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Shopping At The Forum
On Military Cutoff Road and close to the Wrightsville Beach Causeway is The Forum, a very popular shopping mecca featuring upscale shops and charming boutiques. If you’re interested in wonderful and unique merchandise, this is the place to find home furnishings, antiques, paintings, pottery, women’s fashions, jewelry and children’s clothing.
Spectrum Art & Jewelry At Forum
A special shop at The Forum is Spectrum Art & Jewelry, offering dazzling jewelry, original art and memorable gifts in a very welcoming environment. More than 100 select American artists are represented by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Star Sosa, owner of Spectrum, is a custom jewelry designer who works with clients to give them the perfect one-of-a-kind piece. Fine jewelry can be repaired here too. The gallery strives to make people feel at home and has a monthly open house and wine tasting.
One of the artists at Spectrum is Anne Cunningham, who has been working exclusively with materials such as copper, brass, and aluminum since 1990. She has a B.F.A. from Ohio State and says that, “everyday is an experiment,” as she finds new ways to shape, weave, cut, paint and dye the metals.
Take A Break At Wonderful Restaurants
Two excellent restaurants, both open for lunch as well as dinner, are located at The Forum.
The Bento Box specializes in sushi (and it is the best you’ll find in Wilmington) and Asian street food while Osteria Cicchetti has brick oven pizza, salads, delicious soups and, in the evening, Northern Italian pasta dishes. You’ll do yourself a big favor by trying both of them.