Port City Foodies Newsletter: New restaurants, hidden gems and airport eats
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. So, true story. I had to take a break while writing this newsletter. See, I was a little hungry and just looking for the right photo to include for Little Asia Bistro made it just that much worse. I had to go make myself a sandwich before I could finish. While it couldn’t match the savory deliciousness of these Indian dishes, it was adequate for return to work. So here goes—a look at this week’s food-and-drink news.
Daal Makhani
Or black lentils in a creamy sauce. That's the dish from Little Asia Bistro that’s really been on my mind. It was recommended by a friend, along with the Baigan Bharta, or mashed eggplant with spices. Both were delicious -- and I had a chance to talk to the family behind this hidden gem restaurant on College Road while I tried them. It's near other faves like Taste of Italy and Sabor Hispano. Learn more here.
More: Brother and sister serve Indian fare at this hidden gem restaurant in Wilmington
Sammiches and soft shells
While you can no longer find Subway in downtown Wilmington, it was still a good week for sandwiches because the long awaited second location of CheeseSmith is now open in Landfall Shopping Center. In fact, when I when to take these photos of the new space. I met a women who, unprompted, said ‘Yay! There’re open.’
It’s really worth it to pay attention to chef and restaurant social media accounts. There have been so, so many posts about soft-shell crabs in both traditional and unique preparations. I had a chance to chat with local chef Carson Jewell of manna about the delicacy. I also included a few of the dishes you may be able to find locally. And even more delicious pics have been posted since I wrote the article – including soft shells in a Benedict at The Keg and Egg, cool sandwiches at Pine Valley Market, and fried on a salad at Rx Chicken & Oysters.
More: Soft-shell crabs: Your guide to enjoying the delicacy at Wilmington-area restaurants
More news
You know, a lot has been happening at the airport. If you're planning to travel (or are just curious) here's a look at the new food and drink options at the newly expanded and renovated airport in Wilmington. Also, a Krystal is headed (sorta) this way. And in the downtown area, a new Italian restaurant is on the way; a waterfront cocktail lounge has a new owner; and an event space and historic destination are on the market. My friend John Staton has the details on that, and the latest in the ongoing Edward Teach Brewery saga.
More: New restaurants open at Wilmington International Airport: Here's a guide
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