Articles
The Intersection of Brewing & Fine Cuisine
While the Outer Banks has numerous breweries, only one stands out as a definitive gastro-brewpub. Outer Banks Brewing Station offers not only a diverse variety of small-batch beers, but also a complex, chef-driven menu that complements them. The passionate symbiosis between their brews and fare extends to the Outer... Read More
Trends and Topics in Outer Banks Real Estate
The Outer Banks took a giant leap onto the nation’s radar during the pandemic, when domestic travel destinations and second homes in outdoorsy locations were in high demand. National publications touted far and wide what we known all along: The Outer Banks is among the top beach vacation destinations in the United... Read More
Ocracoke Island: The Great Escape
People from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to take a break from their ordinary lives. So where do Outer Banks residents go when they need to get away from it all? Ocracoke.
Accessible only by ferry, boat or private plane, the 16-mile-long island has an enticing off-the-beaten-path appeal. The island’s 13... Read More
From Moonshine to Modern Brewing
A Look at the Brewing, Distilling and Winemaking History of the Outer Banks
In a state with more than 300 breweries, 84 distilleries and nearly 200 wineries, it’s no surprise that the Outer Banks is making its own mark on North Carolina’s beverage-crafting scene. The Outer Banks is certainly no Asheville or Durham,... Read More
All About Outer Banks Oysters
If you want a true taste of the Outer Banks, eat a locally harvested oyster. Nothing tastes more like the coastal environment than our native eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica). They taste like the waters where they grow – salty with the perfect hints of minerality and fishiness. If you love oysters, you love... Read More