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Set along the banks of the Cape Fear River, Proximity Watermark represents a bold new chapter in Wilmington's evolving waterfront landscape. Developed on the site of a former marina, the community was envisioned as more than just another residential development—it was designed to create a true connection between residents and the river that defines the region's character.

May is #burgermonth, and while burger love is truly a subjective thing, we've selected our 5 favorite burgers done brilliantly.

Meet the Chef Olivero, Sunny Gerhart

In the heart of Wilmington’s River District, Luxe 220 captures the city’s downtown rhythm—historic, stylish, and effortlessly livable. Set within a classic Front Street building, the property blends old-soul character with modern ease.

There are partnerships that change lives—and then there are the quiet, steady bonds that rebuild them from the ground up. At Canines for Service, transformation begins with trust: a Veteran, a dog, and a connection that grows into something deeply life-changing.

Spring doesn’t arrive all at once—it stretches the days, softens the evenings, and invites you to slow down with something refreshing in hand. At Dram & Draught Wilmington, that seasonal shift is captured not just in a glass, but in an entire experience.

Charlotte doesn’t so much announce itself as reveal itself—slowly, generously, and often over a good meal. Once a city of pressed suits and predictable steakhouse menus, it has loosened its collar. In their place: small plates with big ideas, cocktails that showoff season and place, and kitchens where Southern cooking is less about tradition for tradition’s sake and more about reinvention.

Luxury, these days, is everywhere—or at least, it tries to be. Glossy brands, rooftop pools, perfectly framed interiors designed to be seen as much as felt. But long after check-out, what actually stays with you? What feels real, rather than rehearsed? That question lingered as I arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Fort Lauderdale.

For Executive Chef Jon Mitchell, the path to Perla Raw Bar feels both intentional and serendipitous. A Chapel Hill native with deep ties to Coastal North Carolina, Mitchell returned to the region after honing his craft in New York City, drawn by both a personal pull toward the coast and the opportunity to help shape something new.