10/09/2026
MEET THE CHEF: 5 LOCAL CULINARY HEROES TO KNOW THIS WEEKEND
It’s the weekend, and you know what that means … it’s time to eat out! 🥂
At Cape Fear Living, we keep our finger on the region's foodie pulse, seeking out the new, the noteworthy, and the chefs bringing something special to Wilmington’s ever-evolving dining scene.
Our Meet the Chef series goes beyond the plate, introducing you to the talented people behind some of your favorite dining experiences. We ask each chef 10 questions, from their ultimate comfort food and and favorite foodie city to the dish they can’t stop eating and the three songs currently on their playlist. 🎶
Ready to meet five of our latest Chefs?
👩🍳 Charmaine Devine | Sugo Italian Steakhouse
🏆 Award-winning pastry chef blending Filipino heritage with creative flair.
🔥 Johnny Irazoque | Ruth’s Chris Steak House
🥩 Bold flavors, perfectly cooked steaks, and a passion for chicken mole.
🌊 Nick Lini | G PRIME Steak & Cellar
🦪 Classic steakhouse fare meets coastal flavors and fresh local seafood.
🍝 Sunny Gerhart | Olivero
✨ Simple, delicious dishes rooted in creativity and community.
🦪 Jon Mitchell | Perla Raw Bar
🌊 Coastal ingredients, inventive dishes, and a fresh take on raw-bar dining.
Your weekend dining inspiration starts here. Discover the stories, signature dishes, foodie favorites, and playlists behind these five talented chefs in our Meet the Chef series at Cape Fear Living.
Now, tell us: Which chef’s restaurant are you visiting this weekend? 👇