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Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

June 2nd, 2023  · Food & Drink
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau announces the winner for the inaugural Outer Banks Softshell Week: Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café who receiving 186 votes and took home the 2023 Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy. “Thank you to all of our 19 restaurants for jumping on board with us to create an authentic cuisine event…Read More from Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

The Story of BBQ in N.C. on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park through June 18

May 26th, 2023  · Food & Drink
The Story of BBQ in N.C. on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park through June 18

The traveling exhibit “The Story of BBQ in N.C.,” is now on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park in downtown Manteo. This free exhibit is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 18, in the Ticket Sales Gallery. “The Story of BBQ in N.C.” explores the emergence of hog cultivation…Read More from The Story of BBQ in N.C. on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park through June 18

From Paris’ catwalks to Colington’s canals: “Jorts in June” benefits Rotary Club of Kitty Hawk

May 21st, 2023  · Food & Drink
From Paris’ catwalks to Colington’s canals: “Jorts in June” benefits Rotary Club of Kitty Hawk

Get ready to embrace the essence of summer fashion and support local charities at the much-anticipated Jorts In June. This unique celebration of cut-off jeans, live music, and red Solo cup culture promises a day of fun and camaraderie, all for a good cause. The Blue Crab Tavern and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que have joined forces to…Read More from From Paris’ catwalks to Colington’s canals: “Jorts in June” benefits Rotary Club of Kitty Hawk

Outer Banks restaurants, seafood markets host first Soft-Shell Crab Week May 15-20

May 14th, 2023  · Food & Drink
Outer Banks restaurants, seafood markets host first Soft-Shell Crab Week May 15-20

Come out of your shell and join us May 15-20, 2023 for the first-ever Outer Banks Soft-Shell Week! “If there was a favorite seafood delicacy indigenous to the Outer Banks, soft shell blue crabs would be a title contender,” says Lee Nettles, Executive Director. “It’s a fun time to be here,” Nettles said. “Locals are…Read More from Outer Banks restaurants, seafood markets host first Soft-Shell Crab Week May 15-20

Colington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ2GO on Saturday, May 20

May 13th, 2023  · Food & Drink
Colington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ2GO on Saturday, May 20

The Colington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a BBQ 2 Go fundraiser on Saturday, May 20th from 4 pm until 7 pm, or while it lasts.  Meals include Eastern North Carolina-style pork barbecue, slaw and baked beans. Carry out only. There will also be a special bake sale benefitting Veterans of Foreign Wars post 10950….Read More from Colington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ2GO on Saturday, May 20

Currituck Extension hosts 2023 Food Preservation Series

May 11th, 2023  · Food & Drink
Currituck Extension hosts 2023 Food Preservation Series

Taking the time to plan, plant, and tend to a garden can be very fun and relaxing. But what do you do when it comes time to harvest? Do you find you are up to your eyeballs in produce? Sign up for N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Home Food Preservation Series, and learn to…Read More from Currituck Extension hosts 2023 Food Preservation Series

Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch on May 10 features Old Colony Smokehouse pitmaster Adam Hughes

May 3rd, 2023  · Food & Drink
Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch on May 10 features Old Colony Smokehouse pitmaster Adam Hughes

The Museum of the Albemarle will host our History for Lunch on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium.  Adam Hughes, Bertie County native, third-generation butcher, sausage maker, certified barbecue judge, world champion pitmaster, and a champion of Food Network’s Chopped will share stories of growing up and learning skills from…Read More from Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch on May 10 features Old Colony Smokehouse pitmaster Adam Hughes

Thai Room Restaurant owners establish the Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

May 1st, 2023  · Community  · Food & Drink
Thai Room Restaurant owners establish the Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new endowment to support Outer Banks youth and other causes has been established by Thai Room Restaurant owners Scott and Lakkana (Pai) Ngeonjuklin. The Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks was created with a preference to support local programs that provide better futures for disadvantaged…Read More from Thai Room Restaurant owners establish the Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

VIDEO: First look inside North Carolina’s first Royal Farms

April 26th, 2023  · Food & Drink  · Top Stories
VIDEO: First look inside North Carolina’s first Royal Farms

The first Royal Farms convenience store in North Carolina will open to the public at midnight on Monday, May 1, in Grandy along U.S. 158, the main link between the Outer Banks and the mid-Atlantic. A soft opening preview event for the Baltimore-based chain’s newest location was held Wednesday, and we take you in for…Read More from VIDEO: First look inside North Carolina’s first Royal Farms

