Things To Do On The OBX - August 28, 2024

Good morning, Outer Banks lovers! 🌅 August 28, 2024, brings us another stunning day here on the coast.

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies for Manteo, NC, with a light breeze to keep things comfortable. With temperatures expected to reach the low 80s, it's an ideal day to soak up the sun, whether you're lounging on the beach, exploring local trails, or enjoying some water sports. 🌤️

Today is also National Cherry Turnover Day! 🍒 These delightful pastries are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. So it may be worth a stop by one of the great bakeries along the OBX.

Join us as we dive into all the exciting events and activities happening around the Outer Banks today

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Hurricane Mo's Lunch Specials (11 AM - 2 PM)

Entrees:

1. Grilled Cheese and Soup - $7.99
   Served with a Bowl of Soup of the Day.
   (She Crab Soup $2.99 extra)

2. Cheddar is Better Grilled Cheese - $9.99
   Double Cheddar Cheese and a Cheddar Cheese Crust on Texas Toast, served with French fries.

3. Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit - $11.99
   Parmesan breaded fried chicken breast on a buttermilk biscuit, topped with honey butter, served with French fries.

4. Choriz-mo Smash Burger - $16.99
   Mo’s famous Smash Patty, Chorizo Smash Patty, Pepper Jack Cheese, sautéed onion, and green pepper, served with French fries and smash sauce.

5. Beer Battered Mahi - $11.99
   Served with French Fries, Southern Slaw, and Jalapeno Tartar.

Homemade Soups:

• She Crab

• Hatteras Clam Chowder

Appetizer:

• Potato Skins - $9.99

Homemade Desserts:

• Hummingbird Cake - $5.99

• Key Lime Pie - $5.99

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - $5.99

• Almond Joy Pie - $5.99

Happy Hour:
Every day from 3-5 PM

• 25 cent Shrimp, 50 cent Wings, $1 Tacos

Kill Devil Grill

• Blackened Cobia Over Cheese Grits - $20
  Topped with Black Bean Avocado Salsa

• Southwest Rubbed Mahi Tacos - $18
  Topped with Street Corn Slaw, served with a small salad

• Crabcake Sliders - $18
  Served with French fries

• Grilled Tuna Sandwich - $17
  Served with French fries

• Baby Spinach Salad - $14
  Tossed with blueberries, strawberries, cucumber, and pickled red onions, topped with goat cheese and toasted almonds with white balsamic vinaigrette

The Landing Grill (Wanchese Marina)

• Summer Salad - $10.99
  Grilled chicken, candied pecans, feta cheese, strawberries, with honey balsamic dressing.

• Western Burger - $10.99

• Shrimp Quesadilla - $11.99

• Fried Bay Scallop Basket - $10.99

Lucky 12 Tavern

• $10 Thinly Sliced Roast Beef Sandwich
  With fried egg, grilled red onions, cheddar cheese, and horseradish sauce. Served with a choice of side.

• $15 Fried Oyster Wrap
  With lettuce, tomato, red onion, Sweet Baby Ray's, and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with a choice of side.

• $17 Blackened Chicken Over Romaine
  With grape tomatoes, red onion, carrots, pineapple pico de gallo, and feta cheese.

Today's Sides:

• Tots (cooked in peanut oil)

• Hand-cut French Fries (cooked in peanut oil)

• Homemade Coleslaw

• Apple Sauce

Today's Homemade Desserts:

• Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

• Coconut Cream Pie

• Key Lime Pie with Mixed Berry Coulis

Drink Specials:

• $4 Victory Sour Monkey 12oz Cans

• $5 Pacifico Pints

• $9 Dark & Stormy

Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar

Soup Du Jour:

• Red Potato, Bacon, and Cheddar - $9 | $11
  Topped with scallions and served with oyster crackers.

Appetizers:

• Papachos - $13
  House-made chips with queso dip, smoked bacon, pico de gallo, citrus sour cream, and pickled jalapeños.

• Fried Local Organic Somerset Farm Okra - $10
  With jalapeño buttermilk dipping sauce.

• Fire Roasted Red Pepper Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip - $15
  VA lump crab baked with blended cheeses, topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs. Served with toasted pita points.

