Events - Outer Banks Taste of The Beach

2013 Events

(All 2013 events have been posted. No more will be added. Plan your culinary adventure now!)

Events are listed chronologically by start time

and by date of their occurrance.

Many of the events occur a few or more times over the four days and we have listed them under each approriate day in start time order. When ordering your tickets, be sure to select the correct day you wish to attend (you will have this choice once you hit CLICK HERE and are redirected to Brown Paper tickets)

Ticket prices do NOT include gratuities. Please bring some pocket cash for tipping your servers for their kind service.

to download the 2013 Program Book

for a printer friendly file of all events.

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To go directly to each days events, click on the days below.

Thursday Events

Saturday Events

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Thursday March 14th

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Eat Outta the Pan Breakfast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 8:00am-1pm $15 per person

Attention Morning People! The Good Life Eatery, featuring casually upscale dining, invites you to a hearty and elegant Taste of the Beach breakfast...right outta the frying pan! Your choice of three combinations: Eggs as you like them, 2 fresh blueberry pancakes, bacon or sausage; An omelette (any way you want), bacon, homefries or grits, toast, and a fresh fruit cup; or, Eggs as you like them, 2 johnny cakes (cornmeal pancakes), bacon or sausage, and a fresh fruit cup. All three breakfasts feature an endless cup of coffee and juice. Add an optional Blood Orange Mimosa or Bellini or a delicious Southern Red Eye when you get there. (Sorry, we cannot serve alcoholic beverages before Noon on Sunday).

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The Good Life Eatery

3712 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-480-2855 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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Coffee Cupping Workshop: Coffees of the Americas

Thursday March 14th

TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm $12 per person

Discover some of the best coffees from Hawaii, Central and South America, as we teach you the process of "cupping" or comparative tasting of coffee, during this 2 hour session. You will learn the nuances in these delightful coffees as we unlock the secrets of acidity, aroma, body and aftertaste in coffee.

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The Front Porch Cafe (Nags Head location only)

2515 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-6616 for information. Limited to 10 people.

To order tickets

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Toast The Coast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday starts at Noon) $15 per person

Visit us at our Nags Head Cotton Gin location for an exciting wine tasting from Sanctuary Vineyards, grown and produced right here on the Outer Banks! You will sample award winning local wines paired with NC artisan cheeses. Taste and learn about the basics of wine appreciation. Each wine tasting takes about 30 minutes, so you can come in anytime you like. Our on-premise tasting bar holds about 8 people at one tasting.

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The Cotton Gin in Nags Head

5151 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-449-2387 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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NEW!! Creative Local Atlantic Seafood Specialties Cooking Class

Thursday March 14th and Friday March 15th

TIME: 11:00am - 1:30pm

$32 per person; $38 with wine option

Join Chef John Romm at one of the beach's newest and most talked about restaurants, the Beachside Bistro at the Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills. Chef Romm will take you through 4 courses, sharing his techniques, offering generous tastings, and full recipe packets for you to enjoy and take home with you. Enjoy braised pork egg rolls with sweet Carolina dipping sauce, spicy mixed greens tossed in Dijon bacon vinaigrette topped with fried sea scallop, blackened Mahi-Mahi over a shrimp and sweet pea grit cake with a mango coulis topped with mixed greens and toasted almonds. Dessert will be a mixed berry crumble. Includes tea/water, or choose an optional upgrade with 2 glasses of wine. (Select this option at ticket ordering)

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Beachside Bistro at the Sea Ranch Resort

1731 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-441-7126

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Let's Make Bread & Have Lunch!

Thursday March 14th and Friday March 15th

TIME: 11:30am - 1:30pm

$25 per person

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of making your own bread braid with Tom, our Baker! Learn recipe and techniques and knead your own dough! While it rises (and bakes) enjoy lunch! Any sandwich, a drink, and dessert all freshly made at Bonnie's. Take your own loaf home with you (fully baked if time permits).

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Bonnie's Bagels Deli Cafe

5549 N. Croatan Hwy. in Southern Shores Marketplace (near Food Lion)

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-255-2888

Limited to just 10 people. To order tickets in advance

SOLD OUT!!

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Ceviche & Tequila Tasting

Thursday March 14th; Friday March 15th; Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 12:00pm-3:00pm $25 per person

Come enjoy lunch as many across Latin America do, which is why the afternoon siesta is an important part of their day. Latin America is blessed, as is the Outer Banks, with an abundance of seafood and coastline. The style of cooking seafood with the acid of citrus fruit to enhance its delicate flavor celebrates the ability to enjoy extremely fresh seafood. Taste 2 different versions of ceviche paired with both a silver (Blanco) tequila and anjeo (vintage) tequila snifter along with our delicious fresh salsas and house made corn chips. Siesta afterwards is optional. You can come in anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 and enjoy this event at your own pace.

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Bad Bean Baja Grill

3105 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

To order tickets in advance

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Outer Banks Restaurant Tours - The Thursday Tour

Thursday, March 14 TIME: 12:45pm-4:30pm $45 per person

Hop aboard the Outer Banks Restaurant Tours vans and let us do the driving. On this tour, we will meet in Duck and take you to three fabulous restaurants and a market for a special tasting. The tour kicks off at Tommy's Market and moves on to Aqua Restaurant, Coastal Provisions Market, and Ocean Boulevard. At each stop, you'll have the opportunity to meet owners and chefs as they give you private tours of their restaurants, regale you with history and stories, and answer your questions. You'll also be treated to a delectable sample of a signature dish, paired with an adult beverage. Great fun and great food!!

21+ over please.

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Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

This tour meets at the parking lot of the Waterfront Shops in Duck.

Call 252-722-2229 for information. Limited to 18 people.

Only 2 tickets left (as of 3/11/13) To order tickets

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NEW!! Beer Flight School

Thursday, March 14th at 3:00pm;

Friday, March 15th at 1:00pm and 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 16th at 1:00pm and 3:00pm

$15 per person

Join Brewer, Paul Charron, as he pilots your way through history and how "Beer Saved The World". tasting of brewed-on-premise ales along with little known beer facts, arcane beer trivia and brewing minutia. School is held in the coolest, smallest nano-brewery on the East Coast.

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Full Moon Cafe & Brewery

208 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC 27954

Tickets limited to 15 attendees per session. To order tickets in advance

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Oysters at The Creek

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:00pm-9:00pm $15 per person

Enjoy a evening of oysters! At Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant enjoy three courses of NC local Oyster Heaven with 6 "local" steamed oysters, 6 oysters Rockefeller and 6 Buffalo oysters (golden fried and tossed in our own Buffalo sauce). Prepare for a belly full of oyster goodness. All our oysters this time of year are truly local and known for their flavor and freshness. A great value for the price and an oyster lovers delight!

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Sugar Creek Restaurant

7340 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets may also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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Basnight's Shrimp Extravaganza!

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:30pm-8:30pm $31 per person

GOT SHRIMP? We do...the freshest local greentail shrimp from the Pamlico Sound. Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe presents an evening of shrimp indulgence! Start with your choice of fresh shrimp appetizer; Buffalo or Asian Shrimp, traditional Spiced Steamed Shrimp, or Salad of fresh mixed greens topped with broiled shrimp. Then your choice of entree from; Broiled or Fried Shrimp, Baked Garlic Shrimp, or Shrimp Alfredo with roasted pepper, garlic, roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach in a Romano cheese cream sauce served over linguine. Add an optional "Shrimptini" (shrimp colored martini) for just $6. Basnight's is known for their large portions so rest assured you will be fully shrimp-satisfied after this meal! Feel free to stick around after dinner Friday and Saturday nights for live entertainment that starts at 9pm.

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

7623 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets may also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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A Taste of Duck Dining Crawl

Thursday, March 14 TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm $60 per person

The quaint little town of Duck is known for its many soundfront/waterview restaurants featuring innovative and sophisticated cuisine balanced in relaxed unpretentious settings. Join us Thursday evening for 'A Taste of Duck', a dining tour of three of Duck's finest. Featuring Aqua Restaurant, where their Chefs have created a savory menu with more organic, sustainable and natural foods than ever before! Come watch a stunning Outer Banks sunset while enjoying Aqua's culinary masterpieces. Then move on to the Roadside Raw Bar & Grill, a small place big on flavor and personality, and a Duck must-do. The to Red Sky Cafe where you will find an upscale but casual atmosphere, local food with eclectic styles of preparation by Chef Wes Stepp, an Outer Banks legend in the business. Each restaurant will feature a small plate selection and drink offering. Tickets are limited! Crawl in no particular order from 5-9pm.

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Aqua Restaurant - 1174 Duck Road

Roadside Raw Bar & Grill - 1193 Duck Road

Red Sky Cafe - 1197 Duck Road

Duck, NC 27949

To order tickets in advance

SOLD OUT!!

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NEW!! Cajun Asian Taste Persuasions

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Cajun is $17.50 per person

Asian is $27.50 per person

The Great American Grill goes international, just for Taste of the Beach! Come and enjoy our affordable and tastful presentation of a 3-course themed dinner. Choose Asian or Cajun, whatever your persuasion, which includes appetizer, entree and dessert! Add on one our evenings signature cocktails, a Godzilla Martini or a Cajun Bloody Mary for a special price (additional).

Asian Taste:

App: Jerk chicken skewers served with a spicy pineapple coulis

Entree: Seared teriyaki and ginger marinated tuna served with coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Creamy fruit parfait with multiple layers of fresh fruit

Cajun Taste:

App: Crab and cheese stuffed jalapenos

Entree: Cajun grilled chicken tacos served with fresh mixed fruit salsa, coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Caramelized fresh banana pudding.

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The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn

5353 N. Virginia Dare trail (Beach Road)., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-1290 for more information. Tickets may also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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TOB13 Kickoff Party!!

Thursday, March 14 TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Come one come ALL!!! This is an event not to miss to officially kickoff your Taste of the Beach weekend! Get the lowdown on all the events, purchase tickets right then to events still open, and win some awesome prizes by entering our raffles. There will be free light apps provided by the Outer Banks Brewing Station (so you know that’s great!) for everyone...did we say FREE! (Yep, we did.)

AND great LIVE MUSIC by “Whiskey Creek”, a classic rock band made up of active members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Melding the essence of American rock and the styles of Miranda Lambert and Johnny Cash, Whiskey Creek combines the very best of classic rock and country, while entertaining and captivating audiences with their sincerity and power. Raffles for killer restaurant gift certificates and merchandise too! Buy your raffle tickets at the door, buy your drinks at the bar and enjoy everything else, FREE...that was easy!
*The age requirement for this event is 21 and up.
No pre-registration is necessary. Free entrance at the door.
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Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948

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NEW!! The Boulevard Evening Primer!

Thursday, March 14th; Friday, March 15th; Saturday, March 16th, TIME: 5:00-6:00pm $20 per person

Lots to do during Taste of the Beach?!? We are making it easy to get started! Located just one mile from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk, Ocean Boulevard is the perfect launching pad for a fun Taste of the Beach evening! We will provide you with a selection of bite-sized canapes upon arrival (from 5:00-5:45) and a signature cocktail, beer or wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. Choose one of our selection of "small plates" to try. Stay if you would like and move forward with dinner or drinks, or travel on to your next event "primed" and satisfied!

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

Limited tickets available. To order tickets

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Carolina Fare Chef's Menu

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 5:00-10:00pm $65 per person; $90 with paired wines

Enjoy a very special menu prepared to showcase the flavors of our region at Ocean Boulevard! Each year for Taste of the Beach, our chefs prepare a menu designed to showcase foods from our area in a creative light. A must try foodie tribute to Coastal Carolina cuisine! Wines will be paired with each course (optional). Full descriptive menu will be posted at www.obbistro.com by March 1st.

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

To order tickets

After purchase, please call 252-261-2546 to make a reservation for a specific time that evening.

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Red, White & Brew - Wine & Beer Class

Thursday, March 14 TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm $25 per person

Wine or Beer? Why pick just one. In this exciting class presented by Chip's and Outer Banks Wine University you will enjoy a selection of red and white wines along with a selection of craft beers!
Join us for this fun and educational class! We'll try 4 different wines, walking through each of the 4 tasting steps, learning about and evaluating each of the wines. You will learn which foods pair the best with each one, sip on some fabulous wines and untangle wines mysteries. Then we will delve into the world of craft beer while we guide you through an introduction of the world of craft beer. Learn about the history or beer, different beer styles and processes all while trying 4 craft beers and comparing styles. This class is perfect for "mixed marriages" & "mixed couples," he likes beer she likes wine. Don't miss a sure fire fun time! 4 wines/4 beers/cheese/chocolates

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Chip's Wine & Beer Market

2200 N. Croatan Hwy., Milepost 6, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-449-8229

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 25 people.

