
About 5 years ago, for reasons too numerous to mention, I was TOLD to quit smoking. Quitting was my first reward. To sweeten the pot (pun intended) my wife presented me with my very own set of pots and pans to keep my idle hands busy.
I soon found out that there was more to cooking ...

Our internet is out again today, so it’s back to my favorite office away from home: Paradise Cafe. There was a guy finishing up a cheeseburger who was either a serious bike rider or seriously fashion-challenged. Turns out the man in the neon green bike shirt had ridden his bicycle from North Myrtle Beach to ...

Fireworks tonight, July 5 at 9pm.
Southport NC 3 day celebration of July 4th continues all day to day culminating with a large fireworks display tonight at 9pm over the waterfront at Southport.
Every where you look Southport is decked out in its patriotic finest. Several events are happening through out the day simultaneously.
10 am to 4 ...

I know its Fourth of July and that comes with its own inherent entertainment, but you if want to have a great meal and enjoy some free live music during and after the fireworks, we have a few suggestions.
At Holden Beach, Castaways has JB and Friends tonight. Great saxophone, great entertainment, great food. JB is ...

"Where is the best place to watch July 4th fireworks at Holden Beach" is the big question this time of year in our part of the world. The town of Holden Beach does not have an official fireworks show and fireworks are illegal in the state of North Carolina unless you have a permit. The ...

Every Sunday Night from Memorial Day through Labor Day, you can catch a free outdoor concert at Holden Beach. The concerts take place at the Holden Beach Pavilion (just west on the Holden Beach Bridge) at 6:30. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy live entertainment.
This week in additon to the regular concert there ...

Catch of the Day!
I’m not referring to food. Well, in a way I am. What I’m talking about is catching a water taxi to dinner. It just so happens that one of our advertisers is offering dinner cruises. Travel the Intracoastal Waterway to over 20 restaurants from Ocean Isle to Southport and leave the driving ...

Hey Sean, what's new this summer?
Hmm, let's see, since last year we added the Chicken Parmesean, the Fried Scallops, the Shrimp Scampi over Penne Pasta and the Blackened Chicken over Caesar salad. There is also a new appetizer, Buffalo Wings, and according to Sean, there will be more menu ...

Seems like this year at Holden Beach the signs of summer are literally, signs. A new restaurant, a new art gallery and a new gift shop.
Let's start with the food: Provision Co. owner, Cory Jones has opened a new restaurant on the causeway called Main Street Grill and Rotisserie. The location has been a restaurant ...

I have fallen in love with Curry. A good friend and awesome (beach) Bocce player (add self-taught chef), let me steal the recipe for his version of Thai Chicken. Last minute additions included cilantro and mushrooms — nice touches. Served over your choice of noodles or rice ensured that everyone was in for a second ...