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Cape Fear Stories · Episode 4
"I Left the Navy to Feed This Community"
James McAllister grew up watching his father fish the Cape Fear River. After 8 years in the Navy he came home with a mission. What followed was one of Wilmington's most beloved waterfront restaurants — and a story about what it means to serve a community.
📍 Wilmington🍽 Food🎖 Veteran-Owned
The Harbour Table · 8 min · Published Feb 20, 2026
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