A Triumph of Good Taste In a triumph of good taste, Village Table and Tavern has finally opened in Duck. Located adjacent to Nor’Banks Sailing and Watersports just north of Duck Village, the restaurant is the entire upper deck of what was once the Nor’Banks building. Nor’Banks is still there—they’re …
Featured image courtesy of Outer Banks Frozen Yogurt Facebook Page The Outer Banks Enters the Age of the Food Truck It looks as though the Outer Banks has entered the Age of the Food Truck, following suit with many regions both small and large. That doesn’t mean there’s a food …
Four Breweries on the Outer Banks From Corolla to Manteo and even to the mainland, Outer Banks brewmasters are taking on the time-honored tradition of seeking the perfect balance of hops, malt, and yeast. With the Northern Banks Brewing Company now open in Corolla, there are four microbreweries on the …
Fish Stories The fishing on the Outer Banks has always been the stuff of legend. As early as 1584, the legend began when Arthur Barlowe, writing about his journey to Roanoke Island, reported one of the natives that greeted him fell to fishing and “…assoone as hee was two bow …
One of life’s small but often overlooked pleasures is having lunch with friends or family. There is something special about taking a break in the middle of the day to spend an hour or so just enjoying life. We thought we would sit down and put together a list of …
Twenty years ago finding a good cup of espresso or a well-made cappuccino was a challenge on the Outer Banks. Now, not so much. The Outer Banks has not exactly become the Seattle of the Eastern Seaboard, but we do have our fair share of great coffee shops. We also …
With a wind turbine marking its Kill Devil Hills location, and the unique look of a historic lifesaving station, the Outer Banks Brewing Station has become an iconic local landmark. Although the architecture and wind turbine (which really does provide around 10% of the power for the building) are unique, …
Walking into Outer Bean Juice & Java in Kitty Hawk feels like coming home to comfort food. There is something about the space that feels cozy and welcoming. Perhaps its the aromatic scent of coffee that fills the air, or the chalkboards with menu selections, or the quiet conversations among friends …
Sometime near the end of November, Kelly’s Outer Banks Tavern in Nags Head will shutter its doors for the last time. There have been other places that have closed over the years that are iconic Outer Banks institutions, but the news that Mike Kelly will be closing his signature restaurant …
The longevity of Outer Banks businesses and restaurants are a large part of this area’s charm. We wanted to highlight some of our favorite restaurants that have been OBX institutions for over 25 years – from burger bars to high end cuisine, these restaurants are loved by locals and visitors …
