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Fall/Winter 2019-20

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A Sampling of our Dinner Menu Appetizers

Blue Crab Dip rich and creamy, served with tortilla chips and pressed Cuban bread 11 Crispy Calamari served with a smoked tomato sauce 12 Appetizers Seared Ahi Poke Korean marinated tuna, napa slaw, homemade cracker 12 Blue Crab Dip rich and creamy, served with tortilla chips and pressed Cuban bread 12 Shrimp Spring Rolls crispy spring rolls with spicy sambal sauce and basil oil 11

A Sampling of our Dinner Menu Appetizers

Crispy Calamari crispy calamari rings and cherry peppers served with smoked paprika cherry pepper aioli 12

Blue Crab Dip rich and creamy, served withtuna, tortilla and pressed Cuban Seared Ahi Poke Korean marinated napachips slaw, homemade cracker 13 bread 11 Crispy withrolls a smoked tomato sauce 12 11 Shrimp Calamari Spring Rollsserved crispy spring with spicy sambal and basil oil Seared Ahi Poke Korean marinated tuna, napa slaw, homemade cracker 12 LowcountryEntrees Shrimp and Grits Shrimp Spring Cuban Black/ Bean Soup 7 Rolls crispy spring rolls with spicy sambal sauce and basil oil 11 Soups Salads

Soups / Salads

Bacon Bleu Cheese Cuban Black Bean Soup

spinach, egg, red onion, Goat Cheese crispy bacon and crumbled mixed greens, roasted beets, shaved red onion, fried goat cheese, candied pecans bleu cheese withBean warmSoup bacon Cuban Black 7 & citrus vinaigrette 11 vinaigrette dressing 10

Soups / Salads

Bacon BleuChopped Cheese Southwestern Goat Cheese spinach, egg, red onion, Roasted corn, pico de gallo, avocado,

mixed greens, roasted beets, smoked cheddar and tortilla straws served crispy bacon and crumbled shaved red onion, fried goat with chipotle ranch dressing 11 bleu cheese with warm bacon cheese, candied pecans10 vinaigrette dressing & citrus vinaigrette 11

Goat Cheese

Entrees

with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy andand friedGrits okra over sautéed kale 26 Carolina Shrimp

Entrees

with stone ground grits, creole tomatoSea sauce, country ham, sautéed local kale 27 Grilled Bass

Grilled Sea Bass MSC-certified Chilean Seaof Bass finished with a wasabi cream sauce and soy glaze, served served on a bed udon noodles withand wakame MP Lowcountry Shrimp Gritssalad on a bed of udon noodles with wakame salad MP

with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over sautéed kale 26 Seared Jumbo Scallops Seared Jumbo Scallops

lobster macaroni and cheese, asparagus, and crispy prosciutto 32 Sea Bass lobster macaroni and Grilled cheese, asparagus and crispy prosciutto MP

Jumbo Lump Crab Jumbo Lump CrabCakes Cakes

truffle jicama slaw, charred cornwith relish, chipotle aioli served on fries, a bed of udon noodles wakame salad30MP over a hash of Yukon gold potatoes, asparagus, zucchini and charred

oz. Natural Center Cut Filet Mignon Seared Jumbo Scallops 9 oz.9 Natural Center Cut Filet Mignon corn, finished with a chipotle aioli 28

potato puree, haricot vert, caramelized cippolini onion, roasted tomato, finished with a

9 oz. Natural Center Cut cippolini Filet Mignon lobster macaroni and cheese, asparagus, andonion, crispy roasted prosciutto 32 potato puree, haricot vert,port-balsamic carmelized tomato demi glace 38 served with caramelized onion demiglace, mashed potatoes, roasted Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes 38

tomatoes and sauteed spinach 38 mixed greens, roasted beets, shaved red Please onion, friedthat goat this a small samplingof ofour our regular Prices andand items may vary, Please note note that this is a issmall sampling regularmenu. menu. Prices items may vary. cheese, candied pecans 9 oz. Natural Center Cut Filet Mignon & citrus vinaigrette 11 potato puree, haricot vert, carmelized cippolini onion, roasted tomato Lunch - 11:30-2pm, Mon-Sat Dinner - 5-10 Nightly Early Dining 38 5-5:45pm

Please note that8this is a small sampling our regularHead menu. Prices and items may vary. Archer Road,ofHilton Island 843.686.3388 redfishofhiltonhead.com

843.686.3388 | Head redfishofhiltonhead.com 8 Archer Road, Hilton SC 29928 Early Dining 5-5:45pm Lunch - 11:30-2pm, Mon-Sat Dinner -Island, 5-10 Nightly

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INSIDER TIP:

Located on the south end of Hilton Head before Sea Pines Circle, Red Fish offers an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, with fresh locallygrown vegetables, combined to make delectable American, Caribbean and Lowcountry specialties. Their wine list has won Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” and the wine shop boasts a 1,000 bottle selection. Dine indoors or outdoors. Gluten-free lunch and dinner offered, as well as Early Dining and Children’s menu.

8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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INSIDER TIP: One of Hilton Head’s most popular family-owned restaurants for over 33 years, located in Sea Pines Center on the south end. A diverse menu featuring incredible soups, salads and sandwiches not to mention the signature pot pie, steaks, the full dessert menu, extensive wine list and full bar. An upscale dining experience with feel of a resort community – locals and visitors enjoy Truffles’ fine fare there! The staff knows many customers by name and offer exceptional service. Visit Truffles’ other location in Bluffton in Belfair Towne Village.

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6-13 Table of Contents

12 Bluffton Map

16 Express Delivery

38-43 Breakfast & Lunch

44 Early Birds 45 Happy Hour

46-51 Entertainment

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From The Publisher

Thank you for reading the Fall/Winter issue of Fork & Fun, the authority in Lowcountry dining and the most complete guide to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton restaurants. The Lowcountry is home to more than two hundred great restaurants, ranging from secret hideaways, trendy spots to delightful high-end choices. You can enjoy regional fare such as local seafood and farm-to-table restaurants, southern food and international cuisine from all corners of the world: American, French, German, Italian, Mediterranean, Brazilian, Greek, Japanese, Mexican and Southwestern cuisine right here in our paradise. Find the best restaurants of Hilton Head and Bluffton in this magazine.

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Use the Table of Contents as your overview and navigation tool. Restaurants are listed alphabetically with their phone number and the type of cuisine they specialize in, page location for each restaurant’s menu, restaurant description and the map location number. The Table of Contents can also be used as a quick reference guide to see who is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner along with several specialty categories such as outdoor dining, children’s menu, take-out, late night, dog friendly places and more in restaurant news. We include information on local entertainment, happy hours, early bird specials. Be sure to check out our website (www.forkandfun.com) and like us on Facebook (hhirestaurants). We hope you enjoy your dining experience here in the Lowcountry. I can personally guarantee you, a great meal will never be far away!

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Distributed by Express Delivery & Distribution 843-290-3278 While we strive to ensure accuracy, Trio Publishing, LLC, is not responsible for incorrect information. Menus, opening hours, services and prices are subject to change without notice. Please call the establishment directly to verify information. Design, concept and content of our publications and websites are copyrighted and trademarked. All rights reserved.

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AMERICAN

INSIDER TIP: Offering a diverse menu using local organic ingredients when possible. Bowls, buns or tacos are your starting points. Some local favorites

range from smoked fried chicken, delicious fish tacos, house ground ribeye burger, to fresh salads and blackened fish bowls. Great spot for lunch and dinner with a doting wait staff and live entertainment offered seasonally. A second Chow Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location also opened in Bluffton in 2015 in Belfair Towne Village.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S • H I LT O N H E A D

843-785-7700

Amer./Tex-Mex

Big Jim’s

855-878-1966

BBQ/Amer./Pizza

115

British Open Pub - HHI

843-686-6736

American/British

14-15

Carolina Crab Company

843-842-2016

Seafood/American

Catch 22

843-785-6261

Seafood/Steak

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

843-785-9277

American/French

130

Chow Daddy’s

843-842-CHOW

American

144

CocoNutz Sportz Bar

843-842-0043

American

114

Comedy Magic Cabaret

843-681-7757

American

46-47

Brazilian/Steak

111

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse 843-715-3565

Lunch Specials

Aunt Chilada’s

Reservations

Take Out

Children’s Menu

Outdoor Dining

American/Seafood

Dinner

Map Number

855-300-5968

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Lunch

Description Page

Alexander’s

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Breakfast

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CQ’s

843-671-2779

Seafood/American

127

Crane’s Tavern

843-341-2333

Steak & Seafood

The Crazy Crab, Jarvis Creek

843-681-5021

Seafood/American

17, 75

26, 80

152

The Crazy Crab, Harbour Town

843-363-2722

Seafood/American

17, 75

Delisheeyo

843-785-3633

American/ Vegetarian

147

ELA’s On the Water

843-785-3030

Seafood

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

843-842-2267

Seafood/American

141

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Pet Friendly (Outside)

Catering

Sunday Brunch

Gluten Free Items

Vegetarian

Open Sundays

Late Night

Entertainment

Happy Hour

Early Birds

Cont. Service

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A Sampling of Our Menu

Smootheees Turbo Ten: Pineapple, kiwi, cinnamon apples, spiralina,

maca, bee pollen, goji berries, cacao nibs, frozen yogurt & mango nectar

Cold Drinks

Green Arnie: 1/2 lemonade, 1/2 rubeee tea floater, berry, lemon, mint

Juice Junkeee Great Green: Organic kale, parsley, celery, apple and lemon

Stellar Salads Fatoosh: Grape tomatoes, cucumber, sweet peppers & onion,

feta, Greek olives, crushed bagel chips & fig vinaigrette

Wraps So Cal: Jack cheese, avacado, carrots, cucumber, sprouts, sunflower seeds, goji berries & Fred’s dressing.

Yom Roll: Gluten-free rice paper wrap with avocado, l

carrots, beets, sprouts, edamame, tofu bacon, scallions & mint, served with Fred’s dipping dressing.

Bowls Buddah Bowl: Organic golden quinoa & crimson lentils steamed in alkaline water with virgin coconut oil & Indian spice blend, served with coconut cashew butter, Vic’s Liquid Love dressing & choice of 3 veggies

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S • H I LT O N H E A D

843-342-5420

French/Continental

112

Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza

843-686-3764

American/Pizza

Gator’z Pizza

843-842-0043

Pizza/Italian

114

Gusto Ristorante

843-802-2424

Italian

Hilton Head Diner

843-686-2400

American

Hinchey’s

843-686-5959

American

Hinoki

843-785-9800

Japanese

Il Carpaccio

843-342-9949

Italian

Island Bagel & Deli

42,66

40, 62

843-686-3353 Breakfast/American

It’s Greek to Me

843-842-4033

Greek

Jane Bistro & Bar

843-686-5696

American

143

Kenny B’s Seafood

843-785-3315

Seafood/Cajun

Michael Anthony’s

843-785-6272

Italian

Nick’s Steak & Seafood

843-686-2920

American/Seafood

18-19

Nunzio Restaurant & Bar

843-715-2172

Italian

Old Fort Pub

843-681-2386

American/Seafood

126

Old Oyster Factory

843-681-6040

American/Seafood

100

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Lunch Specials

French Bakery

Reservations

Take Out

Children’s Menu

Outdoor Dining

American/Pizza

Dinner

Map Number

843-341-2225

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Lunch

Description Page

Flatbread Grill & Bar

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Breakfast

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Vegetarian

Pet Friendly (Outside)

Catering

Sunday Brunch

Open Sundays

Late Night

Entertainment

Happy Hour

Early Birds

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Gluten Free Items

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Phillys Cafe & Deli

843-785-9966

American

Red Fish

843-686-3388

American/Seafood

Reilley’s North End Pub

843-681-4153

American/Seafood

153

Reilley’s Grill & Bar

843-842-4414

American/Seafood

Rockfish at Bomboras

843-689-2662

American/Seafood

San Miguel’s

843-842-4555

Mexican

Santa Fe Cafe

843-785-3838

Southwestern

Sea Grass Grille

843-785-9990

Seafood/American

Sea Shack

843-785-2464

Seafood

Stack’s Pancakes & More

843-341-3347

Breakfast/Amer.

