Taste Fall 2012 by Taste of Hilton Head

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CONTENTS

FEATURES 8

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ: Celebrating a Decade of Egg-citing Meals.

12 SEA GRASS GRILLE Familiar Smiles Compliment Fantastic Cuisine.

20 HILTON HEAD HOSPITALITY PROFILE Erika Waronsky Of Steamer Seafood

24 IN THE KITCHEN With Chef Bryan Bobinchuck Of Catch 22 Fresh Seafood and Grill.

32 MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH Four Days of Feasting.

40 23RD ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SEASON The Lowcountry’s Premier Culinary Event.

42 FALL FESTIVALS Filling the weekends with fun.

45 LOWCOUNTRY BOIL

Quick Pickin’ and Bluegrass Soul.

56 OKTOBERFEST Where’s the Party?

59 WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? Health and Fitness Tips From CrossFit Hilton Head.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

10 A TASTE OF DINNER 46 A TASTE OF LUNCH 55 A TASTE OF ISLAND RECIPES 60 A TASTE OF BREAKFAST/BRUNCH 64 A TASTE OF NIGHTLIFE/LOUNGES 72 A TASTE OF ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES 74 ADVERTISING DIRECTORY/MAP

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PUBLISHERS NOTE

Fall on Hilton Head is a special time of the year, especially for me. I moved to the Island in the fall of 1989 with the thought of spending a few years here and then moving on to other things. Here we are, twenty three years later, and I’m still here. Funny thing is that many long time Islanders have the same story: Came for a visit, stayed for a lifetime. I remember that first fall on the Island like it was yesterday. I didn’t know anyone here which was a little awkward, but also a little exciting. What I remember most was how easy it was to meet people and how friendly everyone was. In only a few months I felt like I had been here for years. In most places, if you are not from there you are considered an outsider. You may eventually feel like a part of that community, but it can take years. Hilton Head Island is different. The people here are gregarious and affable. So this fall, it got me thinking, why is this such a special place where it is so easy to fit in, make friends and feel like a part of the community so quickly? I think part of the reason is because the majority of islanders have taken the same path to get here. We weren’t born here, and most of us weren’t raised here either. We remember how we were first treated and try to do the same to our new residents. Pay it forward so to speak. Also, I think everyone is just happy to be here and happy to share a piece of our paradise with others. Because our fall weather makes it so easy to get out and do things, it is also our season of festivals, where we celebrate and embrace cultures and traditions and of course, food. What better way to enjoy the hospitality the island has to offer than with fantastic food, beautiful weather and good company. These festivals are the perfect opportunity to have a family outing, to catch up with old friends, and to make new ones. The past twenty three years have gone by in a flash and every fall is a nice reminder of what makes Hilton Head so special. This fall, take in an oyster roast, walk on the beach, grab a bite and a drink on the patio, and soak in the wonderful area that we are lucky enough to call home!

TASTE OF HILTON HEAD

David Mudwilder

ABOUT THE COVER

VOLUME VII, ISSUE 3 PUBLISHER David Mudwilder ART DIRECTOR Kim Bowen CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Rob Kaufman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Craig Hysell Marianne Lobaugh Louise Lund Risa Williams McMillan DISTRIBUTION Bryan Kirby

TASTE OF HILTON HEAD 3 Cardinal Court #572 Hilton Head Is., SC 29926 (843) 384-2014 mud@atasteofhiltonhead.com

Mackenzie Hrobar serves up a plate of award winning ribs from the Smokehouse. Photography by Rob Kaufman. 6

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Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café Celebrating a Decade of Egg-citing Meals BY MARIANNE LOBAUGH • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

1,000,000 — this is the staggering number of eggs that Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café has carefully cracked by hand one at a time and served to customers during their ten years of operation near the beautiful waters of Calibogue Sound in Palmetto Bay Marina. Whether your preference is eggs benedict with city ham or crab cake, shrimp hash, eggs all ways or an omelet, Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café’s kitchen will be sure to please your appetite for breakfast and lunch. “We are known for our egg dishes. A large part of our menu is all about eggs,” confirms Leslie Stewart, owner of the Sunrise Café along with her husband, Paul, who goes by “Stew.” But if you think your choices are limited to fried, scrambled, sunny side up or poached — think again. “We have some menu items that are a little different. All the benedicts we have experimented with over time,” said Leslie. Sunrise Café’s regular menu contains five tantalizing variations of 8

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eggs benedict, but be sure to ask about the daily special to discover what unique creation is being offered today before making your choice. Leslie mentioned a couple of recent benedict favorites: fried green tomato with country ham and tomato, basil and mozzarella with a balsamic reduction. One of her personal favorites will be returning soon along with cooler autumn temperatures. “Another benedict that is absolutely to die for is our braised short ribs eggs benedict with a brown sauce of red wine and tarragon. It’s a little on the heavy side for the summer months, so we usually offer it during the fall and winter,” said Leslie. Other unique menu specials that include eggs in more subtle ways are blueberry cream cheese stuffed french toast available on Fridays and Saturdays, raspberry pancakes with fresh lemon curd offered Tuesdays and peach pecan french toast on Mondays. Leslie admitted customers do vote with their menu selections to make popular specials into regular menu

items that become available seven days a week. “Shrimp hash and the Sunrise and crabcake benedicts all started out as menu specials and by popularity made it to our regular menu. The blueberry rrench toast is almost there,” Leslie said. But don’t think for a minute that longevity and success have made the Stewarts comfortable and complacent. Traveling and visiting other restaurants bring fresh ideas to the Stewarts that they eagerly bring back to Hilton Head Island. A recent trip to Las Vegas has resulted in an improvement of a popular soup. Leslie described their recent discovery of pistou, a French version of pesto, that now adds a punch of herbal flavor to the Café’s tomato soup. “We do try to freshen our ideas,” said Leslie. Another unique feature about this restaurant is that you can order breakfast or lunch menu items at any time during their hours. “We also have really great

lunches,” Leslie said. Adding that the lunch hours are great times to visit on weekdays to avoid crowds. Lunch menu highlights include: the tuna melt, a hand cut New York strip, hand-pattied burgers, soups, salads and a variety of delicious sandwiches. Plenty of seafood choices are offered too including: combination platters, shrimp scampi, a pan seared tilapia, potato crusted flounder and she-crab soup. Speaking of she-crab soup, which Leslie describes as “fabulous,” she says that all of their soups are homemade from scratch and are “pretty fantastic.” To complete the meal, the Sunrise Café also features a full bar with a great selection of wine and beer. “We have delicious Blood Marys and Mimosas,” Leslie said. Guests can enjoy their meal in the dining room or on the sunny southern style wood planked porch in comfortable patio furniture where the breeze can be enjoyed from the nearby water. Aside from the extensive menu of delicious varied dishes, Leslie believes her friendly staff adds something special to the experience of the Sunrise Café. She was eager to tell me about Paula Brown, who has worked along

side she and Stew since their opening day in March 2002. “Paula started as a dishwasher and is now in charge of the kitchen. She does everything here, whatever it takes. She is incredibly talented and smart and I really wouldn’t want to go a day without her,” said Leslie very sincerely. Leslie added that Brown took cake baking and decorating classes in her time away from work and has created many outstanding special occasion cakes for the Café. Staff member Melissa Foy recently hired Brown to share her talents to make a cake for her upcoming wedding. Leslie remarked that many other staff members have more than five years of service at the Sunrise Café with many chefs and kitchen staff with 7 to 8 years of experience. “We are aware that our staff is second to none. We never want to lose sight of the employees being wonderful,” said Leslie. Looking back over the past ten years, Leslie becomes a little nostalgic. “When we first opened up, there was not a lot going on down here. Captain Woody’s was the only other place open at the time. Between

Woody’s and us, we managed to draw people here and it’s really grown. I always say life brings life,” Leslie said. Customers have also been an important part of the decade of success for the restaurant according to Leslie. “Our customers are very loyal. We get a lot of locals, but we also get a lot of loyal repeat visitors that come the same time every year, year after year. We’ve gotten to know them just like they are locals, too. They have been a huge part of our success,” said Leslie. She said the people have been the most enjoyable part of providing great meals to residents and visitors to Hilton Head Island over the past 10 years. “We do consider this to be a family. Everybody here really does try to take care of everybody else. Stew and I are grateful for all of our good fortune,” said Leslie. Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café hours are Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information and their regular menu can be found at: www.palmettobaysunrisecafe.com or call (843) 686-3232.

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A TASTE OF DINNER

ALEXANDER’S Located at 76 Queens Folly Rd. in Palmetto Dunes. Outstanding menu featuring fresh seafood, great steaks, lobster, creative salads and chef prepared desserts. Dine in our lovely dining room or on our enclosed porch overlooking the picturesque lagoon. Vintage Harleys and an extensive wine list. Serving dinner nightly from 5 until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-4999.

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. Capture the true essence of the island while enjoying local and regional inspired cuisine featuring owner Dave and Raina Peck’s family recipes. Choose from Potato chip meatloaf, Charleston fried green tomato sandwich, shrimp & grits, the Bischick and a wide selection of other lowcountry favorites. Dine in or outside in the comfortable backyard. Experience the island, love the food! Serving Lunch, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Dinner, Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.- 9 p.m., Brunch, Sat. 8 a.m.11 a.m., and Sun. 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-YARD (9273) or visit us online at www.hhbackyard.com.

ASIAN BISTRO Located at 51 New Orleans Rd., just off the Sea Pines circle. Sleek contemporary style restaurant offering Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine as well as a nice selection of dim sum choices. A sushi bar, traditional bar and an all-you-caneat buffet (lunch only) highlight this magnificent Asian fusion location. Happy hour nightly from 5 until 8 p.m. and carry out is also available. Serving continuously from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Call (843) 686-9888.

AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE Located at 69 Pope Avenue. Enjoy fantastic food and good times with your friends. Featuring the best Steaks on the Island, Authentic Mexican fare, Momma Reilleys famous Italian cuisine, all-you-can eat Crab Legs and much more. Full bar with daily happy hour and kid’s menu available. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 785-7700.

THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE Located upstairs in Coligny Plaza, Oceanside. A 1940’s themed restaurant with reasonable prices and huge portions. Our extensive menu features steaks, ribs, seafood, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches, pizza and more. Great early bird specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also, check out our 2 for 10

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Tuesday specials. Fantastic kid’s menu available. Enjoy popcorn on the house with your favorite beverage from our full bar. Serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and dinner from 3:30 until 10 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 686-3443.

BRITISH OPEN PUB Located in The Village at Wexford, Sheridan Park and Sun City. Authentic English fare served in an attractive pub-style atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar by Titleist. Great nightly specials including BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Prime Rib, Live Lobster, Fish and Chips, 1/2 lb. Angus Burgers, Lobster Pot Pie and more. Full bar, extensive wine list and beers, ales and stouts from around the world. Kid’s menu available. Serving daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736, Bluffton 815-6736 or Sun City 705-4005.

CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & DELUXE GRILL Located at 49 New Orleans Road. Voted “Best Pub Food and Best Burger on the Island”. Great sandwiches, wings, soups, salads and more all served at the Island’s original sports bar. Catch a game on one of our 35 TV’s, shoot pool at one of the six pool tables or try your luck at one of the video games. Full bar and take-out available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m. Call (843) 686-POOL (7665) or online at www.callahanssportsbar.com.

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Sea Grass Grille Familiar Smiles Compliment Fantastic Cuisine BY MARIANNE LOBAUGH PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

Diners visiting the Sea Grass Grille location at any time over the past 25 years have likely been greeted by Kathy Jannott’s warm smile and treated to the culinary masterpieces of Chef Chad Newman. Previous to opening the Sea Grass Grille in 2004, Jannott and Newman were the key employees of a restaurant in the same mid-Island Plantation Center location just outside of Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove’s entrances. When the business moved, the two decided to team up with Jannott’s husband Peter and launch their own culinary venture, retaining the 12

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location and hopefully the customer base that had become friendly with the manager and chef during their 17-year tenure. The three agree that Jannott and Newman’s time-tested working relationship, extensive professional experience and clearly defined individual responsibilities have contributed to a successful ownership team — one that has allowed Jannott and Newman to continue serving their faithful fans and their families. “We have a lot of repeat customers over the many years we’ve been here. We’ve gotten to know them and their

children,” said Chef Newman. “We’re getting to know the third generation in some of our customer’s families,” Kathy adds with a warm smile.

The trio believes that customers benefit from having familiar faces consistently seen on the premises in hands-on owners and an owner in the kitchen. “At least one of us is always here … or two or three,” Chef Chad said. This much time and attention from ownership all adds up to a spectacular experience. Islanders clearly agree. The restaurant was voted “Best Seafood Restaurant on Hilton Head” by Hilton Head Monthly readers in 2011 and Island Packet Reader’s Choice selection for “Best Seafood Restaurant” in 2012. Visitors also have praised Sea Grass Grille by consistently ranking it in the top 20 of Hilton Head’s restaurants on TripAdvisor, awarding the Grille TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2012. A visitor from Ohio recently commented on TripAdvisor’s website, “My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at the Sea Grass Grille last night. The food was fabulous and the service sparkling. … My husband selected the Rack of Lamb and said it was one of the best dinners he has ever enjoyed.” The restaurant’s interior is open, casual, warm and inviting with touches of Sea Grass, bamboo and many other native coastal items flavoring the décor. The tables are adorned with colorful woven cloths in varied designs of coastal living. “We wanted the décor to be like a beach house kind of feel, like someone’s living room,” Kathy said. The menu follows the sea inspired feel with a focus on the freshest local seafood prepared by Chef Newman, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, and his expert staff, which contains additional Culinary Institute graduates. A generous number of daily specials offered on both menus allow for delicious seasonal surprises, while the menu’s familiar favorites include: Pan seared sea scallops with a roasted sweet red pepper coulis and Lowcountry kabobs with grilled shrimp,

Andouille sausage, tomato and sweet onion. But the menu does not restrict itself to seafood lovers. Other delectable entree items include: filet mignon grilled and topped with gorgonzola butter, Aussie rack of lamb herb crusted with lamb au jus, grilled pork chop with cranberry and apricot chutney, shrimp and pasta tossed with asiago cheese, pesto and cream. Dinner entrees include the Grille’s house salad, vegetable and potato. Chef Erich Striegel joined the staff in November 2011 as the head chef for lunch and has added some new offerings to the lunch menu that have become instant customer favorites including: an Asian shrimp salad with local shrimp, Napa cabbage, carrots and red onion topped with a sesame vinaigrette and a local grilled Mahi Mahi with a green tomato chow chow. “Erich has added some very innovative and exciting new lunch items and desserts,” Chef Chad said. These new selections join the already outstanding lunch menu of omelets, salads, sandwiches, seafood and house specialties including: Chad’s upside down chicken pot pie, a chicken breast on puff pastry with a special sauce and the unforgettable Carolina tomato pie, fresh tomatoes in a flaky pie crust baked with gruyere, mozzarella, parmesan and fresh basil. Chef Striegel also has added two irresistible special desserts: Italian lemon olive oil cake with raspberries and toasted meringue and a southern inspired treat called the South Carolina peach upside down cake. For those with special dietary

needs and concerns, Sea Grass Grille will happily accommodate. The current menu contains many gluten-free items and adjustments can be made to many selections to meet specific dietary needs — just ask. Sea Grass Grille also meets the dietary pleasures of their youngest customers offering a children’s menu that includes kids favorites of: pizza, pasta, chicken fingers and more. “We’ve seen more families visit us, especially during the summer months,” Kathy said. Accompanying Sea Grass Grille’s tantalizing cuisine is one of the Island’s top wine selections featuring vintages from Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the finest California has to offer earning the Grille Wine Spectator’s 2012 Award of Excellence. The menu offers more than 100 bottles ranging in price from $24 to $110, with the vast majority of prices in the $20-$39 range. Their wine selection also includes a very generous selection of wine by the glass ranging in price from $6.50-$10.50 for those who enjoy variety during their meal. “We offer over 50 wines by the glass and lots of bottles of wine under $30. We focus on good value wines in an affordable price range,” Kathy said. The Sea Grass Grille strives to prove that excellent food and personal service can be found at affordable prices. “We don’t want people to feel like we are just a special occasion restaurant. We want people to feel they can come any night and have a reasonably priced meal. We have several entrees under $20 and we try to offer something for everyone,” Kathy said. Sea Grass Grille hours are Tuesday through Saturday, lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (843) 785-9990. More information and menus can be found at: www.seagrassgrille.com. ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

CAPTAIN JOHN’S GALLEY AT THE SALTY DOG CAFE Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy seafood right out of the ocean and onto your plate while overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove. The legendary captain serves up fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and more in this fun, nautical atmosphere. Early bird dining special, 10% off from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Full bar and kid’s menu available. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way and in Bluffton at the Calhoun Street Promenade. A local favorite for 30 years! Great seafood and more in a casual atmosphere overlooking Palmetto Bay Marina. Serving a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches (Grouper melt & Po Boy’s), soups and salads all at affordable prices. Dine inside or on the patio. Open daily from 11 a.m. til 10 p.m., bar until late. Call (843) 785-2400 or 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

unique, the Café features all day dining. Open daily for dinner from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Call (843) 681-4000.

CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Serving the freshest and best seafood along with USDA prime steaks, pasta, chops and the best bone-in filet. Fantastic specials and delicious menu choices make us a favorite with locals and visitors alike. For Early Bird specials call for hours and reservations. Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily. Open daily for dinner from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-6261.

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Offering a full menu for the hearty and healthy appetite. Great Buffalo wings, roast beef on weck, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and more. An awesome sports atmosphere with over 40 TV’s and a great collection of sports memorabilia. Full bar and fantastic happy hour. Open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Call (843) 785-2255.

CAROLINA CAFÉ

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

Located at the Westin Resort & Spa in Port Royal Plantation. Southern hospitality is alive and delicious at the Carolina Café where warm smiles and the island’s best seafood buffet are sure to please locals and visitors alike. Casual, fun and

Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. The only restaurant on the Island that writes its entire menu daily

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based on the freshest local seafood available. Our epicurean dinner menu offers an array of Fresh Fish, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon and many other delights. Our wine list, The Best of Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence”, offering half off all bottles of wine under $100 on Monday nights. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5:30 p.m. and lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Smoke-free bar and private parties are accepted. Call (843) 785-9277 for reservations or online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

THE CHART HOUSE (Formally Charley’s Crab) Located at Two Hudson Rd., just off Squire Pope Rd. Serving up sensational food prepared by Executive Chef Eric Seaglund, accompanied by spectacular waterviews of the Intracoastal waterway and extraordinary service. The expansive menu features fresh fish, pristine seafood, succulent steaks, Lowcountry specialties and an extensive collection of fine wines and decadent desserts. Relax on the expanded contemporary patio. Open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as Sunday Brunch. Happy hour offered daily from 4 until 7 p.m. Call (843) 342-9066 or online at www.chart-house.com. Reservations are recommended.

COCO’S ON THE BEACH Located at the end of the boardwalk at Hilton Head Resort mile marker 7 or on the beach at beach marker 94A Singleton Beach. Just steps from the beach with a spectacular ocean view. Coco’s is an authentic beach bar and grill with a casual friendly atmosphere; your place for island enjoyment. Unwind ocean side in the Carolina sun with one of the largest selections of Beer, Rum, Tequila and the best Margarita’s on the Island. Coco’s grill menu offers something for the entire family. Live entertainment Friday’s 6-9 p.m. Visit our website at Cocosonthebeach.com or become a fan of Coco’s on Facebook. Call for seasonal hours. For directions and information, Call (843) 842-2626 (COCO).

CONROY’S Located in The Marriott Resort and Spa in Palmetto Dunes. A unique experience awaits you in this fine dining restaurant named after the famous author. Offering the best of taste and textures so revered in the Lowcountry with each dish prepared with creativity and flair by our sous chef. Award winning crab cakes, and the best she-crab soup and lobster mac and cheese on the island. Amazing ocean views and relaxing atmosphere will take your breath away. Serving dinner nightly from 5 until 10 p.m., early bird from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Call (843) 686-8499.

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bar where class meets comfort in a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere. Offering wines by the glass, bottle, flight and porron. Gourmet ‘Big’ small plates made from fresh, local and organic ingredients and a full selection of spirits and American craft beers. Great happy hour specials from 5 until 6 p.m. daily. Open Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. until midnight. Call (843) 671-7783 or catch us online at www.corkswinecompany.com.

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD Located at 26 New Orleans Rd. A family tradition of excellence in quality and value for over 100 years. The destination for steak and seafood lovers offering all USDA Prime Grade beef, including our Famous Prime Rib. Fresh selection of seafood, pastas, soups and salads as well as tantalizing desserts. Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” for a wine list comprised of over 500 selections. AAA Three diamond award. Early dining menu from 5 to 6 p.m. and great bar menu available. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. Reservations suggested. Call (843) 341-2333.

menu available. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call (843) 363-2722 or 681-5021.

THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS Located at 21 Office Park Rd. in the Sapelo building. Go where the locals go for fresh seafood, cold drinks and good times. Choose from a wide variety of fresh seafood, signature sandwiches, salads and more in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Dine inside or enjoy the outdoor deck and bar. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-9775.

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Located at Shelter Cove Harbour. One of Hilton Head’s newest dining sensations offers some of the best water views on the island. Featuring Fresh Catch Seafood, Angus Steaks and Italian Creations. Extensive boutique wine collection and fantastic cocktails. Open Sun. - Fri. for lunch and nightly for dinner. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

CRAZY CRAB

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located in Harbour Town in Sea Pines and Hwy. 278 on Jarvis Creek. Fresh local seafood served in two picturesque settings on the water. Casual dining and great family fun. Enjoy local seafood favorites prepared anyway you like. Kid’s

Located at Coligny Circle oceanside in the Beach Market Center. This upscale casual dining sensation is sure to be a

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Erika Waronsky of Steamer Seafood on Hilton Head Island BY LOUISE LUND

One of the hackneyed phrases tossed about by restaurant managers is “Do your best.” It’s less expensive to keep a customer than it is to attract new customers. While they may not tell others about what went right, they will certainly talk about what went wrong. These are words of wisdom that Erika Waronsky lives by daily in her position as Manager of Steamer Seafood Restaurant. “Make the customers feel welcome and let them know that you truly appreciate their business. They could have gone anywhere, and they chose to come to you.” Erika made time to talk with Taste to tell us about her love for the restaurant and her commitment to providing great service and great food, with a sincere smile and a friendly attitude. “It’s all about making sure that each customer has the best experience they can while they are here.” It’s much easier and less costly to avoid a problem than to fix the problem when the customer is already upset. “Just put a smile on your face and offer them great service and great food, even though they may be hungry and irritable after a day at the beach or in the car with the family.” When she came to Hilton Head Island during the summer of 2000 with some college friends, she knew she instantly loved the area. “I already knew that it was a great place. The first night on the Island, we went to Steamer for dinner, and I liked it so much that I applied for a job as a server. I worked there all summer and I’m still here!” Confirming her love for her job, she added, “I can honestly say that I have never dreaded going to 20

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work. I’ve learned so much from owner Dale Augenstein about running a restaurant, through busy and slow times; and I’ve never even thought about leaving.” Having grown up in Morgantown, West Virginia, Erika studied at West Virginia University. “I didn’t plan to work in the restaurant business. But this was my first real job, and I am so happy with it that I have no desire to do anything else. I’ve been fortunate in many ways to have gotten a job right out of college, and liked it enough to stay.” It was obvious at the time of our visit that even though it was Erika’s day off, she was still very much on top of things. While sitting at a table on the deck with her 4 month old baby girl, Brynn, shortly before the lunch rush,

an employee interrupted Erika with a problem. Without panic or hesitation, she quickly solved the problem. “Train your staff, and insist that they treat the customers as honored guests,” Erika added. “The real trick, however, is to hire the right people – ones who are dependable, energetic, friendly, hard working and caring.” In the summer, Steamer hires 35 college students – most of them from the University of Kentucky and from Western Kentucky University, Augenstein’s alma mater. “Sharing of lessons learned after each shift between managers and staff has enhanced the team’s effectiveness.” When asked what it takes to be successful at her job, Erika’s quick response was that you must be able to deal with people with a smile on your face. And, you cannot take things too seriously. You have to keep a sense of humor and keep things in perspective. And it’s icing on the cake if you really like what you do.” Even in the busiest time of the year, Erika balances her career with her new baby and her husband. “I bring Brynn to work with me often when I am going to be working in my office in the next building. My husband and I make time to go out on our boat with the baby, and take time to enjoy each other, relax, and regroup. Always fresh, always fun! Steamer Seafood is open 7 days a week, for lunch and dinner with a 70-seat raw bar, a 160-seat dining room and 175-seats on the deck overlooking the lagoon and the plaza. Steamer is located on the south end of the island in Coligny Plaza. For directions or information, contact them at (843) 785-2070 or online at www.steamerseafood.com.

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favorite of both visitors and locals. Choose from Neopolitan pizza, fresh pasta, fajitas, steak, salmon, gourmet salads, or hearty sandwiches all cooked in our open hearth oven. Hang out in our friendly lounge and enjoy a nice selection of appetizers and cocktails while viewing your favorite sporting event on our HDTV’s. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

HARBOUR TOWN GRILL Located at the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, this “Tuscan steakhouse,” a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winner, features wonderful steaks, delicious pastas, sides, desserts, a children’s menu and early bird value menu. Open daily to the public for dinner. Reservations suggested: (843) 363-8380, opentable.com, or seapines.com/dining.

THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ Located in Coligny Plaza, next to the Art Café. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass or by the gallon. Our menu features a wide array of selections including our 10 oz. and 20 oz. Certified black angus burger, crab cakes, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers and of course fried frog legs. 22 HD TV’s for great sports viewing and NTN Trivia is also available as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

HARBOURSIDE BURGERS & BREWS Located in Harbour Town, near wonderful Harbour Town shops, this seasonal open-air café offers a relaxed atmosphere over-looking the Harbour Town Yacht Basin and specializes in tasty refreshments, such as the Sunset Margarita, and light casual fare. Call (843) 842-1444, seapines.com/dining.

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HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR Located at 37 New Orleans Road in New Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, suki yaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers, several kinds of broiled fish, salads and over 20 entrees from which to choose. Three intimate dining rooms, a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge offers something for everyone. Early Bird specials and take-out available. Open for dinner 5:30 until 10:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday and lunch, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Call (843) 785-9800 for reservations.

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Tapas Restaurant The Island's Fabulous Taste of Paradise. In 1992, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California early one June morning. The tremblor was enough to rattle Ardis Matthews and her husband, Max, into travelling across the country “to fabulous places, none of which were exactly right.” But, as it turns out so many times in life, the road less traveled, led to the most adventure. When the Matthews were in Charleston “we were sitting in a bar being friendly,” laughs Ardis. “We were talking to a nice couple from Hilton Head about our trip to Savannah. They said Hilton Head was right on the way, just make a left and go over a bridge.” The Matthews fell in love with the Island immediately. “It reminded us of our old home in California.” After trading one paradise for another, and replacing surprise earthquakes with preemptive hurricane warnings, Ardis had to find out what to do with herself. Ardis is perpetually jovial and enthusiastic. She is enthusiastic about

anything. Anything. Every new experience is “exciting”, “cool” or “fabulous”. Every past experience, even if it was less than grand, has one little slice of humor, wisdom or combination of the two. She is sweet, sassy and indefatigable. She doesn’t fear change, she embraces it. “This is all learning by doing,” she says of her extensive menu. “Except that I did have a fabulous […there’s that word again, ‘fabulous’…] opportunity to take cooking classes with some of the greatest chefs of the

1980’s in California.” Wolfgang Puck, Bert Greene and Julia Childs among them. “It was mostly fun. And the main thing I learned from these classes was, ‘I can do this.’” To Ardis, the best cooking she comes up with is “looking around that kitchen and reinventing the same ingredients over and over and over again. I’m not classically trained, I just makes what tastes good. And fortunately it seems to taste good to other people too.” Besides food that tastes good, the good food changes all the time. “There are certain items I would never take off the menu. I like the classics, but then I like totally wacky new flavors.” Ardis reflects and then starts laughing again, “And then I like the stuff in between! I don’t know! I like food! Anything but beets!” You can’t help but smile in her presence.

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KITCHEN with Chef Bryan Bobinchuck

Of Catch 22 Fresh Seafood and Grill BY LOUISE LUND • PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

“I love being inspired by the freshest ingredients available and inseason,” Bryan Bobinchuck replied when asked what his favorite dish is to prepare. “I love being inspired by inseason ingredients - letting the food dictate to me, when deciding what to prepare.” When boat captains are committed to delivering a fresh catch of the day to the restaurant daily and their supplier delivers the freshest, local, organic vegetables almost daily as well, you know it’s all about fresh. Catch 22 is a deliciously comfortable and cozy restaurant and Chef Bryan is committed to serving fresh, local foods. A variety of friendships and tight business relationships have developed between Bryan and the local boat captains since the restaurant opened in 2001. Although the name Catch 22 would imply a concentration on seafood, Bryan says the sea fare and land fare is about a 50/50 split. One of the restaurant’s most popular dishes is the bone-on filet, aged for about 28 days. “It’s tender because it’s a filet, but it’s flavorful because it’s bone-aged. The flavor will rival a rib eye, but it always has that tenderness because it’s a filet.” Chef Bryan’s bone-on filet is noted to be one of the best steaks on the island, and he is proud to share that he cuts the USDA Prime steaks in house. When Bryan was 14, his family moved to Hilton Head and he was able to land a job as a dishwasher at a local restaurant. “The chef there taught me to cook, and that was my formal culinary training. I never really planned 24

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to be in the restaurant business when I grew up, but found that I had a passion for creating food.” When that restaurant closed, he was hired by Reilley’s; where he became head chef until the time he left in 2001 to open Catch 22 with his wife, Daisy, and partners Gary and Penny Duren. It’s been well established over the years that the food is exceptional, which is a large part of why Catch 22 is consistently rated one of the Island’s most popular restaurants and why its clientele has included famous people such as Michael Wilbon, Tom Petty, and Kenny Chesney. Many of the PGA crowd have discovered Catch 22 and have made it a regular stop on their visits to the island - Rocco Mediate, Lanny Wadkins, Mark Anderson, Stewart Cink, and David Feherty, to name a few.

