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211 Park: Recipe for Success
As with most culinary concoctions, the success of a business begins with a recipe. Over the past 13 years, 211 Park Wine Bar and Bistro has proven that they, indeed, have all the right ingredients. Parts that individually have their own flavor combine to give…
4th Annual Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Planned for October
The Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival is back for the fourth year – and growing. What started as a one-day event in 2005, has quickly become a week of festivities in historic Bluffton showcasing the arts and locally harvested seafood. Festival events are…
5 Drinks with The Main Street Café & Pub
Names: John Roppelt & Aaron Glugover Professions: Owners, Main Street Café & Pub John’s Drink of Choice: Bombay Sapphire and tonic, tall Aaron’s Drink of Choice: Bud Light, bottle Tommy’s Drink of Choice: Coors Light, bottle Location: Main Street Village, north end of Hilton Head Island Setting: The…
A Conversation with George Davis, Chef of the Ocean Grille
When Virginian chef George Davis was a kid, he spent many summers at the family home on Chesapeake Bay where he enjoyed “tons of fresh fish.” Now he gets to serve it up at Ocean Grille at Shelter Cove. Located at the mouth of Shelter…
A Menu of Great Dining Options as Chamber Restaurant Week Returns
Last year’s inaugural Chamber Restaurant Week was a “first course” in a new tradition that met with delicious success. Area restaurants will be presenting even more great cuisine for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Chamber Restaurant Week, January 23-30. During Chamber Restaurant…
Amie Baima: Energetic, Enthusiastic & Entrepreneurial!
Energetic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial are three words that come to mind when describing Amie Baima. The owner of Skillets in Coligny Plaza has been a familiar face for Hilton Head Island dining patrons since the early ’90s. Amie’s creativity was the driving force behind…
Antonio’s: A fine evening for food and friends
A friend recently asked me to join her at Antonio’s at The Village at Wexford. Someone had suggested that she check out a piano player there. That sounded good to me. When dinner was added to the plan, it sounded even better. If you’ve been…
Beaufort Festiv-ALE
What could be better than spending a sunny day strolling along the water sipping a cold beer? How about spending two days sampling dozens of finely crafted brews from around the world and helping out a couple of good causes at the same time? “Beaufort Festiv-ALE…
Bring on Spring!
March is upon us, Think Spring! And also make your plans to enjoy the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival. The annual celebration starts on Wednesday, March 11 and ends with the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 15. Events…
C2 Green Space: Cosmetic Report (well, sort of)
A closer look at the ingredients in the products inside your medicine cabinet. I have freckles. And I’m not just talking about a few freckles, I mean it when I say, “I have freckles.” I once had a friend that said, “I love freckles. I…
Celebrate Something Special at Aqua Grille and Lounge
How often do you plan a party or special event? Once a season? Once a year? Once in a while? Or once in a lifetime? If you are in charge of the next big wingding, chances are you’ve already considered who, what, why and when.…
Celebrations’ Learning Kitchen: Dishing Up Lessons for Cooks of All Ages
Chefs Andrew Borgmeier and Glen Barroncini prepare culinary masterpieces for Celebrations Catering and Events. But when they’re not pleasing palates at the company’ numerous wedding, reunion and corporate engagements, they take time to teach the trade they know and love at Celebrations’ Learning Kitchen on…
Comfort (Catered) Food
If you’ve got a kid (or grandkid) who plays soccer or baseball, or you’ve been to Wingfest or Sunset Cinema at Shelter Cove Community Park, you’ve probably seen the custom-made hotdog cart. Serving Hoffman’s German franks and snappies, with apron and paper butcher’s hat, is…
Cook like the Pros: Find the tools of the trade at Le Cookery
Everybody’s doing it. Men, women, teens and children are tuning into televised cooking shows and saying, “Hey, I can do that!” While celebrity chefs make it look easy, the key to achieving those same results at home lies in owning the proper tools and equipment.…
Cooks and Books: A Fun-Filled Event Steeped in Southern Cuisine and Literature
Nearly 22 percent of residents in Beaufort County are illiterate. The number of local residents who do not speak English has surged 279 percent in recent years, causing a reported rift between employers and employees. In some circumstances, the consequences are dire: limited job opportunities,…
Eating Healthy is the best Preventative Medicine
For years we have been told that food is fuel. Like a car needs gasoline, our bodies need food for mobility. While this is true, it reveals only the partial purpose of food. If a car were more like a human body, it would not…
Exit 8 Dining Guide
211 Park 211 Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island 843.686.5212 www.211park.com Two-Eleven is a neighborhood bistro that everyone can agree on. The heart of all that great food is fresh local peak of the season ingredients and that is what they deliver. Great food at affordable prices for…
Farmer's Market: Get Fresh! (No one will slap you.)