Stellini

843-785-7006

Street Meet

39, 42 30, 38

Italian

62-63

843-842-2570

American

The Studio

843-785-6000

American/Vegan

Truffles - Sea Pines

843-671-6136

American

103

Up the Creek Pub & Grill

843-681-3625

American

104

Vine

843-686-3900

Mediterranean/ French

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Lunch Specials

Reservations

Take Out

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe

Italian

Children’s Menu

843-686-3232 Breakfast/American

843-842-5505

Outdoor Dining

110

Ombra Cucina Italiana

Dinner

Map Number

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Lunch

Description Page

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Breakfast

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Gluten Free Items

Vegetarian

Pet Friendly (Outside)

Catering

Sunday Brunch

Open Sundays

Happy Hour

Late Night

Early Birds

Entertainment

Cont. Service

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Map Number

Lunch

Dinner

Outdoor Dining

Children’s Menu

Take Out

Reservations

843-815-8226

Mexican

British Open Pub - Sheridan Park

843-815-6736

American/British

90-91

Calhoun Street Tavern

843-757-4334

American

Chow Daddy’s

843-757-CHOW

American

Cinco Mexican Grill

843-815-2233

Mexican

Gourmet on Wheels / Grab and Go 843-970-3030

American

Coffee

American

843-368-3348

Truffles - Bluffton

843-815-5551

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170

Grind Coffee Roasters

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Pet Friendly (Outside)

Catering

Sunday Brunch

Open Sundays

Late Night

Entertainment

Happy Hour

Early Birds

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LOCAL FOOD EVENTS l

Alexander’s Chalk Hill Wine Dinner October 24, 2019 • 6:00PM - 8:30PM | 76 Queens Folly Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Amigos, Bluffton

British Open Pub (Sheridan)

Chow Daddy’s

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Cinco Mexican Grill

Gourmet on Wheels/Grab and Go

Grind Coffee Roasters Truffles Café

Food Truck Fridays October, 25 & November 1, 2019 • 3:00PM - 7:00PM | 20 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island , SC 29926 Lowcountry Cuisine With Sallie Ann Robinson November 1, 2019 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM| 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC 29936 (843) 284-9227 Pearls to Pluff Mudd November 1, 2019 • 6:00PM - 11:00 PM | 2712 Levy Road, Hardeeville, SC 29927 (912) 484-8510 Autoweek’s Design Among the Stars Dinner November 2, 2019 • 6:30PM - 9:30PM | SC Yacht Club10 Yacht Club Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

BLUFFTON RESTAURANTS

Calhoun’s Tavern

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Hilton Head Oyster Festival November 8, 2019 • 5:00PM - 8:00PM | 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 21st Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner November 28, 2019 • 11:00AM - 3:00PM |1 Hudson Rd., Hilton Head, SC 29926 (843) 422-0433 Chamber Ball 2020 February 1, 2020 • 12:00AM - 12:00AM | Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa One Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 13

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LUNCH & DINNER

MONDAY - SUNDAY 11am - 10pm

BRUNCH

SATURDAY

11am - 2pm

SUNDAY

9am - 2pm

Home of the Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys

VOTED “BEST FISH AND CHIPS” “BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT” “BEST BURGER” “BEST BAR & TAVERN”

2 LOCATIONS

FEATURE NIGHTS HHI Location Only

Hilton Head Village at Wexford

HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 at the bar and patio

Hilton Head • 843-686-6736 Mon.-Sun. 11:00 am - 10 pm Sat Brunch 11am - 2pm Sun. Brunch 9am - 2pm

MONDAYS - Pot Pie Night (Beef or Chicken) TUESDAYS - Award-Winning Baby Back Ribs WEDNESDAYS - Certified Angus Prime Rib

Bluffton Sheridan Park Center Facing Highway 278 Bluffton • 843-815-6736 Monday-Friday Breakfast, Lunch & DInner 8:00 am til 10 pm Sat. & Sun. 9 am til 10 pm Sunday Lunch 9 am til 9 pm

THURSDAYS - Lobster Pot Pie FRIDAYS - Our Famous Fish & Chips SATURDAYS - Chef’s Specials SUNDAYS - Mum’s Meatloaf. Chef Cory’s speciality served with salad and two sides

Join Us Wednesday Nights for Prime Rib

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BRITISH OPEN PUB SOME SELECTIONS FROM OUR BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER MENU - HHI LOCATION FEATURING GUINNESS, SMITHWICKS, BASS, HARP, STRONGBOW CIDER, BODDINGTONS, STELLA ARTOIS & YUENGLING

TRADITIONAL BRITISH FARE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH SAT. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM SUN. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ENDLESS MIMOSA’S ENDLESS BLOODY MARYS WATSON STEAK & EGGS NICK FALDO BENEDICT CALIFORNIA BENEDICT OLD TOM MORRIS OMELET SEVE’S OMELET SOUTHWESTERN OMELET VEGETABLE OMELET B.O.P. BREAKFAST BURRITO PANCAKES SMOKED SALMON PLATTER BELGIAN WAFFLE

4.99 7.99 12.00

SANDWEDGES

TROONS BANGER & MASH 13.00 Traditional British sausage topped with grilled peppers and onions. Served with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy and beans.

10.00 11.00 9.00 9.50 10.00 9.00 10.00 8.00 14.00 9.00

ROYAL LIVERPOOL’S LIVER, BACON & ONIONS Sauteed Calve’s Liver with bacon & onions, served with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots. Half 13.00/Full 18.00 CARNOUSTIES CHICKEN POT PIE 14.00 Sauteed chicken, peas and carrots, cream sauce with a puff pastry ROYAL BIRKDALE’S STEAK & MUSHROOM PIE 16.00 Certified Angus Beef™ tenderloin tips and mushrooms simmered in natural gravy, turned in puff pastry. ST. ANDREW’S FISH & CHIPS THE BEST “THIS SIDE OF THE POND” 16.00 The Signature Dish at the British Open. Nine ounces of fresh cod loin, dipped in lager batter and fried golden brown, served with Brew City fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce ROYAL LYTHAM COTTAGE PIE 14.00 Sautéed Certified Angus Beef®, peas and carrots baked with a mashed potato top and cheddar cheese.

ENGLISH DIP SANDWEDGE 13.00 Thinly sliced Certified Angus Beef™. TURNBERRY SHRIMP AND CHIPS 16.00 WEXFORD REUBEN 10.00 Dipped in our lager batter and deep fried, served with Brew City fries Piled High Corn Beef, Swiss and thousand on Rye. and coleslaw. LOBSTER ROLL 16.00 Chunks of lobster, zesty remoulade on a toasted baguette. THE PRESTWICK TABLE “THE SCOE DADDY” BURGER 11.00 Eight ounces of 100% Certified Angus Beef™. DINNER SPECIALS GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWEDGE 9.50 Available from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA WRAP 10.00 Grilled chicken breast with portabella, tomato and Havarti cheese. CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® RIBEYE 25.00 ENGLISH COD MELT 13.00 12 oz. center cut ribeye, seasoned and grilled to perfection Fresh New England cod loin, pan seared or lightly dusted and fried, topped 24.00 ★ LOBSTER POT PIE with sautéed onions and Swiss cheese on toasted rye A crock full succulent lobster sautéed with carrots and celery All Sandwedges are served with chips (fries), or homemade in a rich Newburg sauce, covered with flaky puff pastry slaw. Substitute sweet potato fries, onion rings or fresh CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® PUB STEAK 19.00 fruit. 1.50 10 oz. center-cut sirloin, seasoned and grilled to perfection ORANGE GLAZED SALMON 19.00 FROM THE GREEN Fresh salmon with mandarin oranges, in a brown sugar and honey glaze. ADD TO ANY SALAD: GRILLED CHICKEN +5 CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® SIRLOIN, GRILLED SHRIMP OR SALMON + 6 ★ PRIME RIB-SLOW ROASTED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF™ STARTING AT 25.00 Join us on Wednesday night when we roast our prime rib, our beef COBB SALAD 13.00 specialty. Fresh romaine, diced chicken, avocado, tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, chopped bacon & cheddar cheese CHOPPED SIRLOIN 14.00 SEVE’S MEDITERRANEAN 13.00 10 oz chopped sirloin topped with mushroom and onion gravy Fresh romaine and spring mix, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, BABY BACK BBQ RIBS HALF 15.00/FULL 24.00 Kalamata olives & feta cheese served with grilled chicken Our award-winning rack of tender BBQ Baby Back Ribs! SARAZEN’S VEGGIE SALAD 12.00 Balsamic-marinated portabella mushroom, zucchini, squash, & red bell PECAN ENCRUSTED COD 19.00 peppers served grilled over spring mix, cucumbers, diced tomatoes & 8 ounce, center cut, fresh New England cod loin encrusted with shredded parmesan cheese pecans and fresh ginger, baked and served with honey dijon glaze BOBBY JONES SALAD 16.00 GLENEAGLES SURF & TURF 26.00 Seared tuna, tomato, green beans, hard-boiled egg, & potatoes, on romaine 12 ounce, Certified Angus Beef® ribeye, seasoned and grilled to CHEF’S SALAD 13.00 perfection, topped with your choice of pan seared sea scallops or gulf Mixed greens, hard-boiled egg, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, julienne of roast shrimp beef, turkey, ham, shredded cheddar & jack cheeses HOGAN’S BLACK N BLEU SALAD 15.00 SEAFOOD PLATTER 22.00 Cajun rubbed Certified Angus Beef® Sirloin, grilled & sliced over mixed Fresh New England cod loin, large sea scallops and gulf shrimp greens, tomatoes, & cucumbers, topped with crumbled bleu cheese broiled to a golden brown. Menu items and prices subject to change.

LU N C H - D I N N E R - S AT U R DAY & S U N DAY B R U N C H INSIDER TIP: Family friendly pub style restaurants featuring authentic English food, including their famous fish and chips, with additional American

favorites and certified Angus beef, prime rib and lobster dinner specials offered seasonally. Taste the finest ales and single malt scotches produced in England, Ireland and Scotland. Come surround yourself with authentic golf memorabilia; where Blarney is invited, singing encouraged and good humor admired! Visit the Bluffton location of the British Open Pub in Sheridan Park.

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Two Great Waterfront Locations:

Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily • Children’s Menu Available • Happy Hour In the Heart of Harbour Town in Sea Pines Hwy. 278 on Jarvis Creek (near mile marker 1)

Playground • Shopping • Entertainment 843.363.2722

Playground • Aquarium • Patio Bar and Dining 843.681.5021

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  INSIDER TIP: Visit The Crazy Crab Harbour Town or The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek. Enjoy fresh seafood and a genuine Hilton Head Island tradition going strong

for over 35 years. Enjoy fresh seafood and a genuine Hilton Head Island tradition going strong for over 30 years. The menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes, and each entrée is made “your way;” choose from seafood either steamed, boiled, fried or broiled. Two, family-friendly waterfront locations. Dine indoors or on the covered patio overlooking Jarvis Creek at the North end location, or overlooking Sea Pines Resort’s famous Harbour Town and yacht basin on the south end. See Menu on Page 75. 17

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Appetizers Coconut Shrimp $10 Steamed Local Clams $9.5 Pierogies $8.5 Crab Corn Fritters $8.5 Shrimp Cocktail $9.5 Loaded Soft Pretzel Bites $9

Celebrating 15 Years!

Soup & Salads She Crab $6.5 Blackened Mahi Mahi Caesar $15.5

Substitute: Grilled Chicken $12.5; 6oz. Grilled Steak $14.5; Grilled Shrimp $12.5

Pittsburgh Style Salad

A Pittsburgh classic with cheese, French Fries & Grilled Chicken $12.5 Grilled NY Strip (medium) $14.5

Burgers & Sandwiches The B.O.M.B. Burger

1/2 lb. Burger topped with Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms and Beer Cheese Sauce $13

The Ultimate “PITTs”burger

Bacon, Cole Slaw, an Onion Ring & cheese $13.5

Nick’s BIG Fish Sandwich

1/2lb. Grouper Panko fried or Blackened $15.5

Build Your Own ½ Pound Burger $11.5

Toppings:

Reservations and Large Parties Welcome All Menu Items Available for Take-Out

$.55

$1.25

Crunchy Slaw Sautéed Onions Jalapeños BBQ Sauce Bourbon Sauce

Bacon American Cheddar Bleu Cheese Portabella Mushrooms Smoked Gouda

9 Park Lane • www.nickssteakandseafood.com • 843-686-2920

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Fresh Fish Market Shrimp Scampi Primavera $19.5 Grilled Northeast Atlantic Salmon $19.5 Snow Crab Legs Market Price Seafood Pasta Medley

Beaufort Clams, Shrimp, Scallops and Crab Meat tossed in our Charred Tomato Garlic Herb sauce $22

The Comfort Corner Broccoli Alfredo

With choice of Chicken $17.5 Shrimp $20

Ragin’ Cajun

Chicken, Shrimp, Andouille, Mushrooms, Onions & Bell Peppers in a Cajun Cream sauce $20.5

Carolina Chicken Breast

Blue Crab Cakes

Topped with Gouda Cheese, Bacon and BBQ $19

Sea Scallops

Our Carolina Chicken Breast paired with BBQ Shrimp $19

Coconut Shrimp Platter $20.5 Low Country Trio

Slow cooked for hours, fire grilled then brushed with our Signature Reserve BBQ sauce Half Order $18 | Whole Order $29

Topped with a Roasted Red Pepper sauce $21 Offered Blackened, Broiled or Fried $19.5

Grilled Salmon, Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Skewer $24

Fillet of Grouper

Down South Duo Baby Back Ribs

Farmers Market Risotto

Bourbon Seafood Skewers

Homemade Risotto tossed with Portabella Mushrooms, Broccoli, Asparagus and Roasted Red Peppers $16 Add Grilled Organic Chicken Breast or Grilled Shrimp $6

Beaufort Redfish

Blackened Chicken breast atop Gouda, Cheddar and Bacon Mac-n-Cheese served with grilled asparagus $18

Offered Broiled, Blackened or Fried $20.5 Skewers of Shrimp and Scallops brushed with our Bourbon Glaze $19.5 Grilled and topped with Lemon Herb butter $19.5

Captain’s Platter

Cod, Shrimp & Scallops - Broiled, Blackened or Fried $25.5

Fried Shrimp Platter $18.5

Slow roasted tender Beef with Mushrooms and our homemade rich gravy over a bed of Potato Cheddar Pierogies and served with house vegetable $18 Housemade Meatloaf with ground Strip, Ribeye and Chuck served with mashed potatoes, gravy, house vegetable and topped with a Beer Battered Onion Ring $17

The Butchers Block

Center Cut Filet Mignon 8 oz. $32.5 T-Bone 18oz. $32.5 New York Strip Steak

Kid’s Menu

Comes with Soda or Iced Tea Fried or Grilled Shrimp $7.5

Grilled Chicken $7.5

Mini Cheeseburgers $7.5

Grilled Cheese $7.5

Grilled Salmon $9

Pasta with Butter or Alfredo $7.5

Chicken Tenders $7.5

10 oz. $20.5 16 oz. $28.5 12 oz. $25.5

Pittsburgh Pot Roast

Steakhouse Meatloaf

comes with mashed potatoes and house vegetable

Ribeye

Blackened Chicken Mac-n-Cheese

36 oz. $55 “The Bus Cut”

“Steel City” Ribeye

16 oz. Ribeye with salt, pepper and garlic blend $30.5

Black-n-Bleu New York Strip 22oz.

Blackened & topped with Bleu Cheese Horseradish sauce $36.5

Kentucky Bourbon Ribeye $26.5

Add even more to your Steak with these additions

Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions $4 Bleu Cheese Horseradish Sauce $4 Kentucky Bourbon Glaze $1 Crab Cake $8.5 Crab Cluster MP

Skewer of: Grilled or Fried Shrimp (5) $7.5 Grilled or Fried Scallops (5) $8

www.nickssteakandseafood.com *Menu Items and Pricing Subject to Change

INSIDER TIP: This family oriented spot has room for more than 150 guests in its various dining rooms and the bar. Great for large parties and kids. The “go to” place for Pittsburgh Steelers’ fans on game day, decorated with the team’s memorabilia collected by owners Josh and Katie, who have owned the restaurant for the past 15 years. The parking lot must be entered at 9 Park Lane, behind the building.

