Fortuna Cucina Italiana is a contemporary Italian restaurant focused on seasonality, craftsmanship, and high-quality, thoughtfully-sourced ingredients. Its organic-driven menu emphasizes simplicity, traditional techniques, and careful preparation, allowing the natural flavors of each dish to shine. Designed as a versatile, everyday dining destination, Fortuna offers a welcoming atmosphere suited for both casual meals and intimate gatherings, with a commitment to consistency, quality, and understated elegance.The concept comes from restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias, a prominent Southeast hospitality leader with over 30 years of experience developing acclaimed restaurants and markets. Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef and Partner Chris Lewnes, whose Italian American roots and classical French training—refined in notable kitchens like Bâtard, Augustine, and Sartiano’s—inform his approach. Together, they deliver refined Italian cuisine with authenticity, precision, and warmth.
La Duna Paradiso celebrates coastal Italian dining with the best of North Carolina’s local seafood.Located in Trailborn Surf & Sound (formerly the Blockade Runner) our menu highlights fresh seafood, locally caught fish, and organic produce from local purveyors.The vibrant bar, dining room and outdoor deck—beset in natural materials and ocean views—set the stage for memorable brunches and dinners, complemented by a curated selection of Old World wines and aperitifs. For private gatherings, our La Costa space provides an intimate dining experience for up to 20 guests.