In case you’ve missed it, “buying local” has caught on nationally like wildfire. Restaurants are now using “locally grown” as a marketing tool. And chefs know locally grown food does taste better. Chris Blobaum, executive chef at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff has become a…
Five Guys and a Gullah Diva
The Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Lowrey Group and Honey Horn Plantation have unveiled plans for an extraordinary evening when culinary prowess and Gullah flavor collide. The event will showcase a rare collaboration between celebrity chef, book author and Gullah ambassador, Sallie Ann Robinson and…
Flush Out Health Food Imposters
The reputation of foods seems to fluctuate as wildly as the stock market. Nutrition gurus have reversed themselves so many times it makes my head spin. Take margarine. Everyone thought this was a healthy food when it first came out. By now, most people know…
Food + Fun = Aunt Chiladas
Frustrated parents, rejoice. Many moms are only half joking when they say that dinner for their family of five means driving around to five different restaurants for pick-up. This child wants tacos, that one wants spaghetti, the baby is crying for chicken fingers, dad insists…
Food, Glorious Food!
The catch phrase for the day is: “Come hungry!” Wonderful food and drink, live entertainment, fun stuff for the kids — what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association’s 2006 FoodFest promises all that and more Saturday, Sept.…
Hello Bear "Montana's Grizzly Bar and Restaurant"
At Montana’s Restaurant & Grizzly Bar on Kitty’s Landing Road in Bluffton, patrons can enjoy a delectable menu of steaks, chops, pastas, seafood, lighter fare including salads, sandwiches and soups, and a Cub Menu for kids every single night. For chef Todd Rackliff, a Maine native…
HILTON HEAD SEAFOOD FEST • APRIL 25 EVENT TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH, ISLAND RECREATION.
January 21, 2009 – Coligny Plaza and The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation announced that they will sponsor the second annual Hilton Head Island Seafood and Arts Festival, April 25. After a 20 year hiatus, the festival resurfaced in 2008 hosting record…
Hilton Head Seafood Festival Returns
April 26 event to support cancer research, Island Recreation Every life, no matter how brief, serves a purpose, leaving behind a footprint on hearts touched along the way. David M. Carmines is a good example of a young man, who though no longer with us here…
Holy Guacamole! Make every day a fiesta at Mi Tierra
Picture this: You’ve had a long Friday at work. It is a hot summer evening. You decide to stroll down to the 3rd Friday block party on Calhoun St. in Bluffton. After the party, why not swing over to Mi Tierra for a refreshing margarita?…
Homestyle Cookin' at Plantation Cafe
While I enjoy and appreciate exotic foods and fancy presentations as much as anyone, sometimes I just want Mama’s meatloaf and a mound of mashed potatoes—not fingerlings pressed through a ricer with crème fraîche and a drizzle of truffle oil, but plain Idaho potatoes, vigorously…
Hospitality Association believes in a community that excels at word of mouth
The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association (HHAHA) believes in a community that excels at word of mouth advertising. That invaluable medium for distributing information to guests and visitors translates into a cost savings for anyone planning to attend one of the Association’s destination events…
Jalapeños
Just across the bridge, unless you happen to reside on the Mainland, in which case it is just before the bridge, you will find a lively little Mexican-style restaurant that is a family place in two senses of the word. Jalapeños Mexican Grill, located in the…
Love at First Bite