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INSIDER TIP: CQ’s combines fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. Fine dining in Harbour Town. Enjoy great

views of the Calibogue Sound or you can sit at the bar anytime and enjoy craft cocktails and eclectic wines by the glass. Early bird, young adult and bistro bar menus offered. The restaurant is reminiscent of a charming Island cottage with heart pine floors and photos and memorabilia of the Lowcountry and let the wait staff tell you all about the legend of “The Blue Lady”!

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INSIDER TIP: Enjoy your meal while watching a stunning sunset at one of the most romantic restaurants on the island - the Old Fort Pub offers beautiful views from Skull Creek of the Intracoastal Waterway and Pinckney Island. Hilton Head’s only “AAA Four Diamond” Restaurant. They’ve been serving American cuisine with a Southern flair for more than 40 years. The ultimate spot for an anniversary, birthday or romantic first date. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch. 21

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Live Music | Local Artists | Early Dining Menu

Starters

Jalapeño Black Bean Hummus *Vegan Portobello Mushroom Caprese Pho Spring Roll *Vegan Seared Ahi Tuna ‘Carpaccio’ Escargot ‘Ala Maisonette’ Buffalo Cauliflower *Vegan Crab & Vidalia Onion Bisque ‘The Studio’ Salad Grilled Heart of Romaine Baby Spinach Salad

Entreés

Caribbean Gnocchi *Vegan Hippie Loaf *Vegan Mediterranean Chick-un *Vegan Exotic Mushroom Crepes *Vegan Vegetable ‘Pad Thai’ *Vegan Eggplant Jambalaya *Vegan Lobster Tail & Petite Filet Mignon, Local Seafood ‘Paella’ Wild Salmon Fillet

Local Grouper Fillet Seared Diver Scallops Ahi Tuna Steak Grass Fed, Local Filet Mignon Australian Lamb Rack ‘Rogan Josh’ Caribbean BBQ Chicken Breast N.Y. Strip Steak au Poivre The Studio ‘Palette’ Open @ Combination 5:30 Tues - Sun

Pet Friendly | Patio Seating | Vegetarian / Vegan Menu | Local Seafood | Wild Game

Reservations:

(843) 785-6000 www.StudioDining.com Facebook.com/StudioDining

20 Executive Park Rd

Hilton Head Island, SC

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café (p. 24) Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare is their specialty. Enjoy the sizzling fajitas, & delicious margaritas. Kids menu available. Casual dress. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Live entertainment (seasonally) on the covered patio; see Facebook for schedule: facebook.com/auntchiladashhi. Open for lunch & dinner daily at 11:30 am, happy hour drink and appetizer specials (for bar patrons only) from 4-7pm. 69 Pope Avenue, 843-785-7700, www.auntchiladashhi.com, @auntchiladashhi, #auntchiladashhi Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza (p. 33) Big Jim’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature Southern dishes including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizzas plus homemade soups, salads, seafood and falloff-the-bone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s menu, wine and beer menu, Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, take-out orders and catering. Enjoy big screen TV’s and outdoor seating overlooking the Robert Trent Jones golf course. 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes). 855-878-1966, BigJimsHiltonHead.com. British Open Pub (p.14-15)

Family friendly pub style restaurants featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers and mash. Food is served the Hilton Head location from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Saturday Brunch 11am-2pm, Sunday brunch 9 am - 2 pm, followed by lunch and dinner. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Casual dress. Take-out available. Village at Wexford, 843-686-6736; Sheridan Park, Bluffton, 843-815-6736, thebritishopenpub.com.

Catch 22 (p.35)

Catch 22 opened in 2001 and is locally owned and operated by Gary & Penny Duren. Dinner is served nightly from 5-9PM. Early Dining Menu has a choice of 8 entrees with a salad choice & soft drink from 5:00– 6:00 pm. Happy hour at the Bar is from 5:00-6:30. All of our beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house. We also fillet in house, our fresh local Catch of the Day. Take Out, Children’s Menu and Catering Available. Menu Items and Pricing Change Seasonally. 37 New Orleans Rd, Orleans Plaza near Sea Pines Circle, 843-785-6261. catch22hhi.com. 22

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Located in Coligny Plaza 843 686 FROG (3764) www.frostyfrog.com

Taylorís Tempters From the Sea:

Ju Ju’s Bacon Wrapped Scallops $13 99 Alison’s Fried Shrim $13 99 Andrew’s BBQ Skewered Shrimp $9 99 Bacon Wrapped $10 99 PT’s Crab Legs ½ Lbs / 1 Lbs Market Price Sammy’s Peel & Eat Shrimp ½ Lbs / 1 Lbs Market Price Jeremy’s Ahi Tuna $11 99 Landon’s Calamari $11 49 Erika’s Lump Crab Cake $12 99 Alex’s Fish Taco’s $11 99 / Grouper/Mahi +$2 99 Kevin’s BBQ Shrimp Taco’s $11 99 Bacon Wrapped $12 99 Scott’s Ahi Tuna Taco’s $13 99 Geneve’s Grouper Fingers $11 49 Frosty’s Frog Legs Market Price Lankin’s Pot Stickers $8 99

For Land Lovers:

Michelle’s Caprese Salad $9 99 Olivia’s Wings (8) $9 79 / (12) $13 99 Ariela’s Chips & Salsa $4 99 Abby’s Cheese Stix $7 99 Mia’s Chicken Strip Basket $9 99 Katy-Leigh’s Combo Boat $11 99 Aimee’s Giant Soft Pretzel $8 99 Michael’s Loaded Baked Potato Skins $8 99 Jason’s Poppers $7 59 Nitish’ Pimento Cheese Dip $7 69 Naim and Blesie’s Garlic Knots (3) $4 99 (5) $7 59 Bennett’s Cheesy Bread $4 99 Brynn’s Pizza Sub $5 99 Wendi’s Fried Spicy Cauliflower $8 99

100’s of Daiquiris • Take & Bake Pizza 28 HD TV’s for Sports Gallons to Go • Full Bar, Beer & Wine New Expanded Outside Patio with Retractable Roof, Beach Area, Tiki Bar and Live Acoustic Music Seasonal Great food & drink specials with football, to view visit our website

Schrammís Salads: Dawn’s House Salad Julius Caesar’s Salad

$6 99 $6 99 add chicken for $5 00 Ally’s Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad $11 99 /Bacon $12 99 Nee-Nee’s Grilled Mahi Salad $13 99 Julie’s Grilled Chicken Salad $11 99 Big Al’s Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad $11 99 Derek’s So-Co Chicken Salad $11 99 Linda’ Smoked Turkey Bacon Salad $11 99 Christy’s Grilled Grouper Salad Market Price

Gerardoís Pizza: (21 Toppings Available)

Slice $2 75 (Toppings $0 50) 12-Inch $13 99 Extra Toppings $1.65/each 16-Inch $16 99 Extra Toppings $1.99/each Greg’s White Pizza Available Misty’s Take and Bake Available Jacob’s Specialty Pies Med $19 99/Lg $22 99 Joe-Joe’s Meat Lover • Cam’s Pulled Chicken Pie Nick’s Super Supreme • Honelyn’s Tree Hugger Titan’s Hawaiian Tia’s Calzone $11 99 Chris Young’s Stromboli $11 99 Gluten Free Pizza Available

Come meet Frosty! Football Season Specials Visit our Website for Great Food and Drink Specials

Daisyís Delightful Wraps: Walker’s Grilled Chicken Caesar Harry’s BBQ Chicken Brooke’s Turkey Bacon Club

$11 49 $11 49 $11 49

You name it! We’ll Wrap it!

Scullyís Sandwiches: RSA’s Grilled Mahi Sandwich $13 99 Jacob’s Grilled Grouper Sandwich Market Price Jackson’s Caprese Chicken $11 49 Carol’s Burger $10 49 Sean’s Buff-wich $11 49 Captain Ed’s Prime Rib $12 99 Rachael’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $10 49 Billy’s Teriyaki Chicken $11 49 Drew’s BBQ ribs & FF $13 49 Denny’s Beef Bologna $9 49 Tianna’s Applewood Bacon BLT $10 49 Jamie’s Sorta Chicken Philly $12 49 Rusty’s Fish and Chips $12 99 DP’s Smoked Turkey Club $11 49

Dylanís N/A Daiquiris

Mocaís Tadpole Menu:

Sandeeís Daiquiri Bar (80,151,190 Proof)

Brett’s Fried Shrimp & FF $7 99 Amelia’s Mac & Cheese Bites $7 99 Westley’s ¼ Lb Hot Dog $5 99 Elsie’s Peanut Butter & Jelly $5 99 Aiden’s Chicken Strips $5 99 Evie’s Grilled Cheese $5 99 Olive’s Basket of French Fries $3 49 Calypso 1 Cluster Crab Legs w/ side Market Price

Sm N/A Frosty $5 • Med N/A Frosty $6 • Lg N/A Frosty $7 Strawberry N/A • Pina Colada N/A • Tidal Wave N/A Sm Frosty 16 oz $8 50 • Med Frosty 24 oz $10 50 • Lg Frosty 32 oz $14

Strawberry • Pina Colada • Sex on the Peach • Rum Runner Hurricane • Margarita • Jump Start • Banana Cream Strawberry Shortcake • Orange Crush • White Russian Wicked Apple • Strawberry Kiwi • Crowd Pleaser Southern Lemonade • Grape Danger • Fruitloop • Jungle Juice Dirty Monkey • Pond Water • Tropical Thunder • Creamsicle Tropicolada • Peppermint Patty • Peach Frose

Cowboy Joe’s Gallons & 1/2 Gallons to Go

INSIDER TIP: A favorite hangout for both locals and tourists, the Frosty Frog Cafe is Hilton Head’s go-to restaurant and daiquiri bar, just steps from the beach in Coligny Plaza. Great NY style pizza and burgers. Always a lively bar scene, The Frosty Frog also has some outrageous daiquiris with more than 25 flavors to choose from, ranging from the Dirty Monkey to the Crowd Pleaser. Grab a “Gallon On The Go” - a gallon of margaritas to go!

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INSIDER TIP: Aunt Chilada’s, located on Hilton Head Island since 1984, genuinely serves something for everyone. In addition to a broad range of “Tex-Mex” and American cuisine, they also serve excellent seafood, crab and shrimp boils, sizzling fajitas, and more! Enjoy the beautiful Hilton Head Island weather and happy hour with friends at the bar on their large covered patio. Happy hour daily from 4-7pm (available only with bar seating). Children’s menu, lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am. Nightly specials – see website for details: auntchiladashhi.com. 24

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INSIDER TIP: The locals’ favorite lunch spot and great happy hour, Reilley’s north and south end locations have been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches for over 35 years and play a dedicated role in the community in many ways, as one of the oldest established restaurant groups on the island. “Haute-pub” cuisine, made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Large covered patio at Reilley’s Plaza south end location. A great place for sports enthusiasts to watch the big game. Family friendly. Kids menu, reservations and takeout available. 25

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ChowDaddy’s (p. 5) Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy a Poke bowl, a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the loaded pork nachos, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch Mon–Fri 11:30am – 2:00pm and dinner from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm, Sat & Sun 11:30 am –10 pm. Happy hour 5-6 p.m. Take out available as well. Call to plan your next private event. The Bluffton Chow Daddy’s location is in Belfair Towne Village, 15 Towne Drive. 843-757-2469 14b Executive Park Rd.(off of Pope Ave). 843-842-2469 www.chowdaddys.com. CocoNutz Sportz Bar (p.37) Open to the public. Imagine your favorite sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 others TV’s tuned in to every sporting event you can imagine. That’s what you will find at CocoNutz, the perfect spot for watching sports. Grab a friend or two and head to CocoNutz for $13 buckets of domestic beer, darts and pool. If you get hungry, you have to try our Wingfest 1st place, 3 years running, WINGS. craft burgers and brews, prime rib and more. Happy Hour Daily 4-7p Open Mon.-Thu. 4-1am, Sat. 11am-2am, Sun. 12-12am. 10pm-11pm special late-night menu. 40 Folly Field Road, Mid-Island, 843-842-0043. CQ’s Restaurant (p. 20) CQ’s combines fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. Since 1973 signature dishes inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game. Children’s menus and take-out are available. Open daily for dinner, 5:00 to 9:30pm. Early dining seating 5:00 to 5:30pm. 140 Lighthouse Road | 843-671-2779 | www.CQsRestaurant.com Reservations Recommended. The Crazy Crab Harbour Town | The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek (p. 17, 75) A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Visit either Crazy Crab location to enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood. Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town or among the beautiful, waterfront views at Jarvis Creek. which, after extensive upgrades offers sunset views from the entire restaurant including their new, large, covered outside bar and dining areas, along with a firepit. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Happy hour daily in bar areas only. Jarvis Creek: Highway 278 near mile marker 1, 843-681-5021; Harbour Town, 843-363-2722, thecrazycrab.com Delisheeyo (p. 7)

Vegetarian. Delisheeyo owner Blake Wearren set out to create a place for people to escape for lunch. An alumni of the Whole Foods Company and a Kentucky native, Blake cooks food that makes you feel good. The fruit and veggie smoothies are a quick meal by themselves. Their Buddha Bowls, consisting of steamed grain and healthy toppings of your choice, is a favorite of the regulars. Delisheeyo’s mission is to provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, South End, 843-785-3633. www.delisheeeyo.com

Flatbread Grill & Bar (p. 9)

Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps and a great selection of entrées. Dough and sauces are freshly made on the premises. Open 7 days a week. Select $5 appetizers from 4-6pm, and drink specials from 4-7pm. Don’t miss their Margarita Monday and Wing Wednesday. Children’s menu, take out, delivery, and Bake & Serve take out home cooked pizza available. Reservations accepted, but they are not required. 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center), South end, 843-341-2225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza (p. 23)

Dine inside or out on the large patio w/retractable roof & great NFL/NCAA football specials. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & a full liquor bar; an extensive menu includes scallops, ribs, burgers, crabcakes, prime rib, salads, wraps, pizza, calzones, crab legs, ahi tuna, shrimp, extensive gluten-free options & a kids menu. As Frosty says “Life may not be a party...but we sure act like it.” Open for lunch & dinner, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 28 high-definition TVs, all sports packages and a beach area & tiki bar. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. Mon-Fri. Coligny Plaza, South end, 843-686-FROG (3764), www.frostyfrog.com.