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NEW!! Healthy AND Delicious!

Thursday, March 14th TIME: 6:00-8:00pm $25 per person

Want to learn how to prepare and enjoy some of your favorite local restaurant dishes guilt free? Karla Coughenour, Registered Dietitian at the Outer Banks Hospital has teamed up with local chef's to transform some of your favorite culinary delights into dishes that your taste buds will savor and your waist line will favor. 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to Food For Thought.

Presented by The Outer Banks Hospital

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Cozy Kitchens

921 W. Kitty Hawk Road , Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call Amy Montgomery at 252-449-4516 for more information.

Limited tickets available. Only 2 tickets left (as of 3/11/13)

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NEW!! Classic Pairings

...Wine & Cheese Matches Made In Heaven

Thursday, March 14 TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm $35 per person

People love pairing wine and cheese, but it can be challenging finding matches that are truly magical. We will explore some classic pairings and find out what makes them work. From triple cream with sparkling wine, to bold blues with Sauternes, you will taste the magic and discover the pairing conventions at play so you can create and discover your own favorite matches made in heaven.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 12 people.

Only 2 tickets left (as of 3/11/13)

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NEW!! Beer Cravings, Pairing Dinner

Thursday, March 14 TIME: 7:30pm-9:30pm $50 per person

Great selection of beer along with Chef Scott's creations to pair beautifully with each. Wine dinners are certainly popular, but you've got to try our beer and food combinations. This will be a multi-course dinner with ales carefully paired for complementary tastes at each course.

Evenings menu coming soon.

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Cravings Steak & Seafood

1209 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

252-480-0032

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 40 people.

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NEW!! OBX University Grub & Pub Crawl

ALL FOUR NIGHTS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 9:30pm-2:00am $60 per person

Join this fun-filled evening and sample what local Outer Banks pubs have to offer. Party with 20 friends on the OBX PUB CRAWL PARTY BUS: school bus on the outside party limo bus on the inside with wrap around seating, Flat Screen TV, DVD player CD/mp3 player with IPOD /Aux Hookup, Surround Sound Audio System, Wrap Around Lighting, LED Club Lights, 2 Built in Coolers, Cup Holders.

We deliver the party to the hottest bars on the OBX. Crawlers will meet at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Kill Devil Hills for a round of heavy hors d'oeuvres then it's on the Bus for the Pub Crawl.

We provide coolers, ice, cups, some soft drinks, bottled water, and koozies and other cool stuff on the way. You pay NO COVER CHARGE at any of the pubs. BEST OF ALL YOU CAN BYOB! Yes, you are allowed to bring alcohol on the bus but ABSOLUTELY NO hard liquor. Beer, wine, wine cooler etc. is perfectly fine to bring. You may purchase whatever beverages you like at the pubs if you don't BYOB.

Stops include Peppercorns, Mulligan's Raw Bar and Grill, Just George's Sports Bar, Jolly Rogers, Lucky 12, Outer Banks Brew Station and Kelly's Tavern!! (stops are subject to change without notice). Limited to 20 seats available.

Optional discounted accommodation/ticket packages at the Ramada Plaza are also available. See selections and pricing at checkout.

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Ramada Plaza Parking Lot

1701 S. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Call Ray at 252-216-0624 with questions.

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 20 people per crawl.

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Friday March 15th

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Eat Outta the Pan Breakfast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 8:00am-1pm $15 per person

Attention Morning People! The Good Life Eatery, featuring casually upscale dining, invites you to a hearty and elegant Taste of the Beach breakfast...right outta the frying pan! Your choice of three combinations: Eggs as you like them, 2 fresh blueberry pancakes, bacon or sausage; An omelette (any way you want), bacon, homefries or grits, toast, and a fresh fruit cup; or, Eggs as you like them, 2 johnny cakes (cornmeal pancakes), bacon or sausage, and a fresh fruit cup. All three breakfasts feature an endless cup of coffee and juice. Add an optional Blood Orange Mimosa or Bellini or a delicious Southern Red Eye when you get there. (Sorry, we cannot serve alcoholic beverages before Noon on Sunday).

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The Good Life Eatery

3712 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-480-2855 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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Coffee Cupping Workshop: Coffees of Indonesia

Friday March 15th

TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm $12 per person

We explore the bold coffees of Indonesia: Sumatra, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Sulawesi. In this 2 hour "cupping" session you will learn the tasting process used throughout the world by coffee professionals.

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The Front Porch Cafe (Nags Head location only)

2515 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-6616 for information. Limited to 10 people.

To order tickets

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Toast The Coast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday starts at Noon) $15 per person

Visit us at our Nags Head Cotton Gin location for an exciting wine tasting from Sanctuary Vineyards, grown and produced right here on the Outer Banks! You will sample award winning local wines paired with NC artisan cheeses. Taste and learn about the basics of wine appreciation. Each wine tasting takes about 30 minutes, so you can come in anytime you like. Our on-premise tasting bar holds about 8 people at one tasting.

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The Cotton Gin in Nags Head

5151 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-449-2387 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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NEW!! Creative Local Atlantic Seafood Specialties Cooking Class

Thursday, March 14th and Friday March 15th

TIME: 11:00am - 1:30pm

$32 per person; $38 with wine option

Join Chef John Romm at one of the beach's newest and most talked about restaurants, the Beachside Bistro at the Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills. Chef Romm will take you through 4 courses, sharing his techniques, offering generous tastings, and full recipe packets for you to enjoy and take home with you. Enjoy braised pork egg rolls with sweet Carolina dipping sauce, spicy mixed greens tossed in Dijon bacon vinaigrette topped with fried sea scallop, blackened Mahi-Mahi over a shrimp and sweet pea grit cake with a mango coulis topped with mixed greens and toasted almonds. Dessert will be a mixed berry crumble. Includes tea/water, or choose an optional upgrade with 2 glasses of wine. (Select this option at ticket ordering)

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Beachside Bistro at the Sea Ranch Resort

1731 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-441-7126

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Let's Make Bread & Have Lunch!

Thursday, March 14th and Friday March 15th

TIME: 11:30am - 1:30pm

$25 per person

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of making your own bread braid with Tom, our Baker! Learn recipe and techniques and knead your own dough! While it rises (and bakes) enjoy lunch! Any sandwich, a drink, and dessert all freshly made at Bonnie's. Take your own loaf home with you (fully baked if time permits).

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Bonnie's Bagels Deli Cafe

5549 N. Croatan Hwy. in Southern Shores Marketplace (near Food Lion)

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-255-2888

Limited to just 10 people. To order tickets in advance

SOLD OUT!!

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"The First Bite is Taken With Your Eyes"

Friday, March 15th TIME: 12:00-1:30pm $25 per person

In this demonstration cooking class, Chef Wes Stepp will give you the tools you need to recognize and properly choose really "fresh" seafood ingredients. He will go through from start to finish several dishes as well as garnishments and presentation. He believes the first bite is always taken with your eyes and he'll share with you his eclectic spin on Outer Banks classics, like his famous Shrimp 'n Grits, along with other dishes. Everyone gets to sample and enjoy each dish! You won't go away hungry but you will go away prepared to take Wes' techniques home to amaze your family and friends.

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Red Sky Cafe

1197 Duck Road, Duck NC 27949

Limited to 40 people.

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NEW!! Coastal Collage: Currituck's Finest Food & Wine

Friday, March 15th; TIME: Noon-2:00pm $50 per person

Sanctuary Vineyards opens its cellar doors to local acclaimed Chef David Garrenton of Coinjock Marina Restaurant. David will prepare and serve 6 course tapas (small plates) thoughtfully paired with Sanctuary Vineyards wines.

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Sanctuary Vineyards

7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC 27947

Call 252-491-2387 for more information. To order advance tickets online

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Ceviche & Tequila Tasting

Thursday, March 14th; Friday, March 15th; Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 12:00pm-3:00pm $25 per person

Come enjoy lunch as many across Latin America do, which is why the afternoon siesta is an important part of their day. Latin America is blessed, as is the Outer Banks, with an abundance of seafood and coastline. The style of cooking seafood with the acid of citrus fruit to enhance its delicate flavor celebrates the ability to enjoy extremely fresh seafood. Taste 2 different versions of ceviche paired with both a silver (Blanco) tequila and anjeo (vintage) tequila snifter along with our delicious fresh salsas and house made corn chips. Siesta afterwards is optional. You can come in anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 and enjoy this event at your own pace.

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Bad Bean Baja Grill

3105 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

To order tickets in advance

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Outer Banks Restaurant Tours - The Friday Tour

Friday, March 15 TIME: 12:30pm-4:00pm $45 per person

Hop aboard the Outer Banks Restaurant Tours vans and let us do the driving. On this tour, we will meet in Duck and take you to three fabulous restaurants and a market for a special tasting. The tour kicks off at Tommy's Market and moves on to Red Sky Café, Aqua Restaurant, and Coastal Provisions Market. AT each stop, you'll have the opportunity to meet owners and chefs as they give you private tours of their restaurants, regale you with history and stories, and answer your questions. You'll also be treated to a delectable sample of a signature dish, paired with an adult beverage. Great fun and great food!!

21+ Please.

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

This tour meets at the parking lot of the Waterfront Shops in Duck.

Call 252-722-2229 for information. Limited to 18 people.

To order tickets

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NEW!! Beer Flight School

Thursday, March 14th at 3:00pm;

Friday, March 15th at 1:00pm and 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 16th at 1:00pm and 3:00pm

$15 per person

Join Brewer, Paul Charron, as he pilots your way through history and how "Beer Saved The World". tasting of brewed-on-premise ales along with little known beer facts, arcane beer trivia and brewing minutia. School is held in the coolest, smallest nano-brewery on the East Coast.

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Full Moon Cafe & Brewery

208 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC 27954

Tickets limited to 15 attendees per session. To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! "Sip & Sample"

Meet & Eat with Local Culinary Artisans and Chocolatier

Friday, March 15th TIME: 2:00-6:00pm

$15 per person; +$8 for optional wine/beer tasting

You may arrive anytime between 2pm and 6pm but please leave 2 hours to fully embrace the experience.
The Outer Banks is home to an amazing group of specialty food entrepreneurs dedicated to creating retail packaged foods with the best ingredients and fabulous flavors, some of which are now available at select Whole Foods locations. We are gathering them together to share their stories, learn why they choose the ingredients they use and sample their products. Prepare your pallet to go from Brynne's granola and cookies to Nancy's pasta sauce and vinaigrette with a variety of snack foods in between, like Christine's Cheese Pennies and Lemon Lavender Cookies. Watch Kelly, our Chocolatier, hand dip your chocolate treat or try your hand at dipping. Then sample Crystal's homemade organic ice cream. From natural and organic to gluten free and vegan we have something for everyone. Discover the flavors and natural goodness in local homemade food made from scratch and packaged on your grocery shelf while learning what is in your food and what to look for on the labels. Select wines and micro brews will also be available (21+ y/o) for sampling for an additional charge (see select ticket prices). Children under 10 are admitted free but must be supervised. Children 10 and over need to purchase an "adult" ticket without beer/wine. For additional information, call Lucinda at 252-489-1167.

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Tommy's Natural Food Market

1242 Duck Road, Duck NC 27949

Limited to 25 people.

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NEW!! The Wells Fargo Outer Banks

Barbeque Showdown!

Friday, March 15th TIME: 2:00-6:00pm $20 per adult (age 15+)

"Tweens" ages 7-14 are $10; "Kids" 6 and under are free!

Enjoy tasting and voting for your favorite Outer Banks BBQ from several of the areas best BBQ eateries! From traditional pulled pork to beef and brisket to chicken and ribs. There is something for every carnivore at this inaugural event presented by the OBRA. There will be great live music too! Come out and enjoy this Friday afternoon event. This will be a family-friendly event without alcohol being served but there will be plenty of Pepsi soft drinks on hand to enjoy, including the new PEPSI NEXT and other PepsiCo brand drinks like SoBe, Frappuccino and more! We will also have a fun photo booth so you can dress up and take home a momento, FREE of charge! Your ticket price gets you an all you can eat experience and of course the right to cast your vote for the BEST OUTER BANKS BBQ of all! Special kids and "tween" prices too, so bring the whole family out for this first-ever event brought to you by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association and sponsored by Wells Fargo. This will be an outdoor event. Please dress for the temperature.

