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Kites Light Up the Sky for Start of Holiday Season
While the Thanksgiving turkey fills the house with savory aromas, I look to the week ahead and see the start of the Christmas season. The décor will change in a matter of days, and good cheer will be the feeling for the next month or more. And I, as a lover of all things Christmas, could not be more excited for the... Read More

At An Outer Banks Thanksgiving, Turkey is Just the Beginning
Can you all believe the end of November is in sight? I can’t. But I am already day dreaming about the savory flavors and aromas that will fill the house on Thanksgiving Day, or as I like to call it, Turkey Day. But on the Outer Banks, Thanksgiving isn’t all about the turkey. The classic main dishes here also include... Read More

Outer Banks Celebrates Veterans with Writing Project
What a week on the Outer Banks! The Americana Beer Festival kicked off Veterans Week last Saturday with delicious libations from the best veteran-owned breweries in the state – along with some hilarious keg bowling and life-size Jenga – and throughout the week we have celebrated our vets with an array of banquets and... Read More

Outer Banks Marathon, Beer Fest Frame the Week
You can feel the energy in the air as we approach marathon weekend on the Outer Banks. It’s something about seeing what seems like our entire local population lining the road for miles and miles, supporting the athletes that run the course each year and those that are tackling it for the first time. My favorite place... Read More

Have a Bite! It's Fall Restaurant Week
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. On the Outer Banks, we love to celebrate food. Lucky for us there’s a whole week dedicated to the foodies every spring and fall that features the latest and greatest chefs on the beach. It’s the perfect time to try something new or, if you’re like me, revisit your go-to spots... Read More