Hilton Head Diner (p. 32)

Celebrating 25 years as the island’s favorite diner. Modern diner in the tradition of the Northeast, boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All the baking is done on the premises. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available. The atmosphere is pleasant and easygoing. Hilton Head Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. All major credit cards accepted. Children’s menu and carry-out available. Open 7am- 11 pm. Highway 278 at Yacht Cove Drive (near Palmetto Dunes), 843-686-2400, www.hiltonheaddiner.com. Continued on page 30

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3 Lowcountry Highs. All Together...All Awesome.

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4th Down & UP...the Creek Specials App & Drink Specials during game times!

ENU AL M I T — Apps — PAR Buffalo Chicken Dip

$8.99

Our “house specialty” with tender chicken & just the right spices, topped with jalapenos & served with warm tortilla chips

Fried Chicken Wings

$10.50

Choose your sauces: Buffalo, Teriyaki, sweet & hot, or mango habenero & served with celery & blue cheese or ranch

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

$8.99

Insider Tip: Kid & Pet Friendly

— Salads —

Captain’s House, California Cobb, or Caesar Salad $6.99-$11.99

— Sandwiches —

Up The Creek BBQ

$10.50

Blackened & Grilled Fish

$12.99

Pulled pork with house seasonings on a bun or as a wrap

Sauteed spinach & artichokes blended with Boursin cheese & served with warm tortilla chips

Choose from red snapper or trigger fish, served with lettuce, tomato, onions & tarter sauce on a bun

Dusted with your choice of Old Bay, Carribbean, Cajun or lemon pepper seasonings

Domestic catfish breaded & fried, served with lettuce, tomato, onions, & chipotle mayo

Steamed Shrimp Fish Soft Tacos

1/2 lb $12.99

$10.99

Catfish Sandwich

$9.99

Chipotle Chicken Wrap

$9.50

— Burgers —

Our Famous Broad Creek Burger $10.99 1/2 pound of Angus Beef with lettuce, tomato, onions, & choice of cheese

Southwestern Bacon Burger

$12.99

BBQ Burger

$12.99

Chipotle Black Bean Burger

$10.99

1/2 pound of Angus Beef served with crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pico de gallo & chipotle mayo 1/2 pound of Angus Beef topped with pulled pork, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & onions Topped with cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce and chipotle mayo (vegetarian)

— Seafood —

served with fries, hushpuppies & cole slaw

Tender chicken fingers, lettuce, tomato & Red Snapper, Trigger or Cod $16.99-$17.99 chipotle mayo 1 lb. Steamed Shrimp $23.99 Located at Broad Creek Marina! 1 mile from Cross Island off Marshland Rd. @ 18 Simmons • 843-681-DOCK (3625) • 11 am daily until • upthecreekpubandgrill.com

Trigger w/pico de gallo, cheddar, lettuce & salsa

8 interconnected ziplines on a guided tour thru the trees with dual cable racing finale. Heights to 75 ft, Ages 10+

ADVEN Hilton URE Head

50 in-the-tree challenging activities on 6 courses, easy to hard, for a 5-yr-old to an Athlete. Self-guided, harnessed & helmeted.

ziplinehiltonhead.com 843.682.6000 aerialadventurehiltonhead.com

Reservations preferred. Check websites for videos and requirements. 33 Broad Creek Marina Way, HHI (1 mile from Cross Island, off Marshland Rd)

INSIDER TIP: This hidden gem, located on the water in the Broad Creek Marina, is a classic marina pub. The kitchen smokes its own barbeque in–house and has great wings. This casual restaurant has a great selection of beers, creative sandwiches, salads, fish and great burgers. Sit outside on the deck to enjoy views of Broad Creek and watch the boaters and kayakers go by. Bar and food specials offered during games, with sports channels both inside and on the deck. Kid & pet friendly. 27

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Tues. Nights: All You Can Eat Crab Legs APPETIZERS

Chicago Style Chicken Wings . . . . . . . . (8) 8.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12) 12.95 Chicago Style Chicken Wings. . . . . .(16) 15.95 Chicago Style Chicken Wings . . . . . . .(24) $23.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (48)$44.95 Fried Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75 Quesadilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 Add seasoned taco meat, chili or chicken . . 10.25 Add shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95 Irish Potato Skins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 Fried Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 Onion Rings . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75/half order 4.95 Al Capone’s Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 Toasted Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 Chips & Salsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Dip. . . . . . . 5.95 French Fries . . . .3.50 w/Cheddar Cheese 4.95 Cheese Garlic Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 Mozzarella Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 Peel & Eat Shrimp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 Taste of Taylor Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 Layered Nachos Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 Black Bean Chicken Taquitos . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 Fish Tacos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.45 Jalepeno Burger Sliders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95

SOUPS

Vegetable Beef Stew - Soup of the Day - Chili N.E. Clam Chowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowl 5.75

Happy Hour 4-7 PM SALADS

Chef Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 Grilled Chicken Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 Grilled Chicken Caesar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 Sub grilled shrimp or salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 Black & Blue Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 Taco Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 Dinner Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Soup and Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 Soup or Salad & Half Sandwich . . . . . . . . 8.95

PASTA

Lasagna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 Three Cheese Ravioli Ala Vodka & Shrimp .19.95 Penne Pasta Galisteo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 Add chicken or sweet Italian sausage . . . . . 16.95 Lobster Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 Linguine, Spaghetti or Penne . . . . . . . . . 16.95 Linguini with Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95

ENTREES

Crab Stufffed Grouper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95 Low Country Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.95 Crab Cake Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.95 Grilled Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 T-Bone Steak (16 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.95 Chicken Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 Ribeye Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Chicken Picata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95

All entrees served with your choice of soup or house salad, & bread.

Nightly Early Bird 4:30-6:00 5 Items to choose from $13.95 SANDWICHES

The State Street Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 The Patty Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 Back of the Yards Rib Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 The Sears Tower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 Grilled Chicken (Can be blackened .) . . . . . . . 9.95 The “Hinchey” Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 Hot Corned Beef Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 Reuben Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 Philly Cheesesteak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 Italian Beef Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 Meatball Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 Classic BLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 Fried Grouper Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95 Two Daufuskie Crab Cake Sliders. . . . . . 12.95 The Chicago Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 Italian Sausage Hoagie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 Barbecue Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 Turkey Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 Tuna Melt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 Tuna or Chicken Salad Sandwich . . . . . . . 9.25 Southwestern Torta Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95 Monte Cristo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 Portobello Mushroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 All sandwiches are served with french fries, cole slaw & a pickle.

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$6.95 Lunch Special Weekdays

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INSIDER TIP: Home of the Notre Dame Club and Pitt Club. Great place to relax, to talk, watch the game, and to have a drink, sandwich or a meal. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Their fried grouper sandwich is an area favorite. Family owned and operated since 1996, the new spacious location in the Bi-Lo Circle Center on Hilton Head Island has a great sports memorabilia display, with a private dining room for special events. 28

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INSIDER TIP: Jane’s wildly popular coconut cake is a must try along with their famous toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad. Jane offers an extensive children’s menu as well as a children’s craft area on the outdoor covered patio. Happy hour is a great time to try Jane’s small plate menu and craft cocktails at discounted prices. The family owned business is named to honor the many generations of Janes and their shared passion for good food, family and friends! 29

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Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill (p.28)

Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serving lunch and dinner. Early dining specials from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. seven days a week. Live music (Sat & Sun evenings). BiLo Circle Center, 70 Pope Avenue Suite H, South end, 843-686-5959,

Jane Bistro & Bar (p. 29) Jane Bistro and Bar, the place where good food, family and friends come together serves classic bistro fare with a modern twist for Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner Monday thru Saturday. Our customers enjoy dining inside and out on our beautiful covered patio. We offer Go Jane Go catering for everyday and special events. Lunch 11-3, Happy Hour 3-6, Dinner 5-Close, Sunday brunch hours 11am-2pm. Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109, 843 686-5696, www.janehhi.com Nick’s Steak & Seafood (p. 18-19) The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers something for everyone including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. Not only is the menu large, but prices are very reasonable. Nick’s also offers dining specials every day and complete bar service. Takeout is available. Serving daily. Reservations are accepted. Large parties are welcome. 9 Park Ln., South end, 843-686-2920, www.nickssteakandseafood.com. Old Fort Pub (p. 21)

Whether dining indoors or outside on the patio, Old Fort Pub offers beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and is the only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head Island . (Won 11 times!) Come enjoy The Old Fort Pub’s “new south” favorites with influences from around the globe. Try the “Pub and Patio” menu offering smaller portions of Old Fort Pub’s signature entrees. Open daily for dinner, 5:00 to 9:00pm. Bar opens at 4:00pm. Early dining seating 5:00 to 5:30pm, Sunday Brunch 11:00 to 2:00pm. 65 Skull Creek Drive | 843-681-2386 | OldFortPub.com Reservations Recommended

Red Fish (p. 2)

Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners may choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room for large parties. Red Fish serves lunch and dinner. Multi-course early dining specials from 5-5:45 p.m. feature soup or salad; choice of seven entrées; and complimentary glass of chef’s choice of wine. 8 Archer Rd. (about at half mile from Sea Pines Circle), 843-686-3388, www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.

Reilley’s Grill & Bar | Reilley’s North End Pub (p. 25)

A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bar open late night. Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib; reservations required. Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza, near Sea Pines Circle), 843-842-4414; www.reilleyshiltonhead.com. Reilley’s North End Pub: 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza), 843-681-4153, www.reilleysnorth.com.

Stack’s Pancakes & More (pgs. 39, 42)

Family owned and operated, Stack’s serves a full breakfast and lunch menu from 7:00am-2:00pm 7 days a week. Including: pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, eggs, homemade crepes, and Stacks Original Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits using SC shrimp & chorizo sausage, eggs benedict, crab benedict with lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Quality ingredients and SC sourced items when possible. Early Bird Special until 8:30am. Kid’s menu, Gluten free items and takeout orders. 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278, 843-341-3347.

Street Meet: The American Tavern (p. 31)

“Sidewalk Sandwiches from America’s Favorite Street Corners™” Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Voted: People’s Choice Awards Best Bar 2015, Island’s Best Hot Dog. Best Wings, Best Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood, A $8 Lunch Menu, Happy Hour & Early Bird. Street Meet also Caters. Daily Specials and a Full Bar. Continuous service from 11:30 am. Kitchen Always Open til midnight. Port Royal Plaza (near Bi-Lo), North end, 843-842-2570, www.streetmeethhi.com. Continued on page 34

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INSIDER TIP: Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, owner Carey Basciano welcomes football fans and ex-patriots from Ohio to the home of the Cleveland

Brown Backers. The NFL team issued a charter and the certificate hangs behind the bar. And with the help of a Backer Tracker app, fans looking for a great place to watch the Browns play find old and new friends at Street Meet. They expanded into the adjacent space in spring of 2016 and commissioned a colorful graffiti mural by well-known Artist Blake Shockley.

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OPEN 24 HOURS EVERYTHING SERVED ALL THE TIME Celebrating 25 Years!

BREAKFAST ANY TIME Juices & Fruits Farm Fresh Eggs

Served with choice of home fries or grits and buttered toast

Big Cheese Omelette

Choice of american, swiss, cheddar, feta or mozzarella

Pancakes, French Toast & Malted Waffles Served with butter & syrup

Triple Decker Sandwiches

Served with french fries, cole slaw and pickle

Wraps

Served with french fries, spring mix salad or fresh fruit salad

Paninis

Served with french fries, fresh fruit salad or potato salad

Quesadillas, Nachos & Chili,Burritos

DINNER CLASSICS

Danish, Bagels & Muffins

Includes: soup or salad, potato & vegetable, bread For Italian dishes, spaghetti replaces potato & vegetable.

Egg & Deli Sandwiches Giant Crisp Salads Low-Calorie Specials 1/2 Lb. Double Ground Beef Burgers

BEER • WINE • LIQUOR

LUNCHEON AND MORE

Served with cole slaw and pickle Deluxe burgers served with french fries, lettuce, tomato, cole slaw and pickle

Appetizers & Home Made Soups Seafood - Broiled, Stuffed & Fried Gourmet Italian Cuisine Entrees & Roasts, Sizzling Steaks, Pork Chops, Saute Extensive Dessert Menu

Fruit Pies, Layer Cakes, Eclairs, Napoleon’s, Milk Shakes, Hot Fudge Sundaes & More

Children’s Menu • In-House Bakery

BIRD EARLY.99 $12 n-Fri 7 3 Mo May) gh (throu

Please See Our FULL MENU at www.hiltonheaddiner.com HIGHWAY 278 JUST SOUTH OF PALMETTO DUNES (843) 686-2400 • All Major Credit Cards Accepted.

