Encore Best of 2015

Vote for Pleasure Island businesses in Encore Best of 2015; every vote counts!

• We ask that our readers vote in at least 25 categories. One ballot per person. A valid email address is required.
• Winners will be announced at our annual Best of Wilmington awards party, held at the Brooklyn Arts Center on Saturday, February 28th. The awards will celebrate and benefit DREAMS Center for Arts Education.
• All voting will end on January 26th, 2015

Best Sushi - Nikki’s Gourmet Sushi
Best Salads - Rucker John’s
Best New Restaurant - Wake N Bake
Best Chef -  Brandon Stark (Michael’s Seafood)
Best Food Truck - Flaming Amy’s
Best Seafood - Michael’s Seafood
Best Fast Food - Chick-Fil-A
Best Burrito - Flaming Amy’s
Best Homemade Soup - Michael’s Seafood
Best Oysters - Shuckin’ Shack
Best Japanese Restaurant - Nikki’s Gourmet Sushi
Best Hot Dog - Island Hots
Best Arcade/Game Room - Jungle Rapids
Best Dentist - Bozart Family Dentistry
Best Farmer’s Market - Carolina Beach
Best Alternative Medicine - Community Acupuncture of Carolina Beach
Best Print Shop - Dock Street Printing
Best Real Estate - Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty or Intracoastal Realty
Best Auto Mechanic - Superior Automotive
Best Jeweler - Perry’s Emporium
Best Grocery Store - Harris Teeter
Best Local Radio Station - Z107.5 or The Penguin
Best Local Tourist Attraction - NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher
Best Morning Radio Show - Foz and Laura (Z107.5) or Bob and Sherri (WGNI) or The Morning Chill (The Penguin)
Best Place for Karaoke - Silver Dollar-Carolina Beach
Best Local Website - PortCityDaily.com or EncorePub.com 
Best Local Newscast - WECT or WSFX or WWAY
(Write-In Category)
Best Donuts - Wake N Bake
Best Nonprofit - Nourish NC or Good Shepherd Center

Spotlight on Business: Jennifer Simpson Photography

Get your family photos taken by Jennifer Simpson photography!

A message from the photographer,

"I have been photographing pretty much everything I can get my camera on for over 10 years. I started Jennifer Simpson Photography about 3 years ago and have been growing and smiling ever since. I love what I do; meeting new people, learning about their story. I consider it an honor to be chosen to spend a window of time with my clients, get a glimpse of what they share together, and pass images they will treasure. I am super creative, fun and energetic. If you are a local or a visitor, I would love to capture images for you to tell your story.”

Contact Jennifer at (910) 470-6944
http://jennifersimpsonphoto.com

Spotlight on Business: Noni Bacca Winery

Noni Bacca Winery is Wilmington’s Premiere Winery offering over 70 varieties of wine produced right on premise at 420 Eastwood Road, right in the heart of the city.

Wine development:

Since 2007, Toni and Ken Incorvaia have produced world class wines, earning 94 International Medals in the world’s largest International wine competition of its kind, the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.

Their wine has been featured in events and movies from the Wilmington Film Industry, served at Enchanted Airlie during the holidays and has earned world fame due to their association with the Goo Goo Dolls rock band’s founding member, Robby Takac. 

From any size event, Noni Bacca is invited to be a featured vendor, offering wine tasting and bar service by the glass and bottle.

Noni Bacca Winery:

Our presence draws quite a crowd and we have been credited with increasing attendance at most events. Ken Incorvaia, owner and wine maker, utilizes his skills in making Old World wine styles including, Chianti, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Muscato, a myriad of fruit wine styles, as well as dessert wines including several styles of Port wine and VQA Certified Icewine. 

Several upscale restaurants in the Wilmington area serve our wine as local fare, with great success and popularity. Our goal is to continue being a fun destination on the coast for tourists and locals alike. 

Business Partners:

We would be proud to partner with other businesses for sales, events, tasting parties at the winery or off-site bar service at your facility. 

We are open 7 days a week and we’d love for you to check us out!  

Contact us at 910-397-7617 or by e-mail: .info@nbwinery.com