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A home run for sports fans
“The perfect job description?” chuckles Woody Rennie, owner of Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille. “Well, like most people, I like sports, and I like to have a couple of drinks.” Twelve years back Woody, like some of us these days, worked 25 years for a major…
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…
A Plan for All Seasons: Warm up to Winter at Bistro 17
THERE’S SOMETHING MAGICAL ABOUT DINING OUTDOORS, especially here on Hilton Head Island where the beauty of nature abounds. “But it’s January,” you say. “Brrrr…” While this may not be your favorite time of year to pack a picnic and head to the beach, Shelter Cove…
Asian Bistro - A Blue Oasis
“It’s definitely calming,” says owner Wei Zhu, 31, gesturing to a sea of blue microbulbs that illuminate the dining area in his new restaurant. “Very peaceful.” Color symbolism suggests that blue-lit rooms promote creativity, intuition and relaxation. Whether by design or coincidence, the effect works. The…
C2's - DINING GUIDE
Especially when it comes to eating. Here in the Lowcountry, we have a lot of choices when it comes to dining out, and that is one of the best things about living here. How many towns as small as ours have over 200 restaurants to…
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…
Catch 22
True foodies read cookbooks like novels and menus like investigative journalists. There are mysteries, intrigue, and surprise endings. If you are not a foodie, you may be scratching your head saying, there is no way that Earnest Hemingway and Julia Child could be compared as…
CATCH 22- HOOK TO PLATE
What simple pleasures bring you happiness? Some say good friends. Others say being out in nature or enjoying tasty food or wine. Chef Bryan Bobinchuck of Catch 22 restaurant and Captain Eric Moore of Moneric Fishing Charters, LLC say all the above. “Being able to bring…
Chef Zoole: Full Circle
When 10-year-old Peter Zoole was building sandcastles on the beach at Palmetto Dunes 25 plus years ago, he wasn’t thinking about how he would be preparing the catch of the day at the Ocean Grille. When he was a boy, his family spent summer vacations…
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…
Decisions, Decisions
Have you ever been paralyzed by a decision? Big decisions can be a crisis and sometimes not making one is the only reasonable solution. It’s the same with small decisions, like deciding between the chicken noodle or tomato Florentine soup. Instead of giving up and…
DIG IN - CQ's Celebrates Farm to Table Freshness
Tucked beneath moss-draped 100-year-old live oaks sits the oldest establishment in Harbor Town known as CQ’s Restaurant. CQ’s has been serving countless patrons and guests for over a quarter of a century. It is an award-winning restaurant, a locals’ hangout, and some swear a ghost…
Don't Worry...Be Happy - Parrot Cove Seafood Grill And Bar
“I’D LIKE THE MEMORY OF ME TO BE A HAPPY ONE. I’D LIKE TO LEAVE AN AFTERGLOW OF SMILES WHEN LIFE IS DONE. I’D LIKE TO LEAVE AN ECHO WHISPERING SOFTLY DOWN THE WAYS OF HAPPY TIMES AND LAUGHING TIME SAND BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAYS.…
Ela's Blu Water Grille - For Seafood, Steak and Style
It was July and Paula Abdul was hungry. She and her mini-entourage were on Hilton Head Island—just passing through—looking for a nice, quiet, restaurant where they could dine in peace, with no fanfare, away from the masses, with some privacy and a nice view of…
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…
Follow the 'Lead Dog' To South Beach for Fall Festivals & Events
The fall and winter is the time for new beginnings at Hilton Head Island’s South Beach Marina. Just as the tide flows in and out on Hilton Head’s 14 miles of beaches, there is a seasonal ebb and flow to the bustle of activity on the…
GEE WHIZ! Philly's Boasts Best SANDWICHES In Town...Period
We’re off to see the whiz The wonderful, wonderful whiz… At Philly’s, located in the Fountain Center on New Orleans Road, this whiz is a unique, tasty, cheesy, homemade concoction that goes on Philly’s traditional Philly Cheesesteak. It’s not out of a can or jar; it’s not…
Get Mellow - Mellow Mushroom Serves Up Good Food, Good Times in Two Locations
Kim Boyce is so happy to be in a place that has “drippy mushrooms” hanging from the ceiling, a red and white PVC-pipe lighthouse on the wall, and an entryway chandelier made of skimboards that gets all psychedelic-groovy at night. After years in the high-stress…
HHPrime, XO Lounge and The Market: “A Nice Balance”
Earl Nightingale figured local was a good idea. Nightingale is general manager of the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. In January, 2008, he began a project at his hotel that would redefine its food and beverage offerings for both local patrons and hotel guests.…
Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times - WILD WING CAFE Celebrates 20 Years Of Success
She was a marketing guru who loved to cook. He was a business owner and promotions expert who considered great golf, cold beer and tasty chicken wings among life’s utmost pleasures. And while Dianne and Cecil Crowley were enamored with each other, and co-owned a…
In Good Taste - An Evening At The Old Fort Pub
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
Jocks • Bluffton’s Sports Bar and Grill
“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out…
Joni & Carolyn's 25 Secrets To Market Street's 25 Years Of Success!
