Editors, upstate
Chef-owner Matthew Curtis of Union City Grille has won awards for his lasagna and meatballs, so he knows his way around Italian. Whether you sample his handmade linguine in clam sauce, gnocchi with goat cheese and mushrooms, or fettuccine pomodoro, you’ll see why UCG has succeeded so well in Little Italy. 805 N. Union St., Wilmington, 654-9780, unioncitygrille.com