGrilled, marinated flat iron steak with twice baked potato, sauteed spinach, crispy shallots, and blue cheese butter -orSautèed shrimp and mussels “casino”- with pancetta, butternut squash, artichoke, arugula, and toasted almonds over linguine

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Downtown

301 North Water Street Inside the Hilton Wilmington Riverside (910) 343-1818 ruthschris-wilmington.com Open Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm Sun 4pm-10pm

Internationally renowned for its Prime USDA Choice steaks, Ruth’s Chris Steak House completely lives up to the hype. Serving an unbeatable menu of traditional flair in a modern atmosphere, Ruth’s Chris ranks consistently high for its clear-cut chophouse vision: They only offer the most premium cuts of meat, cooked to perfection and served with family-style sides just as tempting.

Reserve a seat for Encore Restaurant Week today, as they continuing packing it out through every seasonal event.

Make reservations online with www.Opentable.com

Three-course dinner: $35 Course one—choose one:

Caesar Salad – Fresh crisp romaine tossed with Romano cheese, garlic croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and sprinkled with fresh ground pepper.

-orSteak House Salad – Iceberg, romaine and baby lettuces with tomatoes, garlic croutons, and red onions.

Course two—choose one:

Petite Filet – The most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef. Broiled expertly to melt-in-your-mouth.

-orDouble Pork Chop – 18 oz. premium reserve double pork chop that is flavorful and juicy.

-orStuffed Chicken Breast – Oven roasted double chicken breast stuffed with garlic herb cheese and served with lemon butter.

-orSalmon Filet – Moist and tender Atlantic salmon, poached under the broiler.

Accompaniment Selections

Served with Creamed Spinach or Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Substitutions can be made for an additional $2 per side dish.

Restaurant Week Entrée Enhancements* Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $15.95 Cold Water Lobster Tail $25.00

Course three—choose one:

Chocolate Sin Cake – Chocolate and espresso – an irresistible temptation.

-orCheesecake – Creamy homemade cheesecake served with fresh berries.

(No substitutions please. Tax and gratuity not included.) *Enhancements cannot be purchased as individual items.

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Downtown 31 South Front Street (910) 763-3172 www.yosake.com Open Mon,Sun 5pm-10pm; Tue-Wed 5pm-11pm; Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am With a menu that touts fusion-Japanese food, Yo Sake appeals to the sushi-loving, vegetarian-loving and food-in-general-loving crowds. Their menu varies, offering the standards (pork eggrolls or sesame-encrusted tuna), the exotic (BBQ duck lettuce wraps or miso drunken noodles), and oh-so-much sushi (from standards to specialty rolls). They offer a chic atmosphere, complete with cosmopolitan anime art work and a drink menu to simply love: sake, wine, fine import beers and specialty drinks (try the Pomegranate Mojito). More than just a restaurant, Yo Sake has become a destination for the hip, the foodies and almost all Wilmingtonians. Restaurant Weekers need to mark it on their must-stop list.

4-course dinner: $25 Course one—choose one:

Spicy Tuna Roll -orPork Egg Roll -orSesame Seared Tuna with Soba salad -orEdamame California Roll -orFirecracker Shrimp -orCrispy Tuna Roll (rare)

Course two—choose one: Yosake House Salad -orMiso Soup -orTomato Ginger Bisque -orLocal Organic Vegetable Soup

Course three—choose one: Pad Thai with choice of protein -orFiery Beef Noodles or Rice -or-

Sashimi Sampler -orAny Curry with choice of protein -orAsian Spiced Beef Tenderloin -orTeriyaki Glazed Salmon -orShrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice -orRuby Slipper Roll -orGinormous Roll -orFire on the Mountain Roll -orGeneroll

Course four—choose one: Toasted Coconut Ice Cream -orRickshaw Road Ice Cream -orChocolate Banana Wontons -orMango Cheesecake

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• Single varietal extra virgin olive oils from Italy, Greece, Spain, France, and California • Extra Virgin Olive Oils infused with the finest ingredients that nature has to offer • Extensive array of aged and infused balsamic vinegars • Artisan Cheese & Boutique Wines • Imported regional Mediterranean delicacies, and body care essentials made from olive oil

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Dig into Restaurant Week Go behind the scenes • Hobnob with chefs Mingle with mixologists • Get the dish Heart of Downtown walking tour Tastings at seven restaurants including Restaurant Week participants Aubriana’s and The Eat Spot 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays $38

Drinks Downtown walking tour Five cocktail tastings including Restaurant Week participants Crow Hill and Caprice Bistro 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays $25

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Midtown

5533 Carolina Beach Road (910) 392-7224 206 Old Eastwood Rd (910) 798-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com

The drumsticks and wings at Buffalo Wild Wings continue to be all the rage. It could be because BWW’s numerous sauces make them all zesty with flavor: Mango Habanero, Asian Zing, Spicy Garlic, Teriyaki, Caribbean Jerk, Honey BBQ or traditional Mild, Medium, Hot and even Blazin’ sauces turn bland wings, boneless or bone-in, into something decadently different upon every bite.

Their sports bar houses gazilions of TVs and beer-on-tap, too. Two local spots continue serving Wilmington, including one off Old Eastwood Road and in Monkey Junction off Carolina Beach Road.

LUNCH MADNESS SPECIAL: Buy one for $5.99, get one free!

Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm only Choose from:

1) Six traditional wings and French fries 2) Boneless wings and French fries 3) Cheeseburger slammers and French Fries 4) Grilled chicken wrap and tortilla chips 5) Chicken tenders and French fries 6) Grilled chicken buffalito and tortilla chips

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Midtown 4002 Oleander Drive • (910) 799-2919 www.flamingamysburritobarn.com Open 7 days a week 11am ‘til 10pm Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn brings forth their wide-mouthed burritos and things to Wilmingtonians at deals that can’t be beat!

From their overstuffed Double Bypass or their Thai-Me-Up, to their vegetarian chili bowls and homemade salsas, a Flaming Amy’s meal takes top honors in this town. Don’t believe us? Well, they won Best Burrito yet again in encore’s Best-Of poll—so, really, enough said. They take Mexican to all new levels, adding flair from other styles of cuisine, and punching it with a hefty dose of kitsch and humor. And they’re family-friendly, so bring the kids, too.

Special menu items for Restaurant Week

For one: $6.95 For two: $12.95 (choose two) The Crocadilla – Cajun Spiced cornmeal-breaded fried alligator in a grilled flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese.

Served with black or pinto beans and rice topped with our spicy Jambalaya sauce.

Chipotle Shredded Beef Chimichanga – Slow roasted, chipolte seasoned, shredded beef rolled in a flour tortilla and deep fried ’til crispy. Topped with queso and served with rice, sour cream, and black or pinto beans.

Vegan Soft Taco Platter – 2 soft tacos filled with our own special vegan taco filling. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and Daiya vegan cheddar shredds. Served with rice and black or pinto beans.

Chipotle Tomatillo and Garbonzo Lettuce Wraps – Garbonzo beans that have been sauteed with our Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa then chilled, wrapped in fresh romaine lettuce and topped with dice tomatoes, Daiya vegan cheddar shredds, and fresh cilantro.

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Midtown

Sunday - Monday: 11am - 10pm Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 11pm Saturday: 10am - 11pm

2508 Independence Boulevard (910) 793-2929 henrysrestaurant.com For a local favorite, offering up classic American staples in a friendly, inviting atmosphere, check out Henry’s. The ambiance is casual-chic, with fluffy chairs and a warm, welcoming staff. Their mom’s-kitchen menu—think meatloaf, grilled cheese sandwiches and even fresh seafood—adds to the classy comfort of this timeless eatery. Now with their blackboard specials, Henry’s has gone locavore, showcasing the most interesting daily offerings made from all local ingredients. Don’t miss out a chance to taste the fresh quality food at great prices.

Three-course dinner: $20/couple Course one — choose one: Two Individual dinner salads -orOnion Crisps -orPork Eggrolls

Course two — choose two: Any of our Crate to Plate entrees

Course three — share one: Chef’s desserts of the day

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Midtown

5035 Market Street • (910) 392-6313 www.hieronymusseafood.com Hieronymus Seafood is a Wilmington staple, serving up highquality seafood at reasonable prices. All their seafood is caught locally and their vegetables locally grown, so the freshness is unbeatable. With a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, Hieronymus is a win-all for those craving a delicious, wallet-friendly meal in a comfortable, no-frills atmosphere. encore readers agree, voting them Best Seafood for 2011!

Four-course dinner: $25 Course one—choose one:

Fresh, tender calamari, fried in a light batter, served with citrus garlic aioli and house marinara.

-orCrab dip, made with fresh Cape Fear crab meat, delicately blended with aged Parmesan and cream cheese, served with garlic and herb toast points

Course two—choose one:

A cup of our house-special She Crab soup, created with hand-picked Cape Fear crab meat.

-orCaesar salad, made with fresh romaine lettuce, generous amounts of Parmesan and garlic-baked croûtons.

Course three—choose one:

Blackened mahi-mahi, a delicate white fish with a mild flavor, punctuated by Hieronymus’ blackened recipe: a spicy blend of dried peppers, seared on cast iron, and served with peach and mango salsa.

-orPesto chicken pasta, served with freshly made basil pesto, pine nuts and aged Parmesan cheese, topped with mushrooms and tomatoes over pasta.

-orA seafood combination plate of shrimp and flounder, served blackened or fried.

Course four—choose one:

Family-farmed strawberries and whipped cream, lightly sweetened and garnished with graham cracker crumbles and fresh mint from our garden.

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Midtown 260 Racine Drive #1 (910) 799-2109 islandsfreshmexgrill.com

With a motto that stands for being “simply better in every way possible,” Islands Fresh Mex takes fast, casual dining to a higher level, while keeping everything simple and fresh. They build the best tacos, quesadillas, burritos and nachos with produce and meats that come at the highest quality possible. Their “American fiesta in the Caribbean” atmosphere draws diners into the airy establishment for lunch and dinner. And the fact that they remain an eco-friendly restaurant, using biodegradable materials to serve the food in, makes them even more appealing in our ever-evolving green society. Make a stop during restaurant week, and you’ll find yourself upon many returns.

Our menu allows you to fully customize your fresh Mexican meal. Our build your own section of the menu gives you complete control of what ingredients go into your meal.

As we say it: “create your own masterpiece.” The Island Specialties are creations that we have come up with that we believe you will truly love—feel free to add or take away any ingredients on the Island Specialty menu.

