Kelly’s Hospitality with Taste of the Beach 

One of the most anticipated Outer Banks events of the year is fast approaching. The Outer Banks Restaurant Association’s Taste of the Beach 2013 will be happening this March from the 14^th to the 17^th. It promises to be a long weekend full of food, drink, and fun here on the Outer Banks. There may be no better way to spend your well-deserved weekend than relaxing and dining during Taste of the Beach.  Prepare your taste buds for the Outer Banks foodie event of a lifetime as you read on to find out more about what Taste of the Beach has to offer this year.

Get a taste of the islands at Pamlico Jack’s Rum Tour and Island Bites happening on Friday March 15^th and Saturday March 16^th.  Celebrate like a real buccaneer with our special guest, “Kill Devil Jill” as you sample food from a buffet of Caribbean hors d’oeuvres. Are you a thirsty pirate? Come out and try a flight of some of the best island cocktails that have been mixed using the legendary liquor of the tropics. Climb aboard the Pamlico Pearl and try some tasty Caribbean island fare. For dessert, if you haven’t yet tried the famous Outer Banks Rum Cake then this weekend is your chance. Prepare for an Outer Banks event that even Blackbeard himself couldn’t pass up.

If the nightlife if more your style, there is a great pub crawl line up for all four nights, Thursday through Sunday. Join us for a fun and much anticipated Outer Banks event, the OBX University Grub & pub Crawl from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Party with 20 friends on the OBX Pub Crawl party bus. Get the red carpet treatment with wrap around seating, a flat screen TV, DVD player and mp3 player with aux hookup, surround sound audio system, wrap around lights, LED club lights and two built in coolers. During the crawl, we’ll stop at tons of different OBX restaurants including Peppercorns, Mulligans, Lucky 12 and Kelly’s Tavern!

Just because the Outer Banks event Taste of the Beach falls on St. Patrick ’s Day weekend doesn’t mean you’re going to have to forgo any Irish celebrations! At Kelly’s Tavern enjoy a special Outer Banks tradition as you indulge in a good, solid Irish dinner on Saturday or Sunday. Enjoy an entrée of Corned Beef, cabbage, red potatoes, a house salad and Irish Soda bread. Also, stick around for a bit and, you’ll be treated with some extra special late night entertainment, the “Johhny Waters & Company” band.

Also at Kelly’s during the Taste of the Beach weekend will be “A Celebration of Northeast North Carolina.” Enjoy five different courses of Chef’s selections with distinct ale and wine pairings at each course. Want a sneak peek? For your dining pleasure, your first course will be a choice of Raw or Steamed Oysters or Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta accompanied with Duck Rabbit Ale. If that doesn’t entice you to head on over then listen to this: For you fifth course you’ll be served your choice of either Sweet Potato Crème Brule or Chocolate Pecan Pie, which will be served with a local Sanctuary Vineyards Sweet Serenity. For the past three consecutive years, Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern has won People’s Choice for Favorite Dessert, so come on out and see why!

Whether they are locals or tourists, people all over will be in food lovers’ heaven this March when the Outer Banks event Taste of the Beach takes over our fantastic local restaurants and eateries. For more information on different events and participating restaurants, take a look at the Outer Banks Restaurant Association’s Taste of the Beach website here. All events have been posted and are finalized so go ahead and make plans for a weekend full of food, drink and fun on the Outer Banks!

March is just around the corner and with it comes the most beloved Outer Banks event – the Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Held on Sunday, March 17, 2013, the parade starts promptly at 1pm, rain or shine, and features cars, floats, marching bands and more that line up and travel from MP 11.5 to MP 10.5 in Nags Head to celebrate the greenest holiday of the year.  With over 10,000 spectators watching about 1,500 participants, this is one of North Carolina’s largest parades.  Mike Kelly, CEO/Owner Kelly Hospitality, says that “the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is part of a huge weekend on the Outer Banks.  It is how the locals say goodbye to winter and welcome spring to the Outer Banks.”

Throughout the entire St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Outer Banks is buzzing with activity.  From the crowds that descend upon this barrier island for the Outer Banks Taste of the Beach to the athletes who come on Saturday to run in Kelly’s Running of the Leprechaun 8K to Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, itself, there are so many things to do.  The parade is the perfect lead in to the TOB judging at Kelly Hospitality’s own Pamlico Jack’s.  

Kelly Hospitality Group and its three landmark restaurants have been fixtures on the Outer Banks for many years.  In addition to supporting community efforts, Kelly Hospitality Group is known for its superior service with Outer Banks catering abilities at many area parties, weddings and other events of any sizes. 

For more information about how to participate in the 24^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, contact Kelly’s Restaurant or go to Kelly’s website.  Kelly Hospitality Group owns and operates three restaurants:  Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern and Pamlico Jack’s in Nags Head and Mako Mike’s in Kill Devil Hills. 

Kelly Hospitality to Host Taste of the Beach Events

Set for March 14 -- 17, 2013, Taste of the Beach is just around the corner.  As one of the Outer Banks most popular annual events, locals and visitors come in droves to enjoy this four-day affair that features so much for which the Outer Banks is known. 

Started over 25 years ago, Taste of the Beach highlights some of the best Outer Banks restaurants, bars and breweries.  People love to attend the restaurant tours and beer and wine tastings as well as participate in cooking and beer and wine crafting classes.  Coastal Living Magazine rates the Outer Banks Taste of the Beach as one of the Top 10 Seafood and Wine Festivals in the US.

