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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…
4 Things to do with Fresh Peaches
Peach Smoothie Recipe • 2 cups ice • 2 peaches, pitted and cut into pieces • 3/4 cup skim milk • 7 ounces 2% yogurt (your favorite flavor) • 1/2 cup tangerine juice or orange juice • 3 tablespoons honey 1. In a blender, combine ice, peaches, milk, yogurt and juice. 2. Place lid on blender and select mix or crush…
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…
9 Reasons To LOVE Bluffton
“Bluffton is a State of Mind” is the town’s unofficial motto. It is painted, carved and shellacked on nearly every piece of driftwood that floats up from the May River. Go to any art gallery speckled along the quaint streets in Old Town Bluffton and…
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 Fresh Alliance: Farmers Markets Join Forces to Promote Local Produce, Growers
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…
Backyard BBQ July 2011
Grandpa George’s Buffalo Chicken Dip • 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened • 1 cup Ranch dressing • 3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot®) • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Heat all the ingredients above in a sauce pan…
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…
Butter or Bacon? Paula Deen Answers The Really Tough Questions In Life
I’ll admit I’ve been one of the hungry souls standing in line along West Congress Street in Savannah, amid hundreds of other revelers, mouth watering, waiting for a taste of what The Lady & Sons are servin’ up. As a native Yankee, with a healthy Food…
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…
CAPTAIN WOODY'S - Pet Rocks: I've Always Wondered Who Ate The First Oyster.
How does someone see something so seemingly inedible—a sharp clump of rocks, essentially, with all kinds of intricate terrain features, and think, “Yup, there’s gotta be something good to eat in there.” It’s not even clear there’s anything “in there.” But, you can just imagine this…
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…
Celebrity Chefs: Why all the Fuss?
In the summer of 2002, I moved from semi-metropolitan New Jersey to farmland New Jersey (yes, there are farms in N.J.—it is the “garden state” for crying out loud!), for my ex’s job. While he was working every day, I was twiddling my thumbs trying…
Chin Dynasty: Where Chinese Cuisine Meets Fine Dining
The Chinese takeout establishment is a familiar and friendly site. You witness the busy, frenetic pace of cooks, shuffling quickly to replenish trays of food ordered from the front. Then there’s the buffet line of piping hot chicken and pork, where you smother your food…
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.…
COOKIES BY DESIGN: Meet The Cookie Lady
Lou Anne Takach is having a bit of an identity crisis. Not a real crisis, of course—more of a nickname, if anything. In fact, it’s one of those charming, superhero alter egos that’s become quite easy for her to embrace. “Yep, I’m the Cookie Lady,” Takach…
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,…
Dave Miner
He loves grapes and his girls. And if you throw in a little jazz guitar, Dave Miner is in seventh heaven. The stories of his three great loves intersect often. In fact, it kind of makes you believe that some things are, indeed, meant to…
Eat For A Week...(or more!)
Once past the winter solstice the days start getting longer, but this year the weeks seem to be doing the same. This year’s Hilton Head Island’s Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Chamber Restaurant Week runs from January 15-22 (that’s 8 days by our count) and designed…
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…
FANCY Q - Excuse Me, Waiter. There’s a Dragon on My Plate!
