Since the doors opened at Certified Burgers & Beverage, the restaurant has been establishing itself as a player in the island dining scene.
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sing fresh ingredients sourced as locally as possible for burgers, sandwiches, salads, other entrée specials, and sides that are made by hand, on site and prepared on demand, you know the quality of what’s going on your plate. Their “grinder to griddle” philosophy and great food keep customers coming in steady stream. Amazing milkshakes, late night hours, and a fantastic bar and tap selection are some additional bonuses. And on New Year’s Day, owner David Carrier
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and his wife, Ryanne, added something unexpected to tempt the tastebuds, and perhaps reach new customers as well. You see, Ryanne, who has been with Sea Island Resorts since 2010 and currently holds the title of Director of Wine & Spirits, CS., is also a pastry chef. (She says “was,” but I promise you that after you experience the fruits of her labor at CBB, you will agree that she definitely “is!”) Ryanne holds certifications in Professional
Cookery, including Baking and Pastry, and put these skills to task in order to do a little something fun to help out her husband and his restaurant. At least, that’s how it began. Ryanne says that she was missing her cooking and baking days, and came up with the idea of making some donuts to serve at CBB on New Year’s Day. She knew that following a night of revelry some people might want a later breakfast and something sweet, and a lot (continues)
