TASTE

Favorite Local Place to Get Breakfast:

The Banks Grill

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Restaurant with a View:

Jack's Waterfront Bar

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Family Eatery:

Cox Family Restaurant
Morehead City

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Favorite Local Place to Get a To-Go Meal:

The Friendly Market

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Pet Friendly Restaurant/Bar:

Muttigans

Emerald Isle​

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Favorite Local Coffee Shop:

Reed's Coffee, Art & Framing

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Frozen Dessert Shop:

Simply Natural Creamery

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Place to Get a Cocktail:

The Arendell Room

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Place to Grab a Beer:

Shortway Brewing Co.

Newport​

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Favorite Local Wine Shop:

MF Chappell Wine Merchant 

Atlantic Beach

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Favorite Local Bakery:

HappyCakes Cupcakery

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Seafood Market:

Blue Ocean Market

Morehead City

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EXPERIENCE

Favorite Local Catering Company:

Seaside Sensations

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Florist:

Sandy's Flower Shoppe

Morehead City & Beaufort

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Favorite Local Event Venue:

The Cottage

Atlantic Beach​

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Favorite Local Makeup Artist:

Face II Face by Kacyn Willis

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Event Planner/Stylist:

Grow Social

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Hair Salon:

The Hair Gallery

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Photographer:

Mel O'Berry Photography

Carteret County

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Favorite Local Videographer:

Triworks

Carteret County

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Favorite Local Band/Musician:

4EverAll

Carteret County

 

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Favorite Local Hotel:

The Beaufort Hotel

Beaufort​

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Favorite Local Bed & Breakfast/Airbnb:

Mermaid Cottage

Morehead City​

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Favorite Local Transportation Service:

Diamond Bus Company

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Nail Salon:

Blue Ocean Nails & Spa

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Place to Get Pampered:

Complexion MedSpa & Aesthetics

Atlantic Beach​

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Favorite Local Dance Studio:

Justice Elite Dance Studio 

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Place to Workout:

Sports Center of Morehead

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Yoga/Pilates Studio:

Downtown Barre

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Veterinarian:

Austin Veterinary Animal Hospital

Beaufort​

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Favorite Local Fishing Charter:

Finz2Feathers 

Morehead City​

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Favorite Local Rainy Day Activity:

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Pine Knoll Shores​

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Favorite Local Outdoor Adventure Activity:

Elliott Coues Nature Trail 

Atlantic Beach​

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Favorite Local Annual Event:

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament

Morehead City

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SHOP

Favorite Local Place to Buy a Gift:

Dee Gee's Gifts & Books

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Men's Clothing Shop:

Atlantic Beach Surf Shop​

Atlantic Beach​

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Favorite Local Women's Clothing Shop:

Tassels

Morehead City

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Favorite Local Kids Clothing Shop:

Buckles & Bows

Morehead City​

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Favorite Local Tackle/Outdoor Shop:

EJW Outdoors

Morehead City​

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Favorite Local Home Decor Shop:

Beaufort Linen Co.

Beaufort​

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Favorite Local Gallery:

BluSail Golitz Studios

Morehead City​

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Favorite Local Artist:

Brooke Lupton

Beaufort​

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Favorite Local Handmade Product:

Cope & Co. Collection

Beaufort

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Favorite Local Place to Buy Beach Essentials:

Atlantic Beach Surf Shop

Atlantic Beach​

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