The ocean, the lifestyle, the dunes; there’s a lot to love about the Outer Banks. But if you ask me, the best thing about this little slice of paradise is the people.
Laid-back and friendly, they cherish time spent in a quality place. This is why, when we put our issue together every year, we make sure that along with food, art and fun, we also talk about the individuals who make this place so special.
North Carolina Food | Outer Banks Style
The best of North Carolina’s signature dishes are made on the Outer Banks. Sweet, soft-shell blue crabs pulled from nearby shedders, and briny, summertime shrimp only taste this good when served fresh from the water. Red- pepper- and-vinegar- based pork barbecue is a regional specialty and is always in high demand, as are grab-and-go biscuits and zesty pimento cheese. Here are a few of our favorites.
What We’re Loving | Secotan Market
The Secotan Market in Wanchese offers fresh eggs, vegetables, canned goods and pasture-raised meats, as well as handmade soaps and tinctures, coffee and kombucha, and local artisans’ wares. The market is open each Wednesday and Saturday until Thanksgiving.
The Breaks | Supper time
The taste of Hatteras Island is in Sharon Peele Kennedy’s blood. The daughter of a commercial fisherman and a professional cook, she grew up to become a notable seafood cook herself, as well as a radio personality, an author and a supporter of local fisheries.
Beachcombing
EAT | SHOP | PLAY
Plus horseback riding on the beach, unique vineyard tours, and one “big-ass” return.
The Village Table and Tavern: Elevating the familiar on the Outer Banks
The newest restaurant on the Duck waterfront is the brainchild of the team that brought the first modern cheese bar and beverage program to the Outer Banks.
Owners of the Trio Restaurant and Market launched Village Table and Tavern last summer, bringing to life a new spot for a relaxed, sit-down meal with some of the best views in the region.