LIVE Entertainment by

"Molasses Creek"

Molasses Creek's high-energy performances and phenomenal songwriting bring the love of their coastal home to the stage. The band's elegant harmonies and arrangements, blazing instrumentals, and quirky sense of humor have won loyal followers throughout the United States and around the world.

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Location has changed. Please note:

Event will be held at the

Southern Shores Marketplace (Food Lion shopping center MP 1)

5543 N. Croatan Highway

Southern Shores (Kitty Hawk), NC 27949

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Brew School

Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 3:00-5:00pm $22 per person

Hosted by OB Brewing's acclaimed Brewmaster, Scott Meyer (GABF/WBC mulitple medal winner, certified beer judge, Sebiel Brewing Scool, Alchemist Supreme) and Assistant Brewmaster, Adam Ball. Professor Scott will take the class through a visual tour of the OBBS brewing process and then guide students through a tasting session of current beers at the pub, concentrating on identifying styles, flavor characteristics, and terminology. Easiest test ever! Each student also takes home a half-liter of OBBS bottle conditioned beer and a souvenir logo glass.

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Outer Banks Brewing Station

600 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948

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Downtown Manteo Throwdown

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

TWO SESSION TIMES: 4:00-6:30pm or 6:30-9:00pm

$60 per person

Back by popular demand! Come and explore the talents of Historic Downtown Manteo’s best restaurants while they prepare all local NC Seafood. Enjoy a plate of tapas and a beverage (beer or wine) at each location. Ortega'z features Southwest cuisine and wine bar, The Full Moon Cafe & Brewery's menu is eclectic, delicious, incredibly fresh, and never boring. Their new on premise microbrewery features specialty beers by Brewmaster Paul. At 1587 at the Tranquil House Inn, you'll find world-class chefs who blend the freshest of ingredients, including herbs grown from the Inn's own gardens, today's Atlantic seafood, meats and fowl plus vegetables from the Outer Banks' finest growers.
They are all in walking distance of each other. Crawl in any order you like.

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Ortega'z - 201 Sir Walter Raleigh St

Full Moon Cafe & Brewery - 208 Queen Elizabeth St.

1587 - 405 Queen Elizabeth St.

Manteo, NC 27954

Tickets are limited. To order tickets in advance

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Oysters at The Creek

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:00pm-9:00pm $15 per person

Enjoy a evening of oysters! At Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant enjoy three courses of NC local Oyster Heaven with 6 "local" steamed oysters, 6 oysters Rockefeller and 6 Buffalo oysters (golden fried and tossed in our own Buffalo sauce). Prepare for a belly full of oyster goodness. All our oysters this time of year are truly local and known for their flavor and freshness. A great value for the price and an oyster lovers delight!

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Sugar Creek Restaurant

7340 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets will also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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Basnight's Shrimp Extravaganza!

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:30pm-8:30pm $31 per person

GOT SHRIMP? We do...the freshest local greentail shrimp from the Pamlico Sound. Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe presents an evening of shrimp indulgence! Start with your choice of fresh shrimp appetizer; Buffalo or Asian Shrimp, traditional Spiced Steamed Shrimp, or Salad of fresh mixed greens topped with broiled shrimp. Then your choice of entree from; Broiled or Fried Shrimp, Baked Garlic Shrimp, or Shrimp Alfredo with roasted pepper, garlic, roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach in a Romano cheese cream sauce served over linguine. Add an optional "Shrimptini" (shrimp colored martini) for just $6. Basnight's is known for their large portions so rest assured you will be fully shrimp-satisfied after this meal! Feel free to stick around after dinner Friday and Saturday nights for live entertainment that starts at 9pm.

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

7623 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets may also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! The Boulevard Evening Primer!

Thursday, March 14th; Friday, March 15th; Saturday, March 16th, TIME: 5:00-6:00pm $20 per person

Lots to do during Taste of the Beach?!? We are making it easy to get started! Located just one mile from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk, Ocean Boulevard is the perfect launching pad for a fun Taste of the Beach evening! We will provide you with a selection of bite-sized canapes upon arrival (from 5:00-5:45) and a signature cocktail, beer or wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. Choose one of our selection of "small plates" to try. Stay if you would like and move forward with dinner or drinks, or travel on to your next event "primed" and satisfied!

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

Limited tickets available. To order tickets

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Duck Friday Tapas Crawl

Friday, March 15 TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm $60 per person

It’s back and for ONE NIGHT ONLY!!

Travel the road to Duck and experience these three incredible restaurants all in one night! Stop in at The Blue Point, the Roadside, and Red Sky Cafe in any order. At The Blue Point see what all the excitement is about…wow… great food and wine and what a view! Then move on to the Roadside Raw Bar & Grill where you will find this quaint little spot with big flavors and personality! Last stop, but certainly not the least, make your way to Red Sky Cafe where you will find an upscale but casual atmosphere, local food with eclectic styles of preparation. Each restaurant will feature a Tapas selection and drink offering. Tickets are limited to just 60! Crawl in no particular order.

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The Blue Point - 1240 Duck Road

Roadside Raw Bar & Grill - 1193 Duck Road

Red Sky Cafe - 1197 Duck Road

Duck, NC 27949

To order tickets in advance

THIS CRAWL IS SOLD OUT.

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NEW!! The Pork and The Stone

Friday, March 15th

FIRST SEATING: 5:00-7:00pm

SECOND SEATING: 7:30-9:00pm

$58 per person Limit of guests per seating

Celebrate 2 of life's greatest pleasures, deliciously prepared pork paired with one of the countries finest craft breweries, Stone Brewing Company from San Diego, California. Latin American cuisine truly embraces the use of pork in all of its glory. Owner/Chef George Robinson and Executive Chef Matt Payne have prepared an outstanding tasting menu utilizing pork and its diverse flavors. The craft beers have been carefully chosen to complement the flavors of each dish. Enjoy our interpretation with 5 exciting courses each paired with Stone Brewing Companies outstanding and award winning craft beers. Scott Sheridan, the southeastern regional representative for Stone Beers, will be on-site to explain not only the beer making process but the differences of each beer tasted. Expect outstanding and inventive food at this event! Baja Grill has won numerous TOB'y awards including the coveted Chef's Award, Best in Show and others! This event will prove to be a delight for the discerning palate.

MENU:

1st Course

House Made Pork Sausage with Pickled Red Cabbage

Whole Grain Beer Mustard

Saison du Buff

2nd Course

Prosciutto Wrapped (fresh local fish) Roasted Cippolinnis

Spring Vegetable Ragout, Herb Pesto

Levitation

3rd Course

Smoked Pork Belly with Corn Pudding, Fried Pickles,

BBQ Beer Sauce

Smoked Porter

4th Course

Braised Pork Shank, Creamy Bean Puree

Baby Leeks

Stone IPA

5th Course

Banana Pound Cake, Maple Ice Cream, Candied Bacon

Walnuts

Cali-Belgique IPA

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Bad Bean Baja Grill

3105 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Call 252-261-1300 with any questions.

Limited to 40 at first seating, 60 at the second.

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NEW!! Cajun Asian Taste Persuasions

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Cajun is $17.50 per person

Asian is $27.50 per person

The Great American Grill goes international, just for Taste of the Beach! Come and enjoy our affordable and tastful presentation of a 3-course themed dinner. Choose Asian or Cajun, whatever your persuasion, which includes appetizer, entree and dessert! Add on one our evenings signature cocktails, a Godzilla Martini or a Cajun Bloody Mary for a special price (additional).

Asian Taste:

App: Jerk chicken skewers served with a spicy pineapple coulis

Entree: Seared teriyaki and ginger marinated tuna served with coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Creamy fruit parfait with multiple layers of fresh fruit

Cajun Taste:

App: Crab and cheese stuffed jalapenos

Entree: Cajun grilled chicken tacos served with fresh mixed fruit salsa, coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Caramelized fresh banana pudding.

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The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn

5353 N. Virginia Dare trail (Beach Road)., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-1290 for more information. Tickets may also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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Carolina Fare Chef's Menu

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 5:00-10:00pm $65 per person; $90 with paired wines

Enjoy a very special menu prepared to showcase the flavors of our region at Ocean Boulevard! Each year for Taste of the Beach, our chefs prepare a menu designed to showcase foods from our area in a creative light. A must try foodie tribute to Coastal Carolina cuisine! Wines will be paired with each course (optional). Full descriptive menu will be posted at www.obbistro.com by March 1st.

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

To order tickets

After purchase, please call 252-261-2546 to make a reservation for a specific time that evening.

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Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

"Cooking Coastal Carolina Style"

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm $60 per person

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours will pick you up at one of the pre-determined locations and drive you to Dawn's Kitchen just over the Wright Memorial Bridge on the Currituck Mainland. There, Dawn will lead the group in preparing the evening meal, consisting of three courses (appetizer, entrée, and dessert,) paired with wine. There will be lots of opportunity for interaction and instruction in this hands-on class, so expect to be fully involved in the preparation of the meal. Once the meal is prepared, we will dine in Dawn's Kitchen, enjoying the fruits of our labor and conversations with new and old friends. At the end of the evening, guests will leave with recipes for the dishes they helped to prepare, and Outer Banks Restaurant Tours will provide transportation back to the meeting locations and your vehicles. This is a unique and exclusive event in the Outer Banks and one that will enhance your time here by providing a truly "North Carolina" experience. So, bring an empty stomach and join us for a delightful and delicious evening! 21+ please.

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

You will be picked up at a pre-determined location.

Call 252-722-2229 for information. Limited to 8 people.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

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Brewmaster Reserve Dinner

Friday, March 15th TIME: 5:30-7:30pm $65 per person

Come enjoy dinner with Brewmaster Scott Mayer as he guides you through a 5-course brew & food pairing. Featuring our famous dishes aired on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives". Our tangy Lemon Grass Ale paired with our famous Shrimp 'n grits is just one example of the courses you will enjoy. Limited to just 30 people, this meal is served family style (one big table) in the private upstairs dining room. Come make friends and discover new combinations that will tickle your tongue and delight your senses.

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Outer Banks Brewing Station

600 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948

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NEW!! Which Cab is Fab?

Friday, March 15 TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm $30 per person

Find out for yourself if price realy does matter. We will be tasting a dozen examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from $10 a bottle to $100 a bottle samples, in blind format. Your brain cannot be influenced by labels and price, just pure taste. You will rate the wines in the price range you think they are based on taste and the person who most accurately identifies the most wins a prize! Come enjoy an afternoon of great wine and great fun. Educate and amaze yourself!

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Chip's Wine & Beer Market

2200 N. Croatan Hwy., Milepost 6, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-449-8229

To order tickets in advance. Limited to 50 people.

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NEW!! The Brine & Bottle's "Ode to Winter "

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

FIRST SEATING: 5:30pm-7:30pm

SECOND SEATING: 8:00-10:00pm

$75 per person Limit of 12 guests per seating

As winter draws to a welcomed close, grey skies, frosty air, and an unwaivering wind give way to sun, warm rain showers and fresh growth. Coaxing from regional ingredients flavors that ease the weight of winter's hand, The Brine & Bottle's six-course prix-fixe dinner is a nod to winter and its culinary virtues. Stews, cured meats and braises stir the senses and suggest the warmth that is to come. Without winter there would be no spring; for that we are grateful. here, then, is to the last lingeing cold and its surrender to a new season: our Ode to Winter. Additional and optional course wine pairing available at the door. Menu details coming soon!

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The Brine & Bottle

7531 S. Virginia Dare Trail (on the Manteo-Nags Head Causeway),

Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-715-1818 with any questions.

To order tickets in advance

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A Celebration of Northeast North Carolina

Friday, March 15th TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm $47 per person

Dine on FIVE courses of Chef's selections with distinct ale and wine pairings at each course.

First Course:

Raw or Steamed Oysters (4) OR Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta accompanied with Duck Rabbit Ale;

Second Course:

Oyster stew or White Bean & Country Ham Chowder OR Oyster Fritter and 3 Topped Oysters (Rockefeller, Casino & Remick)

accompanied with Biltmore Reisling;

Third Course:

Spinach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette with Seared Scallops

Accompanied with Shelton Chardonnay;

Fourth Course:

Sliced Pork Tenderloin on Mint enhanced Apples OR

Pan seared Rockfish with Dijon Cream and Grilled Shrimp

Both dinners are served with collard greens and sweet potato hash.