Just when Jim and Anna Buckingham thought they had their retirement plans in place, they found out that God had something else in mind. Some might call it a fluke. Anna calls it a miracle, and Jim agrees that Bistro 17 was “meant to be.”…
Mainly Sandstone
Since 2005, Sandstone Catering has been making a significant mark in the special occasion arena. With a solid reputation for their culinary expertise, exquisite food presentation, complete event planning services, and meticulous attention to detail, it’s no wonder the catering business is booming. But leave…
March Calendar
Le Petit Cabaret with Casey Colgan March 27, 6pm Tickets: $155 and $190 each Arts Center of Coastal Carolina An evening of imaginative cuisine, French wines, exotic auction items and GREAT songs, all to support the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Education and Outreach programs. Contact Info:…
Marshside Mama’s Spell
Bartender Tyler Gerow described it perfectly. “Our bar is like Canterbury Tales. There’s a little bit of everything.” And, he might have added, a little bit of everyone, too. You leave your social and economic status at the door. Marshside Mama’s Café, on Daufuskie Island,…
Morning, Noon and Night: Skillets Has What You're Craving
Wake up and smell the coffee, or a Bloody Mary, or whatever it takes to arouse your senses. Skillets Café, an island favorite since 1994, located in Coligny Plaza, is bigger and better than ever. Famous for its signature skillets filled with tasty breakfast combinations,…
Port Royal Plaza: Good eats, good bargains, good times
Hilton Head may be nationally known as a posh resort island, filled with upscale shops and restaurants. But for area residents, especially in these, um, “interesting” economic times, there’s a very practical venue: Port Royal Plaza, a haven for families, retirees and others who are…
Portofino: Accent on Home
Just as the right earrings, necklace or belt can make or break your fashion statement, so beautiful home accessories add the “wow” factor to a room. Now, instead of searching the world over for those perfect home accents, one small store in Bluffton, SC, brings…
Remote Control for the Kingfisher
Distant operational decisions and menu creation are a way of life for national chain restaurants. But for the Stephenson siblings, remote management of the Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steak House, a popular Hilton Head Island establishment, is an exciting new challenge. Paul Stephenson, who was a…
Rotary: it’s not necessarily what you think!
What is Rotary, anyway? A bunch of do-gooders? A place to meet business contacts? An old men’s fraternity? Perhaps Rotary is a bit of all three, depending on the club you join. We go in search of answers, and end up at an oyster roast…
San Miguel’s
Have you ever contemplated which Mexican food ingredient would best represent you as a person? Don’t worry if you haven’t; it’s not like this is a normal practice accepted by the general population—just the staff at San Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant at Shelter Cove Harbour. Things…
Sandstone: Catering to Hilton Head
Early in the fall of this year, VERANDA magazine, one of the publications of the Hearst Corporation (i.e., Good Housekeeping, Town & Country, House Beautiful, etc.), hosted a party for about 150 guests. From the food to entertainment, the theme was Cuban-Caribbean and hailed by…
Seaside Farm
Picture it. The early morning June mist rises off the ground on St. Helena Island. The sun is there, somewhere. Before the family, and a host of workers, is a year’s worth of planning and substantial investment. The family has done its best to feed…
See You Later at the Alligator Grille
Yes, you can get a taste of real alligator at the Alligator Grille. Try the alligator gumbo, alligator spiedies or alligator sushi rolls. You’ll also see artworks of alligators everywhere, either hanging from the walls or adorning the cap of one of the half walls…