1985: Change your logo with the times…from a Pegasus to a beach umbrella (definitely more HHI appropriate!). 1986: When your favorite customers get sick, deliver soup to them. 1987: Pay taxes. (This should be done EVERY year.) 1988: Let your waitresses wear leggings if it’s the fad.…
JULY 2012: THE TIPPING POINT
When I first heard the story of Mr. Edsel Ford Fung, I thought it had to be an urban legend; his name alone gave me reason to pause. However, in the history of service industry workers, he may actually hold the title as the world’s…
Jump & Phil...And A Moose Named Waldo
“I always thought that every great bar should have a moose,” said co-owner Phil Henry, seated tableside a few feet below the animal’s permanently mounted perch at Jump and Phil’s, a locals favorite on Hilton Head Island. Like many of the (literally) hundreds of items…
Kingfisher: Dinner And So Much More
The jovial, bronzed pelican rowing amidst a sea of oyster shells recalls a time 30 years ago when this restaurant was called Pelican Point. It was named for the pelicans you can still see on the sea wall across Broad Creek. Ten years later, it…
KINGFISHER: NEW AND IMPROVED - Bringing back the Locals
Hey, Locals. Have you had dinner at Kingfisher lately? What’s that? You can’t recall? It’s that place in Shelter Cove. The one with the great harbor views, over to the right of the King Neptune statue as you drive in. Yeah, that’s the one. It’s been around for…
KINGFISHER: The Restaurant That Has It All
A diner on Hilton Head Island would expect certain things—excellent seafood, waterfront views, perhaps entertainment—but would all these things combine with affordable prices? At Kingfisher restaurant, they do. “Families can afford to bring their kids in to eat without breaking the bank,” said Mark Stephenson, part…
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.”…
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,…
Music to Your Mouth
Palmetto Bluff’s nationally touted Music to Your Mouth festival celebrates the very best in Southern cooking. The most prominent chefs from the Southern food scene (and a few from beyond) converge on The Bluff in November to pair up with farmers, writers, musicians, and producers…
OKKO
Whether you are laughing it up ladies-night style, leaving the kids at home for a much needed date night, or tapping into your “No sleep ’til Brooklyn” inner Beastie Boy, late night can be a treat. Thanks to OKKO, late night is now a tasty…
On The Water: Restauarants on the Water
Raising the Bar: Lowrey Group Chefs
It’s been said that too many cooks spoil the broth; but the Lowrey Group’s award-winning chefs are working together more closely than ever, and the soup’s turning out pretty tasty. The Lowrey Group currently consists of a complete catering and event planning division, Celebrations Catering…
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…
Robert Irvine's Nosh and Eat!
Day 1: eat! I had been waiting at Robert Irvine’s eat! for some time—waiting for its celebrity owner to arrive for our scheduled interview. From the back of the house, a silent alarm must have signaled that the famous chef had arrived. The already sharp and…
Sake House: Where Japanese Cuisine Meets the American palate
Lan Chen, manager at Bluffton’s Sake House Japanese Sushi/Seafood & Steak, giggled at the question: what’s the best thing on the menu? Like a mother declining to choose a favorite amongst her children, Chen answered diplomatically. “It depends. You have sushi people and hibachi people.”…
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…
SANTA FE CAFE - Tapping The Source
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but authenticity is always judged with the highest level of objectivity. Thus, would the co-owners and chefs at Santa Fe Café saddle up, hitch their wagons and point their noses west for the City of Santa…
Skillets: From Day to Night
There is a sparkle in Amie Baima’s eyes as she talks about the changes that have been made to the menu at her Coligny Plaza restaurant, Skillets Grill & Café. Change and creativity are the cornerstones of this dynamic islander’s approach to her ever-evolving life…
Small Business: Did Anybody Try To Talk You Out Of It?
