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Keeping the Stories Alive
On Ocracoke Island the Howard family is well-known for owning Village Craftsmen, the much-loved craft gallery they have been operating on Howard Street for more than 50 years. Showcasing Ocracoke-inspired fine art and crafts is a passion for gallery founder Philip Howard and his daughter, Amy, who now runs the... Read More
From Deep Roots to Street Eats
Chef Alfredo Landazuri and his wife, Bobbie, may have just started booking their food trailer, Street Eats Latin Fusion, for catering and events in 2023, but their roots and combined 40 years in the restaurant industry run deep.
Alfredo first arrived on the Outer Banks from Lima, Peru, 22 years ago. He was 18 years... Read More
Where the Lamb is the Leader
Celebrating more than 55 years in the vacation rental and sales industry, Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates, a family-owned real estate business on the Outer Banks, thrives on its commitment to family values. Founded by Joe Lamb, Jr. in 1968, the company has weathered decades, emerging as a leader in the Outer Banks... Read More
Pull Over Here for Home-Style Southern Cooking
Fans of home-style Southern cooking are rejoicing now that Simply Southern Kitchen has reopened in Harbinger.
This restaurant, just a short 2 miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge on the Currituck County mainland, has been a favorite stop along Caratoke Highway since 2016. Owner Beaman Hines modeled Simply Southern... Read More
Spring into Christmas
Yes, the daffodils are nodding their yellow heads and the sea oats are turning green, but who’s to say we can’t enjoy a little red and green sparkle and some ho, ho, ho all year round?
If you believe that Christmas is a perennial state of mind, you’ll want to check out The Christmas Shop in Manteo. For more than 50... Read More