Seven Meals for Seven Days for Under $100
Back in college, David “Season” Stebbing thought he could do better than Ramen noodles, mac and cheese and beer for himself and his two roommates. “That lasted for about two weeks. I went home for my birthday, right at the beginning of the semester, in…
Shuck & Jive - Fall Festival on the Half Shell
What’s the best part about fall festivals on the island? That’s right: more weekends to spend together celebrating Hilton Head! And just guessing that most islanders are always up for some oysters and down for some good music, Hilton Head Island’s fifth annual Oyster Festival…
Smokin' the Competition: Award-Winning BBQ at the Smokehouse
Jerry Leonard has a secret. “I can’t tell you where I’m from,” Leonard said, almost immediately upon introduction. Why? “The whole New York City BBQ thing doesn’t go over well,” he laughs. While Leonard may consider his Northern origins to be something to hide, they may…
Steve Carb: Proust Interview
Steve Carb is a tough guy to get to know. The spearhead of the SERG Restaurant Group and I go back 10 years. Pinning the man into one of those safe little “categories” we all like to put people in has always seemed impossible. It’s not…
Sunrise Cafe
Start Your Day with a Smile at Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café Whether you are an early riser or late riser, this much is sure: Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café is a good way to start your day. With a friendly slogan “Breakfast Served All Day,” the choices…
Taste of the Season
An Annual Culinary Delight There’s no better way to usher in the holiday season than with great food and fun times at Taste of the Season, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday food tasting extravaganza. With 40 local restaurants and food service establishments offering…
Taste, Talent & Tradition • Christine’s Café & Catering serves up a fresh-from-scratch experience
When Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis visited Hilton Head Island in 2008, accompanied by a number of friends and family, Chef Christine Bohn, owner of Christine’s Café & Catering, was honored to have the opportunity to provide catering for the prominent star. In recognition of Dukakis’s…
The Boathouse II Restaurant: Simplifying Life One Sunset at a Time.
Do you remember those times in your life when you felt at peace? Felt happy? The events that create this sense of well-being vary for each one of us—what makes one person happy is easily dismissed, misunderstood or incomprehensible to another—and yet all of us…
The Brick Oven Cafe
It happens all the time during Hilton Head’s busy tourist season. I’ll be sitting in a local coffee shop, frequented equally by locals and visitors, banging out my next CH2 article, and a wandering clan of hungry Buckeyes in search of food will politely interrupt…
The Heat is On—in February!
Sample gourmet food prepared by 16 of the top restaurants in the area. Watch a heated Iron Chef competition among 10 of the finest Lowcountry chefs. Mingle with Southern authors and purchase autographed books. If this sounds like the perfect recipe for curing the mid-winter blahs,…
Trinity Restaurant & Bar
Reviving an Old Locals’ Hangout For those who have grown weary of the usual monotony of bar and restaurant hopping in Hilton Head’s “downtown” area, Trinity can be considered your new home away from home, not to mention home to the “Senator John McCain incident.” Positioned…
Turkey For Dummies: Turkey with Apple Stuffing
Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups of sliced almonds 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ cups of chopped onion ½ cup of butter 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 2 tsp poultry seasoning 12 cups of cubed bread 1 cup raisins 1 cup apple juice 3 eggs whisked (1) 16…
We Make It - You Bake It!
