Yesterday I had a call from a visitor from Queens New York, (Richard and Tina) to show them one of our listings (www.9007SedgleyDrive.com) in the golf course community "The Cape"
They were vacationing here in Wilmington, North Carolina, or as they put it "wintering" till the end of March. That is not such a big deal, as Wilmington has become an attractive place for retirees, vacationers, and beach goers to "winter" In fact Wilmington has quite a few ex New Yorkers, New Jerseyians (?) and other assorted "Yankees" calling Wilmington home. It also has a huge population from other cultures! Let me explain.....
Richard and Tina loved the house, and needed some time to think it over, and decided to talk over dinner later that evening. As the conversation progressed, and as usual, they asked me many questions regarding the Wilmington area.....housing, schools, shopping, arts, pricing, and WHERE to EAT. Tina is originally from Taiwan and missed all the big New York city restaurants, for her favorite "Asian" delicacies.
I named 5 or 6 Asian restaurants that Sandy and I have frequented, and promised them I would email them a few more that I would remember later. They needed addresses, (GPS in the family car) so I rushed back to the computer to fulfill my promise.
Wilmington has over 500 Restaurants! Asian Restaurants.....52.
I had my work cut out for me emailing all those restaurants and phone numbers and information. (I know I should have just given them the phone book and directions to the restaurant yellow pages) We REALTORS sometimes get caught up in thinking our recommendations are of no use to folks unless we have physically dined there as well.
My research on Asian Restaurants was indeed thorough, comprehensive and full of " I've been there...really good!" They surely had enough places to choose from....even to the end of March, I doubt they would visit them all.
With over 500 Restaurants of all styles, cultural themes, food choices, and ethnic backgrounds, Wilmington surely is a diverse destination for anyone wanting to discover a fine restaurant.
No matter where you came from, or how you found Wilmington NC, you will find Wilmington to be a great choice for any taste.
Oh by the way, they ended up at the Banyan Cafe on Market Street, (about a mile from my office) Richard and Tina recommended the Banyan to me....going to check it out this Saturday
Dick Beals
Wilmington has some great restaurants for sure and there are so many I have not tired. Are you going to post the list? Perhaps you and Sandy could start a Wilmington restaurant critique, that would be fun. :0)