Articles

New Place with a Familiar Face

By Sandy Semans
Tony Northrup has expanded his restaurant entrepreneurial mission to include wining, dining, entertaining and getting to know all the customers pouring into his latest venture in the restaurant world in Corolla – Ike’s Bites ´n More at 814 Ocean Trail.  Since 2009, Tony has run Uncle Ike’s Sandbar and Grill, a bar... Read More

A New Adventure Every Day

By Heather Frese
My every day world probably looks a lot like yours: sit in traffic; work; peel the kids away from the iPad; shop for groceries; clean the kitchen; work; peel the kids away from the iPad again. It’s a different universe for Phideaux Fishing owner Jamie Reibel, whose daily life, year round, takes place on the open water... Read More

Sunshine in Your Bucket

By Beth P. Storie
The day begins with the rising of that amazing orange globe for those who are up that early. On a day like this – one that will include a first-time-ever experience, even the teenage kids are up and ready to go. Where? On a half-day fishing trip on board the Miss Oregon Inlet head boat. You know, those of us who live... Read More

Crafts Aren't the Only Treasures Here

By Heather Frese
Ocracoke Island has a history as deep as the waters of the Atlantic. Legends of swashbuckling pirates, flaming ships, buried treasure, haunted houses and more abound on Ocracoke, and for Amy Howard, manager of Village Craftsmen craft gallery, these stories are more than legends; they’re family history. Six great-... Read More

Internationally Inspired: Open Water Grill

By Heather Frese
In its seven years on Hatteras Island, Open Water Grill has made a name for itself for serving inventive food with some of the most spectacular waterfront views on the island. A closer look at the process their chefs and managers use for menu development reveals a depth of passion, innovation and respect for their... Read More