Three-course lunch or dinner: $5.99 Served with a side of queso and fountain drink

Course one—choose one:

Pork Entree (Burrito, Nachos, Quesadilla, Taco Salad) -or2 Pork Tacos

Course two:

Chips and salsa via our Surfboard Salsa Bar

Course three:

Chocolate chip cookie

Islands Catering….”Simply Better”

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5704 Oleander Drive #102 (910) 798-2205 nicolasitalian.com Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11am - 3pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - close CLOSED MONDAY

Midtown

At Nicola’s the chef and crew pride themselves in homemade freshness. They make all of their pasta, including manicotti crépes and ravioli, in-house daily. They also make their sausage, mozzarella cheese, salad dressings and, of course, woodfired bread daily! Enjoy fantastic and fresh food in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where every dish is made with love!

Two-course lunch: $15 per couple Course one-choose one: House salad -orCaesar salad

Course two:

Choose one of our 12” wood fired pizzas

Four-course dinner: $40 per couple Course one—choose one:

Lamb Chops – Grilled lamb chops topped with thyme infused lemon butter sauce -orCalamari

Course two—choose one:

Salad – mixed greens, chopped apples, proscuitto and roasted beets tossed in honey champagne vinaigrette -orCaesar Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, fresh grated parmesan cheese and homemade grissini

Course three—choose one:

Homemade spaghetti with shrimp and asparagus in a light garlic wine sauce -orPenne with chicken and broccoli Alfredo

Course four:

Bianco e Nero – Homemade creampuffs dipped in chocolate hazelnut mousse www.encorerestaurantweek.com | ENCORE Restaurant Week Guide - Spring 2011 27

Midtown 419 South College Road • (910) 799-4400 www.priddyboys.com Monday-Friday 10:30 - 9:00 | Saturday & Sunday 11:00 -5:00 With oversized portions and the freshest of ingredients, Priddyboy’s has all the qualities one would expect from a locally founded and beloved lunch spot. Serving up gourmet grilled sandwiches that are overloaded with yumminess, and underpriced for their size, this Port City staple will leave diners aching for more with every visit. Priddyboys makes arguably some of the best chicken and tuna salad in town, and their soup bread bowls continue leaving diners happy with every visit. It’s the perfect lunch stop come Encore Restaurant Week, and maybe even one of the most inexpensively priced! They’re veterans to the program because they know how to make customers happy and coming back for more!

Three-course lunch or dinner: $5.99/person Course one:

Juniorboy Sandwich: Choose turkey, ham, roast beef, veggie, homemade tuna, chicken and egg salads, and so much more!

Course two—choose one side item: Chips, half pickle spear, slaw or potato salad.

Course three: Fresh-baked cookie

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Midtown/Wilmington North

3501 Oleander Drive #13 • (910) 763-6662 8207 Market Street Unit F • (910) 686-9343 www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians.

Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly

Four-course dinner: $23.95 Available at Porter’s Neck • Dine-in only

Course 1:

Pimiento Cheese & Crackers Appetizer

$12.95 Gourmet Express Lunch

Course 2 — Choose one: Caesar Salad -orGarden Salad -orFrench Onion Soup -orSoup of the Day

Course 3 — Choose one:

Available at both locations • Dine-in only

Sandwich choice:

Grilled Panini - Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato and pesto.

Penne al Forno con Polpettine – Mini Meatballs tossed with Penne Pasta, Prosciutto, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Wine, Roasted Garlic and Roasted Tomato Sauce. Topped with Fontina Cheese & baked.

-orGiant Steak Stuffed Baked Potato – Jumbo Baked Potato stuffed with Bistro Steak, Spinach, Bacon, Butter, Sour Cream & Danish Blue Cheese -orTilapia en Pappiotte – Tilapia, Potatoes, Zucchini, Squash, Lemon, Tomato, White Wine, Butter & Herbs all wrapped in Parchment Paper and Baked -orParmesan Crusted Chicken Breast – with Caprese Salad of Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, Spring Mix & Roasted Garlic Pesto Vinaigrette

Course 4 — Choose one: Key Lime Tart -orCrème Brûlée -orChocolate Mousse

“The Gourmet Bagel” - Tellicherry cracked pepper smoked salmon, lemon herb cream cheese, capers and mixed field greens.

Baja Chicken Wrap – Roasted seasoned chicken breast, cheddar cheese, fresh salsa, cabbage and creamy cilantro dressing.

Side Item choice: Caesar Salad Garden Salad Greek Salad Fresh Fruit Pasta Salad Potato Salad French Onion Soup Soup of the Day

Dessert choice: Key Lime Tart Crème Brûlée Chocolate Mousse

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Wilmington North 6623 Market Steet (910) 799-3847

Chef Keith Rhodes and his wife, Angela, opened Catch with a simple idea: to serve the best local ingredients with a modern twist. They support North Carolina’s organic farmers, local fisheries and sustainable fishing practices to help stimulate the local economy. Their high-quality food continues comforting locals time and again. Chef Rhodes produces palate-pleasing menu items, such as North Carolina sweet-potato salad and red miso-broiled salmon. Decades of experience assure his creations are anything but ordinary, and his menu for Encore Restaurant Week will be another success, for sure.

Make reservations online with www.Opentable.com

Three-course dinner: $25 Course one—Choose one:

Moqueca – Brazilian style seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, calamari and crab in jalapeno-cilantro tomato broth.

