The yr opened with many followers studying that the favored Lunchbox sandwich store closed on the finish of 2021. And, sadly, extra eating places have shuttered since then. Right here’s a take a look at a number of the locations, together with eating places, wine bars and beer joints, that closed in 2022.
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fifty fifth Road Seafood Home & Oyster Bar
This seafood spot at 5515 E. Oak Island Drive in Oak Island introduced that it was closed on social media in March. It was a preferred spot with locals and featured a menu with fried, grilled and broiled fish, oysters and shrimp.
Chug & Grub
This American gastropub in Surf Metropolis closed in October at 13500 N.C. 50. Proprietor Travis Surratt mentioned he hopes to reopen in a brand new location in 2023 and proceed to serve its menu of eclectic fare, together with gluten free choices, and craft beer.
Crave Sizzling Canines & BBQ
This chain continues to open new areas, and not too long ago introduced one in Fayetteville. However the Wilmington location at The Pointe at Barclay closed in current months.
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CRUST Kitchen & Cocktails
This grilled-cheese centered eatery opened in 2018 and closed in November. PROOFhospitality, which owns the restaurant at 124 Princess St. in downtown Wilmington, plans to reopen quickly as Fox’s Gap within the Wall, the place New England-style roast beef sandwiches would be the star of the menu.
Flaming Amy’s Bowl
This location closed on the onset of the pandemic, however homeowners introduced that it wouldn’t reopen this spot at 4418 Shipyard Blvd. in July. Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn areas, together with the unique one on Oleander Drive in Wilmington and on Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Seashore, stay open.
Hey! Beer
This bottle store and beer bar at 4405 Wrightsville Ave in Wilmington closed Dec. 24 after eight years. For 2 months earlier than closing, they hosted quite a lot of occasions and particular beers because the homeowners mentioned goodbye to what they referred to as their dream job.
Pizzeria Il Forno
Proprietor Ash Aziz not too long ago introduced this pizza spot at The Pointe at Barclay was closed. Subsequent yr, the house will probably be house to a bigger, expanded model of Far From France, positioned in the identical procuring heart.
Mon Âme Chocolate & Wine Bar
This wine bar and chocolate store closed this summer time however Amy and Glenn Newbury-Smith, homeowners of the close by Duck & Dive, are working to open a cocktail bar on the house at 19 S. Second St. in downtown Wilmington.
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Port Metropolis Chop Home
This common Wilmington steakhouse closed in April after 23 years in enterprise. It was certainly one of three Chop Homes owned by Keith Corridor. The others are Capital Metropolis Chop Home close to Raleigh in Morrisville and the Chop Home at Mendenhall in Excessive Level stay open.
Pink Hare Brewing
This outpost of a Georgia-based brewery at 4802 Major St., in Shallotte was an early a part of the beer scene in Brunswick County. It closed in September.
Sofra Trendy Mediterranean
After opening at 5709 Oleander Drive, this fast-casual restaurant closed it in Could. Proprietor Bahaa Ibrahim mentioned that he obtained a suggestion for the acquisition of the restaurant that was too good to move up. It can now be an Asian eatery.
Soif de Vin
Amy Siler and Shawn Underwood closed this common restaurant and wine bar at 5226 Faculty Street this summer time, after investing money and time into including a kitchen on the store and providing meals and weekend brunch alongside glasses of wine.
Soundside Seafood & Uncooked Bar
This restaurant at 2025 Eastwood Street close to Wrightsville Seashore closed on Nov. 21. The restaurant, previously Boca Bay, was certainly one of three owned by Wilmington restaurateur Ash Aziz that have been bought to the Raleigh-based City Meals Group in 2019, together with Brasserie du Soleil and Osteria Cicchetti.
Thai Peppers
The homeowners of certainly one of Southport’s oldest eating places introduced they have been retiring and closed this common Asian restaurant at 115 E. Moore St. Their workers, although, are mentioned to be on the lookout for a brand new location to open one other Thai Peppers.
TRU Colours Brewing
Not lengthy after opening a 56,000-square-foot brewery on Greenfield Road, this a Wilmington-based enterprise that employed gang members in an effort to finish road violence closed in September.
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Turtle Island Restaurant
This common spot at 6220 E. Oak Island Drive closed in April, however the homeowners have since opened Again 2 Shuckers in the identical group, serving an identical seafood-focused menu, in addition to salads, pork chops and steak.
Vientiane Kitchen
This Laotian restaurant at 701 Fort St. in November. It opened in 2021 within the former location of The Hungry Sparrow, with a menu of genuine dishes from Laos, in addition to Thailand and Vietnam.
Plus… new areas
There are additionally just a few locations which have closed, however have opened (or are planning to) in new areas. Restaurateur Tyler Morgan mentioned he has closed the unique location of Morgans’ Seafood restaurant at 4023 Market St. to concentrate on his spot in Ogden at 7150 Market St. In the meantime, Fermental moved from Ogden to open at 600 S. seventeenth St. in Wilmington’s Cargo District. And, elsewhere on the Cargo District, Mess Corridor closed their location at 348 Hutchison Lane close to Alcove Beer Backyard and are within the strategy of reopening by its companion enterprise, Ruff Draft, at 2144 Wrightsville Ave. Pizzetta’s additionally closed at 4107 Oleander Drive (which is now house to the Pie’s On restaurant) to concentrate on their Leland spot at 1144 East Cutlar Crossing.
Allison Ballard is the meals and eating reporter on the StarNews. You’ll be able to attain her at aballard@gannett.com.