Accompanied with Sanctuary Vineyards Coastal Collage;

Fifth Course:

Sweet Potato Crème Brule or Chocolate Pecan Pie

Accompanied with Sanctuary Vineyards Sweet Serenity

A remarkable value and what will surely be a remarkable meal celebrating the seasonal specialties and wines of Northeast NC.

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Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern

2316 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-441-4116 for more information.

To order tickets in advance

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Pamlico Jack's Rum Tour & Island Bites

Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm $40 per person

Channel your inner "Thirsty Pirate"! Take a flavorful fun cocktail and food tour of the Caribbean at Pamlico Jack's. Savor a flight of some of the best island cocktails using the legendary liquor of the tropics, and sample island fare with a buffet of Caribbean hors d'oeuvres, and to top off the evening, a sampling of the famous Outer Banks Rum Cake! Special appearance by the legendary "Kill Devil Jill" too! Come aboard The Pamlico Pearl for an evening of scrumptious food, merriment and of course...RUM!

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Pamlico Jack's Restaurant

6708 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-441-2637 for more information.

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NEW!! A French Kiss

Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm $80 per person; $115 per with wine pairing

France is known for its fine food, wines and of course it's sense of romance. Cafe Lachine will transform for the evening into a quaint French bistro featuring linens, candlelit accents and Parisian music. Be romanced with a 7-course offering from the culinary trained husband and wife team, Johanna and Justin Lachine. Share their love of fine french food and bring your love to enjoy this truly romantic evening.
Course One: wild mushroom vol au vent; Course Two: warm spinach salad; Course Three: cauliflower soup with seared scallop and truffle oil; Course Four: seared Foie Gras with vanilla french toast and berry compote; Course Five: lamb chops with potato pave and glazed root vegetables; Course Six: cheese course; Course Seven: chocolate torte.
Optional wine pairing is available at ticket ordering.

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Cafe Lachine

5000 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-715-2550 for more information.

Limited to just 6 tables per night. To order tickets in advance

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The Champagne Lounge

Friday, March 15th TIME: 8:00pm-10:00pm $35 per person

Back by popular demand! Champagne tasting, oysters and caviar, lounge furnishings, smooth Jazz and massage treatments! Enjoy a variety of Champagnes and other sparklers from around the world with light appetizers in the laid back atmosphere of the Coastal Provisions Market transformed and furnished for the evening by Haynes Furniture and massage treatments from Diva's Day Spa.

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Coastal Provisions Market & Wine Cafe

1 Ocean Blvd, Southern Shores Crossing Center, So Shores, NC 27949

Call 252-480-0023 for information. Limited to 70 tickets.

SOLD OUT To order tickets

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NEW!! OBX University Grub & Pub Crawl

ALL FOUR NIGHTS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 9:30pm-2:00am $60 per person

Join this fun-filled evening and sample what local Outer Banks pubs have to offer. Party with 20 friends on the OBX PUB CRAWL PARTY BUS: school bus on the outside party limo bus on the inside with wrap around seating, Flat Screen TV, DVD player CD/mp3 player with IPOD /Aux Hookup, Surround Sound Audio System, Wrap Around Lighting, LED Club Lights, 2 Built in Coolers, Cup Holders.

We deliver the party to the hottest bars on the OBX. Crawlers will meet at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Kill Devil Hills for a round of heavy hors d'oeuvres then it's on the Bus for the Pub Crawl.

We provide coolers, ice, cups, some soft drinks, bottled water, and koozies and other cool stuff on the way. You pay NO COVER CHARGE at any of the pubs. BEST OF ALL YOU CAN BYOB! Yes, you are allowed to bring alcohol on the bus but ABSOLUTELY NO hard liquor. Beer, wine, wine cooler etc. is perfectly fine to bring. You may purchase whatever beverages you like at the pubs if you don't BYOB.

Stops include Peppercorns, Mulligan's Raw Bar and Grill, Just George's Sports Bar, Jolly Rogers, Lucky 12, Outer Banks Brew Station and Kelly's Tavern!! (stops are subject to change without notice). Limited to 20 seats available.

Optional discounted accommodation/ticket packages at the Ramada Plaza are also available. See selections and pricing at checkout.

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Ramada Plaza Parking Lot

1701 S. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Call Ray at 252-216-0624 with questions.

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 20 people per crawl.

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NEW!! Sweet Jazz

Friday, March 15th TIME: 10:00pm-1:00am $15 per person

Late night party! Enjoy 3 hours of great local musicians playing some top notch Jazz. Enjoy with petit fours, sweets and chocolates. Smooth Jazz from "Connected" and sweet complements.

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Cravings Steak & Seafood

1209 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

252-480-0032

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 40 people.

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Saturday March 16th

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Eat Outta the Pan Breakfast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 8:00am-1pm $15 per person

Attention Morning People! The Good Life Eatery, featuring casually upscale dining, invites you to a hearty and elegant Taste of the Beach breakfast...right outta the frying pan! Your choice of three combinations: Eggs as you like them, 2 fresh blueberry pancakes, bacon or sausage; An omelette (any way you want), bacon, homefries or grits, toast, and a fresh fruit cup; or, Eggs as you like them, 2 johnny cakes (cornmeal pancakes), bacon or sausage, and a fresh fruit cup. All three breakfasts feature an endless cup of coffee and juice. Add an optional Blood Orange Mimosa or Bellini or a delicious Southern Red Eye when you get there. (Sorry, we cannot serve alcoholic beverages before Noon on Sunday).

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The Good Life Eatery

3712 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-480-2855 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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Coffee Cupping Workshop: Coffees of Africa

Saturday March 16th

TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm $12 per person

Taste some of the more exotic coffees of the world as we explore African coffee during this 2 hour "cupping" session in which you will learn the tasting process and sample some great coffees from Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Kenya. Small and intimate class size provide a personal and informative experience. Limited to just 10.

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The Front Porch Cafe (Nags Head location only)

2515 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-6616 for information. Limited to 10 people.

To order tickets

SOLD OUT!!

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NEW!! Toast The Coast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday starts at Noon) $15 per person

Visit us at our Nags Head Cotton Gin location for an exciting wine tasting from Sanctuary Vineyards, grown and produced right here on the Outer Banks! You will sample award winning local wines paired with NC artisan cheeses. Taste and learn about the basics of wine appreciation. Each wine tasting takes about 30 minutes, so you can come in anytime you like. Our on-premise tasting bar holds about 8 people at one tasting.

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The Cotton Gin in Nags Head

5151 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-449-2387 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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Outer Banks Wine School: Class with a Glass!

Saturday, March 16th; TIMES: 10:00am-Noon; 2:00pm-4:00pm

$25 per person

Would you like to be a winemaker for a day? Learn how great wines are crafted from the ground up, in this informative workshop with winemaker Dan Gobush. Located just minutes from the ocean, Sanctuary Vineyards enjoys some of the finest growing conditions in all of North Carolina. The course will focus on the growing of premium grapes, techniques for production of wines, as well as the basics of wine appreciation and judging. At the close of the workshop, students will break into teams and blend their own wines to see who's the best! Workshop includes: vineyard tour, winery tour, barrel and tank tasting, wine blending competition, and complimentary glass.

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Sanctuary Vineyards

7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC 27947

Call 252-491-2387 for more information. To order advance tickets online

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Bagels & Brunch

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 10:30am - Noon

$30 per person

Start with a breakfast buffet in our dining room; including mouthwatering smoked salmon, fresh fruit kabobs, a sampling of all 16 types of our bagels and more than dozen types of handmade cream cheeses. Try one of our hot drinks from the espresso bar, a cappucino or a cup of Buffalo & Spring coffee - made in North Carolina - or perhaps a cup of specialty tea. Enjoy a champagne cocktail and watch our baker as he goes through the detailed process of making a bagel, from preparing the delicate dough, through the entire cooking process...and then dig your hands in and get to make your own bagels. Each person will leave with a half dozen of their favorite bagels to take home.

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Bonnie's Bagels Deli Cafe

5549 N. Croatan Hwy. in Southern Shores Marketplace (near Food Lion)

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-255-2888

Limited to just 15 people. To order tickets in advance

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Black Pelican's Annual Saturday Shindig

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 11:00am-1:00pm $21.50 per person

Join us for brunch and enjoy the best Bloody Mary Bar on the beach. If you don’t care for Bloody Marys we also have Green Mimosas (just a little blue curaco, champagne and o.j. to get in the spirit of things). Price of event includes 2 drinks.

For Brunch Choose from:
“The Get Fatter Platter” – Scrambled Eggs with cheese, maple pepper bacon, sausage links, jalapeno cheddar grits and red potato hash.

" Eggs Benedict" with Asparagus and Crabby Hollandaise served with red potato hash.
"Homemade Corned Beef Hash" topped with a fried egg.
"Grilled Ham Steak", creamed spinach & red potato hash with a fried egg.
"Cornflake Crusted French Toast" with Jameson’s Roasted Granny Smith Apple Pecan Syrup and country sausage links.

After brunch join us for The Black Pelican’s 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Lots of fun raffle prizes, beads and live music from Paradocs!! Wear your green!! (we know it's a day early but it's tradition we do it on Saturday each year!)

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The Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe

3848 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-3171 for information.

To order tickets in advance online (only)

SOLD OUT!!

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NEW!! "Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond"

Meet & Eat with Local Culinary Artisans and Chocolatier

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 11:00am-3:00pm

$15 per person; +$8 for optional wine/beer tasting

You may arrive anytime between 11am and 3pm but please leave 2 hours to fully embrace the experience.

The Outer Banks is home to an amazing group of specialty food entrepreneurs dedicated to creating retail packaged foods with the best ingredients and fabulous flavors, some of which are now available at select Whole Foods locations. We are gathering them together to share their stories, learn why they choose the ingredients they use and sample their products. Prepare your pallet to go from Brynne's pancakes, muffins and granola while sipping on Carolina Coffee to Debbie's Jam's, Salsa and Pickled Veggies with a variety of snack foods in between, like Cheese Pennies and Lemon Lavender Cookies. Enjoy watching Kelly, our Chocolatier hand dip your chocolate treat or try your hand at dipping. Then sample Crystal's homemade organic ice cream. From natural and organic to gluten free and vegan we have something for everyone. Discover the flavors and natural goodness in local homemade food made from scratch and packaged on your grocery shelf while learning what is in your food and what to look for on the labels. Select wines and micro brews will also be available (21+ y/o) for sampling for an additional charge (see select ticket prices). Children under 10 are admitted free but must be supervised. Children 10 and over need to purchase an "adult" ticket without beer/wine. For additional information, call Lucinda at 252-489-1167.

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Tommy's Natural Food Market

1242 Duck Road, Duck NC 27949

Limited to 25 people.

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NEW!! A Look at American Cheese Artisans

Saturday, March 16 TIME: 12:00 Noon-1:30pm $30 per person

America is in the middle of an epic rebirth of Artisan cheese making! Led by small creameries that have rediscovered the benefits of sourcing only the finest milk and hand-making small batch cheeses with care and time-honored traditions. You will taste the delicious results and learn about the animals, people and processes behind them. Wine will also be served to accompany your experience.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 12 people.

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Outer Banks Chowder Cook-Off

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 12:00pm-3:00pm $20 per person

Kids 12 and under are free!

Come taste and judge for yourself which chowder, from dozens of the Outer Banks best restaurants in attendance, should earn the title "Best Chowder on the OBX" Enjoy taking the chill off a crisp Spring day with hot chowders, cold beers, live music and great people. This is an outdoor event in the large parking lot of Southern Shores Crossing Center

and Coastal Provisions Market. Your admission also gets you two drinks of your choice. Additional drink tickets can be purchased.

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Coastal Provisions Market & Wine Shop

1 Ocean Blvd, Southern Shores Crossing Center, So Shores, NC 27949

Call 252-480-0023 for information. Free comemorative T-shirt with an advanced ticket purchase. Tickets will also be sold at the door,

but do not include a T-shirt.

To order tickets in advance online (Get that free T!)

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NEW!! Raise Your Beer GPA

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 12:00pm-2:00pm $25 per person

The evolution of the IPA.