The fish is “fresh off the boat.” The majority of seafood consumed in the US is from overseas, and most people don’t know or think about that. Although local seafood is slightly more expensive than imported seafood, the taste is significantly better. Who wouldn’t prefer seafood fresh off the boat over seafood that has been imported from half way across the globe? Not only does fresh local seafood taste so much better, it isn’t pumped with preservatives and is therefore much healthier. “Fall is my favorite culinary season,” Bryan admitted. “I prepare a variety of dishes using seasonal vegetables, such as the many varieties of hard squash. I love to roast meats and vegetables and to prepare comfort foods.” While noting that during the summer they serve a lighter fare, in the fall he prepares more roasted root vegetables - beets, turnips, rutabagas – and prime rib is served every Thursday night. When he’s not working, Bryan loves to be outdoors - fishing, camping, and swimming. “I love spending time with our 5 year old daughter, Charli, who is my sweetheart. I’m a die hard Miami Dolphins fan,” he added. “When I have time at home, I love to smoke meats and to grill out with family and friends.” Catch 22 is owned by Bryan and Daisy Bobinchuck with Gary and Penny Duren, is located at 37 New Orleans Road and serves dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 p.m. For reservations, call (843) 785-6261.

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HUDSON’S SEAFOOD ON THE DOCKS Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off Squire Pope Rd. With 44 years of casual dining experience and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hudson’s is an island icon. Featuring the freshest, local seafood in the area as well as pasta, steaks, chicken and more. Enjoy beer, wine or specialty cocktails in the Oyster Bar or while watching the sunset on the deck bar. Featured on the Food Network and in Bon Appétit. Open daily at 11 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772.

HUGO’S Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway at South Island Square. Hugo’s features a truly original and memorable dining experience. For over 30 years, Hugo has served generations of locals & visitors. Hugo’s new location offers tableside flaming desserts to make your dinner the most memorable! Experience Hugo’s Award-Winning Steaks and Seafood. The most expansive & extensive menu available from Lobster, Flounder, Crab Legs, Salmon, Crabcakes, to Ribeyes, Chops, Bourbon BBQ Babyback Ribs & much more. Enjoy wines from Hugo’s climate controlled wine cellar or any cocktail from the full bar! Dinner at Hugo’s 7 nights/ week from 4:30 until close. Call (843) 785-HUGO (4846) or click to HugosHiltonHead.com for the full dinner menu.

cuisine from Northern Italy in a casual, attractive atmosphere overlooking the duck pond. Savor original Italian pizza cooked in our brick oven, specialties made to order and excellent choices of wine. Private party room available. Reservations accepted and walk-ins welcome. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 until. Call for reservations (843) 342-9949.

THE JAZZ CORNER Located in the "corner" of The Village at Wexford. Voted "Favorite Restaurant with Live Entertainment". Our intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of worldclass entertainment enhanced by our innovative southern flavors menu and impeccable service. The Jazz Corner offers a signature martini menu, extensive wine list, full bar and late-night menu. Open nightly from 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 842-8620 or check us out online at www.thejazzcorner.com.

IL CARPACCIO Located in Pineland Station. Enjoy highly regarded, authentic

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authentic Gumbos. Great soups and salads, as well as a kid’s menu and take-out service available. Also, cold beer and awesome desserts. Open Monday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3315.

Japanese setting. An extensive sushi bar serving tempting sushi and sashimi. Children’s menu, Early Bird specials and take-out available. Open daily for dinner from 4:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Call (843) 785-4955 for reservations.

LAND’S END TAVERN KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA, AND STEAK HOUSE Located at 18 Harbourside Ln. at Shelter Cove Harbour. Offering affordable casual dining in a 5 star setting with breathtaking waterfront views from inside or on the outside deck. Early Bird from 5 until 7 p.m. Best Island Happy Hour from 5 until 8 p.m. featuring incredible drink and seafood specials. Live music and dancing with Pete Carroll on Wednesdays, classic soft rock with David Wingo on Thursdays, and jazz with Earl Williams on Fridays. Tableside magic shows on Sundays and Mondays. Call (843) 785-4442 for reservations and information or online at www.kingfisherseafood.com.

KURAMA JAPANESE SEAFOOD AND STEAK HOUSE SUSHI BAR Located at 9 Palmetto Bay Rd. Specializing in complete dinners, prepared at your Teppanyaki table in the Japanese tradition. Our well-trained chef’s serve a delicious combination of food and entertainment all in a charming

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Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Featuring great seafood, steaks, sandwiches and salads. A casual atmosphere with a pirate theme ensures fun for the whole family. Great kid’s menu and desserts. It’s a bounty of treasure waiting to be plundered. Serving all day, every day starting from 8 a.m. Call (843) 671-5456 for seasonal hours.

MANGIAMO New location, 2000 Main Street next to the Main Street Inn. A comfortable and cozy atmosphere featuring outstanding pizza, subs, salads and pasta. Beer and wine, kid’s menu, and daily specials offer something for everyone. Enjoy half price cheese pizza from 3 until 4 p.m. Dine inside, on the patio or take it to go. North Island delivery available. Your home away from home for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Open Sunday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 682-2444.

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MELLOW MUSHROOM

USDA PRIME STEAKS & FRESH SEAFOOD

“Most Innovative Menu” – Hilton Head Monthly “Catch 22’s Bone-On Filet is the BEST STEAK on Hilton Head Island”

Consistently Voted one of Hilton Head’s Top 3 Restaurants

Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. If you’re looking for a fun and lively place for the whole family, this is it. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads all in a comfortable and casual setting. Kid friendly and affordably priced menu for both lunch and dinner. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar available. Dine inside or outside in the courtyard. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 or 706-0800.

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Offering classic Italian cuisine. Homemade gnocchi, succulent veal dishes and creative fish preparations are offered nightly. The versatile wine list offers a broad selection designed to satisfy the novice or seasoned enthusiast. Reservations are suggested. Weekly cooking classes offered in the Tuscan inspired demonstration kitchen. The adjacent Italian Market offers a wide array of Italian wines and gourmet foods. Open Monday thru Saturday beginning at 5:15 p.m. Call (843) 7856272 or visit www.michael-anthonys.com.

OKKO RESTAURANT

Early Dining September - November 5 - 6:15 p.m. $16.95 to $21.95 Glass of wine, salad & choice of 11 menu entrees Please call for reservations and extending hours

A Sampling of Catch 22’s Menu Items … Almond Encrusted Tilapia Crispy Roasted Half Duck Cracked Pepper Tuna Pan-seared Jumbo Scallops Eggplant Napoleon Chicken Cordon Blue Pork Saltimbocca Tarragon Grilled Ribeye Seafood Pasta • Lump Crab Cake Char-Braised Short Ribs The Catch 22 Surf & Turf

(A few menu items will change seasonally).

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Reservations Suggested Evenings from 5:00 pm 1/4 mile from the Sea Pines Circle, 37 New Orleans Rd, Orleans Plaza

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Located at 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Suite C. Contemporary Asian cuisine served in a magnificent atmosphere. Choose from Hibachi, Thai or Chinese or relax at the sushi bar or in the lounge. Open 7 days from 11:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m., Sunday thru Thursday and 11:30 a.m. until midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Call (843) 341-3377 for more information or directions.

THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY Located on 101 Marshland Rd. Waterfront dining with expansive views of Broad Creek and beyond. Serving the Island’s best steaks and freshest seafood. Extensive wine menu and great service will guarantee a wonderful dining experience. Children’s menu and large groups welcome. Serving dinner from 4:45 p.m., 7 nights a week. Call (843) 681-6040 or online at www.oldoysterfactory.com.

PANERA BREAD Located at 1012 William Hilton Parkway, just before the Sea Pines circle and Bluffton at Tanger 1 Outlet. With the skill of an Artisan, the heat of the oven and a few fine ingredients our bakers make bread that is simply delicious and baked fresh right here every day. Offering a wide selection of fantastic food including our signature sandwiches, hot paninis, delicious soups and signature salads. Catering also available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call (843) 686-3838 or 757-5611.

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MUSIC

TO YOUR MOUTH

Four Days of Feasting BY RISA WILLIAMS McMILLAN PHOTOS COURTESY PALMETTO BLUFF

Take a dash of culture and a splash of peaceful ambience. Add a whopping portion of gourmet food, a healthy dose of fine wine and spirits, and a superlative scoop of fun, and you have dialed in the recipe for Palmetto Bluff’s 2012 Music to Your Mouth festival, November 15th-18th. Palmetto Bluff once again has shown no restraint in organizing one of the most amazing four day festivals on the east coast. I dare not classify it as a food festival because it goes so much farther to entertain, dazzle, and wine and dine its guests. “What makes us different is that it is not about us. We have over 75 different guest chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers and artisans and we let them tell their story,” explained Courtney Hampson, marketing manager for Palmetto Bluff. “We work with the best chefs and artisans and while we have a class level that we try and meet, the food is first class and over the top, the feel of all of our events are casual and fun and truely about making connections over food.” Music to Your Mouth events kick off Thursday morning when guests embark on an antique yacht for a Foraging Cruise to Daufuskie where Gullah chef Sallie Ann Robinson will showcase the tastes she grew up with on the pristine Island and share some fascinating Gullah lore. The afternoon will hold a Blending Class in the wine cellar where the unique art of mixing the finest grapes to create a balanced, quality, and distinctive wine will be demonstrated. “We wanted to do more than a tasting. Our guests enjoy experiential events so this year we are actually going to have them create their own Pinot Noir,” said Courtney. Grape lots will be brought in from Oregon’s Williamette Vineyards, named by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the top 100 vineyards of 2011… and their specialty? Pinot Noir, of course! Calling all the gals for Ladies Night on Thursday, November 15th. This will be a celebration of each other and inspirational women while feasting on the culinary masterpieces of guest chef, Ashley Christianson, who appeared on television’s Iron Chef America. “Ashley is talented, fun, funny, and sassy so this will be a chance to

eat her food and hear her stories that inspire her menu and her cooking style,” said Courtney. The perfect wine pairings will be by Jasmine Hirsch of Hirsch Vineyards in Sonoma, CA, best known for its Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Friday is chock full of events. There are two cooking classes: Food of Place Cooking Class: Heart of Dixie with “super creative” guest chef Chris Hastings from Birmingham, AL (2012 James Beard Best Chef of the South and Iron Chef winner) and Food of Place Cooking Class: The Mississippi Delta which will feature two famous guest chefs and what’s hot in the delta. “The purpose is for these chefs to do what they do locally with ingredients from their backyards. Every region has a food story. It’s all about food of place which is, on a greater scale, what the whole festival is about,” explained Courtney. A staple of Music to Your Mouth has become their version of the popular boat cruise called SS Stink & Drink. When then noon gong chimes on Friday, the Grace will leave port sporting a full array of wines and cheeses. Don’t let the name fool you – this is one casual but classy affair and it sells out every year. For the stamina builders, there is an Audi Tailgate on Friday evening before the Potlicker Block Party on the Riverfront. There are Potlicker parties all over the country and the folks who put them on search for artisans and farmers that are masters of their trade and then they make documentaries about them. So this Potlicker will be an all southern cast with music, stories, films, bacon and bourbon. Old Rip Van Winkle

Distillery will be on hand as will Benton’s Country Hams. The night will wind down with smores, sweets, and punch by the fire pits. It’s up early on Saturday morning for the avid runners or those that want to work off last night’s indulgences with the Hair of the Dog 5K. Runners will wind their way through breathtaking nature trails and picturesque neighborhoods and just in case you were afraid of burning off too much alcohol, bloodies will await at the finish line. Courtney said that many sign up, but not everyone actually makes it. The signature event of Music to Your Mouth is Saturday’s Culinary Festival from 11 to 3 p.m. with a spotlight on fresh and local – locally caught, grown, and raised from our own waters, woods, and farms. Twenty Five chefs will be preparing samples of their specialties while twenty winemakers and distilleries will be pouring the refreshments. Live music will entertain as festival goers roam in search of tantalizing tastes. As Music to Your Mouth is so much more than food, Palmetto Bluff’s riverfront will be tented and teeming with cooking demonstrations, a local market, a game day tent for football score catch-up, and new this year will be a beer garden and a ‘What’s Shakin Bacon Forest’. Many artisans will set up shop at the Culinary Festival so you can take a treasure home with you. “A whole lot of Christmas presents get purchased every year from the market,” said Courtney. Bluffton’s own wood turner, Jim Renaur, will be on hand showing his specialty bowls, cutting boards, and wine bottle stoppers. Earthborn Pottery out of Alabama will bring their unique pottery

pieces and also here from Alabama will be award winning menswear designer Billy Reid. Fat and Juicy Bloody Mary Mix, a high test concoction that requires no additional spicing, will be available to taste and purchase. Four Corners Gallery of Bluffton will show works from artists in all mediums and Beaufort’s Great Food Co-Op will be selling their famous natural ciders and edibles that have been perfected over the course of four generations. The weekend’s beat goes on Saturday night at the Kiss the Pig Oyster Roast where guests can party with all the festival’s guest chefs and feast on everything that can be prepared from a pig. “Pig is big.” Set on the May River, this final festival dinner is put on by the Palmetto Bluff culinary team. To put the night to bed properly, the fire pits will be lit up for The Last Hurrah featuring coffee, libations, and desserts. The fire won’t go out until the last guest does. Finally, Sunday morning send-off will be the Biscuits and Blues Brunch. Whether you need a quick fix before getting on the road, or want to sip a mimosa or bloody by the river, brunch will start your day off well. For tickets and more information about Music to Your Mouth, go to www.musictoyourmouth.com. Rooms and packages are available at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff and “Whole Hog”, allinclusive tickets can be purchased. As Palmetto Bluff will remind you, Music to Your Mouth is a marathon, not a sprint. So pace yourself and leave time for rest and recouping between events because this is one festival that you will never forget… unless, perhaps, you overindulged a bit. ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

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REILLEY’S

Located at 32 Office Park Rd. in the Courtyard Building, just before the Sea Pines gate. Succulent Wood Smoked BBQ featuring a variety of regional sauces. Hand-cut steaks, chops, and the finest fresh seafood and much more round out a delectable menu at the island’s newest must visit eatery. For the casual diner, sit at the comfortable bar or enjoy the patio. Carry out and catering available. Serving lunch Monday thru Friday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-5555.