March Madness does not need to bring mayhem to your home. Nor does Super Bowl Sunday need to be a super pain in the pigskin. No sir. Let it be known from this moment hence, sports fans far and wide can rest (or shout obscenities…
What's the Soup Today...at the Market Street Cafe
There must have been something tasty-but-preternatural in the water in the early 1980s. During this era, Whitney Houston and George Michael were at their peaks, the Berlin Wall finally came down, the sitcom Cheers was aired, and Market Street Café of Hilton Head Island opened.…
Words of Wisdom-"Do What you Love"
“Do what you love.” Words of wisdom. One woman on Hilton Head Island lives this truism to the benefit of anyone fortunate enough to know her. Local resident, Carla Capiella Golden chose to study massage therapy when her daughter entered preschool. The journey that has…
Your Mom’s Island Original: Hilton Head’s Bloody Mary Mix is “Juhhst” Right
A proper Bloody Mary can be a bit temperamental. The reason is simple enough: Those of us who enjoy them can be slightly particular as to what constitutes a good one. Some are too spicy, some are too bland, and some are juhhhst right. Of…
As with most culinary concoctions, the success of a business begins with a recipe. Over the past 13 years, 211 Park Wine Bar and Bistro has proven that they, indeed, have all the right ingredients. Parts that individually have their own flavor combine to give…
4th Annual Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Planned for October
The Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival is back for the fourth year – and growing. What started as a one-day event in 2005, has quickly become a week of festivities in historic Bluffton showcasing the arts and locally harvested seafood. Festival events are…
5 Drinks with The Main Street Café & Pub
Names: John Roppelt & Aaron Glugover Professions: Owners, Main Street Café & Pub John’s Drink of Choice: Bombay Sapphire and tonic, tall Aaron’s Drink of Choice: Bud Light, bottle Tommy’s Drink of Choice: Coors Light, bottle Location: Main Street Village, north end of Hilton Head Island Setting: The…
A Conversation with George Davis, Chef of the Ocean Grille
When Virginian chef George Davis was a kid, he spent many summers at the family home on Chesapeake Bay where he enjoyed “tons of fresh fish.” Now he gets to serve it up at Ocean Grille at Shelter Cove. Located at the mouth of Shelter…
A Menu of Great Dining Options as Chamber Restaurant Week Returns
Last year’s inaugural Chamber Restaurant Week was a “first course” in a new tradition that met with delicious success. Area restaurants will be presenting even more great cuisine for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Chamber Restaurant Week, January 23-30. During Chamber Restaurant…
Amie Baima: Energetic, Enthusiastic & Entrepreneurial!
Energetic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial are three words that come to mind when describing Amie Baima. The owner of Skillets in Coligny Plaza has been a familiar face for Hilton Head Island dining patrons since the early ’90s. Amie’s creativity was the driving force behind…
Antonio’s: A fine evening for food and friends
A friend recently asked me to join her at Antonio’s at The Village at Wexford. Someone had suggested that she check out a piano player there. That sounded good to me. When dinner was added to the plan, it sounded even better. If you’ve been…
Beaufort Festiv-ALE
What could be better than spending a sunny day strolling along the water sipping a cold beer? How about spending two days sampling dozens of finely crafted brews from around the world and helping out a couple of good causes at the same time? “Beaufort Festiv-ALE…
Bring on Spring!
March is upon us, Think Spring! And also make your plans to enjoy the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival. The annual celebration starts on Wednesday, March 11 and ends with the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 15. Events…
C2 Green Space: Cosmetic Report (well, sort of)
A closer look at the ingredients in the products inside your medicine cabinet. I have freckles. And I’m not just talking about a few freckles, I mean it when I say, “I have freckles.” I once had a friend that said, “I love freckles. I…
Celebrate Something Special at Aqua Grille and Lounge
How often do you plan a party or special event? Once a season? Once a year? Once in a while? Or once in a lifetime? If you are in charge of the next big wingding, chances are you’ve already considered who, what, why and when.…
Celebrations’ Learning Kitchen: Dishing Up Lessons for Cooks of All Ages
Chefs Andrew Borgmeier and Glen Barroncini prepare culinary masterpieces for Celebrations Catering and Events. But when they’re not pleasing palates at the company’ numerous wedding, reunion and corporate engagements, they take time to teach the trade they know and love at Celebrations’ Learning Kitchen on…
Comfort (Catered) Food
If you’ve got a kid (or grandkid) who plays soccer or baseball, or you’ve been to Wingfest or Sunset Cinema at Shelter Cove Community Park, you’ve probably seen the custom-made hotdog cart. Serving Hoffman’s German franks and snappies, with apron and paper butcher’s hat, is…
Cook like the Pros: Find the tools of the trade at Le Cookery
Everybody’s doing it. Men, women, teens and children are tuning into televised cooking shows and saying, “Hey, I can do that!” While celebrity chefs make it look easy, the key to achieving those same results at home lies in owning the proper tools and equipment.…
Cooks and Books: A Fun-Filled Event Steeped in Southern Cuisine and Literature
Nearly 22 percent of residents in Beaufort County are illiterate. The number of local residents who do not speak English has surged 279 percent in recent years, causing a reported rift between employers and employees. In some circumstances, the consequences are dire: limited job opportunities,…
Eating Healthy is the best Preventative Medicine
For years we have been told that food is fuel. Like a car needs gasoline, our bodies need food for mobility. While this is true, it reveals only the partial purpose of food. If a car were more like a human body, it would not…
Exit 8 Dining Guide
211 Park 211 Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island 843.686.5212 www.211park.com Two-Eleven is a neighborhood bistro that everyone can agree on. The heart of all that great food is fresh local peak of the season ingredients and that is what they deliver. Great food at affordable prices for…
Farmer's Market: Get Fresh! (No one will slap you.)
