Before Crafted Outpost became one of the Cargo District's most beloved destinations for handmade goods, it began with something far more personal: a desire to build a creative, connected life rooted in community. Founder Rachael Kinsey has woven together her backgrounds in design, art, yoga, and entrepreneurship to create more than a retail space—she has built a gathering place where local makers, meaningful craftsmanship, and human connection take center stage.

This summer, Cape Fear Living presents The Cape Fear Beer Trail: 6 Breweries Worth Visiting This Summer—a curated lineup of standout destinations across the region, chosen for the way they define the local brewing experience rather than the size of the list.

Two hundred and fifty years deserves more than fireworks. It calls for a table filled with good food, great company, and recipes that celebrate the flavours of an American summer. Brought to you by Cape Fear Living, this America 250 celebration menu features a vibrant heirloom tomato and burrata salad, bourbon-glazed ribeye, sweet corn kissed by the grill, and a berry shortcake worthy of the occasion.

Summer on the Cape Fear Coast is made for slow evenings, good company, and a perfectly crafted drink in hand. From rooftop lounges and waterfront patios to hidden gems serving up creative seasonal pours, the region’s cocktail scene continues to bring fresh flavors, local ingredients, and unforgettable experiences to the table. In The Summer Sip List: Who’s Shaking the Best Summer Cocktails?, Cape Fear Living uncovers the destinations raising the bar on summer sipping—highligh

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.

I went to Atlanta, land of Coca-Cola and cast iron—of fried chicken and peach pie, of fried green tomatoes, meat-and-three, and unapologetically messy hot dogs. The city moves fast, but it feeds you well—and not only in the culinary sense. There is a parallel feast of art: in museums, under bridges, along the Atlanta BeltLine, and in the overlooked spaces that most cities ignore.

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.

At Evoke Mind + Body, therapy is more than a conversation—it’s a collaborative, whole-person approach to healing that meets you exactly where you are. With locations in Wilmington and Leland, the practice was founded on a simple but powerful idea: that mental health care should be accessible, personalized, and deeply human.

After 15 years in internal medicine, Dr. Chris Sepich witnessed the consequences firsthand. From ICU rooms to hospice care, he saw families struggle to interpret a patient’s wishes—sometimes leading to delayed care, fractured relationships, or even legal battles. Now, he’s stepping in with a first-of-its-kind solution.

At Di+Thurma Wilmington, wellness begins with a deeply personal mission. Founded by Andrea Reed, a hospital pharmacist who has spent decades witnessing the long-term consequences of chronic illness, the concept grew from a desire to shift the conversation from treating disease to preventing it.

At Tomiko-San, Executive Chefs James Nash and Bobby Watkins embrace Japanese cuisine with reverence and innovation. The veteran collaborators share a mission to introduce Wilmington diners to an authentic, nuanced presentation of Japanese food, grounded in tradition, precision, and deep respect for ingredients.

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Southeast is a playground for road-trip adventurers.

More of us are looking for alternatives to our fitness regime. Luckily, we know new and fun options to get and stay fit in Wilmington, NC.