“Irasshaimase!” It means “Welcome,” or something close to it; and before you realize that anybody noticed your entrance, a hearty and enthusiastic “Irasshaimase!” resounds from the sushi bar’s direction. A momentary brouhaha shatters the serene ambiance that we identify with Asian dining. Then things return to…
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…
February 2012: Cooking with Kelly - Super Bowl
Finally, we have a cooking column! I love to cook. It’s my way of winding down at the end of the day—my alone time. I love trying new recipes or coming up with my own. I am no top chef, and my plating skills could…
February 2012: Hello My Name is...Chef Sallie Ann Robinson - Gullah Diva
February 2012: Our Town - Swirl, Sip & Savor: 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
It’s time to raise your glass. The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is coming March 5-10—an event that rolls out the red and white carpet of grapes, celebrating its most tasteful bouquet of competition, culinary complements and wine complexities. Like 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.…
For The Love Of Pizza
I broke a bar stool at my favorite pizza joint on my 21st birthday. I mean I didn’t smack it over the top of someone’s head or recklessly toss it at a bouncer. Rather, in the heat of celebration, I may have stumbled a little,…
From Resolution to Reality - The Weight Loss Solution that Lasts
At the stroke of midnight on December 31, over half of all Americans resolved to lose weight. While a few will succeed, statistics show that as many as 95 percent will be wearing the same pounds plus a few more this time next year. Why?…
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…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good Vacation
While there is no delicate manner in which to discuss the “D” word, most people will get the idea of the topic when such euphemisms as Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, Aztec two-step and Turista are tossed around (hopefully not at the dinner table) as a…
In Good Taste - An Evening At The Old Fort Pub
ISLAND BAGEL & SPORTS ADDICTION
“Fredo, you’re my older brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever.” We all know what happened to poor old Fredo in the end. That’s the kind of thing that usually comes to my mind when I hear…
It's Party Time: Minimize the Fuss, Maximize the Fun
Thinking of throwing a spring wingding? Planning a business luncheon, family reunion or wedding reception? Whether you’re dreaming up a backyard barbecue or a black-tie gala, successful entertaining requires planning and action. If you have the time and energy for cooking, decorating, serving, cleaning and…
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…
July 2011 Restaurant Guide
Antonio’s Village of Wexford 843.842.5505 www.antonios.net Chef Yuri Gow brings farm to table freshness to this Italian Coastal Cookery. Steaks, seafood and house made pastas and sauces tempt your taste buds while you unwind in this neighborhood favorite. Asian Bistro 843.686.988851 New Orleans Rd The ambiance of Asian Bistro sets the mood…
Keep Cool! Have an Ice Cream Cone
One of the many positives of living in a warm semi-tropical climate like Hilton Head is that there is no shortage of businesses providing creamy, frozen treats to satisfy the parched and the hungered. “Ice cream is just a good common denominator for all generations,” said…
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 2011: Charity Corner - WINGFEST: 16th Annual Festival Signals Beginning of Spring
MARCH 2011: Our Town - HILTON HEAD WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL: One of the Southeat's Most Notable Wine Affairs
Since we have no Major League baseball team and no Opening Day to mark spring’s arrival, let’s have a glass of wine instead. “Winefest is kind of like our Opening Day,” said Julie Musselman, the woman in charge of planning the Hilton Head Island Wine…
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,…
Music To Your Mouth - Behind The Scenes
Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. However, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (Gail Simmons, from Bravo TV’s Top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. Palmetto Bluff’s…
November 2010: OUR TOWN - 21st Annual Taste Of The Season, A Culinary Gift To The Lowcountry
Taste of the Season…so much to see, taste and savor; it’s truly a culinary gift to the Lowcountry. Treat yourself to the crème de la crème of the island’s restaurants and sample the best of the best from more than 35 of the area’s top…
Orchid in Bloom
We knew Orchid Paulmeier as just Orchid—like Sting, like Cher, like The Edge, yes, like Madonna—well before The Food Network discovered Orchid this year. Even before The Food Network promoted their seventh season with the phrase, “Do you have what it takes to be a single-name…
Palmetto Bluff Makes Music to Your Mouth: A Tribute to Southern Culture and Cuisine
In 1910, President Taft faced off against House of Representatives member James A. Tawney, who called into question the president’s travel fund and “injected the matter of Southern hospitality into the debate.” President Taft, so flustered by the intimation of wrong-doing regarding his travels and…
Paulie's Original Coal Fired Pizza
Some of the best business stories you hear are about the ones that started almost by accident. Like the guy who drops his phone in a lake and comes up with a great product idea, or when somebody messing around in the kitchen stumbles upon…
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…
REILLEY'S GRILL & BAR
When you think of local institutions on Hilton Head Island, one name that has to be at the top of the conversation is Reilley’s. You’d have to take a pretty long trip in the wayback machine—all the way to 1982—to get to a time when…
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
Fusion of Mexico and California offers fun atmosphere, refreshing taste Next time you find yourself strolling along the seashell-encrusted walkway of Shelter Cove, stop and listen for the music. That light, relaxed strumming you hear from a guitar outside could very well be emanating from San…
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…
Table For Two...WITH A VIEW
When you come to an island, you expect to find a PLETHORA of restaurants OFFERING SEAFOOD – WITH A VIEW of where your fresh catch was plucked from the sea. With over 200 restaurants between Hilton Head and Bluffton, there are ONLY ABOUT 30 that…
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…
Thanksgiving Fun Facts & Recipes
DID YOU KNOW? Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was better than the eagle as a symbol for our country. He had this to say in a letter to his daughter. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our…
The Black Hole of Weight Loss. Discover a New Universe - HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)
The current model of weight loss therapies center around calories-in and calories-out. This requires restricted calorie intake, appetite suppressants and strenuous exercise. How is that working out for America? Recent statistics show that 56 million people start a diet four times a year. These numbers…
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,…
This Catch 22 Is No Paradox...FRRRRESSSSHHH!
