Ruby Lee’s turned a family recipe box into Hilton Head’s go-to soul food and live music spot. Blues, jazz, and Sunday-worthy fried chicken share the bill on Old Wild Horse Road.
Hilton Head Under the Radar
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Food & Drink
Rock N Ribs
Coligny’s celebration of music and barbecue brings back an island favorite
We Do Not Effin’ Care
How one irreverent happy hour has become a joyful grassroots movement
Staying Power: Skillets Cafe & Grill
Skillets Café & Grill is part of the culinary fabric of Hilton Head Island
Food for Thought
The Connection Between Food and Mental Health
The Bean Scene
Discover the island’s best new places to grab your favorite wake-up juice
It’s Food Festival Season!
Jesse Blanco takes a look at some of the Lowcountry’s upcoming food festivals
‘Water Never Stops Moving’
Settled in its new digs, Captain Woody’s embraces the senior year of its journey
ElevenDistinct & New(ish) Dining Spots
Distinct & New(ish) Dining Spots
These Roots Run Deep
Each plate tells a story at Radici Italian Chophouse
Burger Bash Is Back
13 Days, 30-Plus Burgers, One Region About to Lose Its Mind
Tradition in the Tasting
Sweetwater Steamer didn’t invent Lowcountry boil – they perfected it
Healthy Habit Is Back, Brighter Than Ever
Sunday in a beach town calls for something fresh and clean, and now there’s a place on the island that answers that call. Go check it out
The Faces of Lowcountry Hospitality Part 1
Hospitality is what built this place, and we’re all pretty good at it here. But these professionals are operating on a higher plane.
Biking & Beachfront Bar Hopping on Hilton Head Island
It was a great way to wrap up a fun day together, making new memories, and exploring the beach bars that make Hilton Head a great place to live and visit. If you plan on trying this beach bar biking adventure, we recommend checking the tides in advance and being in fairly good physical condition… it’s quite the workout!
At the Heart of It All
A destination within a destination, The Shops at Sea Pines Center anchor a community and a lifestyle.
Chicago-style Pizzeria Coming to Hilton Head’s South End
The plan has been to open this summer. We will keep you posted.
Sunday Brunch, Lowcountry Style
Enjoy an afternoon at Buffalos in Montage Palmetto Bluff
The Rise of Sourdough
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden loaf from the oven, hearing the crackle of its crust, and slicing into something you made with your own hands. No shortcuts. No preservatives. Just process.
Rollers Wine & Spirits: a Toast to Family
Roller’s is an indelible part of our community, but they’re also a community unto themselves.
Hannah Dasher Brings Entertaining Flair to New Cookbook
Whether you’re an experienced home cook or someone who’s just trying to figure out how not to ruin a batch of biscuits, Stand By Your Pan meets you where you are – and invites you to have some fun with it.
Feast Your Eyes on Java Burrito
Locally sourced produce has always been a key part of Java Burrito’s menu, and sometimes one flavor will find its way into multiple items.
Cinco de Mouthwatering
Cactus Street Cantina’s May 5 celebration kicks off month of giving
Tio’s Hits the Road
Want your next party to sizzle with the celebrated Latin American flair that made Tio’s famous? Now’s your chance.
Team at Palmetto Dunes Serves Up Fresh Tastes of Sophistication
As much as the venues add an air of pure Lowcountry hospitality to an event, it’s a golden rule of party planning that every good gathering comes down to the food. Pejeau’s team leaves nothing on the table when it comes to preparing a menu.
Insider Info: RBC Heritage Food Experiences
Our network has grown over the years, and we have a great relationship with the chef team up at Augusta National. The executive chef for Berckmans Place and Augusta National is Roberto Bustillo, an incredibly talented guy, legendary chef in the industry, and dear friend.
From Space Coast to Open Sea
The Flavor-Filled Life of Abby Cheshire
Page Island Oyster Roast to Benefit the Outside Foundation
Look for details on future Page Island events at outsidefoundation.org.
Bluffton’s First Greek Independence Day
Side Hustle has also created a special beer for the event. “They’re calling it Two Birds Greek Street Beer…”
Pup Approved Patios
“For a lot of my customers, those are their babies, those are their children. I want them to be able to come and hang out.” – Shona Goldstein, owner Locals Only Taproom
Restaurant Reality Check: Food, Labor, Supply Costs Are Soaring
“…remember that your burger isn’t north of $25 because someone in the back is getting rich…”
Love for the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival
Entry tickets include celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, the Gullah Celebration’s 30th Anniversary Village Experience, and live music from Yacht Club. Food, drinks, kids’ activities, and vendors wares are all available at an additional cost.
Filling Hearts and Bellies at Coligny
Along with the food, live music from Nashville’s Paul Juneau, and TVs showing highlights from the past season and beyond will keep the tailgate atmosphere humming.
A Healthier Pour
Juicebox Bluffton Redefines ‘Clean Drinking’
Shell Ring Oyster Company
Shell Ring’s clam harvest has been so plentiful, that in addition to Hudson’s, the business has been able to sell fresh clams to other local restaurants.
Eat It and Like It Cooking Stage Returns to Savannah
In the past, we’ve enjoyed fried shrimp, we’ve had Greek bites, we’ve had soups. All of it delicious and all of it a good time.
Growing a Healthier Lowcountry
How the Wearren Family Is Cultivating Change
January: a Fresh Start
During the winter months, it is important to stay warm from the inside out and eat as many warm foods as you can.
Jesse Blanco: Best of 2025
Simply Keeping it Simple
Miracle Pop-Up Bar Makes Spirits Bright This Season
Starbird is new to the island cocktail scene, having just opened in May, and specializes in perfecting the cocktail lounge experience.
Fuzzy Memories of the Big Bamboo
If these walls could talk, most islanders would ask them to keep quiet around the kids.
It Takes a Village
The Village at Wexford’s Wine Down Wednesdays help build community
Oyster Festival 2025
One important thing to keep in mind is that the Oyster Festival is entirely cashless. Cards or digital vouchers will be your only option to purchase anything. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
Hull & Husk
Turning the Humble Shell into National Innovation
Coligny’s Toast to the Holidays
This year, Black Friday offers something brand new for shoppers – a chance to sip some inspired cocktails while they browse. The Santa Bar Crawl starts at The Earl of Sandwich and continues around the plaza.
J. Banks Design Group + Origin Coffee Bar: A Design Matrimony
Shaded seating, green grass, palm trees, and corn hole are found in the welcoming courtyard. Matt’s hope is for the new space to be a gathering place for the community and to be part of people’s daily rhythms. He describes the location as an incredible complex and is grateful for the partnership between the two businesses.
‘Where Them Fans At?’
Coligny Plaza turns up the tempo with can’t-miss musical events
Welcome Fall with Pumpkin and Squash Warmth
Once again, nature provides the perfect way to bring balance and help us go in strong to the season.
Old Town on a Platter
Welcome to the Squat ‘N’ Gobble
Lowcountry Classic
A Humble, Hearty Take on Southern Shrimp & Grits