Blue Moon Beach Grill moves to new 100-seat location in Nags Head

April 25th, 2023  · Food & Drink
Blue Moon Beach Grill moves to new 100-seat location in Nags Head

After 14 years at their original spot, popular Nags Head restaurant Blue Moon Beach Grill on Monday opened their new location just down U.S. 158 at mile post 13. “We ‘quietly’ opened our doors yesterday and it was so good to see y’all,” they posted on their Facebook page Tuesday. “We hope everyone enjoys the…Read More from Blue Moon Beach Grill moves to new 100-seat location in Nags Head

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Food & Drink June 2nd, 2023

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau announces the winner for the inaugural Outer Banks Softshell Week: Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café who receiving 186 votes and took home the 2023 Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy. “Thank you to all of our 19 restaurants for jumping on board with us to create an authentic cuisine event…Read More from Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

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Food & Drink May 26th, 2023

The Story of BBQ in N.C. on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park through June 18

The traveling exhibit “The Story of BBQ in N.C.,” is now on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park in downtown Manteo. This free exhibit is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 18, in the Ticket Sales Gallery. “The Story of BBQ in N.C.” explores the emergence of hog cultivation…Read More from The Story of BBQ in N.C. on display at Roanoke Island Festival Park through June 18

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Food & Drink May 21st, 2023

From Paris’ catwalks to Colington’s canals: “Jorts in June” benefits Rotary Club of Kitty Hawk

Get ready to embrace the essence of summer fashion and support local charities at the much-anticipated Jorts In June. This unique celebration of cut-off jeans, live music, and red Solo cup culture promises a day of fun and camaraderie, all for a good cause. The Blue Crab Tavern and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que have joined forces to…Read More from From Paris’ catwalks to Colington’s canals: “Jorts in June” benefits Rotary Club of Kitty Hawk

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Food & Drink May 14th, 2023

Outer Banks restaurants, seafood markets host first Soft-Shell Crab Week May 15-20

Come out of your shell and join us May 15-20, 2023 for the first-ever Outer Banks Soft-Shell Week! “If there was a favorite seafood delicacy indigenous to the Outer Banks, soft shell blue crabs would be a title contender,” says Lee Nettles, Executive Director. “It’s a fun time to be here,” Nettles said. “Locals are…Read More from Outer Banks restaurants, seafood markets host first Soft-Shell Crab Week May 15-20

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Food & Drink May 13th, 2023

Colington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ2GO on Saturday, May 20

The Colington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a BBQ 2 Go fundraiser on Saturday, May 20th from 4 pm until 7 pm, or while it lasts.  Meals include Eastern North Carolina-style pork barbecue, slaw and baked beans. Carry out only. There will also be a special bake sale benefitting Veterans of Foreign Wars post 10950….Read More from Colington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ2GO on Saturday, May 20

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Food & Drink May 3rd, 2023

Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch on May 10 features Old Colony Smokehouse pitmaster Adam Hughes

The Museum of the Albemarle will host our History for Lunch on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium.  Adam Hughes, Bertie County native, third-generation butcher, sausage maker, certified barbecue judge, world champion pitmaster, and a champion of Food Network’s Chopped will share stories of growing up and learning skills from…Read More from Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch on May 10 features Old Colony Smokehouse pitmaster Adam Hughes

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Community Food & Drink May 1st, 2023

Thai Room Restaurant owners establish the Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new endowment to support Outer Banks youth and other causes has been established by Thai Room Restaurant owners Scott and Lakkana (Pai) Ngeonjuklin. The Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks was created with a preference to support local programs that provide better futures for disadvantaged…Read More from Thai Room Restaurant owners establish the Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

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Food & Drink Top Stories April 26th, 2023

VIDEO: First look inside North Carolina’s first Royal Farms

The first Royal Farms convenience store in North Carolina will open to the public at midnight on Monday, May 1, in Grandy along U.S. 158, the main link between the Outer Banks and the mid-Atlantic. A soft opening preview event for the Baltimore-based chain’s newest location was held Wednesday, and we take you in for…Read More from VIDEO: First look inside North Carolina’s first Royal Farms

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Food & Drink April 25th, 2023

Blue Moon Beach Grill moves to new 100-seat location in Nags Head

After 14 years at their original spot, popular Nags Head restaurant Blue Moon Beach Grill on Monday opened their new location just down U.S. 158 at mile post 13. “We ‘quietly’ opened our doors yesterday and it was so good to see y’all,” they posted on their Facebook page Tuesday. “We hope everyone enjoys the…Read More from Blue Moon Beach Grill moves to new 100-seat location in Nags Head