-orOld Bay-spiced shrimp and scallion toast with asiago and provolone cheeses

Course two—Choose one:

Hibachi Salad – baby lettuce, shitake mushroom,carrot & cucumber and Sesame ginger dressing -orPickled Beet Salad – Lolla Rossa greens, gorgonzola dolce, prailine pecans and honey shallot dressing

Course three—Choose one:

Half pound Old Bay steamed crab legs, drawn butter and papas bravas -orBlackend Mahi, Hoop Cheddar grits, garlic spinach and Texas Pete aioli -orRoast Duck leg quarter, warm wasabi potatoes, shanghai bok choy and hoisin -orLump Crab cake, yukon mash, organic spinach and Shrimp Bisque

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8262 Market Street 910) 686-2296 www.kornerstonepizza.com

Wilmington North

Sunday-Thursday: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Kornerstone is a Mediterranean-style bistro, offering a variety of fresh produce, organic meat and seafood, and beautifully dressed pastas. The heart of the restaurant is the wood-fired oven, used to create famous Neopolitan-style pizza. Since the restaurant prides itself on offering fresh, local food, lunch and dinner specials change daily. A selection of the finest gelato ice creams, homemade desserts and Lavazza coffee top off a perfect meal. The restaurant has full ABC permits, daily drink specials, and a well-designed wine list. The ambience, friendly staff and talented chefs create a dining environment wellsuited for enjoying friends, family and business associates.

Four-course dinner for two: $45 Course one—shared plate:

Caprese salad plate: Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

Course two—choose one: Choice of seasonal market salad -orSoup of the day

Course three—choose one:

Lemon Chicken Paillard: Pounded and lightly breaded chicken breast, paneed in preserved lemon and caper sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and arugula salad -orSeared tuna: Served with candied tomato, olive, caper relish, served with crispy potatoes and seasonal vegetables -orShrimp Penne Fra Diavolo: Half pound of local North Carolina shrimp in spicy tomato cream sauce

Course four—choose one dessert: Classic cannoli -orTiramisu -orWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding www.encorerestaurantweek.com | ENCORE Restaurant Week Guide - Spring 2011 33

Wilmington North Marc’s on Market 7213 Market Street • (910) 686-6465 www.marcsonmarket.com Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Closed Monday Serving contemporary cuisine with careful attention to detail, Marc’s on Market remains a hidden gem in Wilmington. Located on Market Street in Ogden, their menu pairs low-country cooking with American haute cuisine. Items like crisp mac-n-cheese bars with Tabasco butter, along with entrées like the roasted free-range lamb rack with French lentils and autumn squash, simply tantalize the taste buds. Chef Marc’s skills have been crowned the best, thanks to his 2008 Taste of Wilmington award. Don’t miss a chance to taste their Encore Restaurant Week menu; it’s sure to enliven the palate.

Make reservations online with www.Opentable.com

Three-course dinner: $35 Course one—choose one:

Traditional Caesar salad with sourdough croutons & Parmesan cheese -orGrilled romaine hearts with marinated baby tomato, red onion, bacon & truffled bleu cheese dressing

Course two—choose one:

Chipotle rubbed pork tenderloin with chive mashed potato, corn skillet & lime butter -orWhite cornmeal fried flounder with creamy mash, asparagus, fried onions & lobster hollandaise

Course three—choose one:

Warm chocolate bouchon with vanilla ice cream -orClassic key lime tart

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Mayfaire Town Center 885 Town Center Drive • (910) 256-1187 www.meltingpot.com

Wilmington North

Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

On the Wrightsville Beach side of town, another fondue haven beckons many dipping-happy customers to its tables. After all, nothing can prove more romantic than feeding a special someone a chocolate-dipped strawberry. Melting Pot participated in last season’s restaurant week, and they had much success in packing the house, as they offered a three-course fine-dining meal at pennies of the normal cost. Be on the lookout for something completely decadent and indulging, and be sure to book a table and a date early for spring. It’ll be one of the more memorable dining moments of the year.

Four-course dinner: $25 per person Course one—choose one cheese:

Cheddar, Fiesta, spinach-artichoke, Wisconsin Trio or traditional Swiss

House, spinach-mushroom, Caesar or California

Course three – choose one:

Three-course lunch: $15 per person Served from noon – 3 p.m. during Encore Restaurant Week

Course two—choose a salad:

Course one—choose a cheese:

Cheddar, Fiesta, spinach-artichoke, Wisconsin Trio or traditional Swiss

Signature Selection: Featuring filet Mignon, white shrimp, teriyaki-marinated sirloin, breast of chicken and cedar plank salmon.

-orChicken Trio: Featuring chicken breast, Cajun chicken, Featured Big Night-Out chicken.

-orSeafood Trio: White shrimp, scallops and cedar-plank salmon

Course two—choose a salad:

House, spinach-mushroom, Caesar or California

Course three—choose a chocolate:

Big Night Out: Seasonal chocolate fondue.

-orThe Original: Features signature milk chocolate with a swirl of crunchy Course four: peanut butter.

Big Night Out: Seasonal chocolate fondue.

-or-orDISARONNO Meltdown: Silky white chocolate swirled with Disaronno The Original: Features signature milk chocolate with a swirl of crunchy peanut butter. originale Amaretto and flambéed tableside.

-or-orDISARONNO Meltdown: Silky white chocolate swirled with Disaronno originale Cookies ‘n Cream Marshmallow Dream: Dark chocolate topped with Amaretto and flambéed tableside. marshmallow cream, flambéed, swirled together and garnished with -orcrushed Oreo cookies.