INSIDER TIP: This retro-style diner is in the tradition of similar, long-popular establishments in Northeast. This is just a brief summary of the Diner’s very extensive menu. Classics comfort foods include roast turkey dinner, meatloaf, chipped beef, and chicken cordon bleu. Pleasant, easy-going atmosphere with comfortable family-friendly seating. All baking is done on the premises and specialty coffees are reasonably priced. Open 7am- 11 pm. 32

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LOCATED AT THE JONES CLUBHOUSE IN PALMETTO DUNES

WE ALSO SERVE BREAKFAST DAILY FROM 7:00 - 10:30 A.M. Appetizers

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

SOUPS & SALADS

Rib Sampler

ALL BURGERS SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, SWEET POTATO FRIES ARE AN ADDITIONAL 1

Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Nachos

Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich

4 Ribs 10

8 Ribs 17

Corn tortilla chips topped with baked beans, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream, & your choice of smoked chicken, pulled pork or chili 10 Add Prime Rib +3

Sweet Chili Fried Shrimp

Flash-fried shrimp, tossed in a creamy sweet Thai chili sauce 10

Sliders 9

Choice of: (3) Pulled chicken or pork topped with cole slaw & a pickle, (3) Beef topped with smoked onion & a pickle or (3) Fried chicken topped with a pickle

Smoked chicken or pork topped with cole slaw & a pickle 10

Prime Rib Sandwich

Shaved prime rib, cheddar cheese, crispy onions & horseradish cream on a hoagie. Served with au jus 12

Grilled Grouper Sandwich

Grouper topped with lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo 12

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Buttermilk fried chicken breast, lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo 10

Slider Sampler

House Smoked Turkey Club

Dunes House Fish Tacos

Smoked Gouda Burger

One pulled pork, one pulled chicken, one beef & one fried chicken slider 12 Grilled & blackened grouper served in two ﬂour tortillas with shredded cheese, lettuce, black bean relish, chipotle & garlic aioli 11

Traditional or Boneless Wings Hot, mild, cajun or sweet chili Half Dozen 9 Dozen 15

PIZZAS Classic Cheese Pizza

Turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, swiss & cheddar & chipotle mayo on Texas Toast 10

Shredded chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes & spices served with tortilla chips on the side 6.50

Homemade Chili

Kidney, pinto & black beans with ground beef, tomatoes & our blend of seasonings 6.50

Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce & shredded parmesan tossed in Caesar dressing 5

Resort Salad

Iceberg & romaine lettuce, red cabbage, Roma tomatoes, carrots & shredded cheddar 7

Chopped Chef Salad

Chopped mixed greens, ham, turkey, bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese & cucumbers with your choice of dressing 10

SPECIALTIES

Crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato & smoked gouda cheese 12

ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TWO SIDES

Big Jim’s Cheddar Burger

Smoked Ribs

Turkey Burger

Pulled Pork Platter

Cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & onion 11 Smoked gouda cheese, fresh avocado & chipotle aioli 10

Slow smoked to a perfect caramelized ﬁnish Full rack 26 Half rack 20 Slow smoked pulled pork 13

Smoked Chicken Platter

Mozzarella cheese & marinara 8

A mixture of white & dark meat chicken slow smoked to perfection 13

Basil Pesto Pizza

Grilled Grouper Platter

Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese & sliced Roma tomatoes 11

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Fried chicken, mozzarella, red onion, bacon, buﬀalo sauce & blue cheese crumbles 12

Two grilled & blackened grouper ﬁllets 16

HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY, 4-7 P.M.

Cheesesteak Pizza

Shaved prime rib, peppers, onions, mozzarella & garlic cheese sauce 14

Call for Take Out & Catering! Kids Menu Available ASK ABOUT OUR GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

INSIDER TIP:

7 Trent Jones Lane • 855-878-1966 www.BigJimsHiltonHead.com

Big Jim’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature Southern dishes including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizzas plus homemade soups, salads, seafood and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s menu, wine and beer menu, Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, take-out orders and catering. Enjoy big screen TV’s and outdoor seating overlooking the Robert Trent Jones golf course. 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes). 855-878-1966, BigJimsHiltonHead.com. 33

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The Studio (p. 22)

Dine while enjoying watching artists painting in the elegant studio. The menu is inspired by American and global cuisines and uses the finest regional, natural and organic ingredients. Filet mignon topped with goat cheese soufflé and plantain gnocchi are signature dishes. Chef Colella has expanded the gluten-free vegetarian and vegan menu offerings. Enjoy their spacious outdoor patio. Live music is performed on Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome. 20 Executive Park Road, South end, 843-785-6000, studiodining.com.

Truffles (p. 3)

Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, delicious sandwiches, and garden salads. Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, chipotle chicken, meatloaf and fried shrimp. Catering and carry-out available. Full cocktail bar. Mon–Fri Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun 11:30 a.m – 10:00 p.m. Happy Hour 5–6 p.m. Call 843-671-6136 for reservations or to plan your next private event. Sea Pines Center (Sea Pines Resort), 671-6136, Belfair Towne Village, Bluffton, 815-5551 www.trufflescafe.com.

Up the Creek Pub & Grill (p.27)

Located on Broad Creek with a great view of the marina, boats & Broad Creek. This popular lowcountry hideaway offers very casual waterfront dining on their decks. Known for great wings, the best hush puppies, house specialty buffalo chicken dip, a great beer selection and the best burgers on the Island. Happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. Open 11 a.m. “until” every day. Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome. 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina), Mid-island, 843-681-3625, www.upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Ingredients

2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, cut in half lengthwise 1 medium red onion roughly chopped 6 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Red pepper flakes (to taste) 2 Tablespoons extra virgin oil 8 slices uncooked thick-cut bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Spread the Brussels sprouts, onions and garlic on the pan. Sprinkle the sprouts with the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, then drizzle with olive oil. Toss the sprouts with clean hands until well coated. Arrange the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Sprinkle the cut bacon pieces over the pan evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sprouts are fork-tender. Taste and season to taste.

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Early Dining 5:-6 pm Early $16 Dining - 21 5:-6 pm $16Seafood - 21 Sampler

Sea

Early Dining Menu 5-6 pm $17 - 23 Choice of 8 Entrees with a Salad & Soft Drink

Soft Drink, Salad &

Seafood Sampler Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, BroiledAlaskan Maine Lobster Snow Crab TailLegs, and Broiled Maine Lobster Tail and choice SoftofDrink, 8 Entrees Salad & Shrimp choiceScampi, of 8 Entrees with wild rice & Shrimp seasonalScampi, vegetables with wild 34 rice & seasonal vegetables 34

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Appetizers

Asian Seafood Trio 13

Escargo 13 11/2Carolina lbs. Alaskan Crab Legs Dinner Diver Scallops 12 Snow Crab Diver Rangoon Scallops 11 12 Snow Crab Rangoon 11 Trout Carolina Trout Garlic whipped potatoes &salad sautéed medley 36 salad with artiflash fried trout over a wilted spinach flash fried trout withvegetable artiover a wilted spinach Housemade Ravioli 11 Shrimp & Lobster Stuffed Portabella Shrimp &12.50 Lobster Stuffed Portabella 12.50 chokes & red onions, with a roasted chokes red & pepper red onions, aioli 26 with a roasted red pepper aioli 26 Seafood Sampler Diver 13 9 FlatbreadPork Pork Scallops Ropa Vieja du Jour Ropa Vieja MP 9 Flatbread du Jour MP Snow Fried Seafood Fried Seafood Plate Alaskan CrabPlate Legs, Broiled Maine Lobster Tail and Shrimp Scampi, Fried shrimp, & Daufuskie Hush Puppies Fried shrimp, & Carolina Daufuskie Trout,Hush Puppies & Carolina Trout, Snow Crab Rangoon Daufuskie Hush Puppies 11 11 Daufuskie Sausage &Hush Peppers Puppies 9 11 Sausage Peppers 9 whipped potatoes & seasonal vegetables 34 potatoes, and suaces 27 3 onion slaw, whipped potatoes, 3 and onion suaces slaw,27whipped Red Pepper & Artichoke Red Pepper 10 10 Shrimp & Lobster StuffedBruschetta Portabella 13 & Artichoke Bruschetta Carolina Trout Tuna Cracked Pepper Cracked Pepper Tuna Sashimi grade tuna seared rare, Sashimi garlic grade whipped tuna seared rare, with & garlic whipped Cucumber Smoked Cucumber 11 Smoked Salmon Plate 11 fried Flash trout overwith a wilted spinach salad with artichokes red onions, Flatbread du Jour MP Salmon Plate potatoes, sautéed spinach & a horseradish potatoes, sautéed cream spinach 28 & a horseradish cream 28 The Catch 22 Choose 3 appetizers The30 Catch 22 Choose 3 appetizers with 30 a roasted red pepper aioli 26 Bruschetta du Jour MP Garlic Basil Broiled Maine Lobster Garlic Basil Tail Broiled Maine Lobster Tail Fried Seafood Plate Oysters on the Half Shell (6)Oysters 19 the Half 5Shell 12 (12) 19a garlic oz. tail(6) topped with basil 5 oz. butter tail sauce toppedthen withoven a garlic basil butter sauce then oven Daufuskie Hush Puppies 11 12 (12) on shrimp,Provençale Daufuskie Puppies & 26 Carolina Trout, 3 onion slaw, (1) 26 broiled, wild riceFried & zucchini broiled,Hush wild (2)43 rice &(1) zucchini Provençale (2)43 Peel-n-Eat Shrimp Peel-n-Eat Shrimp whipped potatoes, and sauces 29 Fresh Catch of the Day Baked Brie 1/411 Pound 9 1/2 Pound 14 1/4 Pound 9 1/2 Pound 14 Fresh Catch of the Day Ask your server about ourPepper daily fish Ask your Market server Price about our daily fish Market Price Cracked Tuna Cucumber Smoked Salmon Plate 11 Land Land Sashimi grade tuna seared rare, with garlic whipped Local Local Bryan Favorites Bypotatoes, Chef sautéed Bryan 3 Onion Crusted Pork Chop ChopFavorites By Chef The Catch 22 Choose 3 appetizers 32 3 Onion Crusted Pork spinachham & aJumbo horseradish creamPan-Seared 28 Smoked Gouda grits, green beans, Smoked and a Smithfield Gouda grits, ham green beans, and a Smithfield Pan-Seared Scallops Jumbo Scallops glaze (6) 25 12 | (12) 21 bourbon Served glaze 25with shiitake and goat cheese Oysters on thebourbon Half Shell Served ravioli, with sautéed shiitake spinand goat cheese ravioli, sautéed spinBroiled Stuffed Maine Lobster Tail & sherry cream sauce 32 ach, with a prosciutto & sherry cream ach, with sauce a prosciutto 32 Beef Tips Poivre Beef Peel-n-Eat Shrimp 1/4Au Pound 9 | 1/2 Pound 14Tips Au Poivre 5 oz. tail stuffed with crab meat then oven broiled served with whipped

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Served over parmesan risotto, with asparagus & demi glace, with a mushroom spring onion confit 8 ounce 33

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Sausage & Peppers

Sweet Italian sausage simmered with onions & peppers, served over pasta du jour 24

Crispy Roasted Half Duck

Half duck oven-roasted until crisp, scalloped potatoes, sautéed green beans & a sun-dried cherry sauce 34

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5:00 pm Until | 37 New Orleans Road, Orleans Plaza | Reservations Suggested INSIDER TIP: Catch 22 opened in 2001 and is locally owned and operated by Gary & Penny Duren. Dinner is served nightly from 5-9 pm. Early dining menu has a choice of 8 entrees with a salad choice & soft drink from 5– 6 pm. Happy hour at the bar is from 5-6:30 pm. All of the beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house. Catch 22 also fillets in house. Try their fresh local catch of the day. Take out, children’s menu and catering available. Menu items and pricing change seasonally.

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Carolina Gold Rice Is Delicious Living History BY KEITH PANDOLFI

ice is an overlooked culinary component, often viewed as a necessary, but not particularly flavourful, staple to a meal. It’s a supporting cast member to the star on the plate, the designated driver of all things delicious. But then there’s Carolina Gold rice – a product so sought after in the 18th and most of the 19th Centuries, both in North America and in Europe, that it made the Lowcountry and Charleston, South Carolina, one of the richest areas in the United States for a time. In the mid-18th century in Bluffton, rice fields sprawled throughout much of the forested land south of the May River, as the grain became the South Carolina colony’s most lucrative crop. Carolina Gold rice was named for the unique rice fields, which turn a gleaming gold when ready to harvest. “What I love about Carolina Gold,” said chef Michelle Weaver, who specializes in Southern cooking , “is that it’s the most diverse rice I’ve ever worked with. It can

work as sticky rice, in porridge, in risotto, whatever you need.” Despite a subtle nuttiness, the rice is not particularly aromatic, which means it inherits the flavours it’s sharing the plate with. Some have called Carolina Gold the world’s greatest rice. But the crop nearly disappeared in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. First, the Civil War wiped out many of the ancient rice fields. Then two massive hurricanes swept through South Carolina in 1910 and 1911, destroying the 30% of the rice industry that had managed to recover. Finally, the Great Depression in 1929 was the knockout punch, putting an end to commercial harvests. “Then, in the 1950s, [the brand] Uncle Ben’s comes in,” said chef Sean Brock of Husk, one of Charleston’s most acclaimed eateries. “That’s when rice went into [a] mass produced, total mechanized phase of production.” As a result, Carolina Gold disappeared for most of the 20th Century. Until, that is, Dr Richard Schultz, an eye doctor from

Savannah, found Carolina Gold seeds sitting unloved and unused in a USDA seed bank in the mid-1980s. He mainly wanted to find a rice to use as bait in his duck-hunting hobby, but eventually produced enough to begin selling it to the public. By 1998, Anson Mills, which specializes in heirloom southern grains and vegetables, began planting it. Essentially, the rice industry in South Carolina – and the rest of the U.S. – mirrors what happened to the US beer industry. Large-scale corporations had wiped out small businesses by the mid-20th Century, only for artisanal methods and small-batch production to re-emerge in the late 1990s. Small, local breweries are now enjoying a full-on, trendy resurgence.

This article is excerpted from “The Story of Carolina Gold, the Best Rice You’ve Never Tasted.” Read the full text at seriouseats.com

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Voted “Island’s Best Wings” – Wingfest 2017, 2018 & 2019

Appetizers

Meatiest Wings in Town:

1/2 dozen 9.99 • Dozen 14.99

Your choice: Buffalo (mild or hot) BBQ, Oriental, Honey Mustard or Thai Chili

Potato Skins Peel & Eat Shrimp Ultimate Nachos Calamari

Salads

Taco Salad Bowl CocoNutz Cobb Salad Buffalo Chicken Salad Italian Salad

House Crafted Burgers

7.99 9.99 11.99 11.99 11.99 11.99 11.99 11.99

GATOR’Z PIZZA The GodFather Carolina Yard Bird The Smoke Stack The Supreme Challenge

11.99

Smokehouse Brisket Burger Slow Cooked Brisket BBQ, Cheddar Cheese and Sauteed Onions.