Join us at Chip's for an exciting look into this ever growing popular style of beer. Explore the history, the lore, the myths from its beginnings in England to its explosion of popularity in the US. Taste through variations while dispelling the myths and half-truths along the way. A beer lovers event! TICKETS AT DOOR WILL BE $30, instead of $25. Order here to avoid additional charge at door.

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Chip's Wine & Beer Market

2200 N. Croatan Hwy., Milepost 6, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-449-8229

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Ceviche & Tequila Tasting

Thursday March 14th; Friday March 15th; Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 12:00pm-3:00pm $25 per person

Come enjoy lunch as many across Latin America do, which is why the afternoon siesta is an important part of their day. Latin America is blessed, as is the Outer Banks, with an abundance of seafood and coastline. The style of cooking seafood with the acid of citrus fruit to enhance its delicate flavor celebrates the ability to enjoy extremely fresh seafood. Taste 2 different versions of ceviche paired with both a silver (Blanco) tequila and anjeo (vintage) tequila snifter along with our delicious fresh salsas and house made corn chips. Siesta afterwards is optional. You can come in anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 and enjoy this event at your own pace.

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Bad Bean Baja Grill

3105 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

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Coffee Roasting Workshop

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm $25 per person

Learn coffee roasting hands on with this workshop led by Front Porch Café owner Paul Manning. With over 12 yrs roasting experience, Paul will teach the roasting process and provide real time experience to attendees roasting coffee and unlocking the secrets of great tasting coffee. Small and intimate class size provide a personal and informative experience.

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The Front Porch Cafe (Nags Head location only)

2515 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-6616 for information. Limited to 6 people.

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Mulligan's Orange Crush Festival,

Oyster Roast & Low Country Boil

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 per person

Join us for our 3rd annual Orange Crush Festival, Oyster Roast & Low Country Boil - All you can eat local oysters with all the fixings AND a low country boil with local shrimp, sausage, corn & potatoes. Shuck your own and you get a free oyster knife and glove to take home (to the first 200 ppl). Top it off with the most popular drink on the beach, our Orange Crush, for an additional $5 per drink. Other great drink specials available too. You're gonna feel like Summer is right around the corner! Enjoy live music all afternoon from local band "Low Pressure". This is a kid friendly event, but obviously you need to be 21+ to enjoy any alcoholic beverages that you may purchase during the event. Parking available at the Nags Head Church across the Bypass with a police escort to stop traffic.

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Mulligan's Raw Bar & Grille

4006 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-2000 for information.

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NEW!! Beer Flight School

Thursday, March 14th at 3:00pm;

Friday, March 15th at 1:00pm and 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 16th at 1:00pm and 3:00pm

$15 per person

Join Brewer, Paul Charron, as he pilots your way through history and how "Beer Saved The World". tasting of brewed-on-premise ales along with little known beer facts, arcane beer trivia and brewing minutia. School is held in the coolest, smallest nano-brewery on the East Coast.

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Full Moon Cafe & Brewery

208 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC 27954

Tickets limited to 15 attendees per session. To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Is Cask Ale the REAL King of Beers?

Saturday, March 16 TIME: 2:00pm-3:30pm $20 per person

Cask Ale, or real ale, is beer served as intended - unpasteurized, unfiltered, and served at cellar temperature. Mankind enjoyed beer of this type for centuries only to see it virtually disappear due to advances in modern refrigeration and transportation. Now it's making a comeback. Why? Beacause it RULES, that's why!! Try it and you may never go back to that ice cold longneck again.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 18 people.

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NEW!! Decadent Duo: Wine & Chocolate

Saturday, March 16 TIME: 2:00pm-3:30pm $30 per person

Explore two of life's greatest pleasures, wine and chocolate, together! We will pair fine chocolates with everything from reds to whites to bubbly. Taste and learn what compliments each other in what is sometimes a most unexpected decadence.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 12 people.

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It's All About Oysters!

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm $40 per person

Join us in the Lucky 12 Tavern kitchen and learn how to shuck 'em, fry 'em, bake 'em, and even grill 'em. (and most of all EAT 'em!) Make a spine tingling cocktail sauce and Lucky 12's own spicy Cajun Remoulade. Wash all those NC salty oysters down with some of the tastiest microbrews and wines made right here in NC. This is one of our most popular events going into it's sixth year! You won't be disappointed in the quality or quantity you get here! Tickets will sell out fast.

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Lucky 12 Tavern

3308 S. Virginia Dare Trl (Beach Road), Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-255-5825 for information. Limited to 26 people.

THIS IS SOLD OUT!!

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NEW!! Outer Banks Restaurant Tours - Brew 'n Bites

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm $30 per person

Do you love beer? Then our mini-tour of Duck featuring beer tastings and gourmet snacks is the stuff your dreams are made of! We'll visit two gourmet markets in Duck, Tommy's Market and Sweet T's, which are within walking distance from each other. At each market, you'll experience a beer tasting consisting of 4-5 beers, paired with some unique and scrumptious snacks. This is the perfect prelude to your evening activities!

21+ Please.

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

This tour meets at the parking lot of the Waterfront Shops in Duck.

Call 252-722-2229 for information. Limited to 20 people.

To order tickets

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Double Your Pleasure - Wine & Chocolate Class

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 2:30pm-4:30pm $25 per person

Chip's and our own Outer Banks Wine University presents an opportunity to learn all about pairing wine with chocolate! In this class you will enjoy 6 different wines paired with a selection of 6 artisan made chocolates while experiencing the joys of combining two of life's great pleasures. You'll be guided through each pairing, learning about what cocoa percentages mean and how best to pair your wines, as well as having the chance to rate the pairings. There will be chocolates that will appeal to the preferences and tastes of every person. This is a fun, interactive social event and the perfect excuse to eat chocolate. Prepare to have a blast and indulge in the world of fine wine & chocolate!

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Chip's Wine & Beer Market

2200 N. Croatan Hwy., Milepost 6, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-449-8229

To order tickets in advance. Just 25 tickets available.

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Roadside Oyster Roast & Beer Tasting

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 3:00-6:00pm $40 per person

Big fun on the patio! Come get your "Outer Banker" on and schuck 'em like a pro! Fresh local oysters fire roasted and served all you care to eat. Plus taste a sampling of the latest microbrews from Roadside. We will be outside so dress for the weather and come hungry for oysters!

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Roadside Bar & Grill

1193 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

252-261-5729

To order tickets

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Brew School

Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 3:00-5:00pm $22 per person

Hosted by OB Brewing's acclaimed Brewmaster, Scott Meyer (GABF/WBC mulitple medal winner, certified beer judge, Sebiel Brewing Scool, Alchemist Supreme) and Assistant Brewmaster, Adam Ball. Professor Scott will take the class through a visual tour of the OBBS brewing process and then guide students through a tasting session of current beers at the pub, concentrating on identifying styles, flavor characteristics, and terminology. Easiest test ever! Each student also takes home a half-liter of OBBS bottle conditioned beer and a souvenir logo glass.

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Outer Banks Brewing Station

600 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948

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Oysters at The Creek

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:00pm-9:00pm $15 per person

Enjoy a evening of oysters! At Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant enjoy three courses of NC local Oyster Heaven with 6 "local" steamed oysters, 6 oysters Rockefeller and 6 Buffalo oysters (golden fried and tossed in our own Buffalo sauce). Prepare for a belly full of oyster goodness. All our oysters this time of year are truly local and known for their flavor and freshness. A great value for the price and an oyster lovers delight!

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Sugar Creek Restaurant

7340 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets will also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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Downtown Manteo Throwdown

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

TWO SESSION TIMES: 4:00-6:30pm or 6:30-9:00pm

$60 per person

Back by popular demand! Come and explore the talents of Historic Downtown Manteo’s best restaurants while they prepare all local NC Seafood. Enjoy a plate of tapas and a beverage (beer or wine) at each location. Ortega'z features Southwest cuisine and wine bar, The Full Moon Cafe & Brewery's menu is eclectic, delicious, incredibly fresh, and never boring. Their new on premise microbrewery features specialty beers by Brewmaster Paul. At 1587 at the Tranquil House Inn, you'll find world-class chefs who blend the freshest of ingredients, including herbs grown from the Inn's own gardens, today's Atlantic seafood, meats and fowl plus vegetables from the Outer Banks' finest growers.
They are all in walking distance of each other. Crawl in any order you like.

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Ortega'z - 201 Sir Walter Raleigh St

Full Moon Cafe & Brewery - 208 Queen Elizabeth St.

1587 - 405 Queen Elizabeth St.

Manteo, NC 27954

Tickets are limited. To order tickets in advance

Saturday late session is SOLD OUT!

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NEW!! What The Duck Party!!

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 4:00pm-Sunset (7-ish)

$22 per adult; $11 kids

Leprechauns unite!! For just $22 each enjoy a pint, a plate & great live music! Watch the sunset from the famous Aqua deck in Duck and celebrate St. Pat's Day Duck-style! Corned beef on the big grill, taters and braised local greens! Irish attire encouraged, families welcome. Lots of drink specials too (if you care to drink more than one pint.) Kids ticket includes a half portion of food and a soda.

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Aqua Restaurant

1174 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

To order tickets in advance

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Basnight's Shrimp Extravaganza!

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:30pm-8:30pm $31 per person

GOT SHRIMP? We do...the freshest local greentail shrimp from the Pamlico Sound. Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe presents an evening of shrimp indulgence! Start with your choice of fresh shrimp appetizer; Buffalo or Asian Shrimp, traditional Spiced Steamed Shrimp, or Salad of fresh mixed greens topped with broiled shrimp. Then your choice of entree from; Broiled or Fried Shrimp, Baked Garlic Shrimp, or Shrimp Alfredo with roasted pepper, garlic, roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach in a Romano cheese cream sauce served over linguine. Add an optional "Shrimptini" (shrimp colored martini) for just $6. Basnight's is known for their large portions so rest assured you will be fully shrimp-satisfied after this meal! Feel free to stick around after dinner Friday and Saturday nights for live entertainment that starts at 9pm.

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

7623 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets may also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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A Kelly's Tradition - St. Patty's Day Dinner

Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17

TIME: 4:30pm-10:00pm $13.99 per person

It's an Outer Banks tradition - a good, solid, Irish dinner on St. Patrick's Day at Kelly's Restaurant. Enjoy a generous entree of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Red Potatoes, served with a house salad and Irish Soda Bread. Stick around for late night LIVE entertainment by the band "Johnny Waters & Company ". This one's pretty casual, no need for advance tickets. Just go to Kelly's Restaurant and enjoy your meal at this special price. Tell 'em Taste of The Beach sent you!

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Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern

2316 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-441-4116 for more information.

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NEW!! The Boulevard Evening Primer!

Thursday, March 14th; Friday, March 15th; Saturday, March 16th, TIME: 5:00-6:00pm $20 per person

Lots to do during Taste of the Beach?!? We are making it easy to get started! Located just one mile from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk, Ocean Boulevard is the perfect launching pad for a fun Taste of the Beach evening! We will provide you with a selection of bite-sized canapes upon arrival (from 5:00-5:45) and a signature cocktail, beer or wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. Choose one of our selection of "small plates" to try. Stay if you would like and move forward with dinner or drinks, or travel on to your next event "primed" and satisfied!

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

Limited tickets available. To order tickets

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NEW!! International Tapas

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm $30 per person

A locally well-known wintertime favorite, Chilli Peppers will present an evening of tasty travel from around the world with their International Tapas Dinner! Each ticket holder will be given their choice of 5 items from a special International tapas menu. Try Asian-style tuna tartar tacos, German Reuben sliders, or local crab slough baked oysters, to mention just a few. Dazzle your taste buds with new flavors and just right portions. Experience what the locals have made an off-season tradition on the Outer Banks.

You may arrive anytime between 5 and 9, please keep in mind if arriving at peak times there may be a wait to be seated. Your ticket price includes a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. If you wish to drink something else, you may purchase anything you like there.

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Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill

3001 N. Croatan Hwy. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Cajun Asian Taste Persuasions

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Cajun is $17.50 per person

Asian is $27.50 per person

The Great American Grill goes international, just for Taste of the Beach! Come and enjoy our affordable and tastful presentation of a 3-course themed dinner. Choose Asian or Cajun, whatever your persuasion, which includes appetizer, entree and dessert! Add on one our evenings signature cocktails, a Godzilla Martini or a Cajun Bloody Mary for a special price (additional).

