Wilmington, NC
Drift Cafe Wrightsville Beach
Amazing spot for coffee, matcha, breakfast and lunch! Many healthy options.
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill Wrightsville Beach
A Johnson Family Favorite. Amazing Mexican food (get the queso). Margaret and sisters go here every time we come home!
The Workshop
Great coffee on WB, next to a few little boutiques and the famous Trolley Stop (hotdogs!).
Dockside Restaurant
A Wilmington waterfront staple! The Johnson's grew up boating to this restaurant in the summers for dinner and it was even featured in the movie "The Choice."
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Welcome to the Port City! Downtown Wilmington combines historic Southern charm with a vibrant, modern energy. Stroll along award-winning Riverwalk, browse the unique local boutiques in the 19th-century Cotton Exchange, or enjoy world-class coastal dining and craft breweries. This is also where One Tree Hill was filmed, if you're a fan!
Penderlea Farms LLC.
For those interested in a tour of Richard Johnson's incredible Oak Tree Farm in Burgaw, he will be offering a Saturday morning trip. It's about 45 minutes out of town. You can enjoy Kubota rides touring the farm, and have lunch in one of the restaurants he started in Burgaw's downtown. If you're interested in this option, please reach out to the couple!!