Located in Reilley’s Plaza just off the Sea Pines Circle and Port Royal Plaza. An Island tradition since 1982. Featuring Beef Tenderloin, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Fish & Chips, Cottage Pie, Burgers, Salads and much more in a casual Island atmosphere. Dine inside or on our new patio. Full bar, extensive wine list, take-out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-4414 or 681-4153 or online at www.reilleyshiltonhead.com.

RUAN THAI HUT THE QUARTERDECK Head to Harbour Town’s legendary Quarterdeck, overlooking Calibogue Sound, to enjoy the island’s best sunsets, as well as light evening fare, such as the seared salmon burger. Live outdoor entertainment offered seasonally. Call (843) 842-1999, seapines.com/dining.

Located at 1107 Main Street. Serving Authentic Thai fare using the freshest ingredients available. Mild to very hot, you can choose the spice level of your meal. Appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and kids meals round out an extensive menu with something for all ages. Sit inside or outside on the comfortable patio. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 681-3700.

REDFISH On the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Offering local seafood, steaks, salads and nightly specials. Attached retail wine shop and bar with over 1,000 selections of fine wines. Outdoor seating available. Serving lunch Monday thru Saturday from 11:30 a.m. and dinner daily from 5 p.m. For more information call (843) 686-3388 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.

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SAGE ROOM Located at 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere with unique appetizers, diverse cuisine and nightly innovative specials. Elegant palate pleasing fare is prepared in our open kitchen which highlights

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the restaurant. An extensive wine list, full bar and fantastic service, complete a perfect night out. Open for dinner Monday thru Saturday from 6 until 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 785-5352 or check us out online at www.thesageroom.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. The Island’s favorite outdoor café overlooks beautiful Braddock’s Cove and offers fantastic seafood and great beverages in a truly fun and casual atmosphere. Full menu available at Captain John’s Galley, Jake’s Pizza or try Kiwi’s Island Cookout (seasonal). For dessert, visit our ice cream shop or just sit back and enjoy our live entertainment. Offering something for the whole family. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE Located at Harbourside III on Shelter Cove Harbour. Serving Hilton Head’s freshest Mexican food for over 25 years. Dine inside or out while enjoying breathtaking views of the marina. Burrito’s, enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas, seafood and salads plus a full bar complete with the Island’s best margarita. Kid’s menu available. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call (843) 842-4555.

SANTA FE CAFÉ Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Our elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere captures the spirit of New Mexico. Innovative southwestern cuisine features dinner favorites such as Tortilla Crusted Salmon, Wood Roasted Quail, Grouper, 30 oz. Ribeye and many more great selections including our all new vegetarian menu. Excellent wine list, imported beers and full bar. Take-out available. Reservations are “gladly” accepted. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5 p.m., and for lunch Monday thru Friday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-3838 or www.santafehhi.com.

SEA GRASS GRILLE Located at 807 Wm. Hilton Parkway in the Plantation Center, just outside the entrance to Palmetto Dunes Resort. Intimate yet casual dining. Chef owned and operated and a local favorite for over 8 years. Featuring fresh fish plus seasonal specialties like soft shell crabs, bluffton oysters, cobia and more. Also, Filet Mignon, Rack of Lamb, Veal Scallopini, Pasta, and Chops. An extensive wine list with over 50 by the glass. Gluten free friendly. Serving lunch 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9990 or visit us online at www.seagrassgrille.com.

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THE SMOKEHOUSE Join us in our larger and newly renovated location at 34 Palmetto Bay Rd. Serving up award-winning ribs and BBQ, our new expanded menu offers even more outstanding choices including fresh cut steaks, fantastic seafood, sandwiches, salads and a great selection of appetizers. Enjoy the large covered out-door deck complete with brick fireplace or sit at the expanded bar and enjoy an ice cold brew. Kids menu, convenient take-out and catering available. Serving continuously from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-4BBQ (4227) or visit us at smokehousehhi.com.

STEAMER SEAFOOD Located on the pond in Coligny Plaza. Featuring huge portions of fresh seafood, shellfish, pastas, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts all served in a rustic Lowcountry atmosphere. Choose from over five fresh local catches daily. The most kid-friendly restaurant on the Island with seating inside or outside on the deck or patio. Seasonal live entertainment featuring Todd Cowart. Full bar and take-out available. Open from 11:30 a.m. until late, 7 days a week. Call (843) 785-2070.

STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT Located at 15 Executive Park Dr., just off Pope Avenue. Voted the Island’s best Italian restaurant, Stellini features popular menu items from the Little Italy section of New York and northern New Jersey. Choose from items such as Clams Casino, Veal Saltimbocca, Zuppa di Pesce, Osso Buco, Lasagna and more. Extensive wine list, Early Bird specials, children’s menu and take-out available. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-7006 for reservations.

THE STUDIO Located at 20 Pope Executive Park Rd., just off Pope Avenue. An artistic dining experience. Innovative cuisine with Chef Paul Colella and featuring a fine art gallery with artwork by Lunonia Colella and guest artists. Live musical entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings with Armand DeMille. Serving dinner Tuesday thru Sunday from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-6000 for reservations.

SURFSIDE OUTDOOR RESTAURANT & BAR Located at The Sea Pines Beach Club. Enjoy relaxing oceanfront views, as well as daily drink specials, a casual all-day menu and children’s menu. Featuring seafood, steaks, burgers, sandwiches and more. Live outdoor entertainment offered seasonally. Call (843) 842-1888, seapines.com/dining.

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TAPAS RESTAURANT New location in Port Royal Plaza, near Sam’s Club. Join Chef/Owner Ardis Matthews, who has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine, for an outstanding dining experience. A tapas style menu includes dishes such as Lobster Thermador, Escargot, Filet Mignon, Fried Green Tomatoes, She Crab soup and many more delicious selections. Great selection of fine wines available as well as a full bar. Catering available. Open for dinner from 5 p.m. nightly. Call (843) 681-8590.

TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Specializing in fresh fish and shellfish, great steaks and appetizers, this Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winner offers stunning views of Calibogue Sound, Harbour Town and Harbour Town Golf Link’s famous 18th green. Open daily for dinner. Reservations suggested. Call (843) 842-1999, opentable.com, or seapines.com/dining.

TRUFFLES CAFE Located in Sea Pines Center, off Pope Avenue in Executive Park and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Casual cafés featuring the freshest food and finest service for over 25 years. Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, fresh garden salads, Angus burgers, pasta, and excellent desserts. Outside seating available at Pope Ave. and Belfair locations. Full bar and fine wines by the glass or bottle. Reservations accepted. Private dining available for 6 to 100 people. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 671-6136, 785-3663 or 815-5551 or go to www.trufflescafe.com.

WILD WING CAFE Located at 72 Pope Avenue in Circle Center and just off Hwy. 278 in Bluffton. Celebrating over 20 years on the Island, Wild Wing is famous for serving “The Best Wings South of Buffalo” in 33 different flavors. With a huge menu, there's something for everyone including big beefy burgers, char-grilled chicken sandwiches, tender baby-back ribs, mountains of nachos, awesome salads and the original Bucket O’ Beer. Wild Child Menu and take-out available. Live music and late night fun all week. Open Monday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., and Sunday 12 noon until 2 a.m. Call (843) 785-9464 or 837-9453 or check us out online at wildwingcafe.com.

THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove, The Wreck offers casual waterfront dining in the same spirit of The Salty Dog Cafe. Featuring fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pastas, salads and great desserts. Early Bird dining special, 10% off from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Full bar, great wine selections and kid’s menu available. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-7327 for seasonal hours. ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

23RD ANNUAL

Taste of the Season BY LOUISE LUND

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Let the holidays begin! It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Taste of the Season time again! The Lowcountry’s premier culinary event is the place to be, as you wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s top chefs at the Annual Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce. There’s no better way to usher in the holiday season than with great food at this annual culinary delight. Treat yourself to the crème de la 40

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crème of the Island’s restaurants and resorts with a ticket to a holiday culinary extravaganza – a sumptuous sampling of the area’s top chefs and confectionary artists showcased in sparkling holiday elegance. Taste of the Season was created to celebrate the talents of our area’s top chefs and indulge the foodies of the Lowcountry. More than 35 area restaurants and chefs will showcase their skills and culinary creations this year on November 16, at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa in

Palmetto Dunes, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Each year, winners of Taste of the Season are chosen by those who attend the event to sample some of the region’s best culinary offerings. Awards are presented to the restaurants serving the most popular dishes. Hundreds of ballots are submitted for both best cuisine and best decor. At last year’s event, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana stood above the rest, winning Best Cuisine for their Classic Piemontese

Veal and Spinach Ravioli with Butter and Sage. “Taste of the Season showcases the Lowcountry’s culinary arts scene with award-winning cuisine from the area’s top chefs,” says Bill Miles, Chamber president and CEO. “It’s a spectacular way to sample the area’s incomparable cuisine and enjoy the very best of the best all in one venue!” This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the culinary showcase and it continues to get better and better. At Taste of the Season, the chefs are out to wow tasters with scintillating recipes fit for a holiday feast. The creator of the favorite dish takes bragging rights of Best Cuisine for the rest of the year. Last year’s event drew a sell out crowd who nibbled on braised short-ribs, scooped up scallops on Chorizotortilla hash and noshed sweet potato and shrimp gnocchi. “We want our local chefs to shine

at Taste of the Season as well as allow everyone to have a great time,” says Jennifer Freeman, chamber Event Manager. “Our event staff and a planning committee are coming up with a lot of exciting ideas. Just expect the unexpected and bring a big appetite!” “With more than 250 restaurants

in our area, visitors and residents find Taste of the Season a great way to try the best of the best,” says Miles, “although it’s still difficult to try every dish on the menu at the event!” While food is the focus, attendees are also able to browse great gifts offered in the silent auction

which include getaways, works of art, and golf packages. What better way to do some holiday shopping? You’ll get some wonderful and unique gift ideas and have the opportunity to bid on the ones that would be perfect for your friends and family. Bidding heats up as people’s appetites wind down, allowing tasters to indulge in great gifts like autographed cook books,

designer bags and charming children’s toys. Again this year, the event will feature an online auction so that participants can get an early view and be able to bid online at hiltonheadchamber.org. The silent auction will feature beautifully decorated small Christmas trees, hand-crafted by local students from Beaufort County schools – both private and public. At last year’s event, Christmas wreaths were featured; and the year prior, the feature was gingerbread houses. Each year, when the evening is complete, the Chamber and the participating restaurants donate over 300 pounds of food from the Taste of the Season event to Second Helpings to distribute throughout the Lowcountry. Traditionally, one of the island’s most popular events—and always a sellout—this year’s tasting promises to be the best yet. All food for the evening is included in the ticket price. Taste of the Season tickets can be purchased, beginning in October, at the Chamber headquarters, and at the Bluffton Chamber Office. There’s no better way to usher in the holiday season than with great food at this annual culinary delight. Kick off the holidays in style with Taste of the Season! ...Hope to see you there! ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

Fall Festivals to Fill our Weekends BY RISA WILLIAMS McMILLAN

Maybe it’s our perfect fall climate or maybe it’s because the summer visitors have left and lightened our load. For whatever reason, the fall months seem to have become synonymous with festivals on and around Hilton Head. These events, many of which were started as fund raisers, have snowballed into family outings and perfect stages for cultural forays. One of our newer festivals but by no means smaller, is the Italian Heritage Festival on September 22nd at Shelter Cove Community Park. Event organizer, John Pagluica, keeps raising the bar to make this event a celebration of all things Italian from food and drink to sports, music, and travel. There will be grape stomping, golf chipping, a dunk tank, and a silent auction. Then there will be food - Italian food and lots of it. “The first thing people think about when it comes to Italian is food and we want to stay with that,” said John. Close to twenty local Italian 42

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restaurants, including all that were in attendance last year and three new ones, are signed up to share samplings of some of their specialties. You can expect a wide array of choices like Meatball Sliders, Fresh Garlic Bread Bruschetta, Swordfish Spiedini, Sausage and Pepper Hoagies, Seafood Antipasta, Grilled Oysters with Parmesan Herb Butter, and Crab Cake with Parma Ham to name a few. Italian beverages will also abound including coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, sodas, beers like Moretti and Dolmiti, and Italian wines and Chiantis. A few new additions to this year’s line-up include a traveling accordion player out of North Carolina, a meatball making contest among participating chefs, and a pizza eating contest between local high schools by NY City Pizza. The 2012 festival will also rev up the cooking demonstrations so they occur about every 30 minutes. Festival goers will learn how to make pasta, homemade sausage, limoncello, Italian

desserts like tiramisu and biscotti, and cheeses like mozzarella. Kids will have plenty of park devoted to their entertainment complete with their own grape stomping venue, stickball, bocce, and bouncy houses. Aside from creating a forum to share the Italian culture, “The festival is all about charity,” explained John. Organizers split up 100% of the event proceeds between a number of local non-profits including Volunteers in Medicine and Deep Well. John expects to reach park capacity with over 4,000 attendees this year and encourages people to bring picnic blankets, chairs, and umbrellas so they can spread out, be comfortable, and make a day of it. For more information, visit the HHI Italian Heritage Fest on Facebook. Next on the festival schedule is the 28th Annual Chili Cookoff on October 6th at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head stages this every year and it just keeps getting hotter and hotter.

Kiwanis is expecting participation from about 30 restaurants and amateurs, all competing for the bragging rights in the award competition. Beef and beans, sausage and sage, there are no rules as the pro’s sidle up next to the armchair quarterbacks and fill their pots with golden chili. Winners of last year’s cookoff were Smokehouse, One Hot Mama’s, Salty Dog, Redfish, Bombora’s, Wild Wing Café, and The Lodge. Musical entertainment at the Chili Cookoff will be provided by a local band and there will be free children’s games and even a water slide so parents can fully focus on the food and fun. For more information, go to www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com. Because you will be ready to do it all again the next weekend, the Hilton Head Burgers & Brew Festival will be held October 12th and 13th at Shelter Cove Community Park. Put on by The Island Rec Center, the Burger & Brews will replace the Cajun Festival that has been held in the past. Friday night’s festivities will be a toned down version of Saturday’s, but will still have live music, a kids’ zone, and plenty of burgers and beer. Saturday’s burgers will be served up by 8 to 12 local restaurants. According to Joe Cain, event aficonado, more than hamburgers will be in the offing. “There will be all slider portions of crab burgers, shrimp burgers, chicken burgers, any and all burgers,” said Joe. One quarter of the park will be fenced off for the brews which will be brought in by Pearlstine and will feature some 20 different domestic, foreign, and craft beers. As with all Rec Center festivals, the kids’ zone will be a happening spot and the dance floor will rock. The 8th Annual Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival has blossomed into a week-long series of events that go from October 14th-21st. The festival starts with a Boat Parade up the May River on Sunday the 14th and the ensuing days are filled with oyster roasts, kayak tours, an author’s night, Farmer’s Market, 5K Oyster Run, Boat Tours, Children’s Fishing Tournament, and a Family Night complete with food, stories, movies, and activities. The main events of the festival are the The Art & Seafood Street Fests, held both the 20th and 21st when downtown Bluffton is transformed into a sea of people and strollers and pets. In a Blufftonian-like leisurely pace, people travel from tent to tent chatting with the over 90 local and regional artists, admiring and purchasing their loves of labor, and feasting on seafood and low country cuisine from a smattering of restaurants. This is vintage Bluffton. It is like an enormous block party that at the same time gives you a sense of this small town’s pride. While Bluffton is in itself eclectic and unique, so is the art festival which showcases a variety of mediums from woodcarving to photography to stained glass. Saturday night will include a firework display at dusk on the dock and both days will have live music and entertainment. For a full list of activities and times, visit www.blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com. ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

The Hilton Head Motoring Festival & Councours d’Elegance, held October 26th – November 4th, has earned the distinction of being one of the nation’s most well regarded automobile shows and has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events.” From Savannah to Hilton Head, this multiday festival features numerous events, the biggest being the Concours d’Elegance at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on the 4th. In its 11th year, the Concours will have an Americana theme this year and will feature the Ford Model T as its Honored Marque. Bob Lutz, former Vice Chariman of General Motors, will serve as honorary chairman and guest judge. Cars will be judged in 23 classes including Brass Era, Classic, Sports and Micro Cars and different classes of Model T’s. For more information, visit www.hhiconcours.com.