Asian Taste:

App: Jerk chicken skewers served with a spicy pineapple coulis

Entree: Seared teriyaki and ginger marinated tuna served with coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Creamy fruit parfait with multiple layers of fresh fruit

Cajun Taste:

App: Crab and cheese stuffed jalapenos

Entree: Cajun grilled chicken tacos served with fresh mixed fruit salsa, coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Caramelized fresh banana pudding.

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The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn

5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-1290 for more information. Tickets may also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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NEW!! The Brine & Bottle's "Ode to Winter "

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

FIRST SEATING: 5:30pm-7:30pm

SECOND SEATING: 8:00-10:00pm

$75 per person Limit of 12 guests per seating

As winter draws to a welcomed close, grey skies, frosty air, and an unwaivering wind give way to sun, warm rain showers and fresh growth. Coaxing from regional ingredients flavors that ease the weight of winter's hand, The Brine & Bottle's six-course prix-fixe dinner is a nod to winter and its culinary virtues. Stews, cured meats and braises stir the senses and suggest the warmth that is to come. Without winter there would be no spring; for that we are grateful. here, then, is to the last lingeing cold and its surrender to a new season: our Ode to Winter. Additional and optional course wine pairing available at the door. Menu details coming soon!

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The Brine & Bottle

7531 S. Virginia Dare Trail (on the Manteo-Nags Head Causeway),

Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-715-1818 with any questions.

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

"Cooking Coastal Carolina Style"

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm $60 per person

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours will pick you up at one of the pre-determined locations and drive you to Dawn's Kitchen just over the Wright Memorial Bridge on the Currituck Mainland. There, Dawn will lead the group in preparing the evening meal, consisting of three courses (appetizer, entrée, and dessert,) paired with wine. There will be lots of opportunity for interaction and instruction in this hands-on class, so expect to be fully involved in the preparation of the meal. Once the meal is prepared, we will dine in Dawn's Kitchen, enjoying the fruits of our labor and conversations with new and old friends. At the end of the evening, guests will leave with recipes for the dishes they helped to prepare, and Outer Banks Restaurant Tours will provide transportation back to the meeting locations and your vehicles. This is a unique and exclusive event in the Outer Banks and one that will enhance your time here by providing a truly "North Carolina" experience. So, bring an empty stomach and join us for a delightful and delicious evening! 21+ please.

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Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

You will be picked up at a pre-determined location.

Call 252-722-2229 for information. Limited to 8 people.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

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Carolina Fare Chef's Menu

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 5:00-10:00pm $65 per person; $90 with paired wines

Enjoy a very special menu prepared to showcase the flavors of our region at Ocean Boulevard! Each year for Taste of the Beach, our chefs prepare a menu designed to showcase foods from our area in a creative light. A must try foodie tribute to Coastal Carolina cuisine! Wines will be paired with each course (optional). Full descriptive menu will be posted at www.obbistro.com by March 1st.

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

To order tickets

After purchase, please call 252-261-2546 to make a reservation for a specific time that evening.

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NEW!! Saturday Sunset Seafood Bake

Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 5:30pm-8:30pm $35 per person

Sugar Shack Restaurant will be hosting the Sugar Shack's first Sunset "Low Country" Bake. Our seafood boil will consist of a variety of steamed; Oysters, Blue Crabs, Shrimp, and Clams as well as Grilled Cajun Sausage, Sea Salted Tri Colored Potatoes, Buttery Corn on the Cob & Southern Style Greens. Come and enjoy our delicious local seafood with beautiful views of the Roanoke Sound. If weather permits dining will be outside in the gazebo.

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Sugar Creek Restaurant

7340 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Limited tickets available. To order tickets in advance

This event is SOLD OUT!!

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NEW!! A French Kiss

Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm $80 per person; $115 per with wine pairing

France is known for its fine food, wines and of course it's sense of romance. Cafe Lachine will transform for the evening into a quaint French bistro featuring linens, candlelit accents and Parisian music. Be romanced with a 7-course offering from the culinary trained husband and wife team, Johanna and Justin Lachine. Share their love of fine French food and bring your love to enjoy this truly romantic evening.
Course One: wild mushroom vol au vent; Course Two: warm spinach salad; Course Three: cauliflower soup with seared scallop and truffle oil; Course Four: seared Foie Gras with vanilla french toast and berry compote; Course Five: lamb chops with potato pave and glazed root vegetables; Course Six: cheese course; Course Seven: chocolate torte.
Optional wine pairing is available at ticket ordering.

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Cafe Lachine

5000 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-715-2550 for more information.

Limited to just 6 tables per night. To order tickets in advance

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Chip's Mini Wine & Beer Festival

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm $25 per person

Come celebrate St. Patrick's day weekend with us at our mini wine and beer festival. This event will allow you to taste 20 wines and craft beers. 20 amazing flavors to savor will be available in a fun festival atmosphere. Enjoy some great music, lots of snacks and some wacky Irish fun! There is something for everyone here as wine lovers and beer lovers come together in a tasting frenzy. TICKETS AT DOOR WILL BE $30, instead of $25. Order here to avoid additional charge at door.

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Chip's Wine & Beer Market

2200 N. Croatan Hwy., Milepost 6, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

252-449-8229

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Around the World Wine Fest

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm $30 per person

Enjoy a walk around tasting of wines from North America, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. Wines showcased will be from smaller, artisanal producers.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to 50 people.

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Pamlico Jack's Rum Tour & Island Bites

Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm $40 per person

Channel your inner "Thirsty Pirate"! Take a flavorful fun cocktail and food tour of the Caribbean at Pamlico Jack's. Savor a flight of some of the best island cocktails using the legendary liquor of the tropics, and sample island fare with a buffet of Caribbean hors d'oeuvres, and to top off the evening, a sampling of the famous Outer Banks Rum Cake! Special appearance by the legendary "Kill Devil Jill" too! Come aboard The Pamlico Pearl for an evening of scrumptious food, merriment and of course...RUM!

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Pamlico Jack's Restaurant

6708 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-441-2637 for more information.

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Latin American Seafood Fusion Dinner

Saturday, March 16th

TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm $50 per person

Celebrate a multi-course Latin inspired dinner with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Also featuring pairings of unique housemade margaritas. Striper's in Manteo, along with Argentinian born guest Chef, Ralf Lang, will prepare this culinary adventure featuring an evening's menu that comes straight from authentic Latin American coastal cultures.

Menu:

Seafood Ceviche

Fresh local mahi mahi and fresh mango tossed with cilantro, lime juice, red onion and fresh Peruvian chilies served with a sweet potato chip

-Paired with a Mango Margarita-

Pimientos Rellenos Con Mariscos

Whole red peppers stuffed with fresh seafood and served with a smoked tomato cream.

-Paired with a Lime Margarita-

Sudado de Pescado

South American fish stew with fresh Sea Bass in an infused seafood stock and served with white rice

-Paired with a Peach Margarita-

Tequila Fruit Cocktail

Fresh Papaya, Mango, Strawberries, apples and kiwi marinated in tequila and served with fresh whipped cream

-Tequila Shot-

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Striper's Bar & Grille

1100-A Bay Club Drive, Shallowbag Bay Marina, Manteo, NC 27954

Call 252-475-1021 for more information.

To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Mr. Knight's Wild Night

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 7:00pm-11:00pm $75 per person

Join us for delicious barrier island recipes, fine North Carolina wines, and dancing under the stars at Whalehead in Historic Corolla! Enjoy Mr. Knight’s winter home, a 24,000 square feet Art Nouveau masterpiece resplendent with original Tiffany fixtures, a custom-designed Steinway piano and collection of original and period furnishings. Go all out and dress to suit the theme! Wear your best Eddie Bauer, hunting inspired jeans, flannel shirts, boots and puffy vests, and make this weekend a memorable one!

Enjoy Red Sky Cafe Chef Wes Stepp's interpretation of barrier island recipes from the past. Multi-course meal of North Carolina Wines paired with: Rockfish, Oysters, Sea Scallops, Shrimp, Boar, Duck, Quail & Venison

Wine selection will include: Stony Knoll Vineyards
2006 Chambourcin & 2010 Chardonnay Grassy Creek
2010 Reisling Carolina Heritage Traminette Hutton Vineyards
2006 Barbera, 2007 Viogner

Come take a walk on the wild side and dance under the stars at Mr. Knight's winter home! Dress is Eddie Bauer, hunting inspired- think jeans, flannel shirts, boots and puffy vests!

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Currituck Heritage Park - The Whalehead Club

1100 Club Road, Corolla, NC 27927

252-453-9040

To order tickets in advance. Limited to 100 people.

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NEW!! Blind Wine Tasting & Dinner

Saturday, March 16th TIME: 7:30pm-9:30pm $50 per person

Enjoy the sampling of a dozen different reds and score and rate them based on taste alone. Indulge in a gourmet buffet style presentation of roasted meats, potato au gratin and zucchini medley. See and taste the difference food makes to wine.

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Cravings Steak & Seafood

1209 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

252-480-0032

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 40 people.

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NEW!! OBX University Grub & Pub Crawl

ALL FOUR NIGHTS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 9:30pm-2:00am $60 per person

Join this fun-filled evening and sample what local Outer Banks pubs have to offer. Party with 20 friends on the OBX PUB CRAWL PARTY BUS: school bus on the outside party limo bus on the inside with wrap around seating, Flat Screen TV, DVD player CD/mp3 player with IPOD /Aux Hookup, Surround Sound Audio System, Wrap Around Lighting, LED Club Lights, 2 Built in Coolers, Cup Holders.

We deliver the party to the hottest bars on the OBX. Crawlers will meet at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Kill Devil Hills for a round of heavy hors d'oeuvres then it's on the Bus for the Pub Crawl.

We provide coolers, ice, cups, some soft drinks, bottled water, and koozies and other cool stuff on the way. You pay NO COVER CHARGE at any of the pubs. BEST OF ALL YOU CAN BYOB! Yes, you are allowed to bring alcohol on the bus but ABSOLUTELY NO hard liquor. Beer, wine, wine cooler etc. is perfectly fine to bring. You may purchase whatever beverages you like at the pubs if you don't BYOB.

Stops include Peppercorns, Mulligan's Raw Bar and Grill, Just George's Sports Bar, Jolly Rogers, Lucky 12, Outer Banks Brew Station and Kelly's Tavern!! (stops are subject to change without notice). Limited to 20 seats available.

Optional discounted accommodation/ticket packages at the Ramada Plaza are also available. See selections and pricing at checkout.

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Ramada Plaza Parking Lot

1701 S. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Call Ray at 252-216-0624 with questions.

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 20 people per crawl.

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Sunday March 17th

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Eat Outta the Pan Breakfast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 8:00am-1pm $15 per person

Attention Morning People! The Good Life Eatery, featuring casually upscale dining, invites you to a hearty and elegant Taste of the Beach breakfast...right outta the frying pan! Your choice of three combinations: Eggs as you like them, 2 fresh blueberry pancakes, bacon or sausage; An omelette (any way you want), bacon, homefries or grits, toast, and a fresh fruit cup; or, Eggs as you like them, 2 johnny cakes (cornmeal pancakes), bacon or sausage, and a fresh fruit cup. All three breakfasts feature an endless cup of coffee and juice. Add an optional Blood Orange Mimosa or Bellini or a delicious Southern Red Eye when you get there. (Sorry, we cannot serve alcoholic beverages before Noon on Sunday).

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The Good Life Eatery

3712 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-480-2855 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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Coffee Cupping Workshop:

Distinctive Coffees from around the World

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm $12 per person

A world tour in coffee as we taste some of roastmaster Paul Manning's favorite coffees from around the world during this 2 hour "cupping" session. Participants will learn the tasting process and discover the nuances of fresh roasted coffee from the Front Porch Café.

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The Front Porch Cafe (Nags Head location only)

2515 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-6616 for information. Limited to 10 people.

To order tickets

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

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Bagels & Brunch

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 10:30am - Noon

$25 per person

Start with a breakfast buffet in our dining room; including mouthwatering smoked salmon, fresh fruit kabobs, a sampling of all 16 types of our bagels and more than dozen types of handmade cream cheeses. Try one of our hot drinks from the espresso bar, a cappucino or a cup of Buffalo & Spring coffee - made in North Carolina - or perhaps a cup of specialty tea. Watch our baker as he goes through the detailed process of making a bagel, from preparing the delicate dough, through the entire cooking process...and then dig your hands in and get to make your own bagels. Each person will leave with a half dozen of their favorite bagels to take home.