Blue Beach: Cajun Spice, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Sautéed Red Onions, Tomato and Chipotle Mayo

Bulldawg: Pepper Crusted, Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms, Bacon & Swiss

Tiger Club: Bacon, Tomato, Jalapeño Pimento Cheese and Pickles Carolina: Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Peppers, Onions, Shredded Jack and Cheddar and Carolina BBQ Sauce

Signature Plates and Baskets

Coconut Shrimp Prime Rib Dinner Pot Roast with 2 sides Beer Battered Fish Sandwich Clam Strip Basket Chicken Finger Basket

Happy Hour 4pm-7pm

HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACH & TENNIS Inside the Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Conference Center

40 Folly Field Road • 843.842.0043

16.99 24.99 14.99 9.99 8.99 8.99

Gator’z Grinders - $9.99 Meatball and Italian

Also Available

We Have All of the Packages! Two 10’ HD Screens • 17 HD TVs

INSIDER TIP: Great mid-island sports and beach bar. Both establishments are open to the public. Be sure to try a delicious square pie. CocoNutz is one

of the island’s most popular sports bars. Have lunch at Jamaica Joe’z - which is right on the water- and enjoy a frosty frozen drink. Find out more at www.hhibeachandtennis.com. 37

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The French Bakery & Bistro (p. 43)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch any time of day. Dine inside or under the orange umbrellas outside across from the playground at Shelter Cove. The unique menu offers items from crepes, french toast, and quiches to signature sandwiches, burgers, soups & salads and an array of tasty pastries. The French Bakery uses the finest and freshest ingredients and bakes their signature breads daily. They specializes in custom cakes for all occasions. Monday - Saturday from 7:00 AM - 3:00PM and Sundays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM 28 Shelter Cove Ln, #120. (next to Belks & across from the playground) 843-342-5420, TheFrenchBakeryHHI.com

Island Bagel & Deli (p. 38) The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 14 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch from 7:00am to 2:00pm daily. S. Island Square, South end, 843-686-3353; Sheridan Park, Bluffton, 815-5300; www.hiltonheadbreakfast.com. Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café (p. 41)

Breakfast/American. Great breakfast fare starting before the sun rises, from 6 a.m. Now expanded seating on veranda, with clear roll-down walls available in the event of cold or inclement weather. Both breakfast and lunch items are available continuously until closing. The cafe specializes in to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any other occasion. Open seven days a week Mon-Fri 6 am -2pm, Sat & Sun 6 am - 3pm. Palmetto Bay Marina, South end, 843-686-3232, palmettobaysunrisecafe.com.

Stack’s Pancakes & More (p. 39, 42)

Family owned & operated Stack’s serves a full breakfast & lunch menu from 7:00am-2:00pm daily, including pancakes, waffles, house made fruit sauces, eggs, crepes and Stacks original crème brûlée French toast, shrimp & grits using SC shrimp & chorizo sausage, crab benedict with lump crab, light and fluffy omelets including a lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Quality ingredients and SC sourced items when possible. Early Bird Special until 8:30am. Children’s menu, gluten free items and takeout orders. 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278, 843-341-3347. 38

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The pancakes! Family-owned Stackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uses only Grade AA large eggs and old-fashioned apple smoked sliced bacon. They grind their own coffee beans for each pot brewed. Try the eggs or crab benedicts. Southern Lowcountry specialties and all traditional breakfast items always available. The staff can accommodate those with food sensitivities and allergies so all family members can enjoy the experience. Serves breakfast and lunch. Pleasant, friendly atmosphere, and courteous service. 39

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Best Sandwiches on the Island...Period! BIG BEAR – $8.95

REUBEN – $8.95

Roast beef, turkey, ham, swiss cheese, mayo

ORDER NOW @ ORDERPHILLYSCAFE.COM ROAD RUNNER – $8.95

Pastrami, Corned beef OR turkey, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, russian dressing

Grilled chicken breast, wing sauce, provolone, side of bleu cheese

Ham, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, provolone chesse, oil & vingar, italian seasoning

steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese

Fried chicken breast, american cheese, bacon

Ham, Turkey, swiss cheese, cranberry sauce, mayo

Traditional style with steak, onions, whiz

Garden salad with strips of turkey, ham, cheddar & swiss, bacon

Ham, Turkey, american cheese, bacon, mayo

Grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, cheese

Turkey, corned beef, slaw, fries, provolone cheese, russian dressing

Homemade tuna salad, steamed broccoli, & cheese

BRANDO – $8.75

SOUTH STREET – $8.95

HAMMY DAVIS JR – $8.50

OLD SCHOOL - $8.95

KING OF CLUBS – $8.95 STEEL CITY – $8.95

KITCHEN SINK – $8.50 LANA TUNA – $8.50

CORNER POCKET – $8.25

BOMPA – $8.95

Turkey, steamed vegetables, cheese

A DAY AT THE PARK – $7.75

Broccoli, sauerkraut, swiss, russian

VEGGIE REUBEN – $7.25

Homemade Chicken salad, bacon

DEB’S DELIGHT – $8.25

10” All beef dog, condiment of your choice. Try it Chicago Style for $1.00

Our delicious homemade chicken salad

Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayo

Grilled chicken breast, honey mustard, cheese, bacon

THANKSGIVING – $8.50

A MOUTH THAT ROARED – $8.95 Meatballs, provolone & parmesan cheese, marinara sauce

KIDS EAT FREE ON SAT*

WOODSTOCK – $8.75

MUD IN YOUR EYE – $8.75 Grilled chicken breast, ham, swiss

55 New Orleans Rd Hilton Head, SC 29928 Catering Available

CHEESESTEAK SPECIAL

BIG BIRD – $8.95

CHEF SALAD – $8.95

CHICKEN BLT SALAD – $8.95

Garden salad topped with crispy chicken breast strips, bacon

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD – $8.25 Romaine, croutons, parmesan, dressing with grilled chicken

KID’S MEALS:

All kids meals include a juice box and chips, fries, or applesauce. PB&J $6.25 - Grilled Cheese $6.25 Chicken Fingers $6.25 - Hot Dog $6.25 Pita Pizza $6.25 - Hamburger $6.25 With cheese $6.25 PROUDLY SERVING

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TUES & THURS

SERVING LUNCH 11AM UNTIL 5PM, MONDAY – SATURDAY *FREE KID’S MEAL PER PAYING ADULT ON SATURDAYS. WWW.PHILLYSCAFE.COM

Il Carpaccio

(pgs. 42,66) Il Carpaccio serves a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. A casual restaurant, with excellent food and service. Attractive additional dining room perfect for group functions. Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. “until,” Monday-Saturday. Take-out is available. Corner of 278 & Museum St. North End. 843-342-9949.

Phillys Cafe & Deli (p. 40)

Locally owned and operated for more than 26 years, Phillys is a favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors. Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!” Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and health-conscious. Dine in or take out. One kid eats free for every paying adult on Saturdays. $7 cheesesteak Tuesdays and Thursdays, all day. Open 11 am - 5 pm. Monday - Saturday. 55 New Orleans Rd., Ste. 102, South end, 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com. Order @ orderphillyscafe.com

Stack’s Pancakes & More (p. 39, 42)

Family owned & operated, Stack’s serves a full breakfast and lunch menu from 7:00am-2:00pm 7 days a week. Stack’s offers much more for lunch than the usual pancake house, sourcing locally whenever possible, including SC shrimp for their shrimp & grits, wraps & Certified Angus Burgers, try their buttermilk soaked and hand-breaded chicken tenders or chicken & waffle. Super salad bowls made to order, grilled chicken Caesar, cobb, or Greek just to mention a few. As always you can have breakfast for lunch. Ask about the Gluten free items. 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278, 843-341-3347.

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The Islands’ “go to” breakfast spot, the menu offers traditional breakfast and lunch items with a Hilton Head twist: eggs benedict (homemade hollandaise sauce), the best smoked salmon bagel, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits with gravy, and crab cakes. Most of the wait staff has been at Sunrise Café for many years and know their customers by name! An array of specials offered include blueberry cream cheese French toast and country fried steak. Open seven days a week for breakfast (served all day long) and lunch. 41

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Just A Samplin Little g Lunch Mof Our enu!!

INSALATA RICCA | $7.50

Tuna, fresh diced tomato, onions, Canellini beans, cucumber, in a balsamic dressing.

ERBE DI CAMPO CON CALAMARI | $7.50

Steamed calamari served in a bed of crispy lettuce with fresh diced tomato, celery, onions in a lemon dressing.

OMELETTE AZZURRA | $7.95

Tuna, fresh diced tomato, onions, Canellini beans, cucumber, in a balsamic dressing.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA | $7.95

Slices of eggplant dusted in flour and lightly fried with tomato and mozzarella cheese.

PASTA

GNOCCHI AL SALTO | $9.45

Potato dumplings in a spicy tomato sauce topped with a smoked mozzarella

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA | $9.45

Egg noodle sauteed with crispy Italian bacon, parmesan cheese and a light cream sauce.

SPAGHETTI ALLA AMATRICIANA | $9.45

Spaghetti tossed with onion, Italian bacon, and tomato sauce.

ZITI GRATINATI | $9.45

Short cut pasta tossed with meat ragu toped with fresh Mozzarella and baked.

CARNE E PESCE Meat and Fish

TROTA ALLA GRIGLIA O AL LIMONE | $12.50

Fish of the Day. Rainbow trout sautéed with a Pinot Grigio butter sauce or grilled with olive oil, lemon and white wine.

CALAMARI FRITTI | $11.50

Flour dusted tender fried Calamari served with spicy marinara sauce.

VITELLA PIEMONTESE | $11.95

Veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms, Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce.

VITELLA ALLA NORMA | $11.95

Veal scallopine topped with grilled eggplant and fresh tomato in a white wine sauce

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, grilled eggplant, Parmesan cheese.

MARGHERITA | $10.95

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil.

PEPPERONI | $11.75

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni.

VEGETALE | $12.75

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers and zucchini.

QUATTRO FORMAGGI | $11.95

Mozzarella, emmenthal, gorgonzola, and fontina cheeses.

CAPRICCIOSA | $14.95

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, artichokes, cooked egg, mushroom and black olives.

VERDONE | $12.95

Fresh sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, spinach.

NEW LOCATION!! Duck Pond We have moved from Pineland Station to the Pineland Station corner of Hwy. 278 and Musuem St.

Phone: (843) 342-9949 • Fax: (843) 342-3258

Wal-Mart

Wendy’s

Hwy 278

Northridge Il Carpaccio Burger KingPlaza To Hilton Head Bridge

Il Carpaccio

Hwy. 278

Adventure Cove

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FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANA | $11.95

Strips of calf ’s liver sautéed with onions in a butter and white wine sauce.

Our Pizza

PARMA | $11.95

LINGUINE ALLE COZZE E VONGOLE | $10.00

Linguine with mussels, little neck clams in a garlic olive oil.

LE NOSTRE PIZZE

Museum St

SALADS AND MORE

Hwy. 278

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

Seeds from one pumpkin 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper

Directions

Scrape seeds and any attached fibers from pumpkin using a large metal spoon. Place seeds in a colander and rinse well to help separate seeds from fibers. Set seeds aside. Cook seeds in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until beginning to look translucent, 5-7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat well to dry.

Preheat oven to 425°. Spread seeds on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and crisp, 12—15 minutes. Let cool completely.

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INSIDER TIP: Located in Shelter Cove’s Towne Centre overlooking scenic Broad Creek, this charming casual cafe takes great pride in the production

of some of the finest bakery products in the region by using traditional French recipes, baking methods and imported French ingredients. Stop by and get their wonderful breakfast of pastries, quiche and coffee and the lunch menu offers their signature “Salade Nicoise” They produce the finest crusty French bread, baguettes and artisan breads. Get one of everything to go! 43

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Hilton Head Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar 5-5:45, alexandersrestaurant.com 855-300-5968

British Open Pub Daily specials 4-6 p.m. Select an entree form Early Bird menu (menu starts at $13.99) and receive a glass of house wine or a pint of domestic draft beer, soda, iced tea. Coffee or a taste of the chef’s dessert. 843-686-6736

Catch 22 Early Dining Specials $17- $23 Soft Drinks, Juice and Iced Tea Included $2 off Glass of Wine & $1 off Bottled Beer. Choice of Salad and Choice of 8 Entrees. For details visit Catch22hhi.com

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte 5:30-6pm. 3 courses for $22. 843-785-9277

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse

Those hungry before traditional dinner hours can take advantage of one of the many early bird or other specials. Many local establishments offer seating prior to their main dinner seating with a reduced priced menu.

Gusto Ristorante

Ombra

The Studio

Call for details 843-802-2424

Monday - Sunday. Please call. 843-842-5505

$18.99 for 3 courses. (not available Friday or Saturday) 843-785-6000

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe

Bluffton

Hilton Head Diner $12.99 3-7 Mon-Fri (through May). 843-686-2400

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill:

Early Bird Special EVERYDAY for $34.00 (Regular $38.50) for Adult Dinner “Rodizio” with seating prior to 6:00 p.m.

4:30-6:00 p.m., choice of 5 entrees with soup or salad for $13.95. 843-686-5959

Mention Early Bird to your server. For Reservations online cowboybraziliansteakhouse. com or call (843) 715-3565 and Mention Early Bird Offer. Note: Redemption only at Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse-Hilton Head for goods and services listed above. Note this doesn’t cover beverage, dessert, tax or gratuity. Promotional value cannot be combined with other offers and/ or vouchers/coupons.

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

CQ’s Three-course tasting menu seating 5:00 to 5:30pm. Reservations suggested. 843-671-2779

Crane’s Tavern 5-5:45 p.m., Salad, Entrée & Wine, $18.95. 843-341-2333

ELA’S On the Water Call for specials.

Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza Please call for specials. 843-686-3764 44

6-8 a.m., eggs all ways, $4.99, daily specials. 843-686-3232

Red Fish 5-5:45, multi-course, starting at $16.95. 843-686-3388

Rockfish Seafood and Steak at Bomboras

Until 7 pm – MON-SAT discounted entrees. 843-785-9800

4-5:45pm. $21.95 Three course meal that includes a complimentary house wine, beer or soft drink. 843-689-2662

Michael Anthony’s

Santa Fe Café

Until 5:45 p.m., choice of antipasti, entree, dessert, $25.00. 843-785-6272

Nunzio 3-course dinner $27.50 4:30-5:30pm. 843-715-2172

Old Fort Pub Three courses tasting menu Early dining seating 5:00 to 5:30pm. 843-681-2386

Old Oyster Factory Sunset dining 4:45 to 5:30 pm, nightly. 843-681-6040

5-5:45 p.m. Three course meal for $20.18. 843-785-3838

Stacks Pancakes and More 7:00-8:30 a.m., $6 Breakfast Special. 843-341-3347

Stellini 5-5:45 p.m., three-course plus wine, $18.95. 843-785-7006

Street Meet 4-6 p.m., 843-842-2570

British Open Pub

Daily specials 4-6 p.m. Select an entree from Early Bird menu (menu starts at $13.99) and receive a glass of house wine or a pint of domestic draft beer, soda, iced tea. Coffee or a taste of the chef’s dessert. 843-815-6736

Happy Hour Specials + Hilton Head Aunt Chilada’s They pay you to drink! Any liquor drink (at regular price) earns you one gold dollar; any selection of beer or wine earns you a Kennedy Half Dollar! 4-7pm at both bars only. 843-785-7700.

