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Fran Marlar
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Aug 30, 2026
Pirates, Passport Plates & the Outer Banks Hustle
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7:43Fran MarlarGUEST
We underestimated how popular The smoked meats would be, so Lance has got smoked pork and wings, and we do what we call passport plates, which are specials, you know, inspired by our travels or by local things as well.
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8:02Fran MarlarGUEST
So that could be anything from tacos to shrimp and grits, or we just try to be creative and, you know, share our love of food with everybody.
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8:29Randy JonesHOST
What has surprised you? Let's say on the positive side, what has been the most surprising thing about opening? Is this your first, where it's just the two of you, it's takeout?
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8:40Fran MarlarGUEST
I think Having been in the restaurant industry so long, the thing that has surprised me the most is, I guess it's a different dynamic than we're used to because it's not a full-on restaurant with bars, takeout only.
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8:53Fran MarlarGUEST
We haven't gotten really run over by tourists this summer, which is what we're used to.
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8:58Fran MarlarGUEST
And I think we were kind of bracing for impact on the front end, but I think it's been a blessing in disguise.