North Carolina’s landmark coastal restaurants don’t just serve good food. They also help us continue cherished traditions.
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Making a Splash: An Ode to the Shrimpburger
Drive-ins and restaurants around the Crystal Coast turn tiny shellfish into shrimpburgers that are big on flavor. The sandwich is unquestionably one of our most iconic. But is it a burger? One writer investigates.
Big Oak Drive-In Serves Up Sun, Surf, and Sandwiches
At Big Oak Drive-In, find the beachy lunch of your dreams: barbecue, burgers, fried seafood, and the real star of this walk-up window — the shrimpburger.