Cookies ‘n Cream Marshmallow Dream: Dark chocolate topped with marshmallow -orcream, flambéed, swirled together and garnished with crushed Oreo cookies.

Flaming Turtle: Milk chocolate, caramel and chopped pecans flambéed -ortableside Flaming Turtle: Milk chocolate, caramel and chopped pecans flambéed tableside -or-orPure Chocolate: Milk, dark or white chocolate melted for the most pure of Pure Chocolate: Milk, dark or white chocolate melted for the most pure of all chocoall chocolate fondues late fondues -or-orBananas Foster: Silky white chocolate swirled with bananas, and a dash Bananas Foster: Silky white chocolate swirled with bananas, and a dash of cinof cinnamon and flambéed tableside namon and flambéed tableside -or-orYin & Yang: Half dark chocolate and half white chocolate artfully swirled Yin & Yang: Half dark chocolate and half white chocolate artfully swirled for a for a perfect balance of flavors. perfect balance of flavors.

-or-orChocolate S’mores: Milk chocolate topped with marshmallow cream, Chocolate S’mores: Milk chocolate topped with marshmallow cream, flambéed and flambéed and garnished with graham cracker pieces. garnished with graham cracker pieces.

-or-orSpecial Event: Create your own masterpiece and select from milk, dark Special Event: Create your own masterpiece and select from milk, dark or white or white chocolate and choose Baileys, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, chocolate and choose Baileys, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Chambordor Tuaca!

Chambordor Tuaca!

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Wilmington North

Mayfaire Town Center 880 Town Center Drive (910) 399-3101 Open Mon-Thu,Sun 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm

Streamlined Eastern chic, complete with sleek wood details, mood lighting and pink orchids leaning into view, Tokyo 101 welcomes diners into a setting of decadence. And their food can’t be topped either! From appetizers like crab-stuffed jalapenos and edamame, to a sushi menu as long as the Amazon, to Japanese entrées and bento boxes, Asia gets covered and updated in all forms here. Their first trek on the Encore Restaurant Week trail welcomes a host of goodies not to miss.

Five-course lunch or dinner: $26.95 per person Course one:

Japanese green-onion soup

Course two:

Combination of fresh spring rolla and gyoza (dumplings).

Course three:

Carolina Roll: Tuna, avocado and cream cheese, topped with crab meat and special sauces

Course four:

Teriyaki New York Strip, served with grilled asparagus and steamed rice.

Course five:

Fried Banana served with vanilla ice cream, topped with whip cream and chocolate syrup

Five-course lunch or dinner: $29.95 per person Course one:

Japanese Green Onion Soup

Course two:

Combination of Fresh Spring Roll & Gyoza

Course three:

Godzilla Roll – Tuna, crab, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber in tempura style with special sauces

Course four:

Hibachi Tuna – Tuna served rare with grilled asparagus and steamed rice

Course five:

Fried Banana served with vanilla ice cream topped with whip cream and chocolate syrup

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Purple Smiles during Encore Restaurant Week!

The Wine Sampler

20% OFF

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4107 Unit-C Oleander Dr. Anderson Square (910) 796-9463

NEW LOCATION, SAME SHOPPING PLAZA!

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Wrightsville Beach 275 Waynick Boulevard Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-2251 www.blockade-runner.com Whether you’re craving a romantic ocean-front dinner for two or a quick lunch with your family, EAST restaurant will be just what you’re looking for during Encore Restaurant Week. Delight your taste buds with local seafood specials while watching the moonrise over the tides.

With award-winning cuisine, and breath-taking views of the beach and ocean-front gardens, EAST, located in Wrightsville Beach’s Blockade Runner, is sure to please at any time and for any occasion.

Three-course lunch: $15 per person Course one:

Housemade French lobster bisque served with Old Bay whipped cream

Course two:

Salad with organic greens, picked daily from seaside garden, topped with 10 ingredients of your choice

Course three:

Godiva chocolate mousse with fresh whipped cream and raspberries

Four-course dinner: $25 per person Course one:

Spring asparagus and prosciutto soup with lemon thyme and pulled chicken

Course two:

House grown baby greens with spring heirloom tomato vinaigrette, English cucumber, carrot threads, shaved red onion and crumbled goat cheese

Course three—choose one:

Herb-seared day-boat scallops with lemon risotto, spring vegetable sauté and lobster foam

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Pan-roasted, organic Ashley Farms chicken served with fingerling potato hash, sauteed spinach and a white-wine butter sauce

Course four:

Strawberry amaretto truffle

Stay the night!

ROOM SPECIAL: Anyone who joins us for a restaurant week meal can rent an ocean view guest room for that evening at a special restaurant week rate, $60/night Sun-Thurs and $100/ night Friday & Saturday. Also, anyone joining us for a meal during restaurant week will be registered to win a 2 night stay in an oceanfront guest room (restrictions apply)

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Wrightsville Beach

The Verandah Cafe

Located

in the Holiday Inn Resort on Wrightsville Beach

1706 North Lumina Avenue • Wrightsville Beach www.ichotelsgroup.com Allow Encore Restaurant Week to feel like a culinary vacation by making reservations at Verandah Cafe in Wrightsville Beach, located inside the Holiday Inn Resort. The cafe has expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, something sure to uplift the spirits during any lunch.

