We sat down with Executive Chef Jon Webb of Blue Surf Cafe and Blue Surf Arboretum West in Wilmington, North Carolina. Blue Surf Cafe is a casual, surf-themed cafe serving Californian-inspired modern American cuisine and Blue Surf Arboretum West offers a New American menu and sophisticated ambiance with an alfresco dining environment that includes a large fire pit and indoor-outdoor wrap-around bar that creates the perfect spot for an elevated evening out.

Wilmington serves as a gateway to some of North Carolina's finest coastal experiences. Wrightsville Beach offers pristine sandy shores and Airlie Gardens provides a serene escape with beautifully landscaped grounds. Situated along the Cape Fear River, Wilmington is known for its Antebellum historic district and cobblestone streets. These are the best reasons to visit Wilmington, North Carolina.