''This was our 4th year purchasing steamed crabs. At $90/bushel, I think they are a great value. And they are always cooked perfect! (This coming from a Marylander!) The service has always been very friendly and polite....''

''This is where all of the houses on the Island originated! Gotta give them props!...''

''I purchased an engagement ring from Nancy (owner) in june 2007. So far, two small diamonds have fallen out. They replaced one for me but put a lesser quality stone in place. I had a trusted jeweler with whom my family has done business with for years inspect the ring, they found cracks in the gold underneath, poor workmanship on the center mounting, and loose stones around the side. I drove back to Dare Jewelers to talk to Nancy and she became very defensive and unwilling to accept what the...''

''I reccomend waiting for a sale!!! Unless money is not problem for you!...''

''We thought the food was pretty good - ate there for lunch one day. Husband said the Wahoo was fantastic. Crabcake sandwich just so-so. Service was good the day we were there although the management was having a run-in with customers who were evidently walking out on the bill. Always nice to have a little drama with your meal. LOL. Would probably go back....''

''This store has it All! If you need anything for your cottage this place is a one stop shop. Everything from place mats to full set of living room furniture. The owners are on site and are very friendly and helpful in helping with selections.This is a ''must do'' stop anytime I am in Avon. The Best there is!!...''

''I had not been to Ocracoke for 14 years and revisited on Sept. 4, 2007. It was my sister's birthday, the weather was perfect and we decided to do a bit of shopping. She had never visited the Down Creek Gallery, in thinking the items inside would be too expensive. Upon entering, it was truly a wonderland of exquisite and beautiful craftsmanship from enlightened artisans! Kudos for the local artists who show their work there! Truly a highlight of my time visiting. I was most intrigued by the arti...''

''New bikes. Best Prices. Always a great experience...''

''Duck's Cottage is most definitely the best place for coffee in Duck. Not only is it charming, the book selections are interesting, the staff is friendly and the coffee itself is outstanding, which I cannot say for some places serving coffee on the Banks....''