In case you’ve missed it, “buying local” has caught on nationally like wildfire. Restaurants are now using “locally grown” as a marketing tool. And chefs know locally grown food does taste better. Chris Blobaum, executive chef at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff has become a…
Five Guys and a Gullah Diva
The Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Lowrey Group and Honey Horn Plantation have unveiled plans for an extraordinary evening when culinary prowess and Gullah flavor collide. The event will showcase a rare collaboration between celebrity chef, book author and Gullah ambassador, Sallie Ann Robinson and…
Flush Out Health Food Imposters
The reputation of foods seems to fluctuate as wildly as the stock market. Nutrition gurus have reversed themselves so many times it makes my head spin. Take margarine. Everyone thought this was a healthy food when it first came out. By now, most people know…
Food + Fun = Aunt Chiladas
Frustrated parents, rejoice. Many moms are only half joking when they say that dinner for their family of five means driving around to five different restaurants for pick-up. This child wants tacos, that one wants spaghetti, the baby is crying for chicken fingers, dad insists…
Food, Glorious Food!
The catch phrase for the day is: “Come hungry!” Wonderful food and drink, live entertainment, fun stuff for the kids — what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association’s 2006 FoodFest promises all that and more Saturday, Sept.…
Hello Bear "Montana's Grizzly Bar and Restaurant"
At Montana’s Restaurant & Grizzly Bar on Kitty’s Landing Road in Bluffton, patrons can enjoy a delectable menu of steaks, chops, pastas, seafood, lighter fare including salads, sandwiches and soups, and a Cub Menu for kids every single night. For chef Todd Rackliff, a Maine native…
HILTON HEAD SEAFOOD FEST • APRIL 25 EVENT TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH, ISLAND RECREATION.
January 21, 2009 – Coligny Plaza and The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation announced that they will sponsor the second annual Hilton Head Island Seafood and Arts Festival, April 25. After a 20 year hiatus, the festival resurfaced in 2008 hosting record…
Hilton Head Seafood Festival Returns
April 26 event to support cancer research, Island Recreation Every life, no matter how brief, serves a purpose, leaving behind a footprint on hearts touched along the way. David M. Carmines is a good example of a young man, who though no longer with us here…
Holy Guacamole! Make every day a fiesta at Mi Tierra
Picture this: You’ve had a long Friday at work. It is a hot summer evening. You decide to stroll down to the 3rd Friday block party on Calhoun St. in Bluffton. After the party, why not swing over to Mi Tierra for a refreshing margarita?…
Homestyle Cookin' at Plantation Cafe
While I enjoy and appreciate exotic foods and fancy presentations as much as anyone, sometimes I just want Mama’s meatloaf and a mound of mashed potatoes—not fingerlings pressed through a ricer with crème fraîche and a drizzle of truffle oil, but plain Idaho potatoes, vigorously…
Hospitality Association believes in a community that excels at word of mouth
The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association (HHAHA) believes in a community that excels at word of mouth advertising. That invaluable medium for distributing information to guests and visitors translates into a cost savings for anyone planning to attend one of the Association’s destination events…
Jalapeños
Just across the bridge, unless you happen to reside on the Mainland, in which case it is just before the bridge, you will find a lively little Mexican-style restaurant that is a family place in two senses of the word. Jalapeños Mexican Grill, located in the…
Love at First Bite
Just when Jim and Anna Buckingham thought they had their retirement plans in place, they found out that God had something else in mind. Some might call it a fluke. Anna calls it a miracle, and Jim agrees that Bistro 17 was “meant to be.”…
Mainly Sandstone
Since 2005, Sandstone Catering has been making a significant mark in the special occasion arena. With a solid reputation for their culinary expertise, exquisite food presentation, complete event planning services, and meticulous attention to detail, it’s no wonder the catering business is booming. But leave…