As always, two of the Kelly Hospitality Group restaurants are set to be major parts of the festivities.  On Friday evening, Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern will host a special “Six Course Celebration of Northeast North Carolina.”  Chef will prepare local delicacies as only he can prepare them and feature perfect pairings from local vineyards and breweries.  This event is always a favorite for fans of Taste of the Beach as it celebrates the local fares of northeast North Carolina. 

On Sunday, Kelly’s will play host to its annual St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza.  An OBX tradition, Kelly’s will feature Irish specialties and beer to pay homage its home country.  St. Patrick’s Day on the Outer Banks requires a trip to Kelly’s to celebrate.

Pamlico Jack’s “Rum Tour and Island Bites” will set sail Friday and Saturday during Taste of the Beach.   This fun event will feature delicious food and tropical cocktails that everyone enjoys in the Caribbean islands.  As a perfect ending each evening, everyone will enjoy an Outer Banks favorite, Pamlico Jack’s Outer Banks Rum Cake. 

On Sunday evening, the Grand Tasting will also take place at Pamlico Jack’s.  With two sessions, restaurants will compete in the following categories:  Best Booth; Best in Show; Best Outer Banks Catch; Chef’s Award; and, People’s Choice Awards.  Winners will be announced at the end of the second session. 

For the past three years, Kelly’s has won the People’s Choice for Best Dessert and been a People’s Choice finalist.   It is no wonder that so many locals work with Kelly Hospitality to handle their Outer Banks catering and events. 

To get more information on Taste of the Beach or to find out more about Kelly Hospitality’s Outer Banks catering, please contact any of the Kelly Hospitality restaurants including Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern or Pamlico Jack’s.

Kelly Hospitality Group Offers Holiday Catering

While everyone looks forward to the holidays, for many hosts, the holidays bring stress, tons of parties, lots of dirty dishes, and the coming and going of friends and family…especially when guests want to come to the Outer Banks.  Thankfully, some of the planning and preparing can be left to the restaurants of Kelly Hospitality Group.  This holiday season, they are ready to cater lunches, dinners, brunches, or any other occasion that involves fun and frivolity for everyone.

The Kelly Hospitality Group restaurants offer Outer Banks catering that fit every holiday occasion.  Whether it is for a casual cocktail party or a complete dinner, they know how important it is to spend time with friends and family and have everything covered so that their customers enjoy the holidays rather than spend it in the kitchen. 

Each of the restaurants under the Kelly Hospitality umbrella offers the ability to handle the most elegant black tie dinner as well as casual cocktail parties with heavy hors d’oeuvres and everything in between.  “All of our restaurants are very well equipped to handle any type of Outer Banks catering.  We pride ourselves on our delicious food and superior customer service,” says owner and President, Mike Kelly.  

In business for almost 30 years, the Kelly Hospitality Group is a very family-oriented company and is involved in community activities including the Outer Banks Marathon Fun Run and the Kelly Hospitality Group Annual Golf Tournament both of which raise money for Outer Banks community organizations.  Another well-known event sponsored by Kelly Hospitality Services is Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade which is a landmark experience in the Outer Banks.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. Kelly Hospitality Group is ready to plan and prepare delicious fares for any type of Outer Banks catered event.  Enjoy this cheerful time of year without adding the stress of cooking for tons of people.  Let Kelly Hospitality Group restaurants do what they do best and provide you with great food.  Kelly Hospitality Group includes Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern, Pamlico Jack’s and Mako Mike’s located in Nags Head.  Contact any of the restaurants for more information.

Kelly Hospitality Sponsors 2012 Fun Run

Kelly Hospitality Group has supported the Outer Banks community’s OBX events for close to 30 years. Kelly Hospitality Group takes pride in supporting causes and OBX events that help our friends and family in the Outer Banks. This year Kelly Hospitality group is happy to announce it will again be the sponsor for the Outer Banks Marathon Fun Run. Getting kids excited about exercise is an important cause and the Fun Run is designed to make exercise and family time fun for all ages.

The Outer Banks Marathon Fun Run is meant to challenge groups of friends and families to enjoy the beautiful Outer Banks fall weather together. Strollers are welcome for the Fun Run OBX events, as is walking at your own pace. The Fun Run starts at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills on Saturday, November 10^th at 11 a.m.

Kelly Hospitality Group Outer Banks Marathon Fun Run is much more than a race or walk. The Outer Banks Marathon Fun Run provides a way for the whole family or a group of friends to get exercise and is very kid friendly. The Fun Run is designed to get kids passionate about running and The Outer Banks Marathon and Kelly Hospitality Group is passionate about youth events. The Fun Run includes several activities for kids of all ages.

Participants in the Kelly Hospitality Group Outer Banks Marathon Fun Run are welcome to do the full marathon at their own pace, and track their time prior to the Fun Run and then finish the last 1.2 miles with the group. It isn’t a requirement to log your miles before so people of all ages can participate. After the Fun Run be sure to stay for the Festival. The post-race festival will feature lots of music, food, and games for all ages.

Kelly Hospitality Group is also proud to sponsor the Outer Banks Marathon Buccaneer 5k. The Outer Banks Marathon Buccaneer 5K is one of the many OBX events for families and groups that want more of a challenge. The Buccaneer 5K beings at 10 a.m. and is also walker-friendly. The Outer Banks Marathon Buccaneer 5K is part of the 8K Outer Banks Marathon course that begins at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, runs along Old Nags Head Road, and finishes back at the high school. It’s the perfect walk or run for families who love nature.

Registration fees for the Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run on the day of the race is $15 per person. The registration cost for the Buccaneer 5K is $30. For more information visit the Outer Banks Marathon website at https://www.obxmarathon.org. Kelly Hospitality Group wishes all the participants of these OBX events the best of luck and we are happy to be a part of another Outer Banks institution.