The Vibe CheckConcept: Aegean Coast-inspired appetizers and plates perfect for pairs and groupAverage dish price: $24, ranging from $7 to $60Kids’ Menu? NoAlcohol? YesVegetarian-Friendly? YesGluten-Friendly? YesLive music? NoHours: Sun-Mon closed, Tues-Thurs 4-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 4-10 p.m.Website:ezmewilmington.com
When acclaimed Wilmington chef Antimo DiMeo was brainstorming the name for Bardea Restaurant Group’s new Mediterranean eatery, he retreated to a cozy memory of sipping rosé and gazing out a window overlooking a river at a restaurant in Istanbul.
Out of all the dishes he ate there, the simplest — ezme, a base of crushed tomatoes and roasted peppers served with crackers and pitas — stuck out the most…