March Calendar
Le Petit Cabaret with Casey Colgan March 27, 6pm Tickets: $155 and $190 each Arts Center of Coastal Carolina An evening of imaginative cuisine, French wines, exotic auction items and GREAT songs, all to support the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Education and Outreach programs. Contact Info:…
Marshside Mama’s Spell
Bartender Tyler Gerow described it perfectly. “Our bar is like Canterbury Tales. There’s a little bit of everything.” And, he might have added, a little bit of everyone, too. You leave your social and economic status at the door. Marshside Mama’s Café, on Daufuskie Island,…
Morning, Noon and Night: Skillets Has What You're Craving
Wake up and smell the coffee, or a Bloody Mary, or whatever it takes to arouse your senses. Skillets Café, an island favorite since 1994, located in Coligny Plaza, is bigger and better than ever. Famous for its signature skillets filled with tasty breakfast combinations,…
Port Royal Plaza: Good eats, good bargains, good times
Hilton Head may be nationally known as a posh resort island, filled with upscale shops and restaurants. But for area residents, especially in these, um, “interesting” economic times, there’s a very practical venue: Port Royal Plaza, a haven for families, retirees and others who are…
Portofino: Accent on Home
Just as the right earrings, necklace or belt can make or break your fashion statement, so beautiful home accessories add the “wow” factor to a room. Now, instead of searching the world over for those perfect home accents, one small store in Bluffton, SC, brings…
Remote Control for the Kingfisher
Distant operational decisions and menu creation are a way of life for national chain restaurants. But for the Stephenson siblings, remote management of the Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steak House, a popular Hilton Head Island establishment, is an exciting new challenge. Paul Stephenson, who was a…
Rotary: it’s not necessarily what you think!
What is Rotary, anyway? A bunch of do-gooders? A place to meet business contacts? An old men’s fraternity? Perhaps Rotary is a bit of all three, depending on the club you join. We go in search of answers, and end up at an oyster roast…
San Miguel’s
Have you ever contemplated which Mexican food ingredient would best represent you as a person? Don’t worry if you haven’t; it’s not like this is a normal practice accepted by the general population—just the staff at San Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant at Shelter Cove Harbour. Things…
Sandstone: Catering to Hilton Head
Early in the fall of this year, VERANDA magazine, one of the publications of the Hearst Corporation (i.e., Good Housekeeping, Town & Country, House Beautiful, etc.), hosted a party for about 150 guests. From the food to entertainment, the theme was Cuban-Caribbean and hailed by…
Seaside Farm
Picture it. The early morning June mist rises off the ground on St. Helena Island. The sun is there, somewhere. Before the family, and a host of workers, is a year’s worth of planning and substantial investment. The family has done its best to feed…
See You Later at the Alligator Grille
Yes, you can get a taste of real alligator at the Alligator Grille. Try the alligator gumbo, alligator spiedies or alligator sushi rolls. You’ll also see artworks of alligators everywhere, either hanging from the walls or adorning the cap of one of the half walls…
Seven Meals for Seven Days for Under $100
Back in college, David “Season” Stebbing thought he could do better than Ramen noodles, mac and cheese and beer for himself and his two roommates. “That lasted for about two weeks. I went home for my birthday, right at the beginning of the semester, in…
Shuck & Jive - Fall Festival on the Half Shell
What’s the best part about fall festivals on the island? That’s right: more weekends to spend together celebrating Hilton Head! And just guessing that most islanders are always up for some oysters and down for some good music, Hilton Head Island’s fifth annual Oyster Festival…
Smokin' the Competition: Award-Winning BBQ at the Smokehouse
