By james art 
It may be a month of love, but there is a way to enjoy the paper hearts and so on. In addition to the special events that are happening at local Valentine’s restaurants, here are some of the other food and cake events in February.
February 1: February begins with National ice cream for a day for breakfastS One of those local companies that participate is Boombalatti’s Homemade ice cream. All three locations-the Brooklyn area of the arts, the Forum and Hampstead Shopping Center opens at 9am and serve scent inspired scents such as blueberries for muffin, coffee + donuts and maple and sugar bacon. (The owners said they were sold out of some scents within an hour last year.) You can also find cereal shakes, pop-fruits sandwiches and fresh waffles and Sundaes maple syrup.
February 1: In Leland you can also buy ice cream for breakfast in Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Shop on Mimi & Papa At 324 Village Road Ne, they open at 9am for treats that blur the line between eating and dessert. PJ’s clothing is encouraged. And in Wandering cone921 Princess St. In Wilmington, they work with the Jelly cabinet and Little Loaf Bakery and a School House for Ice Cream and Dessert Fragrances.
February 1: In the first pilot social area of Wilmington in the area of Brooklyn arts, the first event is their CreepS It is held from noon to 5:00 pm with more than a dozen businesses offering drinks and desserts inspired by coffee and espresso. You can try Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini in The eagle’s boldFor example. Or cafecito wings and espresso ol ‘made in Commodore Public House & KitchenS Or drinks such as the Irishman and Mocha Pudding Coffee, fired Kitchen sinkWhere they also serve coffee with broken Bacon Bacon bacon.
February 1: In January, Mad Mole Brewing They released a series of beers to highlight their best-selling Citra Mole down. Super Citra Mole Down, Cryo Citra, Mango Citra and Citra soaked in cake. They add a this year CITRA FEST A holiday. This is a full -day event where you can try all the variations (plus other beers) and enjoy live music, food trucks and interactive suppliers. It starts at noon at the 6309 Boathouse Road in Wilmington.
February 3-7: Talking about popular beers, Wilmington Brewing Company also celebrate one of them again with the annual Tropical lightningS Every day there is a different version with limited release and a different food truck of 824 S. Kerr Ave. You can also find beers elsewhere, such as Fermental in the cargo neighborhood.
February 8: North Carolina’s pinery festival hosts its annual Pancake raising funds. The menu includes pancakes, sausage and optional drink for $ 10. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The shutdown is also available. This is 8-11 hours at the Burgaw Fire Station at 109 N Walker St. Call 910-259-2007 for more information.
February 9: If you are doing your famous chile for Super Bowl, you can try to enter it Leland Brewing CompanyChile cook. You can register to compete. Starts at 4:00 pm on 2115 Ale Ave.
February 9: There is also a party for the big game in From the beach cookingAt 104 Old Eastwood Road in Wilmington. Look for Nachos, Tacos and House Brews at 5:30 pm.
February 10: At local restaurants, a lot of Valentine’s love is happening, as well as several events for Galentine Day. Kitchen sink offers a Branch topic dinner For Gal Pals. It includes a bloody Mary and a mimosa bar, an appetizer choice and an appetizer and a chocolate fondue station. The tickets are about $ 58. It starts at 19:00 622 N. Fourth St. In Wilmington.
February 10: Wrightsville Beach Brewry is the host of his annual Shuck & Tell Local Oyster Showcase With the participation of Ghost Fleet Oyster Co., Middle Sound Mariculture and N. Sea Oyster Co. Tickets are $ 30 and include eight oysters and four beers. There are two places, at 6:00 pm and 19:15 in 6201 Oleander Dr. in Wilmington.
February 12: The Museum of Arts in Cameron and her Cam café offer another Food An event that includes a tour of the “near home” exhibit, dinner with five courses and wines. Tickets are $ 150, comprehensive at 3201 S. 17th St. in Wilmington. Call 910-777-2363 to book your place or for questions.
February 13: The Periwink A coffee shop and gift shop is hosted by a BFF Brfkie With coffee drinks and bites such as avocado toast and Charcutaries from the nearby Platypus & Gnome. This is at 7205 Wrightsville Ave. Near Wrightsville Beach.
February 16: Wine Gal and Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge host pairing of wine and cupcakeWith treats of wrong cupcakes. There are two places available, at 2pm and 5pm 201 N. Front St, Suite 909, in the center of Wilmington.
February 19: Brunswick Beer and CiderAt 1313 Dickinson Drive in Leland, he partnered with Long Meadow Ranch in California for Four coursesS Tickets are $ 60 per person and pre -registration is required. [email protected], 910-599-6849.
February 22: Rotary Club Southport is hosting BRNSUK chefs An event with food and drink samples from local restaurants. This is 5-8 hours at the Homer E. Wright Jr., 4136 Southport Supply Road SE in St. James. Tickets are $ 30.
Alison Ballard is the Food and Eating Reporter at Starnews. You can get it to [email protected]S