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The Art of the Outer Banks' Recipes
The cooks among us know that perfecting a recipe takes practice … a lot of practice. And once we’ve mastered it to our liking, the ingredients, the preparation, the way it should smell and taste at certain times becomes something like second nature. You could look at the process of crafting the perfect recipe as a... Read More
Outer Banks Coffee Crawl
Some people are addicted to coffee. I’m addicted to coffee shops. I love the scent of freshly ground espresso mingled with the aroma of baked goods, the laid-back music, the mismatched furniture (the funkier the better), the environments that lend themselves to both a casual and relaxed meeting ground or a productive... Read More
Say Slainte! It's an Outer Banks St. Paddy's Day
(Psttt ... I didn't know how to say "Slainte" either, but this handy video helped me out!)
In the doldrums of winter, St. Patrick’s Day brings a dose of energy back to the Outer Banks. After several long and quiet weeks, there’s finally a good reason to go out and join the numerous restaurants, organizations and... Read More
It's Time to Get Tickets for Outer Banks Taste of the Beach
Sure, it’s too cold in March to get your tan on or play in the surf, which makes it the perfect time of year to enjoy one of the Outer Banks’ other best features: the food scene. Outer Banks restaurants cover all the bases, from briny oysters to smoky barbecue, locally produced wines to Banks-brewed beers, simple... Read More
Miles for Shane: A Walk/Run Event - Plus, A Bonner Bridge Update
Outer Banks local Shane Miles is a passionate distance runner and leading figure within the area’s running community. He was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in December 2018, in the midst of his preparation for a marathon this spring. During his life, he’s brought philanthropy, a love for running and promotion of... Read More