The food scene in my hometown Wilmington is hit and miss from our perspective. This is particularly true in the downtown area which has a lot of energy and a thriving night life but sees a lot of establishments come and go. One of the more established restaurants in downtown is
Rx whose name is a call back to the building's previous history as a pharmacy. We had eaten there a couple of times
during a visit a few years ago and were pleasantly surprised that it still was around as many established Wilmington eateries (
Catch, Cafe Phoenix, Deluxe) had shuttered within the last few years.
The menu tends to be heavy in the way a lot of Southern cooking tends to be heavy with a lot of fried foods, pork and sauces. Much of Rx's offerings are locally sourced which is great, however the menu has a too cute affectation with regard to identifying these sources (e.g. "Stefan's Heirloom Tomatoes") which Lynn and I found mildly annoying. Despite the comfort food leanings of the menu Lynn and I found the okra fries a great starter with a light, almost tempura battering.
We did manage to get a nice Tuna Tartare which was a surprise considering the comfort food loaded menu. The bar also made me a nice negroni without batting an eye. The wait staff and hostess were great. Very attentive and poised even on a busy Saturday night.
M&L