The Hilton Head Oyster Festival is our final fall fiesta. Sponsored by the Rec Center and South Carolina Bank & Trust, it will run from November 9th-11th. Captain Woody’s will be back this year doing their thing — cooking up a huge variety of oysters and shrimp; fried, grilled, and stewed. The Boathouse and Black Marlin will also be doing oyster related dishes like chowders and sandwiches while Street Meet will be serving kid-friendly chicken, burgers, and dogs. Entertainment at the Oyster Festival will be by local bands and a Holiday Craft Show and Silent Auction will be in the wings. Don’t worry about missing your favorite football action as games will be shown compliments of Custom Audio Video. The kids’ zone will be ‘a stompin’ with moon bounces, carnival games, and prizes. For more information, call the Island Rec Center at (843) 681-7273 or visit www.islandreccenter.org. Well… that ought to keep you busy this fall! 44

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Lowcountry Boil

Quick Pickin’ and Bluegrass Soul BY RISA WILLIAMS McMILLAN • PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

While many love to feast on Lowcountry Boil when they come to Hilton Head, there is another attraction by the same name that has been picking their way into our hearts and homes for years. Although the band members have changed through time, their purpose of entertaining with their bluegrass Americana remains the same. Jevon Daly, fiddler extraordinaire, sat down with Taste to share his musical endeavors. Taste: Tell me about Lowcountry Boil. Jevon: We are a group of four who love what we do. My dad, Michael, plays the banjo and he has been playing on the Island since we moved here from Philadelphia in ’83. Gary Pratt is from Albany and he plays bass. Andy Pitts grew up in Savannah and he is guitar. We all pluck and sing and get along great… except occasionally my dad and I get into an argument on stage but the audience thinks that’s great fun.

Taste: So you are mostly northerners playing southern music? Jevon: That bluegrass is southern is a misnomer. It actually originated in the Appalachians and fiddlers came down from Pennsylvania and Ohio. When we first started, we played heavy metal and the Grateful Dead and then we learned blues and jazz. We are family entertainment now. Bluegrass is really a conglomeration of many genres. Taste: I’m assuming that the fiddle is not your only instrument? Jevon: I play viola, mandolin, guitar, bass, violin. When I was in 6th grade, I was recruited to play saxophone in the Hilton Head High School marching band. I started playing professionally at 25 and 15 years later I am still going strong. Taste: Is all of your work original? Jevon: We write a lot of our own and give the words a local twist. We have a

song called “Hilton Head” and one called “The Tiki Hut”. When we stuck to all bluegrass, people wouldn’t dance, so we added stuff like Hank Wiliams, Ricky Nelson, Neil Young and the Beatles. Taste: Tell me something different or funny about you. Jevon: Well, I’m also in another band called Silicone Sisters which is raunchy, old time sex, drugs, Jack Daniels, and rock ‘n roll. When people hear Lowcountry Boil and realize that we are the same people in Silicone they can’t believe it. The two bands are polar opposites. We love it all and have created a unique niche for both in the area. You can enjoy the quick pickin’ of Lowcountry Boil this fall on Thursday evenings at Hudson’s.

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A TASTE OF LUNCH

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. Capture the true essence of the island while enjoying local and regional inspired cuisine featuring owner Dave and Raina Peck’s family recipes. Choose from Potato chip meatloaf, Charleston fried green tomato sandwich, shrimp & grits, Southern Belle salad and a wide selection of other lowcountry favorites. Dine in or outside in the comfortable backyard. Experience the island, love the food! Serving Lunch, Mon.Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dinner, Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.- 9 p.m., Brunch, Sat. 8 a.m.- 11 a.m., and Sun. 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-YARD (9273) or visit us online at www.hhbackyard.com.

AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE Located at 69 Pope Avenue. Liven up your day with lunch at Aunt Chiladas. A fun, festive atmosphere with great food and drinks. Featuring at least 5 daily lunch specials starting at $7 including meatloaf, fried chicken, fish ‘n chips and great Italian specialties served with homemade mashed potatoes and vegetables. You may also order your favorite Mexican fare from our regular menu as well as a wide variety of salads. Full bar and kid’s menu available. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 785-7700.

THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE Just steps from the beach, the Big Bamboo Cafe is located in Coligny Plaza on North Forest Beach Drive. Featuring great seafood, delicious salads and the legendary Big Bamboo burger, the Big Bamboo Cafe provides an all American menu in a laid back beach atmosphere. Thirsty? Try a famous margarita as you sit amongst the WWII memorablia and the Bamboo inspired island vibe. Full bar and kids menu available. Serving lunch Mon-Sat. 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (843) 686 3443.

atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar by Titleist. Featuring our famous Sandwedges like the Aberdeen Burger, Clubhouse Classic, Wexford Reuben, French Dip and Crab Cake Sandwedge. Full bar and beers, ales, and stouts from around the world. Serving daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736, Bluffton 815-6736 or Sun City 705-4005.

THE CAFÉ Located in The Marriott Resort and Spa in Palmetto Dunes. Just steps from the beach, The Café offers an excellent selection of breakfast and lunch items, including a full breakfast buffet. Serving breakfast from 6:30 until 11:30 a.m., and lunch until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-8488.

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CAPTAIN WOODY’S

Located in The Village at Wexford, Sheridan Park and Sun City. Authentic English fare served in attractive pub-style

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way and in Bluffton at the Calhoun Street Promenade. A local favorite for

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30 years! Unique Island Location highlights fresh seafood, daily specials, great signature sandwiches (Grouper melt & Po Boy’s) and more in one of Hilton Head’s favorite dining destinations. Dine inside or on the patio. Open daily from 11 a.m. until late. Call (843) 785-2400 or 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. Casual dining at its best. One-of-a kind Cobb salad piled high with crispy bacon, turkey and cheese. Dressed with Essie’s homemade sweet tomato vinaigrette that has kept the locals hooked for more than 30 years. Fish Cakes, Sauteed Flounder and an array of salads for anyone on the run. Dine-in or Takeout. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5:30 p.m. Call (843) 785-9277 or online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

THE CHART HOUSE (Formally Charley’s Crab) Located at Two Hudson Rd., just off Squire Pope Rd. Serving up sensational food prepared by Executive Chef Eric Seaglund, accompanied by spectacular water views of the Intracoastal waterway and extraordinary service. The expansive menu features fresh fish, pristine seafood, succulent steaks, Lowcountry specialties and an extensive collection of fine wines and decadent desserts. Relax on the expanded contemporary patio. Open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as Sunday Brunch. Happy hour offered daily from 4 until 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 3429066 or online at www.chart-house.com.

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CRAZY CRAB

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located at Coligny Circle oceanside in the Beach Market Center. This upscale casual dining sensation is sure to be a favorite of both visitors and locals. Choose from Neopolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, or hearty sandwiches all cooked in our open hearth oven. Hang out in our friendly lounge and enjoy a nice selection of appetizers and cocktails while viewing your favorite sporting event on our HDTV’s. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Located at Shelter Cove Harbour. One of Hilton Head’s newest dining sensations offers some of the best water views on the island. Featuring Fresh Catch Seafood, Angus Steaks and Italian Creations. Extensive boutique wine collection and fantastic cocktails. Open Sunday thru Friday for lunch, 11:30 until 2:30 p.m. Call (843) 785-3030 or visit www.elasgrille.com.

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HARBOURSIDE BURGERS & BREWS Located near Harbour Town’s famed Liberty Oak, this seasonal open-air café offers a relaxed atmosphere

overlooking the Harbour Town Yacht Basin and specializes in tasty frozen drinks and a variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Call (843) 842-1444, seapines.com/dining.

THE HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY & CAFÉ Known for great home-cooked breakfasts, soups, salads, paninis and pastries, everything is baked fresh daily. Lunch served daily, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dine in or grab to go. Across from Harbour Town Playground. Call (843) 363-2021, seapines.com/dining.

HARBOUR TOWN GRILL Located at the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, the grill is open daily to the public for lunch. Enjoy fresh seafood, grillfired pizzas, smoked turkey club sandwiches, delicious pastas, desserts, a children’s menu and more, indoors or out. Call (843) 363-8380, opentable.com, seapines.com/dining.

Three intimate dining rooms, a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge offers something for everyone. Early Bird specials and take-out available. Open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday and dinner from 5:30 until 10 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9800.

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off Squire Pope Rd. With 44 years of casual dining experience and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hudson’s is an island icon. Featuring the freshest, local seafood in the area as well as pasta, steaks, chicken and more. Enjoy beer, wine or specialty cocktails in the Oyster Bar or while watching the sunset on the deck bar. Featured on the Food Network and in Bon Appétit. Open daily at 11 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772.

HUGO’S Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway at South Island Square. Hugo’s Lunch features Signature Angus Burgers Fresh Wraps, Crisp Salads, Sandwiches, tempting entrees and more. A very broad menu with something for everyone. Check out Hugo’s 5.95 Lunch Days where Hugo features a different section of the menu each day for only 5.95! Enjoy Lunch at Hugo’s Mon. – Fri. from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Call (843) 785-HUGO (4846) or click to HugosHiltonHead.com for the full lunch menu.

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IL CARPACCIO

LAND’S END TAVERN

Located in Pineland Station. Enjoy highly regarded, authentic cuisines from Northern Italy in a casual, attractive atmosphere overlooking the duck pond. Savor original Italian pizza cooked in our brick oven, specialties made to order and excellent choices of wine. Private party room available. Reservations accepted and walk-ins welcome. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 until. Call (843) 342-9949.

KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Find an appealing choice of Cajun fare such as Shrimp Etoufee, Crawfish Etoufee, Jambalaya, N’awlins Po Boy’s, Red Beans & Rice and authentic Gumbos. Great soups and salads, as well as a kid’s menu and take-out service available. Also, cold beer and awesome desserts. Open Monday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3315.

THE LAKEHOUSE GOLF PUB Located in the Plantation Club overlooking the Ocean Course and Heron Point by Pete Dye fairways, the pub serves breakfast daily, 7 – 11 a.m. Enjoy tasty omelets, breakfast sandwiches, Bloody Marys and more. Dine in or tee off. Call (843) 842-1441, seapines.com/dining.

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MANGIAMO New location, 2000 Main Street next to the Main Street Inn. A comfortable and cozy atmosphere featuring outstanding pizza, subs, salads and pasta. Beer and wine, kid’s menu, and daily specials offer something for everyone. Enjoy half price cheese pizza from 3 until 4 p.m. Dine inside, on the patio or take it to go. North Island delivery available. Your home away from home for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Open Sunday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 682-2444.

MELLOW MUSHROOM Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. If you’re looking for a fun and lively place for the whole family, this is it. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads all in a comfortable and casual setting. Kid friendly and affordably priced menu for both lunch and dinner. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar available.

Dine inside or outside in the courtyard. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 or 706-0800.

OKKO RESTAURANT Located at 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Suite C. Contemporary Asian cuisine served in a magnificent atmosphere. Choose from Hibachi, Thai or Chinese or relax at the sushi bar or in the lounge. Open 7 days from 11:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m., Sunday thru Thursday and 11:30 a.m. until midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Call (843) 341-3377 for more information or directions.

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way. Serving breakfast and lunch all day. Awesome sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, chicken, seafood and daily blue plate specials in cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Beer, wine and liquor available as well as take-out and childrens menu. Eat inside or relax on the outside patio. “One of the Best Breakfasts on Hilton Head”, Southern Living magazine. Open Daily Monday thru Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.

PANERA BREAD Located at 1012 William Hilton Parkway, just before the Sea Pines circle and Bluffton at Tanger 1 Outlet. With the skill of

an Artisan, the heat of the oven and a few fine ingredients our bakers make bread that is simply delicious and baked fresh right here every day. Offering a wide selection of fantastic food including our signature sandwiches, hot paninis, delicious soups and signature salads. Catering also available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call (843) 686-3838 or 757-5611.

PATTY’S PIG ‘N’ PIT Located at 32 Office Park Rd. in the Courtyard Building, just before the Sea Pines gate. Succulent Wood Smoked BBQ featuring a variety of regional sauces. Hand-cut steaks, chops, and the finest fresh seafood and much more round out a delectable menu at the island’s newest must visit eatery. For the casual diner, sit at the comfortable bar or enjoy the patio. Carry out and catering available. Serving lunch Monday thru Friday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and dinner Monday Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-5555.

PLANTATION CAFÉ & DELI Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza and North Island at Port Royal Plaza. An Island favorite since 1974. From soups and salads to sandwiches and Blue plate specials, we have something for everyone. Choose from a great selection of meats and sides and a wide array of salads, soups and sandwiches, all served at moderate prices. We

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promise you will not leave hungry. Beer and wine available. Open for lunch Monday thru Saturday at 11:30 a.m., and Sunday brunch from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-9020 or 342-4472.

THE QUARTERDECK Harbour Town’s legendary Quarterdeck offers the island’s best sunsets, overlooking Calibogue Sound and the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, as well as an extensive lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers and specialty drinks. Live entertainment offered seasonally. Call (843) 842-1999, seapines.com/dining.

REDFISH On the Corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Specializing in excellent seafood, steaks, salads and daily specials. Attached bar and retail wine shop with over 1,000 selections of fine wines. Outdoor seating available. Serving lunch Monday thru Saturday from 11:30 a.m. and dinner daily from 5 p.m. Call (843) 686-3388 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.

REILLEY’S Located in Reilley’s Plaza just off the Sea Pines Circle and Port Royal Plaza. A long running lunch destination, Reilley’s offers fish & chips, cottage pie, corned beef & cabbage, great sandwiches, soups, salads, seafood and much more in a casual Island atmosphere. Dine inside or outside on our new patio. Full bar, take-out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-4414 or 681-4153 or online at www.reilleyshiltonhead.com.

