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| Crab cakes and shrimp Yacht Basin Provision CO. |
Have you ever been
to Southport, NC? I started writing this post several years ago and never got
around to finish writing. With rolling spring breaks getting ready to start I
thought it would be a good time to finish this post and share one of my visits
to Southport, NC. And by the way this is a great destination for Spring break
or any time, just south of Wilmington, NC, another seaport village that I love!
Flash back to August
2012, when my previous job took me to Southport, NC and it just so happened that
the crew was still filming “Safe Haven”. Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel are
the stars along with the location. I had a lunch appointment with Margret and
she suggested that we dine at one of her favorite local restaurants, The
Yacht Basin Provision Co.
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Years ago my hubby
Doug and I spent some time in Southport, NC and we considered moving to this beautiful
seaside community; we did not make the move but love visiting every chance we
get. When I had the opportunity to visit Southport, NC it was my pleasure to
load up my mini cooper and make the 4 hour drive to the coast for business
meetings.
Southport, NC
where the book “Safe Haven” by Nicholas Sparks is set is a thriving &
quaint seaside beach town that is located near Wilmington, NC and where the
movie “Safe Haven” was filmed.
As Margaret and I
arrived at the restaurant we were surrounded by the film crew that was setting
up their equipment right next to our lunch for the days shoot.
As we were waiting
for our lunch there was commotion from some of the young girls on the patio
screaming “We love you Josh” as in Josh Duhamel starring in “Safe Haven”, the
crew was filming a scene at the restaurant next door, he waved and he was just
as adorable in person as on film, I snapped a picture and of course I know it’s
him, but can you tell?
The crowd settled
down and our meal was served. Seafood of course is on the menu and I ordered
the fresh crab cakes, shrimp and cucumber salad with of course chilled ice tea.
The temperature was wavering around 85 decrees with a not so cool ocean breeze
and fans on the patio making every attempt to keep us cool, if that’s possible
in the middle of a hot summer day. My new favorite restaurant in Southport,
fresh sea food, great company and the warm ocean breeze, just another day at
work…
After my visit to
Southport I downloaded the book Safe Haven from my local library, if you do not
have the overdrive app, download it now! I love the app and Safe Haven is now
one of me favorite Nicholas Sparks books. Sun, surf, romance and toss in a
magical
Check back for couple
of my favorite recipes for crab cakes and shrimp.
Shrimp Grilled, Shrimp Pasta Salad, Shrimp Marinated , Shrimp with onions on the Grill
Shrimp Grilled, Shrimp Pasta Salad, Shrimp Marinated , Shrimp with onions on the Grill
Just cook
something! Cheers! Kary~
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