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Bonnie's Bagels Deli Cafe

5549 N. Croatan Hwy. in Southern Shores Marketplace (near Food Lion)

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-255-2888

Limited to just 15 people. To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Toast The Coast

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday starts at Noon) $15 per person

Visit us at our Nags Head Cotton Gin location for an exciting wine tasting from Sanctuary Vineyards, grown and produced right here on the Outer Banks! You will sample award winning local wines paired with NC artisan cheeses. Taste and learn about the basics of wine appreciation. Each wine tasting takes about 30 minutes, so you can come in anytime you like. Our on-premise tasting bar holds about 8 people at one tasting.

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The Cotton Gin in Nags Head

5151 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-449-2387 for more information. Tickets will also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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NEW!! Carolina Beer Lunch

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 12 Noon to 1:30pm $30 per person

North Carolina has become the Craft Brewing Capital of the southeast. From the beaches of the Outer Banks to the mountains aurrounding Asheville, great beers abound! Join us to taste a wide range of styles from some of the old north state's premier breweries, while you learn about their history and origins and pair them with a tasty

Trio panini for lunch.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 14 people.

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NEW!! Carolina Wine Tasting with Lunch

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 12 Noon to 1:30pm $30 per person

Learn about North Carolina's 400 year old wine making history. Taste award-winning wines from around the state and finish with a Trio gourmet panini or salad. Wines will include red and white, sweet and dry.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 12 people.

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St. Patty's Sunday Brunch

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 12:00pm-2:00pm $21.50 per person

Join us for brunch and enjoy the best Bloody Mary Bar on the beach. If you don’t care for Bloody Marys we also have Green Mimosas (just a little blue curaco, champagne and o.j. to get in the spirit of things).

Price of event includes 2 drinks.

For Brunch Choose from:
“The Get Fatter Platter” – Scrambled Eggs with cheese, maple pepper bacon, sausage links, jalapeno cheddar grits and red potato hash.

" Eggs Benedict" with Asparagus and Crabby Hollandaise served with red potato hash.
"Homemade Corned Beef Hash" topped with a fried egg.
"Grilled Ham Steak", creamed spinach & red potato hash with a fried egg.
"Cornflake Crusted French Toast" with Jameson’s Roasted Granny Smith Apple Pecan Syrup and country sausage links.

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The Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe

3848 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-3171 for information.

To order tickets in advance online (only)

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NEW!! Ortega'z Chili Roasting Class & Brunch

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 12:30pm-2:30pm $25 per person

Learn about selecting and roasting chilis and enjoy a full brunch highlighting these ingredients. Chef Marcelo Ortega of Ortega'z Southwestern Grill will take you through the process of selecting, properly roasting, and pairing a variety of chili peppers and their different uses and applications. Along with recipe tips and a terrific brunch using the kinds of chilis discussed, you will leave with the new found confidence to become your own Chili-Roastmaster. Also included is a special mixed cocktail with a roasted jalapeno pepper kick! Don't miss this first year event that is sure to sell out fast!

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Ortega'z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar

201 Sir Walter raleigh St., Manteo, NC 27954

Call 252-473-5911 for information.

Limited to 50 people.

To order tickets

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NEW!! Mulligan's St. Patrick's Day 15th Annual Pig Pickin'

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 1:00pm-5:00pm $10 per /plate-person

Our annual pig roast starts at 1pm and is the place to be for the after-parade party. With your advance ticket you get one generous plate of pulled pork BBQ with Greg's famous sauce, bbq baked beans, southern slaw and hushpuppies. We will all be outside for this one with live music from "Joe Bo" and many drink specials too! If weather is not great we will be partying on Mulligan's (semi-enclosed) big deck! This is an annual tradition and a big fun family-friendly event. Your admisson gets you one plate of BBQ but you can purchase more, or any drinks you like there.

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Mulligan's Raw Bar & Grille

4006 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-480-2000 for information.

Tickets will be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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NEW!! Moo, Baa...Fromage!

Sunday, March 17th TIME: 2:00pm to 3:30pm $30 per person

Ever wonder why goat's milk cheese is pure white? Or cow's milk cheese is so buttery? For centuries cheese makers have used the milk from different animals including cows, goats and sheep to make cheese. Join us as we explore the milk characteristics of different species and how talented cheese makers develop and enhance these traits with delectable results. Cheeses made from these different milks will be served and accompanied by wine.

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Trio

3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

252-261-0277

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 12 people.

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Oysters at The Creek

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:00pm-9:00pm $15 per person

Enjoy a evening of oysters! At Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant enjoy three courses of NC local Oyster Heaven with 6 "local" steamed oysters, 6 oysters Rockefeller and 6 Buffalo oysters (golden fried and tossed in our own Buffalo sauce). Prepare for a belly full of oyster goodness. All our oysters this time of year are truly local and known for their flavor and freshness. A great value for the price and an oyster lovers delight!

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Sugar Creek Restaurant

7340 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets will also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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A Kelly's Tradition - St. Patty's Day Dinner

Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17

TIME: 4:30pm-10:00pm $13.99 per person

It's an Outer Banks tradition - a good, solid, Irish dinner on St. Patrick's Day at Kelly's Restaurant. Enjoy a generous entree of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Red Potatoes, served with a house salad and Irish Soda Bread. This one's pretty casual, no need for advance tickets. Just go to Kelly's Restaurant and enjoy your meal at this special price. Tell 'em Taste of The Beach sent you!

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Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern

2316 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959

Call 252-441-4116 for more information.

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Basnight's Shrimp Extravaganza!

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 4:30pm-8:30pm $31 per person

GOT SHRIMP? We do...the freshest local greentail shrimp from the Pamlico Sound. Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe presents an evening of shrimp indulgence! Start with your choice of fresh shrimp appetizer; Buffalo or Asian Shrimp, traditional Spiced Steamed Shrimp, or Salad of fresh mixed greens topped with broiled shrimp. Then your choice of entree from; Broiled or Fried Shrimp, Baked Garlic Shrimp, or Shrimp Alfredo with roasted pepper, garlic, roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach in a Romano cheese cream sauce served over linguine. Add an optional "Shrimptini" (shrimp colored martini) for just $6. Basnight's is known for their large portions so rest assured you will be fully shrimp-satisfied after this meal! Feel free to stick around after dinner Friday and Saturday nights for live entertainment that starts at 9pm.

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

7623 S. Va. Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, MP 16.5

Nags Head, NC 27959

Tickets may also be available at the door. To order tickets in advance

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The OBX Bank 2013 Grand Tasting

Sunday, March 17th $60 per person

TIME: First Session 4:30pm-6:30pm

Second Session 7:00pm-9:00pm

The OBX Bank Taste of the Beach Grand Tasting, the grand finale event, on Sunday, March 17th is always the hottest ticket in town with over two dozen area restaurants along with the best beverage vendors to give you a culinary experience of a lifetime. Taste your way through The Outer Banks in one location! It’s how this event began over 30 years ago and it is still the event people rave about. The event is split into two sessions to provide a more relaxed and enjoyable setting for each group of guests. First session begins at 4:30 until 6:30, then we take a break, clear out a bit, and open up to second session ticket holders at 7:00 to 9:00. When you purchase your tickets be sure it is for the session you desire as you will not be admitted if you hold tickets to the other session. Along with your favorite restaurants there will be beer and wine booths! Your ticket price includes beer and wine but there is also a cash bar available if you prefer something else. You will receive a gift wine bag with your choice of souvenir wine glass or pint glass (compliements of US Foods and The Beach Book) to use during the event and take home with you. Restaurants will be competing for the 4th Annual TOB’y Awards; Best Booth Presentation, Best In Show, Best Outer Banks Catch, and the two top awards, the Chefs Award and People’s Choice Award. These awards will be announced at the end of the second session, but both session attendees will have the opportunity to cast their votes. Second session voting will be closed at 8:30 in order to tabulate the winners in time for announcement ceremony to begin at 8:50. Food will still be served until the award ceremony begins.
Tickets are limited and specific to sessions! Please order carefully.

This is an adults only event 21+. Please no children or strollers.
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Pamlico Jack’s Restaurant
6803 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959
Call 252-207-5092 for information.
Strictly limited to 250 people per session. When this event sells out, it is truly sold out. Please do not call for tickets.

SOLD OUT, both sessions. Please do not call.

To order tickets

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NEW!! Cajun Asian Taste Persuasions

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday - Sunday

TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Cajun is $17.50 per person

Asian is $27.50 per person

The Great American Grill goes international, just for Taste of the Beach! Come and enjoy our affordable and tastful presentation of a 3-course themed dinner. Choose Asian or Cajun, whatever your persuasion, which includes appetizer, entree and dessert! Add on one our evenings signature cocktails, a Godzilla Martini or a Cajun Bloody Mary for a special price (additional).

Asian Taste:

App: Jerk chicken skewers served with a spicy pineapple coulis

Entree: Seared teriyaki and ginger marinated tuna served with coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Creamy fruit parfait with multiple layers of fresh fruit

Cajun Taste:

App: Crab and cheese stuffed jalapenos

Entree: Cajun grilled chicken tacos served with fresh mixed fruit salsa, coconut rice and edamame

Dessert: Caramelized fresh banana pudding.

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The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn

5353 N. Virginia Dare trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-1290 for more information. Tickets may also be available at the door. To order advance tickets online

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St. Patrick's Evening Party!

Sunday, March 17 TIME: 5:00-10:00pm $38 per person

Music, fun Irish Decor, themed food & drink all come together for a great Irish Pub party along with the finer touches you would expect from an upscale martini bar like the famous OB. Come join us on the day of all days to be Irish for a fine 3-course menu, and Celtic music. Irish themed cocktails like our "pattywacker" (soon to be world famous) are available additionally. Nothing could be finer!

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

To order tickets

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Carolina Fare Chef's Menu

ALL FOUR DAYS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 5:00-10:00pm $65 per person; $90 with paired wines

Enjoy a very special menu prepared to showcase the flavors of our region at Ocean Boulevard! Each year for Taste of the Beach, our chefs prepare a menu designed to showcase foods from our area in a creative light. A must try foodie tribute to Coastal Carolina cuisine! Wines will be paired with each course (optional). Full descriptive menu will be posted at www.obbistro.com by March 1st.

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Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Call 252-261-2546 for specific information.

To order tickets

After purchase, please call 252-261-2546 to make a reservation for a specific time that evening.

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NEW!! OBX University Grub & Pub Crawl

ALL FOUR NIGHTS Thursday through Sunday

TIME: 9:30pm-2:00am $60 per person

Join this fun-filled evening and sample what local Outer Banks pubs have to offer. Party with 20 friends on the OBX PUB CRAWL PARTY BUS: school bus on the outside party limo bus on the inside with wrap around seating, Flat Screen TV, DVD player CD/mp3 player with IPOD /Aux Hookup, Surround Sound Audio System, Wrap Around Lighting, LED Club Lights, 2 Built in Coolers, Cup Holders.

We deliver the party to the hottest bars on the OBX. Crawlers will meet at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Kill Devil Hills for a round of heavy hors d'oeuvres then it's on the Bus for the Pub Crawl.

We provide coolers, ice, cups, some soft drinks, bottled water, and koozies and other cool stuff on the way. You pay NO COVER CHARGE at any of the pubs. BEST OF ALL YOU CAN BYOB! Yes, you are allowed to bring alcohol on the bus but ABSOLUTELY NO hard liquor. Beer, wine, wine cooler etc. is perfectly fine to bring. You may purchase whatever beverages you like at the pubs if you don't BYOB.

Stops include Peppercorns, Mulligan's Raw Bar and Grill, Just George's Sports Bar, Jolly Rogers, Lucky 12, Outer Banks Brew Station and Kelly's Tavern!! (stops are subject to change without notice). Limited to 20 seats available.

Optional discounted accommodation/ticket packages at the Ramada Plaza are also available. See selections and pricing at checkout.

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Ramada Plaza Parking Lot

1701 S. Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Call Ray at 252-216-0624 with questions.

To order tickets in advance. Limited to just 20 people per crawl.

