Restaurants

So long Andy's, hello Highway 55

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Monday, February 27th, 2012, 12:26pm

MOUNT OLIVE, NC (WECT) - In an effort to avoid a possible legal battle over the trademark of the "Andy's" name, the "Andy's Burgers Shakes & Fries" restaurant franchise has changed its name to "Highway 55."

The move became official last Friday. There are several Highway 55 locations throughout southeastern North Carolina.

The 50s-style restaurant chain will keep the same concept. The new signs will be in the 100 existing restaurants by the end of this summer, according to a news release.

The restaurant is branching outside of North Carolina for the first time since it opened 20 years ago. It'll open a location in Myrtle Beach. The plan is to open another 275 restaurants in the southeast over the next six to seven years.

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Food and fundraiser = fun!

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 10:24am

WILMINGTON, NC(WECT) - We run cooking segments for Carolina in the Morning every Thursday. It's a great way for local restaurants to get some TV exposure, viewers get a new recipe and in several cases we also get to help promote a great event.

For the past three years I have had the pleasure of working with Jake Hunt, the Executive Director and Founder of the Wilmington Junior Golf Academy. Jake is such a wonderful man and works very hard to make sure children in our area get a chance to learn to play golf. What the children don't know, because they are having so much fun, is they are also learning important core values.

This year Jake is taking the golf lesssons to four Wilmington elementary schools and several afterschool programs. All of this is done with no expense to the children or their parents. To make this all happen Jake also does a lot to raise money and Carrabba's Italian Grill is helping with that.

A fundraiser luncheon is being held on Friday, March 2 at Carrabba's. The tickets are $25 and include bread, caesar salad, sirloin, crab-stuffed shrimp, tiramisu and a non-alcoholic drink. For tickets call Jake at 910-622-5253 or go to Wilmington Junior Golf Academy.

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Chick-fil-A hosts date night for fathers and daughters

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 9:01pm

Chick-fil-A hosts date night for fathers and daughters

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The five Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the Wilmington area hosted a date night for fathers and daughters on Thursday, Feb. 9.

During the special evening, fathers and daughters were encouraged to spend some time together while they enjoyed dinner and special activities.

Every daddy and daughter pair was given an activity sheet with questions and topics to get the conversation started. Plus, they took home a booklet called “Continuing the Conversation” that provided ideas for future dates.

“One of Chick-fil-A’s goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with,” stated Valerie Watkins, marketing director for the Mayfaire Chick-fil-A Restaurant, in a news release. “We understand the importance of father-daughter relationships and want to encourage Wilmington dads to take a break from busy schedules, enjoy their daughter’s company over a meal and have fun!”

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Port City Java nears completion on 17th Street expansion

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 1:00pm

Port City Java nears completion on 17th Street expansion

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - You'll soon be able to enjoy your morning coffee with a little more elbow room.

Port City Java is nearing completions on a remodel at its 17th Street location. The process to expand the dining room should be done in a couple weeks.

The drive-thru window remains open during this expansion project.

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Foodies rejoice, Encore Restaurant Week starts today

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 10:07am

Foodies rejoice, Encore Restaurant Week starts today

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Encore Restaurant Week kicks off today in Wilmington, Leland, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Swansboro.

Area restaurants offer deals on their most popular dishes for a week in order to give the local economy a boost and let the foodies around town experience new dishes.

You can get anything from a two-course lunch for $12 to a five-course dinner for $25 between Oct. 19 and 26.

Here is a list of all the restaurants participating from the Myrtle Grove area of Wilmington:

Buffalo Wild Wings—5533 Carolina Beach Road
Fish Bites—6132 Carolina Beach Road
Halligan’s—3317 Masonboro Loop Road
Siena Trattoria—3315 Masonboro Loop Road
Pine Valley Market—3520 South College Road

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Buffalo Wild Wings to donate $2,000 to Wilmington Police, Fire Depts.

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 8:44am

Buffalo Wild Wings to donate $2,000 to Wilmington Police, Fire Depts.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — For every traditional wing that was sold at the Eastwood Road and Carolina Beach Road Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar between Sept. 9-11, a dime was donated to the Wilmington Police and Fire Departments.

As a thank you to the community, officials from the restaurant will present a $2,000 check and will provide lunch to the departments at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 at the Eastwood location.

“We are ecstatic with the overwhelming support shown by our community over the past weekend,” said Dan Dormer, Buffalo Wild Wings Director of Operations in Wilmington/Myrtle Beach, in a news release. “Fire and Rescue trucks were on display at each Buffalo Wild Wings location during the fundraiser for our patrons with children to explore and learn about.”

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Buffalo Wild Wings to donate funds to Wilmington Police, Fire Departments

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 11:14am

Buffalo Wild Wings to donate funds to Wilmington Police, Fire Departments

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — A dime will be donated to the Wilmington Police and Fire Departments for every traditional wing sold at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar from Sept. 9 through 11.

“We are always looking for ways to give back to our local community and hopefully help our guests as well,” said Larry Alderson, Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee in Wilmington, in a news release. “By offering 10¢ per wing sold on our 10 year anniversary weekend to the Wilmington Police and Fire Departments, Buffalo Wild Wings and our guests are supporting our local men and women that risk their life everyday making the Wilmington area a safer and better place to live. We are grateful for the support and loyalty over the past 10 years and want to express our appreciation.”

Restaurants located at 206 Old Eastwood Road and 5533 Carolina Beach Road are participating.

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