Let that word just roll off your tongue and purse the lips for the ssssssshhhhh part. It’s a two-syllable word if you do it right, and it’s one of those onamonapia words. It somehow is just what it sounds like. It’s such a fun word to…
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…
Western Hospitality - LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE Serves It Up!
We’ve all heard of Southern hospitality, but how about Western hospitality? As defined by the Longhorn Steakhouse, Western hospitality is inspired by the ideals of the American West: individuality, freedom, simplicity, trustworthiness, confidence and the sense of fulfillment at the end of a day’s hard…
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…
4 Things to do with Fresh Peaches
Peach Smoothie Recipe • 2 cups ice • 2 peaches, pitted and cut into pieces • 3/4 cup skim milk • 7 ounces 2% yogurt (your favorite flavor) • 1/2 cup tangerine juice or orange juice • 3 tablespoons honey 1. In a blender, combine ice, peaches, milk, yogurt and juice. 2. Place lid on blender and select mix or crush…
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…
9 Reasons To LOVE Bluffton
“Bluffton is a State of Mind” is the town’s unofficial motto. It is painted, carved and shellacked on nearly every piece of driftwood that floats up from the May River. Go to any art gallery speckled along the quaint streets in Old Town Bluffton and…
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 Fresh Alliance: Farmers Markets Join Forces to Promote Local Produce, Growers
With live music, a charming historic setting and tables of fresh local food, Kim Viljac claims her farmers market in Old Town Bluffton has “the vibe.” Over at Buckwalter Place in new Bluffton, Larry Hughes says his produce-only market provides a traditional experience…
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…
Backyard BBQ July 2011
Grandpa George’s Buffalo Chicken Dip • 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened • 1 cup Ranch dressing • 3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot®) • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Heat all the ingredients above in a sauce pan…
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…
Butter or Bacon? Paula Deen Answers The Really Tough Questions In Life
I’ll admit I’ve been one of the hungry souls standing in line along West Congress Street in Savannah, amid hundreds of other revelers, mouth watering, waiting for a taste of what The Lady & Sons are servin’ up. As a native Yankee, with a healthy Food…
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…
CAPTAIN WOODY'S - Pet Rocks: I've Always Wondered Who Ate The First Oyster.
How does someone see something so seemingly inedible—a sharp clump of rocks, essentially, with all kinds of intricate terrain features, and think, “Yup, there’s gotta be something good to eat in there.” It’s not even clear there’s anything “in there.” But, you can just imagine this…
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…
Celebrity Chefs: Why all the Fuss?
