Articles
Growing Something Great
Tomato Patch Pizzeria is a family affair. Inspired by his parents who opened one of the first pizza shops here in the ‘80s, Lambros Vlahos and his wife, Linda, scouted a spot in Corolla’s Monteray Plaza and unveiled Tomato Patch 23 years ago. Now their three boys work right alongside them, and the restaurant has a... Read More
Summer of Country
Outer Banks locals and visitors who like country music have a lot to look forward to this summer. Hemilright Entertainment — the same company that brings you the Shallowbag Shag Beach Music Festival over Memorial Day Weekend and the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival in September — has come up with an incredible new... Read More
Cruising in Corolla
Two wheels on the pavement, that constant coastal breeze at your back and the scent of the nearby ocean —there’s no denying that cycling the Outer Banks is a thrill.Locals and visitors who choose to see Corolla by bike are especially captivated by the scenic paths that meander alongside the town’s historic attractions... Read More
The Secrets of Scallops
Succulent and sweet with a crispy, golden finish, seared in a skillet or ... expertly threaded between shrimp and grilled vegetables on a skewer, scallops can be a gift to the senses when prepared with a knowing hand.They’re the highlight of the menu at many Outer Banks restaurants, considered among the choicest of... Read More
Great Food, Great Works
When Perry and Kiki Kiousis first came to America from Greece, the Outer Banks was a very different place. They didn’t know that at the time of course, having first settled in Pittsburg before they took a chance vacation to Kill Devil Hills in 1968 with their two young sons, Steve and Nick. On the last day of their... Read More