Plus, their culinary craftsmanship comes through tenfold, as they treat every meal like a fine-dining experience. A three-course midday break here will transform any day from hum-drum into something special.

Three-course lunch: $16.95 per person Course one—choose one:

She crab and sweet corn chowder -orFresh tuna carpaccio on a bed of micro greens-tossed salad, dressed with wasabi-mustard-lime dressing

Course two—choose one:

Seafood crepe filled with lobster, crab and shrimp, smothered in a lobster fondue sauce, served with seasonal vegetables -orSlow braised veal shank, served with smoked gouda polenta, roasted tomato and pickled red-onion chow chow

Course three—choose one: Key lime tart -orChocolate truffle

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Wilmington South

503 Olde Waterford Way Leland, North Carolina (910) 383-1885 romanellisrestaurant.com Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm Friday & Saturday: 11am - 11pm

Eddie Romanelli’s knows Italian fare at affordable prices! They have hefty servings of pastas, sandwiches, pizzas and more, not to mention fantastic service to boot. Returning to Encore Restaurant Week means they’ll be serving up meals in droves, as their menu keeps the door packed. People will be crossing the bridge without fail for lunch and dinner, nonetheless, to take advantage of the only Leland participant during ERW.

Dinner for two: $20 Lunch: $6 per person Choice of soda, tea or coffee Course one: Individual salad: Fresh mixed greens, topped with bacon, cheddar, toasted almonds, egg and tomato.

Course two—choose one:

Half-portion of lasagna: Layered with Italian sausage, ground beef, meatballs, cheese and homamde marinara.

-or-

Half-portion eggplant rollatini: Lightly breaded and fried egglplant, rolled up and filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, topped with marinara and mozzarella.

-or-

Half-portion spaghetti and meatball: A traditional classic, served with homemade meatball and marinara.

Course one—choose one: Potato skins: Italian-style with stuffed prosciutto, tomatoes, mozzarella & Kalamata olives or American-style, loaded with cheddar, bacon and onions. Served with Ranch.

-orIndividual dinner salad: Fresh mixed greens, topped with bacon, cheddar, toasted almonds, egg and tomato.

-orSausage dip: A creamy blend of sausage and cheese.

Course two—choose one:

Half-portion of lasagna: Layered with Italian sausage, ground beef, meatballs, cheese and homamde marinara.

-orHalf-portion eggplant rollatini: Lightly breaded and fried egglplant, rolled up and filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, topped with marinara and mozzarella.

-orHalf-portion spaghetti and meatball: A traditional classic, served with homemade meatball and marinara.

-orHalf-portion seafood canneloni: Fresh seafood and cheese, served in canneloni pasta.

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Course three—choose one:

Tiramisu -orStrawberry cake

6132 Carolina Beach Road (910) 791-1117 http://fishbitesseafood.com Tues.-Sat., 11am-9pm • Sun. 9am-3pm • Closed Mondays

Wilmington South FISH BITES

Fish Bites is certainly no stranger to Cape Fear eaters. It has gained a huge following, owing mostly to word-of-mouth praise from happy diners. Offering only the very best in fresh seafood ranging from local fish to Live Maine Lobsters of up to 5 lbs. or more, Fish Bites creates unique and delicious dishes that are sure to fulfill your seafood fantasies.

Fish Bites is conveniently located between Wilmington and Carolina Beach in the Masonboro Landing Shopping Center just 1.5 miles south of Monkey Junction.

Three-course dinner: $20 per person 4 p.m.-‘till, daily Course one—choose one:

House or Caesar salad with fresh vegetables and homemade dressings.

-orHomemade Lobster Bisque, clam chowder or soup of the day.

-orP.E.I. Mussels: Sweet and succulent fresh Prince Edward Isle mussels sautéed in a fresh lemon-garlic and white wine sauce.

-orFish Bites Calamari: Rings and tentacles lightly breaded and flash-fried, served with homemade marinara.

-orOyster Bombs: Fresh shucked Stump Sound oysters broiled in the half-shell with a signature blend of ingredients.

-orCoconut Shrimp: Large, butterflied shrimp coated in a coconut-blended batter, tossed with a light coconut zest and served with our homemade Asian sauce.

-orFresh Shucked Clam Strips: Hand-shucked and sliced clam strips breaded and flash fried, served with homemade marinara.

Two-course lunch: $7.50 per person 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Comes with choice of non-alchoholic beverage.

Course one—choose one:

A cup of Fish Bites homemade Lobster Bisque, fresh shucked clam chowder or soup of the day.

-orFresh Garden salad with choice of homemade dressing.

-orFresh Caesar salad served with romaine, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

Course two—choose one:

Course two—choose one:

Fish Bites Tuna Filet: Fresh sashimi-grade Yellowfin wrapped in bacon, seared with spices and topped with Ponzu sauce, served with fresh sautéed vegetables and wild rice.

-orStump Sound Flounder: Fresh flounder covered with shucked and flash-fried Stump Sound oysters, topped with a hollandaise, served with fresh sautéed vegetables and wild rice.

-orFish Bites Seafood Pasta: Sweet P.E.I. mussels, local littleneck clams and shrimp sautéed in a white wine, fresh garlic and butter sauce, tossed with choice of penne or linguine, served with a rosemary garlic breadstick.

