Articles
Sandwiches with a Smile
Building the biggest, most satisfying sandwiches on the Outer Banks since 1990, Country Deli is a local lunch institution. This is a true family business, with a second generation now running the deli and the third generation, the teenage sons, helping out.
The guiding principle at Country Deli is to create and serve... Read More
The Best Places to Find Outer Banks Books
From mystery and romance novels to history and coffee-table photography books, nature and travel guides to children’s classics, local bookstores offer a great selection of books in which you can learn more about the Outer Banks or get the feeling that you’re here … even when you’re not.
A gracious handful of... Read More
A Moment Captured with Jewelry
Amid the changing tides of the Outer Banks, award-winning designer Gail Kowalski is inspired by the movement and fluidity of the sea. Her handmade jewelry is marked by asymmetry and a motion that you can feel as you look upon the wearable art.
Since 1977 Jewelry by Gail has been bringing one-of-a-kind designs to... Read More
So Much More Than a Craft Gallery
You haven’t really visited Ocracoke Island until you’ve wandered down Howard Street and discovered this enchanting gallery. Tucked down an unpaved, tree-covered lane, Village Craftsmen has developed over the last 51 years into a beloved Ocracoke Island shopping tradition known for its exquisite traditional and... Read More
What's Cooking: A Restaurant Guide
Our Outer Banks restaurants have kept us satisfied with imaginative, freshly cooked food during these last crazy months. Whether they choose take-out, curbside pick-up or dine-in options, locals and visitors have definitely not gone hungry! It’s to their great credit that restaurant owners, managers and staff have... Read More