A Look Back at How the Beaufort Restaurant Industry Has Changed

It all started with Hurricane Florence – 6 Years Ago Two days before Hurricane Florence, Beaufort Grocery Company was boarded up, but owners Charles and Wendy Park went ahead and opened their doors, along with their hearts, to distribute free food to people in the community. For thirty years, they have been a pillar in the […]

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Aqua announces 2025 WineOrama Wine Tastings

Aqua will once again begin their WineOrama wine tastings in January 2025. This year marks the their 22nd anniversary of the popular event that takes place twice a month on Tuesdays. They invite their favorite wine experts to come share a few bottles of their new finds, old favorites, and fantastic buys. All wines are […]

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Beaufort Hotel launches Menhaden Whisky Society

The Beaufort Hotel has partnered with Maker’s Mark to create their their Private Select Bourbon. One of only a handful of locations to feature a custom barrel, the hotel’s 34° North Restaurant is a first for the Crystal Coast. The one-of-a-kind bourbon is the product of a custom finishing process applied to the legendary Kentucky […]

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Cedar Island Select Oysters: The Downeast version of champagne

Carolina Mariculture Co., owned and operated by Jay and Jennifer Styron, is a small, family-owned, oyster farm located on Cedar Island, NC about 30 miles northeast of Beaufort. The area is beautiful and the nutrient-rich, saline waters of Cedar Island Bay has some of the best, if not the best, water quality in North Carolina […]

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Crystal Coast Lady Sunset Dinner Cruises

Sunset dinner cruises return to the Beaufort waterfront by Crystal Coast Lady Cruises. Sit back, relax and enjoy a 15 mile narrated cruise while taking in the breathtaking sunset views of the Crystal Coast and surrounding areas. A different dining theme is offered Tuesday through Saturday in 2025: TUESDAY – Tropical Island Buffet Bountiful helpings […]

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Crystal Coast Restaurant Week

Local restaurants are coming together for Crystal Coast Restaurant Week, from January 28 – February 4, 2025, to offer exclusive pre-fixed, multi-course menus at set price ranges. Crystal Coast Restaurant Week is presented by Beaufort Wine & Food in partnership with the Beaufort Hotel. Learn More about Crystal Coast Restaurant Week at www.CrystalCoastRestaurantWeek.com.

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Marshallberg Farm Caviar Tours and Tastings

Tempt your taste buds this fall with some of the best farm raised caviar on a Caviar Farm Tour! Marshallberg Farm, the largest producer of Russian sturgeon and Osetra caviar in North America, is located on Core Sound near the Atlantic Ocean, about 12 miles east of Beaufort and Morehead City in North Carolina. Marshallberg […]

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New French Bistro opens in Beaufort

Blue Moon Bistro returns to Beaufort’s dining scene and while the ownership has changed, the commitment to make this restaurant an acclaimed destination for “farm and dock to table” cuisine has not. Chef/Owner Jayson Foster and two investors have completely transformed the 1827 historic sea captain’s home into a vibrant French Bistro. Chef Jayson pairs […]

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