Articles
Thinking WAY Outside the Box at Bad Bean Baja Grill
One thing is for certain about Rob Robinson and Matt Payne, the “brains and the brawn” of the locals’ favorite Bad Bean Baja Grill: They refuse to be pinned down. Since they opened in 2010, Bad Bean has never really stopped shifting and changing in new and dynamic ways, thanks to a creative team that’s never afraid to... Read More
Life Through a Lens of Gold
Yellowhouse Gallery has been on the Outer Banks since the ‘60s, but lately, to borrow a phrase from that era, this gallery’s got a brand new bag. In 2013, Yellowhouse Gallery relocated to Croatan Center on the Bypass in Nags Head and refined their identity. “We needed to carve out our niche,” says Eve Turek, co-owner... Read More
Into the Mix: The Spice and Tea Exchange
Question: What combines a newly opened, locally owned, family-operated shop with a love of cooking, teas, exotic spices and accessories? Answer: The Spice and Tea Exchange in Duck’s Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Mother/daughter team Terry Bell and Megan Scott’s venture revolves around their mutual love of cooking. During... Read More
Discovering the Ultimate Hidden Treasure
When we think of treasure along the Outer Banks, our minds usually run to pirate ships and gold doubloons, but at Salvo’s newest shop the gem referenced in the name Hidden Treasures is Earth herself and the gifts she offers for healing. Essential oils drawn from flowers and herbs calm or energize our bodies. Stones,... Read More
Gaffer’s: Always Open, Always Fun, Always Local
Vacationing on Ocracoke usually beckons buzzwords like serenity and tranquility, but equally important to a holiday is a good dose of fun. No matter what time of year you’re visiting Ocracoke, and whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night, Gaffer’s meets your need for delicious food,... Read More