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2013 Official Program Book

NOW AVAILABLE

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OFFICIAL Taste of the Beach

Grand Tasting 2013 Winners:

Best In Show:

Bad Bean Baja Grill

Best OBX Catch:

Bad Bean Baja Grill

Best OBX Catch 2nd Place:

Jolly Roger

The Chef's Award:

Bad Bean Baja Grill

People's Choice 1st Place:

Striper's Bar & Grille

People's Choice 2nd Place:

Sugar Creek

People's Choice 3rd Place:

Aqua Restaurant

People's Choice Best Dessert:

Kelly's Restaurant

(4th consecutive year winning this award)

People's Choice 2nd Place Dessert:

Pamlico Jack's

People's Choice 3rd PlaceDessert:

OB Brewing Station

Best Booth:

OB Brewing Station

Best Booth 2nd Place:

Sugar Creek

Got Questions??

Read our FAQs first...chances are you're not the first to ask.

If you're question requires a personal reply, no problem, just

send us an email.

Many of these events serve alcohol. PLEASE do not drink & drive.

Designate a driver or call one of the

many cab companies on the

Outer Banks.

Here are some numbers for your reference. Take note of them before

you head out to your event.

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Atlantic Cab - 252-255-5555

Beach Cab - 252-441-2500

Coastal Cab - 252-449-8787

Duck Taxi - 252-255-0719

Lady Jane's - 252-256-2276

Mickey's - 252-457-0029

Island Taxi - 252-261-3133

Looking for a

Kid friendly event?

try...

OBX Chowder Cookoff

on Saturday 12-3pm

Kids 12 and under are free!

or

Eat Outta the Pan Breakfast

at the Good Life Eatery

all 4 days from 8am-1pm

or

The Wells Fargo Outer Banks

BBQ Showdown!

Friday 2-6pm

Adults $20,

Tweens 7-14 are $10, Kids 6 and under are free!

This is a no alcohol event.

Fun photo booth too!

or

What The Duck Party

at Aqua Restaurant in Duck

on Saturday 4pm-sunset

Live music and kids tickets available.

or

Let's Make Bread & Have Lunch

at Bonnie's Bagels

Thursday & Friday 11:30-1:30

(may not be suitable for very small children)

Looking For

OYSTER Events?

It's that time of year and

We got 'em...

try...

Oysters at The Creek

All 4 nights from 4-9pm

a Sugar Creek Restaurant

or

A Celebration of Northeast NC

6-course dinner at

Kelly's Restaurant

on Friday night 6-9pm

or

It's All About Oysters

on Saturday from 2-4pm

at Lucky 12 Tavern

or

Roadside Oyster Roast

& Beer Tasting

Saturday 3-6pm

at Roadside Grill in Duck

Looking For Multi-Course Fine Dining Dinners?

try...

Carolina Fare Chef's Tasting Menu

at Ocean Boulevard

all 4 nights from 5-10pm

or

A Celebration of Northeast NC

5-course dinner

at Kelly's Restaurant

on Friday night 6-9pm

or

Ode to Winter

a 6-course dinner

on Friday and Saturday nights

at The Brine & Bottle

two seating times

Friday late seating available

or

"The Pork and The Stone"

a 5-course dinner tasting menu

with Ale pairing

on Friday evening

at Bad Bean Baja Grill

two seating times

Early seating still available

or

A French Kiss

7-course French cuisine

with optional wine pairing

at Cafe Lachine

Friday & Saturday

6pm-9pm

Limited but still available

or

Latin American

Seafood Fusion Dinner.

Multi-course paired with inventive Margarita's and Tequila.

Saturday 6-9pm at

Striper's in Manteo

Limited but still available

Looking For Tapas Crawls/Dinners?

try...

The Duck Tapas Crawl

on Friday evening 5-9pm

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The Blue Point

Roadside Bar & Grill

Red Sky Cafe

Sold Out

or

Downtown Manteo Throwdown

Friday and Saturday nights

two tour times

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Ortega'z

Full Moon Cafe & Brewery

1587 Restaurant

Some Friday availability

Saturday is limited

or

A Taste of Duck

Thursday night 5-9pm

at

Aqua Restaurant

Red Sky Cafe

Roadside Bar & Grill

Sold Out

or

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

3 varieties Thursday, Friday & Sunday...see listings for full details

(includes transportation!)

or

Coastal Collage:

Currituck's Finest Food & Wine

Friday at Noon-2pm

at Sanctuary Vineyards

or

International Tapas Night

at Chilli Peppers

Saturday 5pm-9pm

Looking For Classes

or instructional events?

try...

Creative Local Atlantic Seafood

Specialties Cooking Class

at Beachside Bistro

Thursday & Friday

11am-1:30pm

or

"The First Bite is Taken With Your Eyes" with Chef Wes Stepp

instruction and enjoyment class sharing Chefs techniques

at Red Sky Cafe

on Friday Noon-1:30

or

Healthy AND Delicious!

Thursday 6-8pm

at Cozy Kitchens

or

Coffee Roasting Workshop

Learn how to roast coffee like a master!

Saturday 1pm-3pm

at the Front Porch Cafe

or

Chili Roasting Class

& Brunch at

Ortega'z in Manteo

on Sunday 12:30-2:30pm

or

Coffee Cupping Workshops,

4 days, 4 varieties!

Learn the art of choosing and tasting coffees of the world.

All four days 10am-Noon

at the Front Porch Cafe

or

Double Your Pleasure

Wine & Chocolate Class

at Chip's Market on

Saturday from 2:30-4:30pm

Taste & learn about chocolate

and wine pairings.

or

Cooking Carolina Style

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

at

Dawn's Kitchen

on Friday & Saturday

from 5:30-7:30

or

Raise Your Beer GPA

at Chip's Wine & Beer Market.

Taste & learn about IPA beers.

Saturday Noon-2:00pm

or

Let's Make Bread & Have Lunch

at Bonnie's Bagels

Thursday & Friday 11:30-1:30

or

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

3 varieties Thursday, Friday & Sunday...see listings for full details

(includes transportation!)

Looking For BEER events?

try...

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

Brew 'n Bites

Saturday 2-4pm

or

Chip's Mini Wine & Beer Festival

Saturday 6-8pm

or

Red, White & Brew

- Wine & Beer Class -

at Chip's Market on

Thursday 5:30-7:30pm

or

Brewmaster Reserve Dinner

at the OB Brewing Station

on Friday 5:30-7:30

or

Raise Your Beer GPA

at Chip's Wine & Beer Market.

Taste & learn about IPA beers.

Saturday Noon-2:00pm

or

Beer Cravings Pairing Dinner

at Cravings Steak & Seafood

in Duck

Thursday 7:30-9:30pm

or

Beer Flight School

at Full Moon Cafe & Brewery

in Manteo

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

(check for specific times)

or

"The Pork and The Stone"

a 5-course dinner tasting menu

with Ale pairing

on Friday evening

Bad Bean Baja Grill

two seating times

or

Brew School

at the OB Brewing Station

Friday & Saturday

3:00-5:00pm

or

"Is Cask Ale the

REAL King of Beers?"

on Saturday 2-3:30pm

at Trio

or

Carolina Beer Lunch

on Sunday Noon-1:30pm

at Trio

LIKE SPIRITS?

try...

Pamlico Jack's Rum Tour

and Island Bites

Friday and Saturday 6-9pm

or

Ceviche & Tequila Pairing Lunch

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Bad Bean Baja Grill

12-3pm

or

Black Pelican's

Bloody Mary Brunch(es)

Saturday & Sunday

(see descriptions for specifics)

or

Latin American Seafood Fusion Dinner. Multi-course paired with inventive Margarita's and Tequila.

Saturday 6-9pm at

Striper's in Manteo

Looking for Events that have Transportation included?

try...

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

on Thursday, Friday

and Saturday afternoons.

See each days event description for varying details and times.

or

or Outer Banks University

Grub & Pub Crawls

All Four Nights

Looking for

Wine Tastings?

try...

Decadent Duo:

Wine & Chocolate

on Saturday 2-3:30pm

at Trio

or

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

on Thursday, Friday and Sunday afternoons. See each days event description for varying details and times.

or

Red, White & Brew

- Wine & Beer Class -

at Chip's Market on Thursday

5:30-7:30pm

or

Chip's Mini Wine

(and Beer) Festival

Saturday, 6-8pm

at Chip's Market

or

Classic Pairings...

Wine & Cheese Matches

at Trio on Thursday 7-8:30pm

or

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours

- The Wine Tour -

on Sunday 12:30-4:30

or

Double Your Pleasure

- Wine & Chocolate Tasting -

on Saturday 2-4pm

at Chip's Market

or

Around the World Wine Fest

at Trio

on Saturday 6-8pm

or

Carolina Wine Tasting

with Lunch

on Sunday Noon-1:30pm

at Trio

or

"Which Cab is Fab?"

on Friday 5:30-7:30

at Chip's Market

or

"Mr. Knight's Wild Night"

at The Whalehead Club

on Saturday 7-11pm

or

"Toast The Coast"

Wine Tasting at

The Cotton Gin in Nags Head

All four days 10:00am start

Noon start on Sunday

or

Outer Banks Wine School:

Class with a Glass!

on Saturday, two sessions,

10 am start and 2pm start

at Sanctuary Vineyards

Looking for

St. Patrick's Day

Themed Events?

try...

What The Duck Party!!

Saturday 4pm-sunset (7-ish)

at Aqua Restaurant

in Duck

or

Black Pelican's

Saturday Shindig

Saturday 11am-1pm

or

St. Patty's Sunday Brunch

12-2pm at Black Pelican

or

Mulligan's St. Patty's Day

Annual Pig Pickin' Party

on Sunday 1pm-5pm

or

Mulligan's Orange Crush

Festival, Low Country Boil

and Oyster Roast

Saturday 1pm-4pm

or

St. Patrick's Evening Party

Sunday 5-10pm

at Ocean Boulevard

Like LIVE Music?

all of these events feature

LIVE music fom some of the

best OBX musicians...

(check out our friends at

Outer Banks Live Music

for more details on the

musicians as well as sample tracks and other appearances.)

try...

Sweet Jazz

on Friday 10pm-1am

at Cravings

in Duck

featuring

"Connected"

or

TOB13 Kickoff Party!!

Thursday 5-9pm

at OB Brewing Station

featuring Whiskey Creek

or

Mulligan's Orange Crush

Festival, Low Country Boil

and Oyster Roast

Saturday 1pm-4pm

featuring

"Low Pressure"

or

OBX Chowder Cookoff

on Saturday 12-3pm

featuring

"Ask Fester"

or

The Wells Fargo Outer Banks

BBQ Showdown!

Friday 2-6pm

with Molassas Creek

or

What The Duck Party!!

at Aqua Restaurant in Duck

on Saturday 4pm-sunset

Live music and kids tickets available.

or

"Mr. Knight's Wild Night"

at The Whalehead Club

on Saturday 7-11pm

featuring DJ Face

or

Mulligan's St. Patty's Day

Pig Pickin'

Sunday 1-5pm

featuring

"Joe Bo"

or

The OBX Bank Grand Tasting

Sunday 4:30-6:30 & 7-9pm

featuring the music of

"SoulOne"

photo courtesy of

Outer Banks Live Music

Got Questions??

Read our FAQs first...chances are you're not the first to ask.

If you're question requires a personal reply, no problem, just

send us an email.

"This was the best event we have ever

gone to here in North Carolina or

anywhere else. We will be making this

an annual event for us".

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"The grand finale was fabulous. We were so

full but tried as much as we could.

It was well worth the price."

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"I had the best time. I'm kicking myself for

not finding out about this sooner.

See you next year!"

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"The rum tasting at Pamlico Jacks and the champagne lounge are two of our favorite events. We have attended those events two years in a row. We also thoroughly enjoyed the addition of the sexy beer cocktails event."

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"Went to Brewer's Reserve Dinner ot OBBS, Cask Ale event at Trio, St Paddy's Late Night Dinner at Ocean Blvd, and Grand Tasting. All excellent."

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"The Grand Tasting, is a must that we really enjoy. We were also impressed with the improvements this year, breaking it up

into two times."

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"The Duck tapas crawl was amazing!!"

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"We love TOTB. We have attended 4 or 5 times now. This was definitely the best year yet. Looking forward to next year. Thanks to all those who work so hard on it."

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"We Loved the Rum tasting at Pamlico Jacks that was so awesome and that the price for it was very good. We were concerned we were paying too much for the event when we bought the tickets but decided to try it out anyway. Was well worth it."

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"Coffee Cupping at the Front Porch Cafe was really great. I would definitely recommend this event to others."

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