In the summer of 2002, I moved from semi-metropolitan New Jersey to farmland New Jersey (yes, there are farms in N.J.—it is the “garden state” for crying out loud!), for my ex’s job. While he was working every day, I was twiddling my thumbs trying…
Chin Dynasty: Where Chinese Cuisine Meets Fine Dining
The Chinese takeout establishment is a familiar and friendly site. You witness the busy, frenetic pace of cooks, shuffling quickly to replenish trays of food ordered from the front. Then there’s the buffet line of piping hot chicken and pork, where you smother your food…
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.…
COOKIES BY DESIGN: Meet The Cookie Lady
Lou Anne Takach is having a bit of an identity crisis. Not a real crisis, of course—more of a nickname, if anything. In fact, it’s one of those charming, superhero alter egos that’s become quite easy for her to embrace. “Yep, I’m the Cookie Lady,” Takach…
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,…
Dave Miner
He loves grapes and his girls. And if you throw in a little jazz guitar, Dave Miner is in seventh heaven. The stories of his three great loves intersect often. In fact, it kind of makes you believe that some things are, indeed, meant to…
Eat For A Week...(or more!)
Once past the winter solstice the days start getting longer, but this year the weeks seem to be doing the same. This year’s Hilton Head Island’s Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Chamber Restaurant Week runs from January 15-22 (that’s 8 days by our count) and designed…
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…
FANCY Q - Excuse Me, Waiter. There’s a Dragon on My Plate!
“Irasshaimase!” It means “Welcome,” or something close to it; and before you realize that anybody noticed your entrance, a hearty and enthusiastic “Irasshaimase!” resounds from the sushi bar’s direction. A momentary brouhaha shatters the serene ambiance that we identify with Asian dining. Then things return to…
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…
February 2012: Cooking with Kelly - Super Bowl
Finally, we have a cooking column! I love to cook. It’s my way of winding down at the end of the day—my alone time. I love trying new recipes or coming up with my own. I am no top chef, and my plating skills could…
February 2012: Hello My Name is...Chef Sallie Ann Robinson - Gullah Diva
Hello My Name Is Chef Sallie Ann Robinson (Gullah Diva)
February 2012: Our Town - Swirl, Sip & Savor: 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
It’s time to raise your glass. The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is coming March 5-10—an event that rolls out the red and white carpet of grapes, celebrating its most tasteful bouquet of competition, culinary complements and wine complexities. Like 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.…
For The Love Of Pizza
I broke a bar stool at my favorite pizza joint on my 21st birthday. I mean I didn’t smack it over the top of someone’s head or recklessly toss it at a bouncer. Rather, in the heat of celebration, I may have stumbled a little,…
From Resolution to Reality - The Weight Loss Solution that Lasts
At the stroke of midnight on December 31, over half of all Americans resolved to lose weight. While a few will succeed, statistics show that as many as 95 percent will be wearing the same pounds plus a few more this time next year. Why?…
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…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good Vacation
While there is no delicate manner in which to discuss the “D” word, most people will get the idea of the topic when such euphemisms as Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, Aztec two-step and Turista are tossed around (hopefully not at the dinner table) as a…
In Good Taste - An Evening At The Old Fort Pub
If you ask Old Fort Pub’s Chef Keith Josefiak to recommend one of his favorite dishes on the menu, he answers, “the Sea Island Bouillabaisse.” With a knowing smile, you take that information and act on it. Right?
ISLAND BAGEL & SPORTS ADDICTION
“Fredo, you’re my older brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever.” We all know what happened to poor old Fredo in the end. That’s the kind of thing that usually comes to my mind when I hear…
It's Party Time: Minimize the Fuss, Maximize the Fun
Thinking of throwing a spring wingding? Planning a business luncheon, family reunion or wedding reception? Whether you’re dreaming up a backyard barbecue or a black-tie gala, successful entertaining requires planning and action. If you have the time and energy for cooking, decorating, serving, cleaning and…
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…
July 2011 Restaurant Guide
Antonio’s Village of Wexford 843.842.5505 www.antonios.net Chef Yuri Gow brings farm to table freshness to this Italian Coastal Cookery. Steaks, seafood and house made pastas and sauces tempt your taste buds while you unwind in this neighborhood favorite. Asian Bistro 843.686.988851 New Orleans Rd The ambiance of Asian Bistro sets the mood…
Keep Cool! Have an Ice Cream Cone
One of the many positives of living in a warm semi-tropical climate like Hilton Head is that there is no shortage of businesses providing creamy, frozen treats to satisfy the parched and the hungered. “Ice cream is just a good common denominator for all generations,” said…
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 2011: Charity Corner - WINGFEST: 16th Annual Festival Signals Beginning of Spring
Get your napkins—heck, forget napkins—your paper towels, industrial-strength wipettes and full-frontal bibs handy for the 16th Hargray WingFest on March 19, arguably Hilton Head Island’s largest annual one-day festival.