Jerry Leonard has a secret. “I can’t tell you where I’m from,” Leonard said, almost immediately upon introduction. Why? “The whole New York City BBQ thing doesn’t go over well,” he laughs. While Leonard may consider his Northern origins to be something to hide, they may…
Steve Carb: Proust Interview
Steve Carb is a tough guy to get to know. The spearhead of the SERG Restaurant Group and I go back 10 years. Pinning the man into one of those safe little “categories” we all like to put people in has always seemed impossible. It’s not…
Sunrise Cafe
Start Your Day with a Smile at Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café Whether you are an early riser or late riser, this much is sure: Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café is a good way to start your day. With a friendly slogan “Breakfast Served All Day,” the choices…
Taste of the Season
An Annual Culinary Delight There’s no better way to usher in the holiday season than with great food and fun times at Taste of the Season, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday food tasting extravaganza. With 40 local restaurants and food service establishments offering…
Taste, Talent & Tradition • Christine’s Café & Catering serves up a fresh-from-scratch experience
When Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis visited Hilton Head Island in 2008, accompanied by a number of friends and family, Chef Christine Bohn, owner of Christine’s Café & Catering, was honored to have the opportunity to provide catering for the prominent star. In recognition of Dukakis’s…
The Boathouse II Restaurant: Simplifying Life One Sunset at a Time.
Do you remember those times in your life when you felt at peace? Felt happy? The events that create this sense of well-being vary for each one of us—what makes one person happy is easily dismissed, misunderstood or incomprehensible to another—and yet all of us…
The Brick Oven Cafe
It happens all the time during Hilton Head’s busy tourist season. I’ll be sitting in a local coffee shop, frequented equally by locals and visitors, banging out my next CH2 article, and a wandering clan of hungry Buckeyes in search of food will politely interrupt…
The Heat is On—in February!
Sample gourmet food prepared by 16 of the top restaurants in the area. Watch a heated Iron Chef competition among 10 of the finest Lowcountry chefs. Mingle with Southern authors and purchase autographed books. If this sounds like the perfect recipe for curing the mid-winter blahs,…
Trinity Restaurant & Bar
Reviving an Old Locals’ Hangout For those who have grown weary of the usual monotony of bar and restaurant hopping in Hilton Head’s “downtown” area, Trinity can be considered your new home away from home, not to mention home to the “Senator John McCain incident.” Positioned…
Turkey For Dummies: Turkey with Apple Stuffing
Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups of sliced almonds 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ cups of chopped onion ½ cup of butter 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 2 tsp poultry seasoning 12 cups of cubed bread 1 cup raisins 1 cup apple juice 3 eggs whisked (1) 16…
We Make It - You Bake It!
March Madness does not need to bring mayhem to your home. Nor does Super Bowl Sunday need to be a super pain in the pigskin. No sir. Let it be known from this moment hence, sports fans far and wide can rest (or shout obscenities…
What's the Soup Today...at the Market Street Cafe
There must have been something tasty-but-preternatural in the water in the early 1980s. During this era, Whitney Houston and George Michael were at their peaks, the Berlin Wall finally came down, the sitcom Cheers was aired, and Market Street Café of Hilton Head Island opened.…
Words of Wisdom-"Do What you Love"
“Do what you love.” Words of wisdom. One woman on Hilton Head Island lives this truism to the benefit of anyone fortunate enough to know her. Local resident, Carla Capiella Golden chose to study massage therapy when her daughter entered preschool. The journey that has…
Your Mom’s Island Original: Hilton Head’s Bloody Mary Mix is “Juhhst” Right
A proper Bloody Mary can be a bit temperamental. The reason is simple enough: Those of us who enjoy them can be slightly particular as to what constitutes a good one. Some are too spicy, some are too bland, and some are juhhhst right. Of…
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