“Oh, yeah! Almost every single person that we spoke to said it was a bad investment,” said insurance agent-turned-bar owner Rob Hummel. “Although people closest to us said, ‘You guys can make this happen,’ there were those who said, ‘Are you guys crazy?’” (From Left to…
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…
Sublime Prime
It’s been a lifetime of experiencing grand gourmet rooms from all angles for Karyn Goldberg, owner of Sublime Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Bluffton. She recalls her early days growing up in Charleston, S.C. and wandering around wide-eyed in her family’s vintage Embassy Supper…
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…
The Big Chill
The Big Chill—the restaurant, not the movie—is already drawing big crowds on weekends when live bands like Cranford and Sons perform. Visit the restaurant on a hot summer night, try one of the colorful, icy daiquiris—the perfect antidote for summer sweat and swelter—and you’ll discover…
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 Reilley Family: Nature or Nurture?
The Reilleys have “restaurant running” in their blood When so many members of a family are in the same business or field, you tend to wonder if they inherited the tendency or if they’ve simply learned from their environment. Whatever the cause, the effect of the…
The Salty Dog—Canine Chic
Goodbye Kitty; Hello Doggie. What is it about Jake, that Salty Dog? The legendary retriever captivates everyone who encounters his furry little face and yellow sou’wester hat. From his very first appearance on a few T-shirts that promoted his home, the Salty Dog Café, Jake has…
THE SERG GROUP
When Editor calls Writer and says, “Hey, Writer. I need you to do a Business Partner Profile about the SERG Group,” Writer’s mouth immediately begins to water. You see, a restaurant story usually means Writer gets to eat out on editor’s tab. Southeast Entertainment Restaurant…
The Shops at Sea Pines Center
Palmettoes. Truffles Café. Forsythe Jewelers. Le Spa. Iconic names on Hilton Head Island, all of them, and for over a quarter century they’ve been drawing shoppers, diners, and those seeking a little rejuvenation to an iconic-in-its-own-right location in the heart of Sea Pines Plantation, The…
The Studio: Fine Art and Fine Dining
In this economic downturn, going out to eat should be more than just dinner in a restaurant. It should be a memorable experience. Walking into The Studio, nestled under the live oaks at 20 Executive Park Rd., just off of Pope Ave., words like elegance,…
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…
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…
“The perfect job description?” chuckles Woody Rennie, owner of Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille. “Well, like most people, I like sports, and I like to have a couple of drinks.” Twelve years back Woody, like some of us these days, worked 25 years for a major…
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…
A Plan for All Seasons: Warm up to Winter at Bistro 17
THERE’S SOMETHING MAGICAL ABOUT DINING OUTDOORS, especially here on Hilton Head Island where the beauty of nature abounds. “But it’s January,” you say. “Brrrr…” While this may not be your favorite time of year to pack a picnic and head to the beach, Shelter Cove…
Asian Bistro - A Blue Oasis
“It’s definitely calming,” says owner Wei Zhu, 31, gesturing to a sea of blue microbulbs that illuminate the dining area in his new restaurant. “Very peaceful.” Color symbolism suggests that blue-lit rooms promote creativity, intuition and relaxation. Whether by design or coincidence, the effect works. The…
C2's - DINING GUIDE
Especially when it comes to eating. Here in the Lowcountry, we have a lot of choices when it comes to dining out, and that is one of the best things about living here. How many towns as small as ours have over 200 restaurants to…
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…
Catch 22
True foodies read cookbooks like novels and menus like investigative journalists. There are mysteries, intrigue, and surprise endings. If you are not a foodie, you may be scratching your head saying, there is no way that Earnest Hemingway and Julia Child could be compared as…
CATCH 22- HOOK TO PLATE
What simple pleasures bring you happiness? Some say good friends. Others say being out in nature or enjoying tasty food or wine. Chef Bryan Bobinchuck of Catch 22 restaurant and Captain Eric Moore of Moneric Fishing Charters, LLC say all the above. “Being able to bring…
Chef Zoole: Full Circle
When 10-year-old Peter Zoole was building sandcastles on the beach at Palmetto Dunes 25 plus years ago, he wasn’t thinking about how he would be preparing the catch of the day at the Ocean Grille. When he was a boy, his family spent summer vacations…
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…
Decisions, Decisions
Have you ever been paralyzed by a decision? Big decisions can be a crisis and sometimes not making one is the only reasonable solution. It’s the same with small decisions, like deciding between the chicken noodle or tomato Florentine soup. Instead of giving up and…
DIG IN - CQ's Celebrates Farm to Table Freshness
Tucked beneath moss-draped 100-year-old live oaks sits the oldest establishment in Harbor Town known as CQ’s Restaurant. CQ’s has been serving countless patrons and guests for over a quarter of a century. It is an award-winning restaurant, a locals’ hangout, and some swear a ghost…
Don't Worry...Be Happy - Parrot Cove Seafood Grill And Bar
