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McAlister’s Deli to open in Leland next week

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McAlister’s Deli is opening in Wilmington mid-month. (Courtesy photo)

LELAND — A popular deli will be launching in Brunswick County’s largest town, as McAlister’s opens mid-month. Coming to 1109 New Pointe Blvd., doors will open Monday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. and the first 50 guests will receive free tea for a year.

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As part of the opening, the deli will honor first-responders, medical professionals, active military personnel, veterans, and teachers, with a complimentary meal on Sat., Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This acts as a thank you to those who protect and serve; valid ID required.

“McAlister’s is excited to become part of the Leland community, offering dine-in, delivery, window-side pickup, catering, and warm Southern hospitality,” a press release from the company indicated.


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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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