Latest Past Events

Smoke and Sea: A Pairing Dining Experience

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill 4020 North Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk

Come visit for the perfect night out at Shipwrecks Taphouse and Grill, bringing together the bold comfort of smoked favorites and the fresh flavors of the sea. You’ll start with a shareable smoked seafood appetizer, then enjoy your choice of a standout entrée featuring either a perfectly cooked fresh catch or a rich, slow-smoked prime rib-style dish. The evening wraps up with a sweet, classic dessert to finish on a high note. Each course is thoughtfully paired with wine, local beer, and a signature cocktail to make every bite (and sip) feel like part of something special. First Course House Smoked Seafood Board (Family-Style) House-smoked Coho salmon, tuna, and shrimp served with dill cream cheese, capers, red onion, and egg—perfect for sharing. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc | Beer Pairing: Sky Blue Kölsch Second Course | Choice of One Seared Fresh Rockfish Seared rockfish with seasonal vegetables, lobster mac & cheese, and tomato tarragon cream sauce. Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio | Beer Pairing: Kitty Hawk Blonde House Smoked Prime Rib Smoked prime rib with duck fat roasted marble potatoes, honey orange butter carrots, au jus, and horseradish. Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon | Beer Pairing: Red Oak Amber Ale Third Course Strawberry […]

$50.00 – $70.00

Classic Outer Banks 4 x 4

Dirty Dick's Crab House 2407 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head

This event is called Classic Outer Banks 4 × 4 because we’re pairing four food courses with four accompanying beverages—a true 4 × 4 experience. Expect classic-style eats and drinks, with seafood sourced as locally as possible to showcase the flavors of the Outer Banks. This is a relaxed, immersive dining experience. Guests should plan to spend a minimum of 1.5 hours enjoying the courses and pairings at a comfortable pace. FIRST COURSE Chef’s Charcuterie BoardA curated selection of meats, cheeses, olives, crackers, and accompaniments designed to awaken your palate with a bold mix of savory, sweet, salty, bitter, spicy, tart, and sour flavors. Served with: A Moscow Muleor Your choice of any of our Martinis SECOND COURSE (Choose One) Beef CarpaccioBlack pepper–encrusted filet slices on toasted crostini with capers, freshly shaved Parmesan, arugula, and thinly sliced pickled shallots.Paired with: Josh Cabernet Sauvignon —OR— NC Shrimp & Jalapeño Stuffed MushroomsFinished with microgreens and a lemon wheel.Paired with: Crisp Ste. Michelle Riesling THIRD COURSE (Choose One) Seafood NewbergNC shrimp, scallops, and lobster in a rich, creamy sauce served with jasmine rice and grilled asparagus.Suggested pairing: La Crema Chardonnay —OR— Filet MignonGrilled to your liking and topped with sautéed fresh morel mushrooms. […]

$160.00

Crab Odyssey

Dirty Dick's Crab House 2407 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head

This event is aptly named Crab Odyssey—an exceptional opportunity to sample a variety of crab dishes while comparing different types of crab, all in one unforgettable dining experience. There are so many incredible ways to enjoy crab, and we’re excited to share our take on these classics as we continue our culinary journey. FIRST COURSE Signature Crabby MaryOur house-made Crabby Mary features a custom crab-and-shrimp Bloody Mary blend with in-house marinated vodka. Served in a logoed pint glass (yours to keep!) with a JO #2–spiced rim and garnished with lemon, lime, celery, pickled okra, dilly bean, olive, a steamed shrimp, and a snow crab leg. SECOND COURSE She-Crab SoupA rich, homemade cream-based soup crafted from crab stock and roe, finished with a bold splash of sherry and plenty of crabmeat. THIRD COURSE Crab SaladBeautiful jumbo lump blue crabmeat gently folded into a lemon preserve vinaigrette and served over mixed greens. FOURTH COURSE Rehydration TimeChoose from any of our 12 draft beers or a glass of wine from our list to prepare for what’s still to come. FIFTH COURSE Steamed Alaskan Snow CrabA jumbo cluster of steamed Alaskan snow crab served with drawn butter and a lemon fork. SIXTH COURSE Maryland […]

$160.00