RUAN THAI HUT Located at 1107 Main Street. Serving Authentic Thai fare using the freshest ingredients available. Mild to very hot, you can choose the spice level of your meal. Appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and kids meals round out an extensive menu with something for all ages. Sit inside or outside on the comfortable patio. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 681-3700.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy the famous steamed shrimp, frozen drinks and casual atmosphere at the Island’s favorite outdoor cafe. Full lunch menu or try great pizza from Jake’s Pizza Parlor. Visit our ice cream shop for dessert. Truly something for the whole family. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE Located at Harbourside III on Shelter Cove Harbour. A great combination of beautiful views and Mexican delicacies makes this the perfect spot for food from south of the border. Burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas and more Mexican 52

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fare offers something for everyone. Open for lunch daily from 11:30 a.m until 5 p.m. Dine inside or out. Call (843) 842-4555.

SANTA FE CAFÉ Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Our elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere captures the spirit of New Mexico. Innovative southwestern cuisine featuring our Quesadilla Soup and Salad Trio, Santa Fe Salad, Fish Tacos, Steak Fajitas and many other great lunch selections including our all new vegetarian menu. Excellent wine list, wide selection of imported beer and full bar. Take-out available. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Dinner 7 nights a week starting from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-3838.

SEA GRASS GRILLE Located at 807 Wm. Hilton Parkway in the Plantation Center, just outside the entrance to Palmetto Dunes Resort. Intimate yet casual dining. Chef owned and operated, and a local favorite for over 8 years. Great salads, sandwiches, homemade soups and local favorites such as Carolina Tomato Pie, Lump Crab Potato Pancake, and daily specials. Lunch take-out available, gluten free friendly. Serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9990 or visit us online at www.seagrassgrille.com.

THE SMOKEHOUSE Join us in our larger and newly renovated location at 34 Palmetto Bay Rd. Winner of over 30 food awards since 1999, choose from hand-pulled pork barbeque, Texas-style beef brisket, baby back ribs, smoked turkey, burgers, wings and more all served with delicious sides and cold beverages. Enjoy the large covered outdoor deck or sit inside and catch a game on one of the flat screen TV’s. Kids menu, convenient take-out and catering available. Serving continuously from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-4BBQ (4227) or visit us at www.smokehousehhi.com.

STEAMER SEAFOOD Located on the pond in Coligny Plaza. Fresh seafood, shellfish, sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts all served in a rustic Lowcountry atmosphere. Try one of our famous baskets with your choice of chicken, fish, shrimp or oysters. The most kidfriendly restaurant on the Island with seating inside or outside on the deck or the patio. Full bar and take-out available. Open for Lunch daily at 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 785-2070.

SURFSIDE OUTDOOR RESTAURANT & BAR Located at The Sea Pines Beach Club. Just steps from the beach, enjoy relaxing oceanfront views, as well as daily drink specials, a children’s menu and casual all-day menu with burgers, sandwiches and more. Call (843) 842-1888, seapines.com/dining. ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

THE TARTAN LOUNGE Situated within The Inn at Harbour Town, the sophisticated, yet inviting Tartan Lounge provides guests of the inn with allday room service and a deluxe continental breakfast buffet, including an omelet station, daily. Resort attire requested. Call (843) 363-8100, seapines.com/dining.

TRUFFLES CAFE Located in Sea Pines Center, off Pope Avenue in Executive Park and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Delicious homemade soups, fabulous salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and fresh local seafood. Casual Cafes featuring the freshest food and finest service for over 25 years. Full bar and fine wines available by the glass or bottle. Don’t forget to try one of our outrageous desserts. Outside seating available at Pope Ave. and Belfair locations. Reservations accepted. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Call (843) 671-6136, 785-3663 or 815-5551 or go to www.trufflescafe.com.

Enjoy free Wi-Fi inside or on the outside patio, or catch live music on the patio every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Open daily from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Call (843) 686-5200 or online at www.islandwatusi.com.

WILD WING CAFE Located at 72 Pope Avenue in Circle Center and just off Hwy. 278 in Bluffton. Celebrating over 20 years on the Island, Wild Wing is famous for serving “The Best Wings South of Buffalo” in 33 different flavors. With a huge menu, there's something for everyone including big beefy burgers, chargrilled chicken sandwiches, tender baby-back ribs, mountains of nachos, awesome salads and the original Bucket O’ Beer. Wild Child Menu and take-out available. Live music and late night fun all week. Open Monday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., and Sunday 12 noon until 2 a.m. Call (843) 785-9464 or 837-9453 or online at www.wildwingcafe.com.

THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG WATUSI Located at 71 Pope Avenue, near Coligny Beach. Enjoy premium self serve frozen yogurt, 100% fresh fruit smoothies and specialty gourmet coffee in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. We are proud to serve famous Almond Croissants, Quiches and Pastries from The French Bakery.

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Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere in the same spirit as the Salty Dog Cafe. Fresh seafood, sandwiches, salads and soups all served with your favorite beverages. Enjoy spectacular waterfront views of Braddock’s Cove. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-7327 for seasonal hours.

A TASTE OF ISLAND RECIPES PARMESAN CRUSTED WAHOO over cheesy grits topped with a jumbo lump crab bruschetta by Land’s End Tavern

PARMESAN CRUST 2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese 1 cup finely crushed ritz crackers salt and pepper to taste thoroughly mix crust and set aside CHEESY GRITS 2 cups of stone ground yellow grits 6 cups of chicken stock 2 cups of heavy cream 2 cups of shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese blend Combine grits, stock, and cream in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and cook the grits for 30-40 minutes whisking every couple minutes so not to stick and burn on the bottom. When they are the right consistency whisk in the cheese and set aside. JUMBO LUMP CRAB BRUSCHETTA 4 cups of diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic

1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup of chopped basil 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 pound of jumbo lump crabmeat Combine all the ingredients except the crab in a large bowl and mix. Then gently fold in the crab so not to break up the big lumps. Let mixture sit for 10-15 minutes in the fridge. PROCEDURE Place 4-8 ounce Wahoo filets in buttermilk for 10 minutes to marinate. Take each filet and dredge them in the parmesan crust to fully coat fish. Saute filets in a little olive oil 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown. To plate make a bed of the cheesy grits in the center of the serving dish. Place the Wahoo on top of the grits, then top with the bruschetta mixture. Garnish with more of the bruschetta around the plate, cracked black pepper and fresh basil tops.

BLACKENED LOCAL MAHI MAHI with Spinach, Jumbo Lump Crab, and Parmesan crust by Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

METHOD FOR BLACKENED LOCAL MAHI MAHI Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly season with blackening season. Sauté in pan on both sides for about one minute. While fish is cooking, in a mixing bowl add mayonnaise, crab, spinach, and parmesan. Remove fish from pan and place spinach mixture on top. Cook in oven for about 8 minutes.

METHOD FOR SAUCE, TOMATO COULIS INGREDIENTS FOR BLACKENED LOCAL MAHI MAHI 4 Mahi Mahi Filets, 7 oz. each Hudson’s Blackening Seasoning (available at www.Hudsonsonthedocks.com) 2 oz. fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat 1 cup Spinach 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Parmesan

Toss 3 vine ripe tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Then roast tomatoes at 350° for 20 minutes. Roast 3 garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil for about 15 minutes. Let cool and put into blender with tomatoes. Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock and 1/4 cup of cream. Blend until smooth. Put on bottom of the plate, and then add fish and crust. Serves 4 ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

Oktoberfest

Where’s the Party? BY LOUISE LUND

Oktoberfest isn't just for Germans anymore. The German celebration of beer and good times has gradually caught on everywhere. Next to the Christmas tree, Oktoberfest is the most popular German custom that has ever been exported to the rest of the world. It's not surprising that in the USA and Canada, with their high percentages of people of German heritage, there are hundreds of Oktoberfest celebrations. While Germany's Oktoberfest lasts just 17 days, America's tends to stretch from mid-September through the end of October, and it's either treated as an excuse to drink beer outdoors or as a 56

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more traditional harvest festival that combines food and drink with things to do with the kids. People have flocked to Germany from all parts of the globe for more than two centuries to participate in the world's largest annual festival. In addition to the two-week celebration in Munich, the Bavarian capital where the tradition began, Oktoberfest is enjoyed in one form or another in cities and towns worldwide. The German Oktoberfest is a 17 day beer festival, usually beginning in late September and running through early October. It attracts millions of people from Germany and all over the world, all there to do two things - eat

and drink. Today’s Oktoberfest is all about the beer and the food. So how did this global party get started? Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, who was later crowned King Ludwig I, wanted his people to share in the celebration of his marriage to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. He organized a horse race and invited all the people of Munich to attend the celebration. The royal party drew about 40,000 guests - only a small fraction of the 7.5 million visitors Munich is expecting for this year’s Oktoberfest. German immigrants later carried the tradition with them to their new homes in other countries.

Many characteristics of the early Oktoberfest celebrations have been retained, if not expanded upon. Munich's annual celebration is still held on the original site. The tradition of beer and food stands, begun in 1818, continues today and is perhaps the most significantly developed aspect of Oktoberfest. The modern celebration has replaced the small tents with giant brewery-sponsored beer halls that can hold up to 5,000 people apiece. The party has also grown in length, to become a 17-day extravaganza, ending the first Sunday in October. The festival opens with a grand parade of the Oktoberfest "landlords" and breweries, and features traditional dancers and costumed performers, the Riflemen's Procession, music...and, most definitely, beer! German-Americans are the country's largest self-reported ancestral group. Thanks to those immigrants and their descendents, Oktoberfest is now celebrated all over the world - from Canada and the United States, to Mexico and Hong Kong. The largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany is in Canada, and Oktoberfest is spreading to new geographical locations. Correspondingly, there are hundreds of large and small Oktoberfest celebrations held annually throughout the U.S. the largest being in Cincinnati, Ohio. German immigrants were responsible for developing industries that are considered "native" to Cincinnati, such as meat packing, the machine industry, and building trades. With more than 80,000 bratwursts consumed each year, it is called the most authentic Oktoberfest this side of Munich, and has been named Zinzinnati. More than 500,000 people attend each year to do the chicken dance, and enjoy the festivities, which includes a "Running of the Wieners" race. The Tulsa, Oklahoma Oktoberfest is proud to claim that theirs was the origin of the first Oktoberfest Chicken Dance in the United States, and their theme for the 2012 festival is "Poultry in Motion." These celebrations became increasingly popular with the rise of microbreweries, and with the opening of authentic German brew houses. Local Oktoberfest celebrations can be found in American cities large and small, including Chicago, Denver, Boston, Las Vegas, New York, Savannah, Hilton Head, and Bluffton! For those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the trek to Munich for the Oktoberfest, or to Canada or Cincinnati, the good times, music, food, and drinking can also be found at many Oktoberfest celebrations right here in our area. Many of our local bars and restaurants in October offer a steady diet of hearty German food, maybe a little polka music and, of course, the malty Oktoberfest-style lagers. So whether or not you are of German heritage, you can find a place to celebrate Oktoberfest. "Ein bier, bitte" translated to English, is "One beer, please." Use it wisely! ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

German Food Recipe Oktoberfest is as much about good food as it is about beer. Traditional German recipes take time. Try preparing this Oktoberfest favorite in your own kitchen.

Wiener Schnitzel

What is commonly called Wiener Schnitzel is made with veal. If made with pork, it's one of the quick pork chop recipes called Schweineschnitzel. It's made the same way and is an economical schnitzel to serve. Turn this German Schnitzel recipe into Jägerschnitzel (Hunter's Schnitzel) by serving the Wiener Schnitzel with the Jägerschnitzel sauce recipe below. Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • •

4 veal cutlets, pounded lightly 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup flour 3 tbsp. water 1 egg 1 cup bread crumbs 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil 1 lemon, sliced Instructions:

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Trim fat from meat and clip edges to stop edges from curling during cooking. Sprinkle cutlets with lemon juice and salt. Place 3 shallow bowls on counter. In first one, put flour. In second one, mix egg and water. In third one, put breadcrumbs. Coat schnitzel, first with flour, then egg, and then breadcrumbs. Heat butter and oil over medium heat in skillet. Fry cutlets until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices.

What Are We Doing Here? An Open Disclaimer BY CRAIG HYSELL

At my gym, nutrition is a GIANT part of our athlete’s progress. When we define an “athlete” at CrossFit Hilton Head, we are actually referring to the entire diversity of our membership roster. We feel that not only were human beings genetically designed to be athletic (i.e. active), there is also a positive psychological transition that takes place when one is practicing at a sport (“the sport of fitness”) rather than just “working out”. While degrees of athleticism can be discriminatory, athleticism in and of itself is not. Unless we suffer from some extreme genetic pathology or extreme catastrophe, we all possess the ability to be athletic to some degree. And we all need to eat. The pursuit of activity (re: athleticism), just like nutrition, is an intrinsic need who’s degree is based on both biology and lifestyle choice. “Diets” and “work outs”, in the parlance of our times, are temporary. Lifestyle choices are not. It is our experience at CrossFit Hilton Head that lifestyle choices can often make the most, or worst, of biologic limitations. To argue what is “best” is pointless. Everybody’s “best” is different. Nutrition and fitness are a lot like politics and religion. Divisive. But it doesn’t have to be. To be “active” in its most general, scientific sense is beneficial biologically no matter what you are doing. To debate what are “intelligent nutritional decisions” is also beneficial. How do we distinguish between “best” and “intelligent” when it comes to diet? The results of eating calorically dense but

nutritionally sparse food , as well as the fact that a food is indeed calorically dense and nutritionally sparse, is a measurable, observable and repeatable process. It is based on numbers, not ideals or emotions. Remember the guy that ate McDonald’s at every meal for a month and made a documentary of it? Measurable, observable and, although not recommended, repeatable. Yes, this was an extreme case, but increments still add up. How many “increments” you are willing to choose is up to you and you have every right to choose whatever you want because this is the United States of America. But, education is paramount to at least having the ability to make intelligent decisions. Where you get your information is just as important, if not more so, than what the information is.

I am not a nutritionist and I don’t pretend to be. Please keep that in mind when reading. Over the coming issues I intend to talk about a great many things here. Usually combining nutrition and activity because I think the two are meant to co-exist. I intend to do my homework and offer you the most intelligent information I can on small topics from what I feel are reputable resources. The point of this column will NEVER be about what is best. Rather it will ALWAYS be about education so that YOU can determine what is BEST for YOU. See ya out there. Craig Hysell is the owner and head coach at CrossFit Hilton Head. You can find out more information at www.crossfithhi.com.

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A TASTE OF BREAKFAST / BRUNCH

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. Capture the true essence of the island while enjoying local and regional inspired cuisine featuring owner Dave and Raina Peck’s family recipes. Choose from Uncle Bill’s biscuits and gravy, James Island crab cake benedict, Backyard benedict, Bananas Foster french toast and a wide selection of other lowcountry favorites. Dine in or outside in the comfortable backyard. Experience the island, love the food! Serving Lunch, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Dinner, Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.9 p.m., Brunch, Sat. 8 a.m.- 11 a.m., and Sun. 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-YARD (9273) or visit us online at www.hhbackyard.com.