Big Jim’s

Appetizers: Crab Cluster $11, $2 OFF Dinner Menu Appetizers At the Bar Only Dinner & Wine Special Saturday, Sunday & Monday 5:00-8:00 pm: With your purchase of 2 dinner entrées, enjoy any bottle of wine under $100 for 1/2 PRICE 843-785-6261

4-7 p.m. Monday – Friday. 855-878-1966. BigJimsHiltonHead.com

Please note, reservations can be accepted for dinner at the bar. Promotion cannot be combined with early dining, other coupons, discounts or promotions.

British Open Pub

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

4-7 p.m. daily reduced prices on house wine, liquors and beer. Mon– Fri 25% off all appetizers at the bar, sorry no to go’s. 843-686-6736

1/2 off wine by the glass. 843-785-9277

Chow Daddy’s

4-7 p.m. at both bars only. 843-842-2016

Everyday from 5-6 at the bar $3 well $2 domestic lagers $5-$7 craft beer pints on tap $4 house wines. 843-842-CHOW (2469)

Catch 22

The Crazy Crab Harbour Town

Happy Hour 5:00—6:30 p.m. $2.95 Bottled Beer-Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light & Michelob Ultra. $3.95 Well Liquor, $4.25 House Chardonnay or Cabernet

Daily (bar only). 843-363-2722

Carolina Crab Company

The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek Daily (bars only) 843-681-5021

ELA’S On the Water Call for specials. 843-785-3030

Fishcamp on Broad Creek 4-7 p.m. at the bar and high top tables. 843-842-2267

Flatbread Grill & Bar Select $5 apps from 4-6 p.m. and drink specials from 4-7 p.m. Don’t miss Margarita Monday and Wing Wednesday. 843-341-2225

Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza $1 Off alcoholic beverages 4-6pm Monday-Friday. 843-686-3764

Gusto Ristorante Call for details 843-802-2424

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill 4-7 p.m., Drinks and appetizer specials. 843-686-5959

It’s Greek To Me 4-7 p.m., 843-842-4033

Jane Bistro Mon–Sat 3-6pm. 6 happy hour deals before 6 o’clock. 843-686-5696 • $2 off all happy hour food items • $6 house red or white wine • $1 off well liquors • $2 off specialty cocktails • $1 off draft beers • $1 off bottled beer

Nunzio 20% off selected appetizers, cocktails, wine & beer. 4-6pm. 843-715-2172

Old Oyster Factory 4:45-6pm, shrimp and oysters $.75 each, nightly in the bar and lounge area. In the bar and lounge only $1 off beer, $1.50 off wine and liquor, $.50 peel n eat shrimp and oysters on the half shell and food specials. 843-681-6040

Reilley’s Grill & Bar 4-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Great Appetizer Specials plus Half off Wells and Select Draft and Domestic Beer (bars only). 843-842-4414

Reilley’s North End Pub 4-7 p.m. Daily, Great App Specials plus Half Off All Alcoholic Beverages (Bar only). 843-681-4153

Rockfish Seafood and Steak at Bomboras 4-6pm . $.95 Oysters, $.40 Shrimp,$.60 wings, $3 tacos, $4 house liquor, $3 Bottoms up beer and much much more! 843-689-2662

Santa Fe Café

& house wines. $1 off all beers. 843785-3838

San Miguel’s 4-6 p.m. 843-842-4555

Street Meet American Tavern 4-7 p.m. with great drink and happy hour food specials in Bar Only. 843842-2570

Truffles Hilton Head Everyday from 5-6 at the bar $3 well, $2 domestic lagers, $5-7 craft beer pints on tap, $4 house wines. 843671-6136

Up The Creek Pub & Grill 4-7 p.m. 843-681-3625

Bluffton British Open Pub 4-7 p.m. reduced prices on house wine, liquors and beer. 25% off all appetizers at the bar, sorry no to go’s. 843-815-6736

Calhoun Street Tavern $2 off Snacks / Monday – Friday from 4-6pm. 843-757-4334

Cinco Mexican Grill 4-7pm. $1 off house margarita, draft and bottle beer and wine. 843-8152233

Chow Daddy’s Everyday from 4-6 at the bar $3 well $2 domestic lagers $5-7 craft beer pints on tap $4 house wines. 843-757-CHOW (2469)

Truffles Bluffton Everyday from 4-6 at the bar $3 well $2 domestic lagers $5-7 craft beer pints on tap $4 house wines. 843-815-5551

Every night from 5-7 which includes $5 oyster, quesadillas, nachos and queso fundidos. $4.50 Margaritas, sangrias, wells 45

COMEDY MAGIC CABARET IS GOOD, CLEAN FUN By Tim Watson Kerry Pollock walks on stage at Comedy Magic Cabaret on Hilton Head Island like he built the place — because he did. Pollock’s passion for both comedy and magic lured him away from his original career as an engineer, one gig at a time. Pollock is gifted at crafting jokes and illusions — and the settings where performers present them. His half-bowl, 88-seat club in the South Island Square shopping center feels like a classic jazz club; there’s not a bad seat in the house. Corporate events, private parties and celebrations of life have taken place in this homey, intimate space. In addition to setting the stage for laughter and amazement on Hilton Head, Pollock has built stages and performance spaces for others in the entertainment industry. Audiences at Comedy Magic Cabaret have grown about 20% since the club opened, as word spread across the Lowcountry and beyond about Pollock’s “Funny Not Filthy” entertainment. Much of the credit for the club’s success belongs to his wife, Kelly, who is a breath of fresh air, tirelessly working the front and back of the house. Many guests become repeat customers — and close friends of the couple. Friends and fans are quick to sing Pollock’s praises. Among them are Rich and Janice Ross, who have also seen him perform at The Magic Castle nightclub in Hollywood. “The other comics told us that no one interacts with an audience better than Kerry,” Rich Ross said. As Hilton Head guests enjoy the show, they can also order food and drinks — Comedy Magic Cabaret serves simple Southern cuisine with a twist: pork and chicken sliders, paninis, and a variety of desserts. Signature cocktails include The Daufuskie Hurricane and Kelly’s Favorite. The menu also includes a wide selection of beer, wine and soft drinks.

The Pollocks are looking forward to growing their business and providing more entertainment in a creative way. Their next venture, “Close Up Magic,” will be small, intimate shows aboard the yacht they plan to purchase and dock in Shelter Cove Harbour. Comedy Magic Cabaret is located in South Island Square, 843 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. When facing the shopping center, Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar is in the front left corner and Comedy Magic Cabaret is in the back right. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and shows start at 8 p.m.; for just a few extra dollars comedy fans can sit a little closer to the stage to increase their chances of becoming “volunteers” during a performance.

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INSIDER TIP: Kerry Pollock had been headlining various comedy clubs through the years and always loved Hilton Head. When the opportunity presented itself, he put a slightly different plan into action: Stand-up comedy, magic and variety with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funny, not Filthy,â&#x20AC;? resident headliner for more consistent shows. It is basically the same business model that many Las Vegas showrooms use with great success. 47

+ ENTERTAINMENT Hilton Head Island and Bluffton offer a wide variety of entertainment offerings. Here, you will find everything from Jazz to coverbands playing on a deck overlooking the water to a bluegrass band singing about the Lowcountry.

Aunt Chilada’s Comedy Magic Cabaret

Kerry Pollock’s original and only “Funny Not Filthy” Upscale Comedy Venue. Dining and entertainment all in one location. Friday evenings feature the very popular comedy game show “BONK” as seen in multiple Las Vegas casinos and resorts around the world. Unlike the typical comedy club, this is an upscale cabaret style theater. All performances are funny, not filthy for visitors and residents of all ages. South Island Square: 843 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, 843-681-7757 comedymagiccabaret.com

Join us for seasonal live entertainment on the patio. See Facebook for full entertainment schedule: facebook.com/auntchiladashhi or call 843-785-7700.

Carolina Crab Company Enjoy live entertainment on the outdoor patio. Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/carolinacrabco.

The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek

Saturdays: Reid Richmond 7-10 Sunday Brunch: Bill Peterson 11-2 Sunday Evening: Dean St. Hillaire 7-10.

Fishcamp Join us for live entertainment on the waterfront patio (weather permitting). See Facebook for full entertainment schedule: facebook. com/fishcamphhi or call 843-842-2267.

Live music and crab races nightly during the summer months. Fun for the whole family! Call for schedule: 843-681-5021.

Frosty Frog

ELA’S On the Water

Live entertainment by local artists Saturdays & Sundays suppertime on the deck. Never a cover charge. 843-686-5959.

Thursdays: John Wasem 7-10 Fridays: John Wasem 7-10

Please call, 843-686-FROG (3764).

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill

Jazz Corner, The Acclaimed one of the top 100 great jazz rooms in the world by Downbeat Magazine. Open nightly at 6pm-11pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Old Oyster Factory Live music and juggling Sunday– Friday nights, 6-9 p.m., June 9 – August 9. 843-681-6040.

Red Fish Live music Tuesday-Thursday nights at 7:30pm. 843-837-8888.

Reilley’s Grill & Bar Please call 843-842-4414, or visit them on Facebook: facebook.com/reilleyshhi.

Reilley’s North End Pub Join us for Tuesday Night Trivia at 7:30pm. Visit them on Facebook: facebook.com/reilleysnorth.

Rockfish Seafood and Steak at Bomboras Call for details, 843-689-2662.

San Miguel’s Live entertainment in season. In beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555.

Santa Fe Café Fun, relaxing guitar and song every Tues-Sat on our recently remodeled rooftop cantina. 7-10 p.m., Tues-Sat. 843-785-3838.

Studio, The Tuesdays: John Brewster Thursdays: Glenn Jacobsen Classical/Fingerstyle Guitar Fridays & Saturdays - Armand DeMille. Vocalist with Guitar and background track 843-785-6000

Up the Creek Pub & Grill Live music Friday nights at 6 p.m. 843-681-3625.

Bluffton Calhoun Street Tavern Wednesday–Saturday 7-10pm Sunday 12-3pm. 843-757-4334.

Cinco Mexican Grill Please call 843-815-2233.

Lowcountry After Dark By Jevon Daly

re you in town for a girls weekend? Hilton Head has got you covered. Are you golfing with the guys and don’t know where to go after hole 18? Then this is the right article for you. Let us help save you some trouble by giving you an insider look into nightlife on Hilton Head and point out some things you may have missed if this is not your first trip to our little island. If you just got in and you’re looking for something to do tonight on Hilton Head, you should start off on the South End of the island at Coligny Beach. The world famous Tiki Hut beachfront is the go-to spot for sand, tunes and late night eats. Enjoy music and drinks on the beach! If you are 22 or 62 this is the spot for flip floppin’ and beat droppin’ to start your evening off right. The Big Bamboo is a stone’s throw away in Coligny Plaza, where a huge new outdoor deck awaits you. Music is always happening at Bamboo, so pop in and experience a big Monday night throwdown with musical acts like GTA, a local band that throws down some serious 90’s grooves. There is no need to dress up, because the Boo’s crowd is usually in shorts and casual wear. A nearby restaurant, Fish, is a new spot in Coligny Plaza featuring live outdoor music, an extensive seafood menu and plenty of TVs to watch the game on. In the mood for a burger? Head over to Park Plaza by the entrance to Sea Pines Plantation. Char Bar always satisfies that burger craving and entertains with music on the deck outside. Would you prefer Mexican? Holy Tequila has you covered and is conveniently located in the same plaza. The Jazz Corner, located in Wexford Plaza, features local jazz and R&B on weeknights. Make a reservation and say hi to Marvin on a Monday night! Big Jazz Cats play on the weekend, so wear something spiffy. Porter and Pig is a neat little place close to the Jazz Corner if you just want to watch some sports and chill, with music a few nights a week. At Porter and Pig you can hear anything from acoustic solos to full-on bands in a cozy space that can get a bit tipsy after sundown on the weekends. Continuing on the Southend of the island, visit Ruby Lees -- a great spot for live R&B music. Slick dress is a must! Mid-Island features some spots you won’t want to miss. Fish Camp on Broad Creek is a fairly new spot just a hop and a skip off the cross island bridge, with music and beautiful creekside views. Comedy Music Magic is the place for those with a ticklish funny bone. Black Marlin, an outdoor spot with music and frozen drinks in Palmetto Bay Marina, is where families can hang out -- or mix it up and hear fishing stories from local salt bros. Dress up a little and hit Santa Fe to enjoy their rooftop bar. Stop in at Shelter Cove Towne Center and get a drink at Poseidon, where big regional music acts are always coming through so make sure to check their Facebook page.

