Sam Cape, the General Manager at Gaffer’s in Emerald Isle, has spent over 22 years in the restaurant industry. From fast-paced lunch rushes to packed summer nights, she’s seen it all — and her passion for hospitality hasn’t faded. Her journey began at Subway on Camp...
Rhiannon O’Meara has called the Crystal Coast home her entire life. From working at a local surf shop as a teen to serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, and now bartending at The Thirsty Surfer, she’s done it all. Her love for people, good conversation, and this coastal...
When Mykal Zangwill and his family traded snow shovels in Pennsylvania for sand toys on the Crystal Coast, they found more than a new landscape—they found a community eager to welcome them. Since opening Fuzzy Peach in Cape Carteret in 2012, Mykal has helped shape the...
In the heart of downtown Beaufort, the Beaufort Historic Site offers a window into the past, preserving homes and buildings that date back to the 1700s and 1800s. Established in 1960, the site was created by residents who recognized the importance of protecting the...
For Max Cloutier, co-owner of Seashore Oyster Company, growing oysters is about more than seafood — it’s about sustaining the entire coastal food chain. Founded in 2022 as a family clam business and expanding to harvesting oysters in 2023, Seashore Oyster Company now...
In the heart of the Crystal Coast, Downtown Morehead City, Inc. is leading the charge to make the waterfront a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike. This 25-year Main Street–accredited nonprofit focuses on improving the area’s economic and cultural opportunities,...