“I’D LIKE THE MEMORY OF ME TO BE A HAPPY ONE. I’D LIKE TO LEAVE AN AFTERGLOW OF SMILES WHEN LIFE IS DONE. I’D LIKE TO LEAVE AN ECHO WHISPERING SOFTLY DOWN THE WAYS OF HAPPY TIMES AND LAUGHING TIME SAND BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAYS.…
Ela's Blu Water Grille - For Seafood, Steak and Style
It was July and Paula Abdul was hungry. She and her mini-entourage were on Hilton Head Island—just passing through—looking for a nice, quiet, restaurant where they could dine in peace, with no fanfare, away from the masses, with some privacy and a nice view of…
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…
Follow the 'Lead Dog' To South Beach for Fall Festivals & Events
The fall and winter is the time for new beginnings at Hilton Head Island’s South Beach Marina. Just as the tide flows in and out on Hilton Head’s 14 miles of beaches, there is a seasonal ebb and flow to the bustle of activity on the…
GEE WHIZ! Philly's Boasts Best SANDWICHES In Town...Period
We’re off to see the whiz The wonderful, wonderful whiz… At Philly’s, located in the Fountain Center on New Orleans Road, this whiz is a unique, tasty, cheesy, homemade concoction that goes on Philly’s traditional Philly Cheesesteak. It’s not out of a can or jar; it’s not…
Get Mellow - Mellow Mushroom Serves Up Good Food, Good Times in Two Locations
Kim Boyce is so happy to be in a place that has “drippy mushrooms” hanging from the ceiling, a red and white PVC-pipe lighthouse on the wall, and an entryway chandelier made of skimboards that gets all psychedelic-groovy at night. After years in the high-stress…
HHPrime, XO Lounge and The Market: “A Nice Balance”
Earl Nightingale figured local was a good idea. Nightingale is general manager of the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. In January, 2008, he began a project at his hotel that would redefine its food and beverage offerings for both local patrons and hotel guests.…
Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times - WILD WING CAFE Celebrates 20 Years Of Success
She was a marketing guru who loved to cook. He was a business owner and promotions expert who considered great golf, cold beer and tasty chicken wings among life’s utmost pleasures. And while Dianne and Cecil Crowley were enamored with each other, and co-owned 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?
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
This Month: Truffles Cafe at Sea Pines Center
Almost every restaurant or bar has a Signature Cocktail. Over the next several months we are going to “steal” their secret recipes and share them with you.
Jocks • Bluffton’s Sports Bar and Grill
“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out…
Joni & Carolyn's 25 Secrets To Market Street's 25 Years Of Success!
1985: Change your logo with the times…from a Pegasus to a beach umbrella (definitely more HHI appropriate!). 1986: When your favorite customers get sick, deliver soup to them. 1987: Pay taxes. (This should be done EVERY year.) 1988: Let your waitresses wear leggings if it’s the fad.…
JULY 2012: THE TIPPING POINT
When I first heard the story of Mr. Edsel Ford Fung, I thought it had to be an urban legend; his name alone gave me reason to pause. However, in the history of service industry workers, he may actually hold the title as the world’s…
Jump & Phil...And A Moose Named Waldo
“I always thought that every great bar should have a moose,” said co-owner Phil Henry, seated tableside a few feet below the animal’s permanently mounted perch at Jump and Phil’s, a locals favorite on Hilton Head Island. Like many of the (literally) hundreds of items…
Kingfisher: Dinner And So Much More
The jovial, bronzed pelican rowing amidst a sea of oyster shells recalls a time 30 years ago when this restaurant was called Pelican Point. It was named for the pelicans you can still see on the sea wall across Broad Creek. Ten years later, it…
KINGFISHER: NEW AND IMPROVED - Bringing back the Locals
Hey, Locals. Have you had dinner at Kingfisher lately? What’s that? You can’t recall? It’s that place in Shelter Cove. The one with the great harbor views, over to the right of the King Neptune statue as you drive in. Yeah, that’s the one. It’s been around for…
KINGFISHER: The Restaurant That Has It All
A diner on Hilton Head Island would expect certain things—excellent seafood, waterfront views, perhaps entertainment—but would all these things combine with affordable prices? At Kingfisher restaurant, they do. “Families can afford to bring their kids in to eat without breaking the bank,” said Mark Stephenson, part…
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.”…
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,…
Music to Your Mouth
Palmetto Bluff’s nationally touted Music to Your Mouth festival celebrates the very best in Southern cooking. The most prominent chefs from the Southern food scene (and a few from beyond) converge on The Bluff in November to pair up with farmers, writers, musicians, and producers…
OKKO
Whether you are laughing it up ladies-night style, leaving the kids at home for a much needed date night, or tapping into your “No sleep ’til Brooklyn” inner Beastie Boy, late night can be a treat. Thanks to OKKO, late night is now a tasty…
On The Water: Restauarants on the Water
Several dozen Hilton Head Island restaurants fit the “food with a water view” description, and many incorporate outdoor dining into their specific appeal. Again, we’re on an island, and it’s all about water.
