Food

A year ago, Something Fishy won a commanding victory for the area's BEST SEAFOOD PLATTER. But a dish like that in an area like ours is surely to have plenty of competition. So once again, we're firing up the fryers and grills to find out who has the BEST SEAFOOD PLATTER along the Cape Fear Coast. Voting has ended. George Elliott will tell you who won tonight on WWAY NewsChannel 3 at 6. Full story...

North Carolina public schools are moving toward rules to cut down on empty-calorie snacks and soft drinks. Full story...

Believe it or not, it's been a year since we started our weekly "And the Winner is..." contests. That means it's time to start anew and see if past champions can defend their title. Our very first category was BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH, and the winner was Flip's BBQ in Wilmington. Can Flip's hold on to the coveted title of BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH in the Cape Fear? Or will another bastion of BBQ knock 'em off? Considering how important BBQ bragging rights are in these parts, it should be a good battle. Full story...

Commercials promoting sugary breakfast cereals could be put on a strict diet under government guidelines urging food companies to limit marketing of unhealthy products to children. Full story...

Just what you need after the big feed last Thursday. Culinary students at Cape Fear Community College presented their annual Pastries and Confections Open House this afternoon. Full story...

For students at Cape Fear Community College, classes can be really sweet - particularly if they are enrolled the culinary arts program. Full story...

The menu for the 2010 NC State Fair was unveiled Monday, and among the new offerings is a Krispy Kreme hamburger, which is a burger between two glazed doughnuts. Cheese and bacon are optional. Full story...

Hollywood East is not only a town for movies, but foodies. Food Network has expressed interest in several local restaurants. Full story...

Have you ever wanted a Cheerwine filled doughnut? If so, now's your chance. They'll only be on the store shelves through the month of July. Full story...

Britt's Donuts has been recognized as one of the best donuts in the nation. It's a seasonal business and donut weather is now here ! Full story...

Depending on your tastes, comfort foods can range from cheap snacks to made-from-scratch meals, and experts say we flock to them during hard times. Full story...

Some people make breakfast every morning; others pick up fast food on the way to work. Those who choose to stop at a certain Hardee’s in Wilmington probably do not know they are eating a breakfast of champions. Full story...

Food donations are down, and several churches and organizations in Brunswick County are coming together to help. Full story...

North Carolina officials are helping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration develop a better system for protecting the nation's food supply. Full story...

Coming on the heels of troubling recalls that have hammered the food industry, Congress called on top officials from the department of agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration for an explanation Tuesday. Full story...