• Local Yellowfin Tuna Poke - $16
  Fresh yellowfin tuna tossed in citrus soy with cucumbers, seaweed salad, and sesame house-made furikake seasoning, served with crisp wonton.

Salad Special:

• Seared North Atlantic Sea Scallops - $19
  Mixed greens, red onions, braised beets, Calabrese salami, warm brie cheese, toasted pecans, and creamy lemon dill Greek yogurt dressing.

Features:

• Blue Plate - $10
  Classic BLT on toast, served with house-made chips and side of mayo.

• Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Sandwich - $19
  On buttered brioche with lettuce and tomato, served with seasoned fries and Blue Water remoulade.

• Fried FL Rock Shrimp Basket - $17
  Served with seasoned fries, coleslaw, and Blue Water remoulade.

Today's Oyster Selection:
(Available by the dozen or half dozen, with a variety of condiments and sauces)

• Kinnakeet - Avon, NC

• Good Time Charlies - Engelhard, NC

• Ocracoke Oyster - Ocracoke, NC

• Pamlico Pearls - Scranton, NC

• Southern Belles - Lynnnhaven River, VA

• Breakwater Beauties - Belhaven, NC

Today’s Outer Banks Deals & Specials

Seaside Farm Market

• Enjoy a 15% discount on all local beers.

• A great opportunity to taste the essence of OBX in a can!

• Must be 21+ to purchase or taste alcohol. Valid ID required.

• Remember to drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.

Ocracoke Seafood Company

• Softshell Crabs (limited availability)

• Fresh Fish:

  • Triggerfish, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Ribbonfish, Spadefish, Pompano, Red Drum, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna

• Sea Scallops, Shrimp, Clams

• Homemade Pimento Cheese and Crab Dip

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Sublime with Rome: Farewell Tour 2024

• Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Doors open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM.

• Food Truck Line-Up

  • Y’all Eat Yet?

  • Fork’et Me Not

  • Steamers

  • Joe’s Fun Foods

  • The Muse Buzz (Cold Brew)

  • Lone Cedar Cafe

  • Garden Pizzeria

  • Pigs 'R Us

  • The Neon Lemon

  • Refreshment Stand (by OBX Local Food)

Free Movie Night at Dowdy Park

• Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024

• Time: Movie starts at 8:00 PM (ish)

• Feature: Twister (1996 version)

• Details: Bring your blankets, beach chairs, and containers for FREE popcorn!

• Location: Dowdy Park, Nags Head

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

• Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

  • September 17, 2024: Harvest Moon

• Evening Climbs: Every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

• Dark Skies Program: A free night sky program every Sunday at 9:00 PM at Bodie Island Light Station.

• Tickets: Available for purchase at 7:00 AM on the day of your climb at recreation.gov.

Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Event: 1st Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Date: September 21, 2024

• Location: Ocracoke, NC

• Details:

  • Early Bird Pricing available until August 30th.

  • Family-friendly fishing tournament featuring a Fish Fry, Live Music, Prizes, Commemorative T-Shirts, and some of the best drum fishing on the East Coast.

  • All proceeds benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association.

  • Register: ocracokereddrum.com

Jamey Johnson: What A View Tour

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Gates open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM. Special guest: Whitey Morgan & The 78's.

Bluegrass Island Music Festival

• Date: October 16-20, 2024

• Location: Downtown Manteo, North Carolina

• Details: Join the 13th Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Downtown Manteo.

Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Event: The Marshall Tucker Band Live

• Date: Saturday, October 26

• Special Guests: Jack Wharff and The Tobacco Flatts, Whey Jennings, Sam Lowe

• Location: Morris Farm Back 40 Live

Outer Banks Employment Opportunities

Dare County Government
Dare County has several exciting career opportunities available:

1. Public Health Nurse II - School
   Salary: $51,992/year
   Impact the health and well-being of students.

2. EMS Helicopter Mechanic
   Salary: $70,347 to $91,451/year
   Ensure emergency responders are always ready for action.

3. Community Center Manager
   Salary: $57,424 to $74,652/year
   Serve as the heart of the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center, helping to build stronger connections.

Apply now by visiting DareNC.gov/Jobs.