Ali Guner, the owner of Baba’s Mediterranean Grill, celebrated the restaurant’s first anniversary in Surf City. But Guner brings years of restaurant experience. “In New York, we offered fine dining,” he said, noting his more than 20 years in the restaurant industry. The menu at Baba’s Mediterranean Grill is extensive and delicious. “Everything is made homemade,” said...
If you’re a regular reader of our hospital news you’ll remember that nesting mom “Madame X” gave us her thoughts on the struggles of surviving in today’s environment. That was a true survivor’s story. But what’s going on down below in those nests, where it all starts? Our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are out before sunrise every morning looking for turtle tracks. Once...
The old saying is “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” In Pender County, we have several thrift stores that specialize in treasure. Our best thrift stores in Pender County benefit worthy causes and their proceeds go back into the community. Safe Haven of Pender County, located at 16406 US Hwy 17 in Hampstead, offers a wide variety of items, including furniture. All proceeds go to assist...
Take the Turtle Tracks hike with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center SURF CITY- Join Pender County Tourism and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for the Year of the Trail hike on July 11, 8 a.m. This family-friendly one-mile hike will explore the beach for turtle tracks. Learn about turtle nests and the care of our beaches. “This hike will start and...
Sea Turtle Hospital News We’ve often mentioned how our patients quickly train us to prepare and serve only the food that they like. Don’t like capelin? How about some nice mackerel. Love squid but freaked out by the tentacles? We’ll cut them off for you. But how do you explain that Kemp’s “Kaia” will only eat shrimp from Sneads Ferry? How does she know where that other shrimp we’ve...