-orStump Sound Oyster Bucket: Fresh Stump Sound oysters, served with drawn butter and a side of steamed corn and potatoes.

-orOrange Habanero Swordfish: Fresh North Atlantic swordfish grilled and topped with orange habanero sauce, served with sautéed vegetables and wild rice.

Oysters Rockefeller Stew – One of our signature items often described as “The Best Thing I’ve Ever Eaten”.

Made to order with fresh spinach, cream, cheeses, a blend of spices and fresh hand-shucked Stump Sound oysters. A meal in itself served with a rosemary-garlic breadstick.

-orFresh Fish Tacos of the Day – Two flour tortillas stuffed with fresh fish, lettuce, cheddar-jack cheese. Served with sour cream, salsa and fries.

-or“Bite- Me” Fish & Chips – A local favorite made with fresh North Atlantic Cod, beer battered with our own “Bite-Me Brew” beer served with tarter sauce, malt vinegar and fries.

-orStump Sound Caesar Salad – Fresh romaine, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing topped with fresh shucked and fried Stump Sound oysters.

Course three—choose one:

Homemade desserts change daily but will include key lime parfait, cheesecakes and more.

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Wilmington South

Flaming Amy’s Bowl 4418 Shipyard Boulevard • (910) 799-6222 Like its sister of a Burrito Barn, Flaming Amy’s Bowl goes a different route: Rather than master the burrito, they’re mastering noodle and rice bowls, a la Mongolian-style grilling.

Here’s how it works: Pick your ingredients—freshly chopped veggies, meats, sauces and starches—take it to the grill, and they’ll cook it up before your eyes for the perfect meal. Repeat upon seconds and thirds.

All-you-can-eat Stir Fry Buffet, $6.95 for Lunch or Dinner!

Featuring two special guest sauces

Roasted Garlic Scampi Sauce & Spicy Roasted 10 Pepper Sauce.

Also be featuring guest noodle

Udon, Soba, Rice Noodles, and more!

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Wilmington South

3317 Masonboro Loop Road (910) 791-1019 OPEN 7 Days a Week! Mon.-Wed.: 11:30am - 2am • Thurs.-Sun.: 11:30 am - 2am Bringing neighbors together for good food, good drink and good times is what Halligan’s Irish Public House is all about. Having opened in the fall of 2010 off Masonboro Loop and Pine Grove roads, Halligan’s welcomes all of Wilmington to enjoy the traditional pub grub on their menu. Serving one of the best Reubens in town, along with lamb lollipops that could rival any fine-dining establishment, Halligan’s will have customers making them a regular stop on their culinary route. Family-owned and -operated, the coziness of the bar and the open-air breeze of their patio will bring spirited interaction to midtown. Join them during Encore Restaurant Week for a taste of their Irish-American fare.

Four-course dinner: $25.99 Course one—choose one: Traditional Buffalo wings served with Buffalo sauce, Irish whiskey BBQ, honey BBQ, chipotle BBQ, teriyaki or Caribbean jerk with bleu cheese and celery -orThree baby lamb chops grilled in a garlic herb lemon sauce over an open flame -orEmerald Isle mussels in a homemade fresh herb marinara sauce with garlic herb toast point -orA half pound of peel-n-eat shrimp, steamed in Harp Ale and dusted with Halligan’s old boy spices.

Course two—choose one: Baked Irish onion soup -orSoup of the day -orHalligan’s firehouse chili, homemade with cheddar and sour cream -orCaesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese Course three—choose one: Sheperd’s pie with ground beef and country vegetables in a rich gravy, topped off with mashed potatoes and a cheese crust -orIrish cider-glazed salmon, pan seared, grilled or blackened and braised in an apple cider ale and rosemary butter sauce with choice of potatoes and vegetable of the day -orPenne pasta in a light Alfredo sauce with blackened chicken -orSauteed shrimp with pancetta, served over fried grit cakes and topped with a light cream sauce

Lunch: $6.99 Choose a sandwich:

Reuben classic with corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss and dressing on grilled marble rye -orTeriyaki marinated char grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and cheddar-jack cheese on a whole wheat wrap -orSwiss, cheddar, provolone, Applewood bacon and tomato grilled on marble rye -orAtlantic cod dipped in a harp lager batter with coleslaw and choice of French fries, kettle chips or sweet potato fries -orApple salad with mixed greens, Granny Smith apples, walnuts, and Applewood bacon with crumbled blue cheese in a raspberry walnut vinaigrette -orPub salad with crisp greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrots, mixed cheeses and bacon

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Wilmington South

3520 S. College Road (910) 350-3663

pinevalleymarket.com Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm Sat. 9am-6pm Closed Sundays

Pine Valley Market reigns the créme de la créme in local gourmet shops, as proven by their numerous encore Best Of wins over the years, including the 2011 win for Best Chef, Pine Valley’s very own Smokey Masters. Owners Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti have made this gourmet haven a favorite local spot, keeping customers happy with their impeccable culinary offerings and amazing customer service. The restaurant offers in-house lunches of delightful flavors—from salads to sandwiches, soups to wraps—as well as take-home meals that will give family dinner nights a better punch of popularity. These ladies approach Encore Restaurant Week armed with deliciousness, so watch out!

Two-course lunch: $10 Includes fountain drink

Course one—choose one:

Homemade soup of the day, with a side salad and one of our homemade dressings.

