Every year six of us vacation together in the Outer Banks, in North Carolina.  It is our tradition to plan meals ahead of time, as each night's dinner is assigned to two of us.  This year we ventured out for a birthday celebration dinner.  I fell in love with the place, the only thing missing was Dean Martin.  We sat at a table facing the window and watched a beautiful sunset on the Currituck Sound.  Our waiter was attentive and helpful in our selections.  It was unanimous that the best entree was the pork chop.  Thank goodness it was on my plate!  I highly recommend The Blue Point restaurant and hope that I get to return and be there too.

THE BLUE POINT
Duck, Outer Banks
North Carolina
PH: 252-261-8090

Every May is Emerald Isle time!  Six to eight couples rendezvous at Kathryn's (previously blogged) for dinner on a Wednesday night.  We then settle in at our hosts' duplex on the beach.  We stay and play as a group until Sunday when we all part to drive home.  We play golf on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  This year we went for breakfast on Friday together before our golf round.  YanaMama is a fun spot!  It's a trip back in time with a jukebox that plays 50's music.  The walls are covered with shots of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, I Love Lucy, and more.  The room is not big, but they offer a great breakfast and plenty to see.  Their specialty is apple and banana fritters.  Very delicious and very filling!  We passed them around the table as a breakfast appetizer.  Now that's my kind of crowd!!


YANAMAMA
117 Front Street
Swansboro, NC  28584
PH: 910-326-9052

KATHRYN'S, North Carolina

Every year, fourteen to sixteen of us meet at this restaurant for dinner to kick-off a few days of vacation together. While the food is delicious, I love the martini bar the most! Other than my friend Brian, nobody makes a better Cosmopolitan!! Kathryn's is located on Emerald Isle, a perfect place for an Ocean escape. You don't want to go there without stopping here first.






Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
PH: 252-354-6200

OUTER BANKS, NC

Every year six of us have a fun week together in the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We always vacation together the same week and until this year, we've been pretty lucky. I took this picture the day before we were evacuated because of the threatening Hurricane Earl. We arrived late in the day on Sunday and packed up and shipped out under a mandatory evacuation on Thursday morning. In between, we had three very fun-filled days and nights. Our trip may have been cut short, but our friendships can weather any storm!