MARCH 2011: Our Town - HILTON HEAD WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL: One of the Southeat's Most Notable Wine Affairs
Since we have no Major League baseball team and no Opening Day to mark spring’s arrival, let’s have a glass of wine instead. “Winefest is kind of like our Opening Day,” said Julie Musselman, the woman in charge of planning the Hilton Head Island Wine…
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,…
Music To Your Mouth - Behind The Scenes
Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. However, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (Gail Simmons, from Bravo TV’s Top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. Palmetto Bluff’s…
November 2010: OUR TOWN - 21st Annual Taste Of The Season, A Culinary Gift To The Lowcountry
Taste of the Season…so much to see, taste and savor; it’s truly a culinary gift to the Lowcountry. Treat yourself to the crème de la crème of the island’s restaurants and sample the best of the best from more than 35 of the area’s top…
Orchid in Bloom
We knew Orchid Paulmeier as just Orchid—like Sting, like Cher, like The Edge, yes, like Madonna—well before The Food Network discovered Orchid this year. Even before The Food Network promoted their seventh season with the phrase, “Do you have what it takes to be a single-name…
Palmetto Bluff Makes Music to Your Mouth: A Tribute to Southern Culture and Cuisine
In 1910, President Taft faced off against House of Representatives member James A. Tawney, who called into question the president’s travel fund and “injected the matter of Southern hospitality into the debate.” President Taft, so flustered by the intimation of wrong-doing regarding his travels and…
Paulie's Original Coal Fired Pizza
Some of the best business stories you hear are about the ones that started almost by accident. Like the guy who drops his phone in a lake and comes up with a great product idea, or when somebody messing around in the kitchen stumbles upon…
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…
REILLEY'S GRILL & BAR
When you think of local institutions on Hilton Head Island, one name that has to be at the top of the conversation is Reilley’s. You’d have to take a pretty long trip in the wayback machine—all the way to 1982—to get to a time when…
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
Fusion of Mexico and California offers fun atmosphere, refreshing taste Next time you find yourself strolling along the seashell-encrusted walkway of Shelter Cove, stop and listen for the music. That light, relaxed strumming you hear from a guitar outside could very well be emanating from San…
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…
Table For Two...WITH A VIEW
When you come to an island, you expect to find a PLETHORA of restaurants OFFERING SEAFOOD – WITH A VIEW of where your fresh catch was plucked from the sea. With over 200 restaurants between Hilton Head and Bluffton, there are ONLY ABOUT 30 that…
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…
Thanksgiving Fun Facts & Recipes
DID YOU KNOW? Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was better than the eagle as a symbol for our country. He had this to say in a letter to his daughter. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our…
The Black Hole of Weight Loss. Discover a New Universe - HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)
The current model of weight loss therapies center around calories-in and calories-out. This requires restricted calorie intake, appetite suppressants and strenuous exercise. How is that working out for America? Recent statistics show that 56 million people start a diet four times a year. These numbers…
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,…
This Catch 22 Is No Paradox...FRRRRESSSSHHH!
Let that word just roll off your tongue and purse the lips for the ssssssshhhhh part. It’s a two-syllable word if you do it right, and it’s one of those onamonapia words. It somehow is just what it sounds like. It’s such a fun word to…
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…
Western Hospitality - LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE Serves It Up!
We’ve all heard of Southern hospitality, but how about Western hospitality? As defined by the Longhorn Steakhouse, Western hospitality is inspired by the ideals of the American West: individuality, freedom, simplicity, trustworthiness, confidence and the sense of fulfillment at the end of a day’s hard…
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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