![]() Grab a signature Ciabatta Club Sandwich from the Hungry Pelican Deliin downtown Manteo and take it to the boardwalk or waterfront park for a lunch with a view. Delis and barbecue joints are go-to spots for a portable meal that captures the area’s culinary character. Ordering a meal to-go and enjoying it in one of these locations is the move for your typical picnic on the Outer Banks. It’s hard to beat a picnic when the weather is nice, and you’ll find no shortage of spots on the Outer Banks: the beach, nature preserves, Jockey’s Ridge, the ferry to Ocracoke. With locations in Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Avon, you’ll never have to travel too far. The real test is resisting that box’s tempting warmth and aroma as you take it home. Their distinct combos, like cookies n’ cream and blueberry-lemon, and the option to create your own flavor generates donuts unlike any you’ll find elsewhere. Bringing in a box or two of assorted donuts from Duck Donuts is a quintessential start to a day on the Outer Banks. On the other hand, vacation and weekends should mean starting the day leisurely. Those feeling particularly indulgent can even choose to start their day with a mini cheesecake or napoleon! Breakfast in Bed With such variety at your fingertips, this lets everyone in your crew satisfy their breakfast cravings. Tullio’s Bakery in Duck offers an enormous selection of fresh pastries, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Thankfully, hitting the road on an empty stomach should be the least of your concerns on the Outer Banks, no matter how pressed for time you are. Breakfast for the RoadĮvery day should start with a delicious breakfast, and a busy day out is no exception. Photo: Better than take-out, ClamBake OBX will bring a meal to you! They offer traditional clam bakes and many other entree options with all the trimmings. With more and more eateries offering take-out and even delivery, you’ll be able to find take-out options and cuisine that match almost any occasion. Taking out from an Outer Banks restaurant a great option if you’re feeding a large group of people (and getting everyone restaurant-ready is just too darn chaotic), a busy day of activity made it hard to get to the kitchen, you need food to eat on the go or, let’s be honest, you simply don’t feel like cooking. Your only job is to receive your food and feast! Then there’s the convenience factor: In mere minutes, your meal (or meals!) is ready, no shopping, cooking or cleaning up required on your part. What’s not to like? You get to enjoy the flavors of your favorite cuisine in the comfort of your own home, maybe even wearing your best sweatpants and watching a movie. Its been ages since I've had a decent VA ham.Confession: I love getting take-out more than going out to eat. I'll also take all of the above for the favorite foods but southern food does hold a special place in my heart and palate. Used to stop at a restaurant under/near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for crabcakes every summer as a child. ![]() Beer for the adults, 7up or Sprite for the kids. The DelMarVa regional fare meant blue crabs steamed and smothered in Old Bay Seasoning dumped out on newspapers and served with crackers. Those southern cooks are masters of taste. ![]() So, of course, I could never replicate them exactly. It was a fun experience trying to learn the recipe from her before I went off to college - she never measured anything - all by feel and sight. Grandma made the best apple dumplings, ever. It was so good that decades later I can still conjure up a taste and aroma memory. When I was a kid visiting grandparents back in the 70s the absolute best hand dipped fresh peach ice cream in the universe could be obtained from a gas station in the middle of cornfields and not much else somewhere near Callao, VA. ![]()
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