From Shipwrecks to Smoothies: A Taste of OBX History

The history of our area is rich and paced with intrigue. Our sandy shores are like a living museum of maritime tales, pirate legends, and rugged survival. Our shores are known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the [...]

Why We Use Acai as the Base for Our Bowls

Until a few decades ago, most Americans had never heard of Acai berries. The berry was only grown in South America and it goes bad if not frozen or eaten within 24 hours or so. This made it very hard [...]

Delicious Açaí Bowl Packs a Nutritious Punch

Have you tried Açaí yet? Its a "super food" which has been prominent in American culture for about 15-20 years. But many people have yet to try it because they don't know what it is. They didn't grow up with [...]

Have You Had Your Dose of Vitamins Today?

Vitamins keep our bodies working at their peak. They allow your immune system to fight of disease and lethargy. The average person's daily diet lacks the proper amount of many of the most important vitamins. This is why the supplement [...]

About the Acai Berry

As you may know, we offer acai bowls here at Island Smoothie Cafe. The acai berry is sweet and delicious. It pairs well with just about any fruit. The berry itself is about an inch long and is reddish-purple in [...]