-orPortobello Philly: A vegetarian twist on our amazing cheese steak made with fresh portobello mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and american cheese on a warm hoagie.

-orMeatloaf Melt: Our house made meatloaf on a kaiser roll with caramelized onions and cheddar cheese -or1/3 lb Angus Burger: Ground fresh on site daily, you can order this burger anyway you like it.

Choose from lettuce, tomato, onions, mushrooms, pickles, mustard, ketchup, mayo, and your choice of cheese.

Course two—dessert: Fresh baked cookie

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3315 Masonboro Loop Road (910) 794-3002

Wilmington South

Open 7 days a week, 5pm daily!

As one of the area’s most refined classic Italian bistros, Siena Trattoria boasts Wilmington’s best lasagna, pizza and pasta dishes. Siena prides itself on using the best ingredients to make the most satisfying traditional Italian fare, with quality the top priority. This pint-sized cafe is the ideal location for a cozy, casual, mozzarella-filled dinner sure to enlighten any breezy night.

Four-course dinner: $20 per person Course one—choose one:

Fried calamari in our special seafood breading.

-orBroiled mushroom caps: Stuffed with spinach, bacon and fontina cheese -orBeef Carpaccio: Thinly sliced raw filet Mignon served with capers, mustard and horseradish -orShrimp scampi

Course two—choose one:

Siena salad: Baby greens, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, olives, caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese, with choice of housemade dressings

Course three—choose one:

Bucatini Amatriciana: Hollow tubes of pasta tossed in a savory sauce of pancetta, tomatoes and red onions, with a hint of hot pepper -orChicken breast sauteed with fennel, artichokes and black olives, finished with marsala and fresh oregano -orGrilled salmon with a roasted red pepper agra dolce -orFettuccine alfredo -orPenne alla vodka

Course four—choose one:

NY cheesecake -or- Tiramisu -or- Peanut Butter Pie -or- Cannolis -or- Crepe Siena

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Carolina Beach

DECK HOUSE CASUAL DINING

205 Charlotte Avenue Carolina Beach, NC OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9pm Fri. and Saturday 5pm-10pm Sunday 5pm-9pm Closed Mondays Located at 205 Charlotte Avenue in Carolina Beach, Deck House Casual Dining resides in a historic old church filled with a nautical decor. As the sister restaurant to the old Market Street Casual Dining, Deck House has been serving local favorites since 1998.

For their first time participating in Encore Restaurant Week, Deck House will offer a three course dinner which is sure to tempt anyone’s taste buds. A staple to Pleasure Island, Deck House offers fresh local seafood, hand cut steaks, amazing chicken dishes and much more.

Three-course dinner: $20 Course one—choose one:

Served with fresh French Bread made daily by Apple Annies Bakery.

House salad: A mix of Romaine and Iceburg lettuces, with shredded carrots, purple onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and your choice of dressing.

-orCaesar salad: Fresh Romaine tossed with parmesan cheese, our own garlic butter croutons and Caesar dressing.

-orManhattan clam chowder: Clams, tomatoes and vegetables, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.

-orNew England grouper chowder: A cream-based soup with fresh local grouper and vegetables all seasoned to perfection.

A real local favorite!

Course two—choose one:

Served with your choice of one side item.

Fried seafood combination: Featuring fried oysters, shrimp and flounder.

-or16 -ounce rib eye: Grilled or blackened -orPicatta: Your choice of chicken, grouper, tuna or salmon, sautéed in a lemon-white wine-caper sauce.

-orSteak and Legs: A grilled 8-ounce sirloin steak and a half pound of Snow Crab legs.

-orTender Duck Breast: Cooked to your liking and sliced, topped with a raspberry-Port wine sauce.

Course three—choose one:

Select from one of our desserts which are specially made by Heidi’s Chocolates of Kure Beach.

Selection varies but can include: Key Lime pie, Guinness chocolate cake, New York cheesecake topped with a strawberry rum sauce, flourless chocolate torte, carrot cake or Tiramisu.

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Carolina Beach www.treehousebistrocb.com Along Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach sits a tapas and wine bar worth many a stop. Treehouse Bistro serves the island’s most delicious tapas menu, including charcuterie and cheese plates, bruschetta, empanadas, fresh seafood and specialty plates worth more than a small bite. Paired with any of their vinos from a lengthy wine list, Treehouse is a one-of-a-kind Pleasure Island eatery, where live music often enlivens its already welcoming mien. Their friendly, always-helpful staff makes eating and drinking all the merrier, too.

Be sure to check out their blog, www.treehousebistrocb.com, where owner Shawn Underwood writes often and pens his latest culinary finds. Most take to his cordiality as if he was a long lost friend. He offers a refined palate of knowledge and insight, making this tapas bar a must-stop during Encore Restaurant Week.

Any two tapas items: $12 – any three tapas items: $15 $1 off all wine by the glass Choose from: Mini Crab Cakes with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce Mushrooms in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Vietnamese Summer Rolls Crostini with house-made Tapenade Empanadas de Cerdo Pastry-Wrapped Olives with Goat Cheese Spicy Mussels in house-made Marinara Crab Tartlets Patatas Bravas Scallops in Saffron Sauce Artichoke Rice Cakes Spanish Meatballs Smoked Salmon Tartare Proscuitto-Wrapped Shrimp www.encorerestaurantweek.com | ENCORE Restaurant Week Guide - Spring 2011 47

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