Longtime Charlotte restaurateur Birdie Yang — best known for Baku and Yama Asian Fusion — has quietly opened his newest concept: Sora, a tasting menu restaurant.

That’s exactly what happens when you bite into a fish sandwich at Fish Hut Grill in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Fish Hut Grill’s laid-back vibe is pure coastal bliss—picnic tables, fresh catch, and ...