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Wilmington Guides
3 real recommendations — spotlights and roundups worth reading, not just listings.
Local SpotlightAugust 19, 2026
Cabana Bar & Grill Is Wilmington's New Island Escape on Pavilion Place
Rum punch, homemade Jamaican patties, and mango mahi that's the real deal, plus weekend brunch and live music on weekend nights. This is your sign to go.
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Coco Pipa Is the Kind of Place Wilmington Should Be Showing Up For
A $10-and-under açaí bowl and juice spot on Castle Street, doing real good for the neighborhood — this is your sign to go.
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GuideJuly 22, 2026
Two Indoor Wilmington Spots for When the Forecast Doesn't Cooperate
An escape room on Princess Street and a golf-simulator bar at Mayfaire, both fully indoors, both worth the trip even when it isn't raining.
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