From Wanchese to Duck, these landmark businesses and the families who run them connect consumers with the daily catch.
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Crab Cake Burgers
A crispy crab cake burger and homemade tartar sauce celebrate the iconic flavors of a North Carolina beach vacation ... wherever you are.
3 Recipes for a Coastal Feast
At the beach, where cravings consist of seafood and sunshine, the kitchen becomes the anchor site to which we return to refuel and rejoice.
A Seafood Guide to Southport’s Waterfront
Grilled, fried, or broiled, here’s where to find a fishy feast — plus post-dinner ice cream — in this Brunswick County waterfront town.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in July
From tomato pie to Atlantic Beach pie, our readers were making the most of summer’s goodness this July. Which of your favorites made the list?
Happy as Clams
A pair of Ocracokers find peace and contentment while digging for treasure in Pamlico Sound. Their ingredients for a perfect summer day? Sunshine, crystal-clear water, and a mess of clams.
A Waterman’s Wisdom
At his seafood market in Jacksonville, a seasoned fisherman shows his customers that when it comes to our coast and the rich bounty it provides, the world is their oyster.
Clams Casino
Decadently dressed clams roast under a blanket of garlic butter, Swiss cheese, and bacon for a sophisticated appetizer requiring minimal time and ingredients.
24 Scrumptious Seafood Recipes
Bring the flavors of the coast to your own kitchen with chowder, crab cakes, and fried favorites.