AROMAS Located at the Westin Resort and Spa in Port Royal Plantation. Let Aromas help kick start your day with your favorite morning beverage. Proudly brewing Starbucks coffee along with offering a variety of juices, on-the-go breakfast items and snacks make Aromas the perfect stop on your way to the beach, pool, golf course or meeting. Open from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. (seasonally). Call (843) 681-4000.

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Chiladas for Sunday Brunch. Featuring omelets, made to order waffles, smoked bacon, link sausage, garlic hash browns, fruit salad, cheese grits, English muffins and more. Catch your favorite team on one of our 18 flat screen TVs screens, including 6 plasma’s while enjoying a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Margarita or a wide variety of other beverages. Serving Sunday Brunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-7700.

BRITISH OPEN PUB Located in The Village at Wexford, Sheridan Park and Sun City. Fabulous Sunday Brunch served in an authentic English style pub. Choose from Watson’s Steak & Eggs, Eggs Faldo (Benedict), Old Tom Morris Omelette, Pancakes, Alpine French Toast and more. Add a bottomless glass of champagne or mimosa for $2.99. Open for Sunday Brunch from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736, Bluffton 815-6736 or Sun City 705-4005.

CAROLINA CAFÉ Located at the Westin Resort & Spa in Port Royal Plantation. A casual, family friendly café offering dining throughout the day, including breakfast featuring SuperFoods, an amazing Sunday Brunch (seasonally) and a fantastic seafood buffet. General hours are 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:30 until 10 p.m. for dinner. Call (843) 681-4000.

THE CHART HOUSE (Formally Charley’s Crab) Located at Two Hudson Rd., just off Squire Pope Rd. Serving up sensational food prepared by Executive Chef Eric Seaglund, accompanied by spectacular water views of the Intracoastal waterway and extraordinary service. The expansive menu features fresh fish, pristine seafood, succulent steaks, Lowcountry specialties and an extensive collection of fine wines and decadent desserts. Relax on the expanded contemporary patio. Open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as Sunday Brunch. Happy hour offered daily from 4 until 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 342-9066 or online at www.chart-house.com.

baked fresh. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., breakfast is available all day. Dine indoors or outdoors, or grab to go. Call (843) 363-2021, seapines.com/dining.

HARBOUR TOWN GRILL Located at the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, the grill is open to the public daily for breakfast and offers a la carte brunch on Sundays. Enjoy delicious Southern-style breakfasts, omelets, pancakes, quiche, crab cake Benedict, mimosas, lattes and more. Reservations suggested. Call (843) 363-8380, opentable.com, or seapines.com/dining.

HUGO’S Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway at South Island Square. Hugo’s Brunch features Brunch classics and originals such as Crème Brulee French Toast, Omelettes, Crabcake Benedict, Bourbon Ribeye & Eggs, Honey Pecan Waffles as well as many of our lunch sandwiches and favorites from Hugo’s lunch menu. Complimentary mimosa provided and an endless Bloody Mary is available. Tableside flaming crepes and desserts also available! Enjoy Sunday Brunch at Hugo’s from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-HUGO (4846) or click to HugosHiltonHead.com for the full Brunch menu.

THE HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY & CAFÉ Located across from Harbour Town Playground. Great home-cooked breakfasts, such as quiche and corned beef hash, soups, salads, paninis and pastries – everything is

KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Our Sunday brunch

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buffet features beignets, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, grits, fruit and a made-to-order omelette station with eggs benedict. For a sampling of our regular weekday menu, choose from french toast, crabcake benedict, Mississippi tall stack pancakes, café au lait, quiche and a creole omelette. Open Monday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3315.

LAND’S END Located in Sea Pines at South Beach Marina overlooking beautiful Braddock's Cove, Land's End Tavern is one of the few Hilton Head Island restaurants with a spectacular, waterfront view. Complete with a broad selection of breakfast favorites, plus Lowcountry staples like Crab Cake Benedict and Shrimp and Grits. Land's End Tavern is a casual atmosphere with a pirate theme that the whole family will enjoy. Open daily from 8 a.m. Call (843) 671-5456 for seasonal hours.

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PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way. An Islander favorite for breakfast and brunch featuring eggs benedict, omelettes, french toast, pancakes, quiches, daily specials an more. Enjoy a bloody mary, mimosa, coffee or your favorite beverage while dining inside or on the patio. “One of the Best Breakfasts on Hilton Head”, Southern Living magazine. Open Daily Monday thru Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.

PANERA BREAD Located at 1012 William Hilton Parkway, just before the Sea Pines circle and Bluffton at Tanger 1 Outlet. With the skill of an Artisan, the heat of the oven and a few fine ingredients our bakers make bread that is simply delicious and baked fresh right here every day. Offering a wide selection of hot breakfast sandwiches and freshly baked bagels. Choose from a variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, espresso drinks and more. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call (843) 686-3838 or 757-5611.

PLANTATION CAFÉ & DELI Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza and North Island at Port Royal Plaza. An Island favorite since 1974. Offering fresh breakfast items such as omelettes, crab

cake benedicts, skillet dishes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits & gravy and much more, all at moderate prices. Also a wide variety of sides and beverages to complete any meal. Open for breakfast, Monday thru Saturday from 6:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for breakfast and brunch. Call (843) 785-9020 or 342-4472.

French Toast is sure to please with hearty slices of Texas toast battered and grilled served with bacon or sausage. Relax with a Bottomless Mimosa or Homemade Bloody Mary. Indoor or outdoor seating available. Open for Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (843) 842-4227.

TRUFFLES CAFE REILLEY’S Located in Reilley’s Plaza just off the Sea Pines Circle and Port Royal Plaza. Quite possibly, The Island’s longest running brunch. Our legendary brunch features Eggs Benedict, Omelettes, Steak and Eggs, as well as all of our regular lunch items. Champagne, Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s complement the casual Island atmosphere. Dine inside or on our new patio. Serving Brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. Call (843) 8424414 or 681-4153 or online at www.reilleyshiltonhead.com.

Located in Sea Pines Center, off Pope Avenue in Executive Park and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Fabulous weekend brunch in a casual cafe featuring the freshest food and finest service. Featuring Eggs Benedict and a full lunch menu. Outside seating available at Pope Ave. and Belfair locations. Open for brunch Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Call (843) 671-6136, 785-3663 or 815-5551 or go to www.trufflescafe.com.

WATUSI THE SMOKEHOUSE Located on 34 Palmetto Bay Road. You will find that in addition to award winning BBQ, The Smokehouse is now serving Sunday Brunch featuring a wide variety of Brunch entrees. Try our Huevos Rancheros with two eggs atop tortillas and refried beans, smothered with Pork Green Chili, chorizo sausage and blended cheese, or enjoy Filet Eggs Benedict with sautéed mushrooms and Hollandaise Sauce. If you are in the mood for something sweet, our

Located at 71 Pope Avenue, near Coligny Beach. Enjoy premium self serve frozen yogurt, 100% fresh fruit smoothies and specialty gourmet coffee in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. We are proud to serve famous Almond Croissants, Quiches and Pastries from The French Bakery. Enjoy free Wi-Fi inside or on the outside patio, or catch live music on the patio every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Open daily from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Call (843) 686-5200 or online at www.islandwatusi.com.

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A TASTE OF NIGHTLIFE / LOUNGES

ASIAN BISTRO Located at 51 New Orleans Rd., just off the Sea Pines circle. Sleek contemporary style restaurant offering Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine as well as a nice selection of dim sum choices. Enjoy happy hour daily from 5 until 8 p.m. featuring $2.99 house wines, wells and beers. Relax at the traditional bar or enjoy some amazing sushi at one of the island’s best sushi bars. Serving continuously from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Call (843) 686-9888.

AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE Located at 69 Pope Avenue. Voted the Island’s best Happy Hour. Awesome Happy Hour menu featuring special prices on steamed shrimp, chicken wings, tacos, Mexican pizzas and Alaskan Snow Crab Legs. Drink specials include a gold dollar back on any liquor drink and a Kennedy half dollar back on any beer or wine selection. Catch your favorite team on one of our 18 flat screen TVs, including 6 plasma’s while enjoying your favorite fare from our regular menu. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 785-7700.

THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE Located upstairs at Coligny Plaza, Oceanside. The Island’s finest selection of imported and microbrewed draft beer in a unique 1940’s themed bar. Awesome happy hour with Margarita Madness and many other specials. Live music during dinner Friday and Saturday. Call for late night entertainment schedule. Full menu available. Open from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 686-3443.

CAPTAIN JOHN’S GALLEY AT THE SALTY DOG CAFE Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Step up to Jake’s raw bar for some of the Island’s finest seafood and good times. Enjoy spectacular views of Braddock’s Cove while selecting from steamed oysters, shrimp, crab legs and more. Full bar available and the frozen drinks are made with fresh fruit. Happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

BRITISH OPEN PUB

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

Located in The Village at Wexford, Sheridan Park and Sun City. Hilton Head’s first true golfer’s pub featuring the only bar by Titleist. A wide selection of beers, ales, stouts and wines from around the world. Awesome appetizer selections, brilliant martini list and full menu available. Blarney is invited, singing encouraged and good humor admired. Open daily from 11:00 a.m until late. Call (843) 686-6736, Bluffton 815-6736 or Sun City 705-4005.

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way and in Bluffton at the Calhoun Street Promenade. A local favorite for 30 years for fresh seafood and fine beverages. Great signature sandwiches (Grouper Melt & Po Boy’s), oysters, crab legs, shrimp and scallops served with your favorite beer, wine or cocktail all while overlooking Palmetto Bay Marina. Happy Hour from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily with great prices. Open daily from 11 a.m. until late, food available until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-2400 or 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & DELUXE GRILL Located at 49 New Orleans Road. Hang out with the locals at the Island’s original sports bar. Catch your favorite team on one of our 35 TV’s or shoot pool on one of our six pool tables. Voted “Best Pub Food and Best Hamburger on the Island”. Also serving a wide variety of sandwiches, wings, soups, salads and more. Full bar and take-out available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m. Call (843) 686-POOL (7665).

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CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. The sports bar of choice offers an awesome sports atmosphere with over 40 TV’s and a great collection of sports memorabilia. Karaoke on Tuesday and Friday nights as well as Trivia on Thursdays. A full bar and fantastic happy hour with great drink

and food specials. Also serving a full menu featuring awardwinning Buffalo wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Call (843) 785-2255.

CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. A great choice for some of the Island’s best Happy Hour deals. Relax in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere and choose from great seafood appetizers and beer, wine and liquor specials. A full menu is also available at the bar as well as a wide selection of fine wines. Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily and dinner served from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-6261.

THE CHART HOUSE (Formally Charley’s Crab) Located at Two Hudson Rd., just off Squire Pope Rd. Serving up sensational food prepared by Executive Chef Eric Seaglund, accompanied by spectacular water views of the Intracoastal waterway and extraordinary service. The expansive menu features fresh fish, pristine seafood, succulent steaks, Lowcountry specialties and an extensive collection of fine wines and decadent desserts. Relax on the expanded contemporary patio. Open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as Sunday Brunch. Happy hour offered daily from 4 until 7 p.m. Call (843) 342-9066 or online at www.chart-house.com. Reservations are recommended.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. Casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. Relax on the leather couch or sit at the bar with Jeff and try one of his famous real chocolate martinis or one of his other unique concoctions. Full bar, extensive wine and beer offerings, and happy hour specials. Dinner is available at the bar. Happy hour from 5 until 7 p.m. Non-smoking environment. Open Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9277 or online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

COCO’S ON THE BEACH Located at the end of the boardwalk at Hilton Head Resort mile marker 7 or on the beach at beach marker 94A Singleton Beach. Just steps from the beach with a spectacular ocean view. Coco’s is an authentic beach bar and grill with a casual friendly atmosphere; your place for island enjoyment. Unwind ocean side in the Carolina sun with one of the largest selections of Beer, Rum, Tequila and the best Margarita’s on the Island. Coco’s grill menu offers something for the entire family. Visit Coco’s website Cocosonthebeach.com or become a fan of Coco’s on Facebook. Seasonal live entertainment. Call for seasonal hours. For directions and information, call (843) 842-2626 (COCO).

Premium Golfer's Pub, est. 1998

Just a Sampling SANDWEDGES Lobster Roll, Grouper Melt, Angus Burgers, Wexford Rubens FROM THE GREEN Pub Lobster Salad, Chef Salad, Cobb Salad, Hogan Black & Blue BRITISH FARE Award winning Fish & Chips, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, Bangers & Mash, Liver & Onions PRESTWICK TABLE Driver Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Lobster Pot Pie, Orange Glazed Salmon, BBQ Ribs, NY Strip Lunch and Dinner daily 11 a.m. Until late Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. Until 2 p.m. Happy Hour Daily from 4 until 7 p.m.

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CORKS WINE BAR Located South Island in the Publix Shopping Center next to Staples. The Lowcountry’s only neighborhood wine bar where class meets comfort in a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere. Offering wines by the glass, bottle, flight and porron. Gourmet ‘Big’ small plates made from fresh, local and organic ingredients and a full selection of spirits and American craft beers. Great happy hour specials from 5 until 6 p.m. daily. Open Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. until midnight. Call (843) 671-7783 or catch us online at www.corkswinecompany.com.

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD Located at 26 New Orleans Rd. Relax around our antique Old English bar and enjoy a cocktail, appetizer, sandwich or full meal. Select from our extensive wine and liquor list, true classic cocktails, infused martinis, aged scotches and small batch bourbons. Great bar menu and happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. daily. A family tradition of excellence in quality and value for over 100 years. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. Call (843) 341-2333.

THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS Located at 21 Office Park Rd. in the Sapelo building. Go where the locals go for fresh seafood, cold drinks and good times. Fantastic outdoor bar and deck is the perfect place to enjoy a cool cocktail and some of the island’s best seafood. Great happy hour specials and plenty of TV’s for all your favorite sporting events. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-9775.

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Located at Shelter Cove Harbour. One of Hilton Head’s newest dining sensations offers some of the best water views on the island. Featuring an extensive boutique wine collection and mixology collection. Local artist Dean St. Hillaire performs each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 until 11 p.m. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FLATBREAD GRILL Located at Coligny Circle oceanside in the Beach Market Center. This upscale casual dining sensation is sure to be a favorite of both visitors and locals. Choose from Neopolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, or hearty sandwiches all cooked in our open hearth oven. Hang out in our friendly lounge and enjoy a nice selection of appetizers and cocktails while viewing your favorite sporting event on our HD TV’s. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

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crab cakes, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers and of course fried frog legs. 22 HD TV’s for great sports viewing and NTN Trivia is also available as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

THE JAZZ CORNER Located in the "corner" of The Village at Wexford. Voted "Best Live Entertainment Venue". Our intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by our innovative southern flavors menu and impeccable service. The Jazz Corner offers a signature martini menu, extensive wine list, full bar and late-night menu. Open nightly from 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 842-8620 or check us out online at www.thejazzcorner.com.

KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA, AND STEAK HOUSE Located at 18 Harbourside Ln. at Shelter Cove Harbour. Offering affordable casual dining in a 5 star setting with breathtaking waterfront views from inside or on the outside deck. Early Bird from 5 until 7 p.m. Best Island Happy Hour from 5 until 8 p.m. featuring incredible drink and raw bar specials. Live music and dancing with Pete Carroll on Wednesdays, classic soft rock with David Wingo on Thursdays, and jazz with Earl Williams on Fridays. Tableside magic shows on Sundays and Mondays. Call (843) 785-4442 for reservations and information or online at www.kingfisherseafood.com.

MELLOW MUSHROOM Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. A fun and lively place with great food, beer and service. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar all in a comfortable and casual setting. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads. Plenty of TVs to view your favorite teams. Win prizes at live team trivia Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. Enjoy Karaoke on Saturday Night. Happy Hour from 3 until 6 p.m. everyday. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 or 706-0800.

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OLD OYSTER FACTORY Located on the waters of the Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road. Built on the site of an original oyster cannery on Broad Creek, the Old Oyster Factory is a delight for family and children of all ages. Enjoy superb, innovative seafood and steaks while taking in one of the Lowcountry's best panoramic views of the marshland landscape. Out door seating is available. Open nightly at 4:45 pm. Call or visit our website for details about our seasonal happy hour and summer entertainment. (843) 681-6040.

PATTY’S PIG ‘N’ PIT Located at 32 Office Park Rd. in the Courtyard Building, just before the Sea Pines gate. Succulent Wood Smoked BBQ featuring a variety of regional sauces. A comfortable and casual bar is the perfect place for some of the island’s finest cuisine and coldest beer. A full bar is also available as well as great service and fantastic viewing on our flat screen TV’s. Happy hour daily with awesome food and drink specials. Lunch, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and Dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-5555.

THE QUARTERDECK Head to Harbour Town’s legendary Quarterdeck for the island’s best sunsets, overlooking Calibogue Sound, and enjoy an extensive menu of beers, wines and specialty cocktails, as well as light evening fare and desserts. Live outdoor entertainment is offered seasonally. Call (843) 8421999, seapines.com/dining.

REDFISH On the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. Our unique bar and retail wine shop offers a contemporary, yet casual atmosphere for the wine connisuer. Over 1,000 hand-selected wines from all over the world are available as well as a full bar selection. The wine shop is open Monday thru Saturday at 10 a.m. Dinner is available daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Call (843) 686-3388.

REILLEY’S Located in Reilley’s Plaza just off Sea Pines Circle and Port Royal Plaza. An Island Tradition since 1982. Happy Hour from 4 until 7 p.m. featuring 50% off on selected liquor, wine, beer and appetizers. Also, occasional live entertainment (call for schedule). Full menu and bar available inside or 68

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outside on our new patio. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-4414 or 681-4153 or online at www.reilleyshiltonhead.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Great food, frozen drinks and live entertainment at the Island’s favorite outdoor cafe. Beautiful views of Braddock’s Cove in this fun and casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily from 4 until 6 p.m. Full menu available, Pizza from Jake’s Pizza Parlor, ice cream and much more. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE Located at Harbourside III on Shelter Cove Harbour. Do Mexican on the marina while enjoying the Island’s best margaritas. The outdoor bar overlooking the marina is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Great happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., seasonal live entertainment and panoramic views make this a must stop. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-4555.

SANTA FE CAFÉ Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Capturing the spirit of New Mexico in an elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere. Our outdoor rooftop cantina is the perfect setting for one of our famous margaritas, sangrias or an imported beer. Enjoy Happy Hour daily from 5 until 7 p.m. and live entertainment Wednesday thru Saturday. Open Daily for dinner from 5 p.m., and lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-3838 or www.santafehhi.com.

THE SMOKEHOUSE Join us in our larger and newly renovated location at 34 Palmetto Bay Rd. The island’s newest nightlife destination for Rhythm and Brews! Offering 12 choices of ice-cold beer from our state of the art beer towers, full complement of premium liquors and wines, plenty of flat screen TV’s and an amazing sound system and occasional live entertainment to keep you rockin! For a more mellow evening you can chill out on our outdoor deck complete with a brick fireplace. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 842-4BBQ (4227) or visit us at www.smokehousehhi.com.

STEAMER SEAFOOD Located on the pond in Coligny Plaza. Fresh seafood, amazing appetizers, raw bar delicacies all served with a wide variety of beverages. Over 250 beers from around the world, buckets of beer, frozen drinks, pitchers of cocktails and wine by the glass or bottle. Celebrating 21 years on the Island. Seasonal live entertainment featuring Todd Cowart. Open from 11:30 a.m until late, 7 days a week. Call (843) 785-2070. ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

THE TARTAN LOUNGE BAR Situated within The Inn at Harbour Town, the sophisticated, yet inviting Tartan Lounge Bar is open to the public, beginning at 3 p.m. daily. Enjoy delicious appetizers, desserts and a variety of beverages, including cordials, until 11 p.m. Resort attire requested. Call (843) 363-8100, seapines.com/dining.

TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Enjoy a fabulous dinner, wonderful wines, signature cocktails and delicious desserts at Topside, amidst incredible sunset views, then head to the iconic Quarterdeck, just steps away, for live outdoor entertainment (offered seasonally.) Call (843) 842-1999, seapines.com/dining.

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Located just off Pope Avenue on Executive Park Road. Featuring a comfortable and contemporary atmosphere. Choose from an impressive selection of fine wines, top shelf liquors and premium beers. Happy hour is available from 5 until 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. until close with special pricing on all beverages and appetizers. A full menu is available in the bar area. Our new outdoor terrace provides a perfect atmosphere for outside dining. Open for lunch, Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 5 until 10 p.m. Reservations accepted. Call (843) 785-3663.

WILD WING CAFE Located at 72 Pope Avenue in Circle Center and just off Hwy. 278 in Bluffton. When the sun goes down on Hilton Head, the night lights up at the Wing! Of course this legendary hot spot serves “The Best Wings South of Buffalo” in 33 differentflavors, but there's a whole lot more as well. Known as one of the premier spots for live music, sports on the big screen and late night fun including karaoke and trivia. Enjoy the original Bucket O’ Beer, fantastic food, great service and more in this Island institution for over 20 years. Open Monday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., and Sunday 12 noon until 2 a.m. Call (843) 7859464 or 837-9453 or check us out online at wildwingcafe.com.

THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere in the same spirit as the Salty Dog Cafe. Great food and beverages while overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove. Crab, shrimp and food specials from 4 until 5:30 p.m. and drink specials from 4 until 6 p.m. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-7327 for seasonal hours.

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A TASTE OF ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN Located at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Port Royal Plantation. Amidst the palmetto lined boardwalks, winding through lush gardens, serene fountains and enchanting lagoons rests a heavenly oasis. The first Heavenly Spa by Westin in the continental United States includes a full service salon. We welcome you to experience pampering essences to soothe the spirit, rejuvenate the body and enrich the mind. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (hours vary seasonally). Call (843) 681-1019 to book an appointment or visit us online at www.HiltonHeadHeavenlySpa.com.

HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM Located at 55 New Orleans Road, just off Pope Avenue. Hilton Head Ice Cream has received accolades from CNN, Warner Books, Southern Living magazine and voted best of Hilton Head in every local media poll. Even the U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain has touted Hilton Head Ice Cream. The shop has created many flavors: Girl Scout Cookie, Flower Power, Mocha Pecan, Banana’s Foster and Espresso. Salt air is our secret ingredient and there is love in each batch too. Call (843) 8426333.

ISLAND FUDGE SHOPPE Located in Coligny Plaza. The best homemade confections anywhere. Offering16 flavors of fudge made fresh daily, 8 flavors of saltwater taffy and a large variety of hand dipped chocolates sure to please even the sweetest tooth. Gift baskets and shipping available. Locally owned and operated. Senior citizens receive a 10% off discount. Call (843) 842-4280 for more information or check us out online at www.islandfudge.com.

ISLAND WINERY Located at 12A Cardinal Rd. Island Winery presents a unique concept in fine wines, traveling the world’s vineyards to select the perfect grapes and handcrafting their wines in small batches right on Hilton Head. Also featuring Lowcountry specialty wines with unique recipes made from local fruit. Enjoy tastings Monday thru Saturday, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., or join the wine and cheese happy hour each Monday thru Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Call (843) 842-3141 for directions and information or online at www.islandwinery.com.

OCEAN TIDES SPA Located at 23 Ocean Lane in Palmetto Dunes Plantation at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort. Spend the day being pampered from head to toe by the specially trained therapists. Choose from among an extensive massage menu, facials, manicures, pedicures and wraps. Emerge renewed through an enchanting ritual of treatments and experience the 72

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soothing atmosphere of this ocean front spa. Offering the only beachside Cabana massages on the Island. Open daily with evening and sunrise appointments available. Call (843) 341-8056.

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RITA’S ITALIAN ICE Located Oceanside at Coligny Plaza and off Burnt Church Road (Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center) in Bluffton. Featuring Ices, Shakes and Cones, all made fresh daily and available in over 10 flavors. Cool off with Rita’s Famous Gelati, an amazing combination of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard layered to perfection. If it’s just old-fashioned Custard you want, we have it in both Vanilla and Chocolate. For coffee lovers try one of our Ritaccino’s, Rita’s ultimate coffee drink. Open daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 341-5587 or 706-3227.

SEA PINES CATERING & WEDDINGS Hilton Head’s premier caterer offers award-winning service and cuisine, as well as incredible golf course, clubhouse, marina and beach venues, and can expertly accommodate groups of 2 to 500 guests. Special Events, Special Places, Special Memories. Call (843) 842-1495, seapines.com/meetings.

SPA SOLEIL Located inside the Marriott Resort & Spa in Palmetto Dunes. Relax and let us take care of you in our beautiful and tranquil European spa. An absolutely breathtaking relaxation room complete with amazing lighting, waterwall and fireplaces is the perfect atmosphere for you to enjoy a variety of spa treatments all served with a touch of southern hospitality. Open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. (hours vary with season). Call (843) 686-8420 or 686-8429 or online at www.csspagroup.com.

TOBACCO ROAD Located at 119 Arrow Road, Suite B. An impressive array of cigars, perfect humidification and a well trained staff will meet all your needs. Hilton Head’s oldest smoke shop has catered to locals and tourists alike for over ten years. Offering a complete selection of fine cigars, domestic and imported cigarettes, and a comfortable smoking lounge in which to enjoy them. Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 341-6265 or online at www.hiltonheadcigars.com.

YELLOW CAB The largest cab fleet on Hilton Head. All vehicles are radio dispatched, late model sedans or mini-vans. Serving all area airports. Service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Providing great service and comfortable air-conditioned transportation. Call (843) 686-6666.

Tasting Room/Store Hours Monday thru Saturday • 12:30 to 5:30 pm Available variety of award winning wines made on premise.

Flights of Wine offered 12:30 - 2:30pm Select Three Wines and we will pair a complimentary cheese tray to enhance your tasting

Happy Hour Begins at 4 pm Enjoy light appetizers while sampling a varity from our extensive wine list Located North end of Wm Hilton/278 pkway (near the HH airport) Matthews to Cardinal Rd (mailbox on wine barrel)

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ALEXANDER’S (843) 785-4999 A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD (843) 785-YARD (9273) ASIAN BISTRO (843) 686-9888 AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE (843) 785-7700 THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE (843) 686-3443 BRITISH OPEN PUB (843) 686-6736, 815-6736 or 705-4005 THE CAFÉ (843) 686-8488 CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & DELUXE GRILL (843) 686-POOL (7665) CAPTAIN JOHN’S GALLEY AT THE SALTY DOG CAFE (843) 671-CAFE (2233) CAPTAIN WOODY’S (843) 785-2400 or 757-6222 CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (843) 785-2255 CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL (843) 785-6261 CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE (843) 785-9277 CHART HOUSE (843) 342-9066 COCO’S ON THE BEACH (843) 842-2626 (COCO) CONROY’S (843) 686-8400 CORKS WINE BAR (843) 671-7783 CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD (843) 341-2333 CRAZY CRAB (843) 363-2722 or 681-5021 THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS (843) 842-9775 ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE (843) 785-3030 FLATBREAD GRILL (843) 341-2225 THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ (843) 686-FROG (3764) ATASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

24. HARBOURSIDE BURGERS & BREWS (843) 842-1444 25. THE HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY & CAFÉ (843) 363-2021 26. HARBOUR TOWN GRILL (843) 363-8380 27. HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR (843) 785-9800 28. HUDSON’S SEAFOOD ON THE DOCKS (843) 681-2772 29. HUGO’S (843) 785-HUGO (4846) 30. IL CARPACCIO (843) 342-9949 31. ISLAND FUDGE SHOPPE (843) 842-4280 32. ISLAND WINERY (843) 842-3141 33. THE JAZZ CORNER (843) 842-8620 34. KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT (843) 785-3315 35. KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA AND STEAK HOUSE (843) 785-4442 36. KURAMA JAPANESE SEAFOOD AND STEAK HOUSE SUSHI BAR (843) 785-4955 37. THE LAKEHOUSE GOLF PUB (843) 842-1441 38. LAND’S END TAVERN (843) 671-5456 39. MANGIAMO (843) 682-2444 40. MELLOW MUSHROOM (843) 686-2474 or 706-0800 41. MICHAEL ANTHONY’S (843) 785-6272 42. OKKO (843) 341-3377 43. THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY (843) 681-6040 44. PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE (843) 686-3232 45. PANERA BREAD (843) 686-3838 or 757-5611 46. PATTY’S PIG ‘N’ PIT (843) 842-5555

47. PLANTATION CAFE & DELI (843) 785-9020 or 342-4472 48. THE QUARTERDECK (843) 842-1999 49. REDFISH (843) 686-3388 50. REILLEY’S (843) 842-4414 or 681-4153 51. RUAN THAI HUT (843) 681-3700 52. SAGE ROOM (843) 785-5352 53. THE SALTY DOG CAFE (843) 671-CAFE (2233) 54. SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE (843) 842-4555 55. SANTA FE CAFE (843) 785-3838 56. SEA GRASS GRILLE (843) 785-9990 57. THE SMOKEHOUSE (843) 842-4BBQ (4227) 58. SPA SOLEIL (843) 686-8420 or 686-8429 59. STEAMER SEAFOOD (843) 785-2070 60. STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT (843) 785-7006 61. THE STUDIO (843) 785-6000 62. SURFSIDE OUTDOOR RESTAURANT & BAR (843) 842-1888 63. TAPAS RESTAURANT (843) 681-8590 64. TOBACCO ROAD (843) 341-6265 65. TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT (843) 842-1999 66. TRUFFLES CAFE (843) 671-6136, 785-3663 or 815-5551 67. WATUSI (843) 686-5200 68. WILD WING CAFE (843) 785-9464 or 837-9453 69. THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG (843) 671-7327