Outer Banks Posts

Spend the holidays on the Outer Banks this year, with tons of different kitchen styles, there's one for every type of holiday feast. Check out our blog to get inspired!

The weekend is almost here and it is time for a weekend adventure! Grab your Stanley tumbler! 🥤 Keep your drinks cold (or hot) all day long. Available now at The Cotton Gin. ✨
Visit any Cotton Gin location, conveniently located in Corolla, Duck and Nags Head:
📍789 Sunset Blvd, Corolla
📍1185 Duck Rd, Duck
📍5151 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

You might think some of the magic wears off when we get to do this everyday... it doesn't.

Check out this collection of Banker horses shared by one of our guests recently.

We love seeing your tour photos! Thanks for sharing!

Oh, she's puuuurdy. 🌊

We are still accepting reservations for our annual Thanksgiving buffet at Red Sky. We are doing our best to respond to all your messages promptly. If you have sent us a text and haven't received a reply yet, please feel free to send a quick follow-up message, as we have received about 100 inquiries in the last two weeks. We are excited to host you again this year!

Back-to-Back Chef Spotlights? You know it!
Chef James! 🔥🔪
Next up in our year-round crew series is Chef James, a four-season legend in the NC Coast kitchen!
Born in Elizabeth City and living on Colington Island, James is as local as it gets with a serious love for flavor and a steady presence that keeps the line running like a well-oiled machine.
His go-to dish? The Tomahawk Pork Chop!
You’ve probably seen him working the line behind the kitchen window, focused, fast, and always getting it done! Yep, that's James!

Employee Spotlight: Chef Nick! 👨‍🍳
We know it’s been a busy stretch but we’re still going strong with our Employee Spotlight Series, and next up is someone who’s been holding it down in the kitchen for years: Chef Nick!
Originally from Virginia Beach, Nick brings 30 years of cooking experience to the NC Coast kitchen, and we’ve been lucky to have him on the team for the past four years.
He’s all about that beach life, loves live music, and yes, he’s even into skydiving 🪂 (we’ll stay on the ground, thanks).
Celeste, our marketing manager, said: "Nick always says hello when I walk in, and the first thing he will ask is if I would like something to eat. You can tell he loves cooking for others"
Big thanks to Nick for always keeping things tasty on the line!

Come out this weekend for the Frightful Four's Halloween Costume Crawl 🧟 Enjoy live music, food, and drinks and get into the Halloween spirit!

Taking care of biscuits! Don't wait too long. Order your Kelly's Sweet Potato Biscuits now! (252) 441-4116

🎃 Spooky season has arrived on Halloween Island! Swing by Silver Bonsai to explore our unique collection of jewelry, plants, art supplies, and so much more.
As both a working studio and a carefully curated gallery, we feature ✨ Modern Heirloom® jewelry ✨ crafted by artists Ben and Kathryn Stewart, alongside a stunning selection of bonsai trees, fine crafts, and American-made art. Come get inspired, and maybe find the perfect piece for yourself or someone special!

Come try one of our newest dishes, Beef Tenderloin & Shishito Bite! Sesame steak bites with shishito peppers, jasmine rice with ponzu and yum yum sauce - it's a good one! 🥩🌶

📸: @edible_photography_obx

Stay seaside in your own cozy cabana 🌊 Nestled in the heart of Hatteras Village, the Hatteras Cabanas offer the perfect coastal getaway for couples or small families. Each cabana features two sun decks, covered parking, and all the comforts of home—including a TV, heat and A/C, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator. Select units are pet-friendly, and all are just steps from the oceanfront. Relax, unwind, and soak in the best of Hatteras living.

Friday night is right around the corner and we've got the best takeout pizza on Hatteras Island! Take a look at our Menu and give us a call and order ahead or even better get an order and have it delivered 🚗 (252)-986-5115

Kegs Take Flight! OBX Brewtag 2025 Lands in Nags Head This Saturday 🏆🏁 Part beer festival, part flying competition, and part family carnival — OBX Brewtag is back and ready to soar! Watch fearless teams launch homemade flying machines (built around empty kegs!) off a 20-foot platform in a wild contest of distance, design, and creativity. Enjoy craft beer tastings, live music, local eats, food trucks, and a fun-filled Kids Zone.

All proceeds benefit the Rogallo Foundation, supporting the future Rogallo Museum and honoring the Outer Banks’ legacy of flight.