The Heart of a Fried Seafood Tourist Town: Captain and Chef Bob Taylor (Calabash, NC)

Just over the South Carolina state border from Myrtle Beach is Calabash, North Carolina, a small commercial fishing town that's been known for generations, especially for its shrimp. For many beach goers, including many in my family, a trip to the beach wasn't complete without a visit to a fish camp in Calabash. In this conversation, lifelong Calabash resident Chef and Captain Bob Taylor shares insights about his life at Waterfront Seafood Shack . He discusses the unique aspects of living in a tourist town, the importance of loving hard work, and the joy of serving fresh seafood. Bob also highlights his family's culinary traditions, including one special pound cake. To keep up with Stephanie's work beyond the show, sign up for On the Menu with The Southern Fork , her free monthly newsletter that includes recent bylines, recommendations, and other fun tidbits. And for consistent visual peeks into the world of The Southern Fork, follow along on Instagram .

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The Heart of a Fried Seafood Tourist Town: Captain and Chef Bob Taylor (Calabash, NC) is an episode from The Southern Fork by Stephanie Burt.

This episode is 19:42 long.

This episode was published on Nov 14, 2025.

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