It may be hot in Southeastern North Carolina, but there are still plenty of cool, and delicious, ways to enjoy the month. Here’s a look at some food-and-drink events scheduled in the Wilmington area for August.
Aug 1: South Front Tavern at 1540 S. Second St. in Wilmington hosts its grand opening celebration. It takes place 4-10 p.m. in the South Front District.
Aug. 1: Also opening is a new location for Islands Fresh Mex Grill at 4401 Oleander Drive in Wilmington. It’s the sixth location of the restaurant known for its $1 tacos.
Aug. 2: Wilmington’s By the Beach Brewing is hosting a Beer and Tie-Dye Party. While supplies last, you can purchase a brewery T-shirt to tie-dye and get a beer along with it. It starts at 1 p.m. at 104 Old Eastwood Road.
Aug. 2-3: The boa bun fusion concept that is Baby Got Buns is back this weekend at the Concept Kitchen at End of Days Distillery at 1815 Castle St. in Wilmington. It begins at 3 p.m. Friday and the menu features items like the Beef Bourgin-bun and the Uncrusta-boa dessert bun.
Aug. 3: Southport hosts its second annual Food Truck Rodeo with vendors offering drinks, shaved ice, hot dogs, barbecue, lobster rolls, funnel cakes and more. It’s 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southport Museum & Visitors Center, 203 E. Bay St.
Aug. 5: Ciana Ristorante Italiano is offering another of its popular events, a Cocktail Pairing dinner. Look for five courses, from appetizer to dessert, paired with drinks. Cost is $80 and it begins at 6 p.m. at 4724 New Centre Drive in Wilmington. Call 910-399-5620 for reservations.
Aug. 7: Two local wine experts, the Wine GAL and Wine with Emma, are offering a collaborative “Bordeaux Doesn’t Have to be Bougie” class. They’ll explore this favorite topic with a sommelier led tasting of four wines and a paired snack box. It’s 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Belle Vue event space, 1125 N. Fourth St. in Wilmington. Tickets are $50.
Aug. 9: Sweet n Savory Cafe is hosting another of its popular wine dinners. This one has a Hot Summer Nights Taste of the Caribbean theme, with six paired courses. Cost is $59 per person and reservations are required. It starts at 6 p.m. at 1611 Pavilion Place. Call 910-256-0115.
Aug. 10: Wilmington Distillery is planning an event to raise money for the family of local musician Hamilton Wheeler, which recently experienced a house fire. There will be live music, cash raffles and specials beginning at 6 p.m. at 12 Dock St. in downtown Wilmington.
Aug. 17: It’s a Margarita Bar Crawl in the Brooklyn Arts District. The Eagle’s Dare at 420 N. Third St. in downtown Wilmington is the starting point for this free event that takes participants to 14 businesses in the area. It starts at noon.
Aug. 17: In Leland, Brunswick Beer and Cider and Mimi & Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Shop are hosting a family friendly Back to School Carnival with a blow-up slide, crafts, face painting, balloons, music, popcorn and more. A $2 admission to be donated to Communities In Schools of Brunswick County. It’s 3-6 p.m. at 1313 S. Dickinson Drive.
Aug. 18: The popular cocktail instruction series, Mixology 101 with Matt, continues at Wine Knot Sky Bar and Lounge, on the ninth floor at 201 N. Front St. in downtown Wilmington. This time, it’s all about the Espresso Martini. Cost is $60 and its 2-4 p.m.
Aug. 29: The Royal James Rummery and restaurant in Southport is offering an inaugural free tasting event featuring Zacapa 23 and Zacapa XO Guatemala rum while supplies last. It’s 5-7 p.m. at 109 E. Moore St.
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Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her ataballard@gannett.com.
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