Executive Chef and Co-Owner Antimo DiMeo of Bardea Food & Drink stands outside the restaurant in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The facade of Bardea Food & Drink is featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The sign of Bardea Food & Drink is featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The pizzas at Bardea Food & Drink are featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The king prawns dish is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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From left, co-owner Pino DiMeo, Executive Chef and co-owner Antimo DiMeo and co-owner Scott Stein of Bardea Food & Drink stand in the restaurant’s kitchen in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The dining room of Bardea Food & Drink is featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Bartender Samantha Costa serves the In Italics cocktail at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Executive Chef and Co-owner Antimo DiMeo of Bardea Food & Drink puts finishing touches on a dish in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The Australian octopus is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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A close-up of a dining table at Bardea Food & Drink is featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The King Prawns dish is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Bartender Samantha Costa mixes the In Italics cocktail at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The Òchitarra is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Executive Chef and Co-owner Antimo DiMeo of Bardea Food & Drink puts finishing touches on a dish in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The bay scallop dish is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Executive Chef and Co-owner Antimo DiMeo serves a variety of dishes at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The chocolate mousse at Bardea Food & Drink is featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Executive Chef and Co-owner Antimo DiMeo of Bardea Food & Drink stands outside the restaurant in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The chocolate mousse at Bardea Food & Drink is featured in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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From left, the Pear Necessities and Working Girl cocktails are featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The Working Girl cocktail is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Bartender Samantha Costa mixes a cocktail at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The In Italics cocktail is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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The In Italics cocktail is featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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From left, Co-Owner, Scott Stein, Executive Chef and Co-Owner Antimo DiMeo and Co-Owner Pino DiMeo of Bardea Food & Drink stand outside the restaurant in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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Executive Chef and co-owner Antimo DiMeo of Bardea Food & Drink puts finishing touches on a dish in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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From left, the Pear Necessities and Working Girl cocktails are featured at Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bardea was named one of USA Today Restaurants of the Year 2025.
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