As the food scene continues to evolve in the Wilmington area, there’s a new wave of restaurant openings and closings from recent weeks. Local diners and food fans can now check out a long-awaited food truck park in downtown Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District, as well as a new food truck or two. There’s also a cool new brewery, a bakery that uses wholesome ingredients, and a new place serving up fresh and healthy bowls.
Also on this roundup are some other changes in local restaurants. Closings include a longtime buffet restaurant and two downtown bars.
Openings and re-openings
Chow Town: This food truck park with a bar and beer garden and space for six food trucks opened in early August at 1101 N. Fourth St. in the Brooklyn Arts District.
Gustu Peruano: The grand opening of Chow Town was also the launch of a food truck from Chef Mauricio Huarcaya, which offers his take on traditional Peruvian favorites. He was also recently named the 2025 Chef of the Year at the Chef Showdown event from the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association…