Taking in a Dive along the Coast
When you think about all the games we played to pass the time as kids, it doesn’t take long at all to rattle off a list. Of course, this was long before the smartphone changed everything. Heck, I am even talking pre-cable TV and remote controls. Can you imagine our kids living through such a time?
Fundamentals for Pursuing Investment Success
It’s been said that a rising tide lifts all boats. And despite negative returns in both stocks and bonds year-to-date, many investors seem content that they have weathered yet another storm, simply because their investment portfolios’ performance may have improved in...
Face First: Bella Santé Esthetics offers unique custom and corrective treatments
If you’re in the market for skincare spas, the options abound. However, contrary to what you may think, one size does not fit all. Your skin is as distinctive and exceptional as you are, so finding the right esthetician to treat you is so important. Providing...
Favorite recipes by: Chef Lynn Michelle
September Shrimp Baiting Season There is nothing finer than the simultaneous September full moon rise and sunset, the changing colors of the marsh grass for a Lowcountry fall, and shrimp baiting season in South Carolina. And these succulent shrimp recipes are a...
September 2022: Money Management Spotlight
Dan Guerrini, Thomas M. Dowling CFA, CFP®, CIMA®, Brandon B. Witt CFP® Alliance Global Partners We are a financial planning firm, and what we are known for is helping successful business owners and families find simplicity in their financial lives. Creating this...
9 Bartenders We LOVE
Bartending isn’t just about pouring drinks. If it were the extent of their craft, anyone could do it. Right now, there are robots out there mixing mudslides and piña coladas. But that’s not bartending; that’s just mixing drinks.
And that’s the easy part. What makes a good bartender isn’t how they masterfully blend ingredients into a toast-worthy cocktail; it’s how they blend personalities. It’s how they can be your closest confidante on a day when you just need to vent over a stiff one. It’s how they can tame a whole bar full of unruly tourists with just a few words. It’s how they will toast your best days with your favorite drink, prepared before you’ve even asked for it.
A robot can mix you a drink. But a bartender will be your therapist, your cheerleader, and if necessary, your babysitter. And that’s why we’re thankful they’ll always be there.
The Fat Boy’s Guide to Food
Step inside the lard-laden arteries of a man who has spent his life devouring some of the world’s most questionable cuisine.
Ciao, Lowcountry!
Unless you’ve been living in a tree stump, you may have noticed the island has been rather … ahem … congested these past few months. How often does one muse, “Where are all these people coming from?” New Jersey? Ohio? How about Verona, Italy? Last month, 32 Italian...
The Turtle Trot: Weekly beachfront fun run for a great cause
For the past five years during the summer months, anywhere between 300 and 400 locals and visitors of all ages have gathered each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. on the beautiful beach at Palmetto Dunes for the Turtle Trot, a 5 kilometer run/walk. This fun event, held...
A Note from Mayor McCann: August 2022
Get to Know Hilton Head Island I recently spoke to a newcomer to Hilton Head Island, and she shared with me that there was no comprehensive guide for people like her that outlined all the information new Hilton Head Islanders should know. As you settle into the...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: August 2022
Getting to Know Bluffton Did you ever wonder how development happens in Bluffton? How did the town grow from a one-square mile town to a 54-square mile town? What are the rules, regulations and ordinances that govern how our town is developed or not developed? How...
Wexford Castle: Family home offers grandeur, warmth, and memories
Architecture and Interiors by Group3, Construction by Sandcastle Constructors
2022 Men Behind the Business
Dave Miller Superior Services 36 Persimmon St #202, Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 682-2665 gotosuperior.com What services does your business provide? Whole-house service solutions, AC repair, plumbing, electrical, and much more. What is your motto in business? Do what you...
We caught up with Randy Rose to find out a thing or two about a condition that plagues 15 percent of the population as they age: Hearing Loss
What typically causes hearing loss, and is it preventable? Sensorineural Hearing Loss is the most common type of hearing loss. It can be a result of aging, exposure to loud noise, injury, disease, or certain drugs. Hearing loss is preventable by protecting your...
Keeping the Wheels Spinning: How Jim Buser was able to grow his empire despite lockdowns, setbacks, and incursions from big-box juggernauts.