Raising the Bar: Lowrey Group Chefs
It’s been said that too many cooks spoil the broth; but the Lowrey Group’s award-winning chefs are working together more closely than ever, and the soup’s turning out pretty tasty. The Lowrey Group currently consists of a complete catering and event planning division, Celebrations Catering…
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…
Robert Irvine's Nosh and Eat!
Day 1: eat! I had been waiting at Robert Irvine’s eat! for some time—waiting for its celebrity owner to arrive for our scheduled interview. From the back of the house, a silent alarm must have signaled that the famous chef had arrived. The already sharp and…
Sake House: Where Japanese Cuisine Meets the American palate
Lan Chen, manager at Bluffton’s Sake House Japanese Sushi/Seafood & Steak, giggled at the question: what’s the best thing on the menu? Like a mother declining to choose a favorite amongst her children, Chen answered diplomatically. “It depends. You have sushi people and hibachi people.”…
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…
SANTA FE CAFE - Tapping The Source
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but authenticity is always judged with the highest level of objectivity. Thus, would the co-owners and chefs at Santa Fe Café saddle up, hitch their wagons and point their noses west for the City of Santa…
Skillets: From Day to Night
There is a sparkle in Amie Baima’s eyes as she talks about the changes that have been made to the menu at her Coligny Plaza restaurant, Skillets Grill & Café. Change and creativity are the cornerstones of this dynamic islander’s approach to her ever-evolving life…
Small Business: Did Anybody Try To Talk You Out Of It?
“Oh, yeah! Almost every single person that we spoke to said it was a bad investment,” said insurance agent-turned-bar owner Rob Hummel. “Although people closest to us said, ‘You guys can make this happen,’ there were those who said, ‘Are you guys crazy?’” (From Left to…
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…
Sublime Prime
It’s been a lifetime of experiencing grand gourmet rooms from all angles for Karyn Goldberg, owner of Sublime Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Bluffton. She recalls her early days growing up in Charleston, S.C. and wandering around wide-eyed in her family’s vintage Embassy Supper…
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…
The Big Chill
The Big Chill—the restaurant, not the movie—is already drawing big crowds on weekends when live bands like Cranford and Sons perform. Visit the restaurant on a hot summer night, try one of the colorful, icy daiquiris—the perfect antidote for summer sweat and swelter—and you’ll discover…
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 Reilley Family: Nature or Nurture?
The Reilleys have “restaurant running” in their blood When so many members of a family are in the same business or field, you tend to wonder if they inherited the tendency or if they’ve simply learned from their environment. Whatever the cause, the effect of the…
The Salty Dog—Canine Chic
Goodbye Kitty; Hello Doggie. What is it about Jake, that Salty Dog? The legendary retriever captivates everyone who encounters his furry little face and yellow sou’wester hat. From his very first appearance on a few T-shirts that promoted his home, the Salty Dog Café, Jake has…
THE SERG GROUP
When Editor calls Writer and says, “Hey, Writer. I need you to do a Business Partner Profile about the SERG Group,” Writer’s mouth immediately begins to water. You see, a restaurant story usually means Writer gets to eat out on editor’s tab. Southeast Entertainment Restaurant…
The Shops at Sea Pines Center
Palmettoes. Truffles Café. Forsythe Jewelers. Le Spa. Iconic names on Hilton Head Island, all of them, and for over a quarter century they’ve been drawing shoppers, diners, and those seeking a little rejuvenation to an iconic-in-its-own-right location in the heart of Sea Pines Plantation, The…
The Studio: Fine Art and Fine Dining
In this economic downturn, going out to eat should be more than just dinner in a restaurant. It should be a memorable experience. Walking into The Studio, nestled under the live oaks at 20 Executive Park Rd., just off of Pope Ave., words like elegance,…
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…
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…
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