If you grew up in sports, odds are good you have that one coach who taught you something that stuck with you. Far more than simply showing you how to run faster, catch a ball better, or swing a bat with greater force, this mentor made sure your spirit was as ready for...
Plugged In: Is an electric vehicle in your future?
If electric cars could talk, they would tell you they feel misunderstood. And those who love them would give them a big hug and a “there, there,” while advising them to be themselves, dare to be different, and ignore the bullies. The controversy over electric vehicles...
Underground Burrito
I’ve met all kinds of people in my decade-plus chasing good eats across this region: good ones, bad ones, tall ones, short ones, and anything you can imagine in between. Around every corner is a character, especially in Old Town Bluffton, where they enjoy their quirk...
Food-court Fare with a side of Family-Friendly Fun
Train-themed Crave Station offers something for everyone
Rock and Ride: CycleBar offers empowering experiences, creative classes, and community spirit
Taking a class at CycleBar Hilton Head offers an unforgettable encounter with energy that will leave you rinsed out, inspired, and powered up. For the past six years, CycleBar Hilton Head has used this energy to overcome adversity and build a strong community whose...
Saving Fur Babies 24/7: Carolina Veterinary Critical Care offers pet care when you need it most
Carla Genther, Andrew Starmer, Dr. Katherine Hamlet, Dr. Denise Lane, Dr. Josh DuVall, Dr. Matt Tenwolde and Nicole Smith If you own a pet, then it is very likely your fur baby is as dear to you as anyone else in your family and their health just as precious. Most...
Neighborhood Stroll: Wexford
This is the first of many articles in a continuing series in CH2 & CB2 magazines highlighting neighborhoods and gated communities in the Lowcountry.
Editor’s Note: August 2022
The Outward Mindset: an Alternative to Murder Every morning after I’ve gotten my run in and taken care of whatever four-legged friends I’m nannying that week, I go about the process of getting ready for work. I generally use this drinking coffee, showering, applying...
The Modern Male’s Guide to Non-Toxic Masculinity
Take a knee, boys. We’re showing you how today’s gentledude gets by in a world that’s kind of over the whole macho schtick.
For Rick Patel, Security Blankets Are the Enemy
He just might be the busiest businessman you’ve never heard of, and that’s alright by Rick Patel. He’s much more about sharing his vision with you face-to-face than marketing a brand. “I don’t have interest in being interviewed or photographed, but if it can lead to...
Watterson Focused On Brewing Lowcountry Business Equality
Watterson elevates the entrepreneurial spirit and encourages growth of black-owned businesses through programs supported by the Lowcountry Legacy Fund. It’s a mix most businessmen have often found to be too strange a brew. For Billy Watterson, it’s a lifetime of...
Driven: The great American love story between classic cars and the men who drive them
Love drives us crazy. What draws us or makes our eyes light up and why is the great unanswerable question, whether that’s a person, a song, a place—or one particular car, made one year, in one perfect color. Muscle cars, luxury sports, collectable classics, flatbeds...
Rekindling the Fireworks: Every Tuesday, HarbourFest reminds visitors and long-time locals alike of the island’s inimitable magic.
Shannon Tanner leads the boys against the girls in a singing competition of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” on the Shelter Cove main stage while the crowd looks on and applauds with laughter. It’s an all-too-common lament, one you’ve probably shared at some point. You...
A Summer Kiss from Coastal Bliss
To show off the latest looks from Coastal Bliss in Shelter Cove Town Centre, we headed to some beautiful backdrops right here on the island. Can you tell where each shot was taken? Email your guesses to
maggie@ch2cb2magazine.com for a chance to win $100 to spend at Coastal Bliss. We will draw a name from all correct entries and announce the winner on July 20 on CH2 magazine’s instagram and Facebook pages.
A Note from Mayor McCann: July 2022
A Return to Civility As mayor, I enjoy interacting with young people. They are indeed the future. Any time I am invited to share my experiences or words of encouragement with them, I am happy to do so. Last month, I spoke at the graduation ceremonies for Heritage...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: July 2022
The Key Ingredients that Connect a Successful Startup to a Successful Town A startup and a town have more similarities than are obvious at first glance. In reality, both are in an interdependent relationship. On one hand, the town gives startups the opportunities they...