On the north end you won’t want to miss Hudson’s. They have great local seafood on the docks with seasonal music. Catch the sunset and some entertainment on the Boathouse’s outside deck. A new seafood spot, Dockside, is right between Hudson’s and the Boathouse and offers seasonal outdoor music. Try them all whether you’re wearing searsucker or sandals. Looking for something to do after 10 p.m.? You need to head over to “The Barmuda Triangle” -- a nightlife hotspot consisting of five bars. Munch on great food at One Hot Mama’s, chug local brews at The Hilton Head Brewing Co., or hang with the locals at Reilley’s. All three have regular entertainment. The Boardroom has become a favorite late night music destination featuring local and not-so-local solos and bands that play on way past 11. I’ve heard the Lodge next door gets exciting, too. There is always lots of things happening at the Triangle. When the clock strikes midnight, shoot over to Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill (located in Circle Center off of Pope Avenue) for some late-night fun. If music isn’t really your thing, Callahan’s has been here forever with pool tables and yokels gabbin’ about games. Maybe you’re looking for some healthy snacks and just want to bike over to Whole Foods and grab some sushi and a 6 pack. Don’t worry, they’re open till 9. We’ve also got a few theatres here on the island if you want to take it easy in Park Plaza or Coligny on the south end. Coligny Theatre is also starting live concerts so be sure to check their facebook page for updates! My last little piece of advice? Head over the bridge to Bluffton at least one night while you’re here. Be sure to check out places like the Roasting Room Lounge -- a listening room in Bluffton that brings in big acts and serves you fine bourbon simultaneously. There are many great food spots and music is everywhere in the Promenade area. Check out the Calhoun Street art galleries and the Farmer’s Market while you’re there. Bluffton is not a place you want to miss. Have fun and be safe in the Lowcountry! 51

Restaurant News Stellini celebrates 30 years

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar Nunzio Restaurant + Bar is opening on New Orleans Road on Hilton Head Island this month, according to manager Maribel Patruno. The restaurant’s owner, Nunzio Patruno, has seen success with New Jersey restaurant Nunzio Ristorante Rustico, which opened in 2003 and has been reviewed by The New York Times and other media outlets. “Adulation of fresh vegetables and seasonal ingredients may seem cutting-edge, but Nunzio Patruno grew up cooking this new old-fashioned way years ago, and he has the loyal hordes to prove it,” the New York Times article says.

Owners Joe Pesce and his daughter Elise and her husband Kyle Parlagreco opened Stellini Italian in 1989 on Executive Park Road, serving New Jersey-style Italian fare. To celebrate the restaurant’s 30th anniversary, the original 1989 menu and its original prices will be offered for a week in January. “We have to thank our customers – that’s why we’ve been here for 30 years,” says Elise.

Happy Anniversary Nick’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is celebrating 15 years under the ownership of Josh and Katie Hopkins. Join them for casual, family-friendly dining.

Maribel said staff at the Hilton Head restaurant is currently hiring, applying finishing touches and going through the last series of inspections. A 1,300 square-foot kitchen has been added to the 18 New Orleans Road location — a former Reebook Crossfit gym. The restaurant, able to seat about 200 people, also will have a large bar area and two outdoor seating areas. “We are not looking to be the special occasion,” she said. “There is something for everyone at every price point.” Angelo D. Patruno, Nunzio’s brother, will be the chef de cuisine, Maribel said. He was born in the Puglia region of Italy and attended the Culinary Institute of Italy. He owned Ristorante IL Melograno in Doylestown, PA for nearly 20 years. “Once you have a good ingredient and it’s fresh, it can speak for itself,” Angelo said “Keep it simple and use fresh ingredients. That’s my goal.” Happy Hour is from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with 20% off selected appetizers, cocktails, wines and beer. 18 New Orleans Rd. Hilton Head Island | nunziohhi.com | 843-715-2172

The Grind Coffee Roasters From a humble one room setup, The Grind Coffee Roasters has relocated and expanded. The local, independent coffee roaster and coffee shop was founded in 2016 by owner and head roaster Ian Duncan. The shop serves infused coffees and the coffee of the day changes a few times a week. Try the Lip Twitcher with hints of peanut butter or the House Espresso, a smooth yet strong coffee with hints of vanilla and molasses. 1 Sherington Drive in Bluffton, Hours are Mon–Fri 7am – 6pm and Sat 8am – 2:30pm. Call 843-368-3348 for more information. 52

Vine Brings World Flavors to Hilton Head Vine, an intimate bistro in Coligny Plaza, now is owned by a French family. Chef Olivier specializes in Mediterranean flavors with a hint of Asian fusion. The décor is heavy on hardwoods and reminiscent of a speakeasy as diners eat by candlelight. Vine has been called “the most romantic place on Hilton Head Island.” Enjoy wine from around the world and specialty martinis as you dine on produce sourced from local farms, fresh catch of the day and recipes from Italy, France and other countries. Reservations strongly recommended. For more information call 843-686-3900.

Gourmet on Wheels / Grab and Go Gourmet on Wheels/ Grab and Go’s mission is to make eating fresh, healthy, delicious meals more available and convenient for those with busy lifestyles. It’s perfect for the “On the go” professionals, elderly singles or couples; or people who love great taste but don’t have time to eat out or shop and cook. Choose from their weekly specials or one of their other healthy grab and go options, including specialty salads, smoothies, low carb, keto friendly. The menu changes weekly and offers items such as Thai coconut curry, Chicken Parmigiana, Lowcountry Boil, Chicken Salad, Spinach and Feta Quiche and more. Meals are cooked with low salt and/or sugar substitutes for healthy lifestyles. Appropriate sides are included with each meal and catering is available. The staff also caters office lunches. Let Gourmet on Wheels/Grab and Go be your personal chef. The Grab and Go store is open 11am to 6pm, Monday – Friday; 61 Riverwalk Blvd, Unit E (off 170) Okatie; 843-970-3030; visit online at gourmetonwheels.org.

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Soups

French Style Onion Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Served with Crusty Croutons and Gruyere Cheese

Soup du Jour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chef’s daily creation with the finest ingredients

Starters Traditional Style Shrimp Cocktail . . . . . . . . 12 Large Gulf Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, and a Wedge of Lemon

A Bloody Good Cocktail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Large Gulf Shrimp steamed and chilled, served adorning our Homemade Bloody Mary

Onion Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A hearty order of Beer Battered Onion Rings

Fried Green Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sliced Green Tomatoes, Lightly Fried with a Roasted Corn Relish

Sashimi Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Served with a Chiffonade of Spinach, adorned with Crispy Wontons, & served with a Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce

The Tavern Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Shaved Beef blended with Blue Cheese & Onions rolled & baked in a Delicate Phyllo Pastry. Served on a bed of Choron Sauce

Crab Cake Appetizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A single portion of our Pure Lump Crab Cake

Three Cheese Shrimp Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Baby Shrimp baked with Boursin, Parmesan, & Provolone served with crispy Tortilla Chips

A La Carte Salads Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomato, & Sliced Cucumber dressed with a choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing

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Crane’s Serves Only the Best USDA Prime Grade Steaks

All Stock Yard Selections are served with a choice of Potato, and a choice of Creamed Spinach or the Chef’s Vegetable du Jour

Prime Rib . . . 12 Oz . 35 . . . . 16 Oz . 40 . . . . 22 Oz . 48 Rib Eye . . . . . 12 Oz . 37 . . . . 18 Oz . 45 Filet Mignon . . 6 Oz . 38 . . . . 10 Oz . 49 Sirloin Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Oz . 42 Sautéed Calves Liver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Smothered Meatloaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Add any of the following to your Stock Yard Options: Single Lobster Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Chef’s Selections are served with the Chef’s Vegetable du Jour

Mushroom Ravioli . . . .19 Tossed in a Roasted Garlic and Caper Cream Sauce finished with Shredded Parmesan

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes .28 Pure Lump Crabmeat, pan seared and served with French Fries

Low Country Shrimp . . .25

Caprese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small 7 ~ Large 13

Gulf Shrimp lightly sautéed and served over Soft White Cheddar Grits with Creamy Corn, Bacon, and Green Onion

Spinach Salad . . . . . . . . . . Small 6 ~ Large 11

Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Jumbo Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, & Shaved Red Onion tossed with a Fresh Pesto Dressing Fresh Leaves of Spinach with Crispy Bacon, Red Onion & Blue Cheese Crumbles with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

The Traditional Caesar . . . Small 7 ~ Large 12 Crispy Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, & Croutons tossed with a Classic Caesar Dressing

The Classic Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Crisp Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce served with a medley of Marinated Grape Tomatoes, Bacon, and Shaved Red Onion with a Blue Cheese Dressing

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Grilled North Atlantic Salmon served with Rice and a Peach & Poblano Chutney

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Sesame Tuna . . . . . . . .28

Sashimi Grade Tuna Steak Sesame Crusted and seared rare served over Rice Pilaf with Pickled Ginger and a Honey Wasabi Sauce

Lobster Tail . Market Price Your choice of one or two six ounce Lobster Tails lightly seasoned, broiled & Served with Rice Pilaf, Fresh Steamed Vegetables & Drawn Butter

Chicken Jambalaya . . . .23 Grilled boneless chicken breast served over rice pilaf tossed with Andouille sausage in a tomatoe based jambalaya

Pork Chop . . . . . . . . . .29

“Heritage Farms Cheshire” Bonein Pork Chop grilled, served over Mashed Potatoesand finished with a Roasted Corn Relish

An 18% Gratuity will be added to the bill for parties of six or more In Consideration of other Diners, Crane’s requests that Patrons refrain from using Cellular Telephones in the Dining Room

RVATIONS APPRECIA 26 NEW ORLEANS ROAD • RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED • 843-341-2333 INSIDER TIP: Great destination for steak and seafood lovers with classics including jumbo lump crab cakes and sashimi grade tuna steaks. Only USDA

Prime Grade Beef served, including their famous prime rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Everything possible from dressings to dessert is homemade. Offers an extensive international wine by the glass selection. Crane’s represents a 100-year-old Crane family restaurant tradition, notably a recipient of The Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence”. Reservations recommended. 57

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Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse (p. 56)

Are you looking for a unique dining experience? Enjoy an award-winning concept at Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, a unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, six Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of Beef, Lamb, Chicken and Pork carved at your table by their gauchos. Featuring a full bar, an eclectic wine list and their famous Brazilian drink “caipirinha.” Beautifully decorated restaurant featuring Chihuly lighting. Independently owned and operated. 1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6, 843-715-3565; www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com, 843-715-3565.

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood (p. 57) Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood is a great destination for steak and seafood lovers, where numerous cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including its Famous Prime Rib, are served along with an excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence for its selection and knowledge of wine. Everything, from dressings to dessert, that can be is homemade. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. Multi-course early bird. Children’s menu. Reservations are appreciated. 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle), 843-341-2333, www.cranestavern.com.

MEXICAN / SOUTHWESTERN San Miguel’s (p. 61) San Miguel’s is located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides islanders and visitors with good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu. Try San Miguel’s Fish Tacos. The staff is especially proud of the fajitas and chimichangas. The Especiales de la Casa are popular favorites. Lunch and dinner served 7 days a week. Outdoor harbourside bar open 4 p.m. “until” in season, and often features live entertainment. Happy hour seven days a week. Casual dress. 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour), Mid-island, 843-842-4555, www.sanmiguels.com Santa Fe Cafe (p. 59)

Enjoy casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper (written up in Tennis magazine), 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas made with filet mignon, and Painted Desert Soup. Only authentic New Mexican chilies are used. Mellow guitar music Tues-Sat. Take-out available. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11:30-2 p.m.; dinner seven nights a week from 5-10 p.m. Happy hour every day. 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes), 843-785-3838; www.santafecafeofhiltonhead.com.

Crispy Salt-and-Vinegar Potatoes 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, quartered if large 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) Instructions Combine potatoes, 1 cup vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. kosher salt in a medium saucepan; add water to cover by 1”. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20–25 minutes; drain and pat dry. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; season with kosher salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. vinegar. Serve topped with chives and sea salt. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm. 58

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Tostaditas Y Salsa 2.50 Chile Con Queso 7.00 Guacamole En Molcajete 9.00 Chicken Quesadilla 8.00 Queso Fundido 8.00 Shrimp Cocktail 9.00 Oysters 8.00 Southwestern Crab Cake 9.50 Yucatan Ceviche 9.50 Fire Roasted Red Bell Pepper* 10.00

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Soup & Salad Painted Desert Soup 7.50 Black Bean Soup 7.00 Sopa Azteca 7.00 Santa Fe Salad 9.00 Caesar 8.00 Spinach 8.00 House Salad 6.00

Mesquite Grilled Filet Mignon 36.00 Mesquite Grilled Chicken 24.00 Mesquite Grilled Shrimp 19.00 Mesquite Grilled Vegetables* 16.00

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Fish Tacos 21.00 Shrimp Tacos 18.00 BBQ Chicken Tacos 16.00

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Grill Herb-Roasted Free Range Chicken 23.00 Grilled Pork Tenderloin 25.00 Pork Chop Verde 23.00 Mesquite Grilled Lamb Chops Market Ribeye Cowboy Cut 45.00 • Wrangler Cut 24.00

Filet with Shrimp Enchilada 42.00 Wood Roasted Quail 24.00 Stuffed Portabella* 21.00

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Serving Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner 5:00 -10:00pm Nightly santafehhi.com 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center For Reservations Call 843.785.3838 Live Entertainment Tuesday-Saturday Nights INSIDER TIP: Enjoy warm, white-washed adobe walls, fireplaces, an open kitchen in the downstairs dining room, an upstairs outdoor veranda with live music in season and a chef’s counter. Grilling is done over mesquite hardwoods. Great food, an extensive wine-by-the-glass list. Very experienced kitchen and serving staff. Special gluten-free menu offered. Reservations recommended and take-out is available. Open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner nightly. 59

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Margarita

Ingredients

2 ounces blanco tequila Juice of 1 whole lime Â˝ ounce triple sec, preferably Cointreau Salt for rim Lime wedge, for garnish

Directions

Place some salt on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime (reserve for serving); dip in salt. Fill with ice and set aside. Combine tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain cocktail through a strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass. Garnish with lime wheel.

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INSIDER TIP: Well-prepared California/Mexican fare, plus great seafood and salads. Features a good selection of items from south of the border. Happy Hour specials offered daily. Outdoor seating overlooks scenic Shelter Cove Harbour, with entertainment – a great spot to dine to catch the fireworks in season. Voted Reader’s Choice “Favorite Margarita” – join the bartenders for happy hour and try one on for size! Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. 61

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Hilton Head’s “Little Italy” for 30 Years! ANTIPASTI

Escargot Crabmeat Ravioli Mozzarella in Corrozza Mussels Marinara Clams Casino Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Crabmeat Stuffed Calamari Lamb Lollipops Tortellini in Brodo

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Linguini Meatballs or Sausage Rigatoni Bolognese Cheese or Veal Ravioli Lasagna Eggplant Parmigiana Capellini Pomodoro Sausage, Peppers Onions Fettuccine Alfredo Linguini with Clam Sauce Penne with Vodka Sauce Pasta Primavera Pesto Tortellini Gnocchi

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Chicken Saltimbocca Chicken Parmigiana Chicken Pancetta Chicken Cacciatore Filet Mignon Lamb “Osso Buco” Veal Parmigiana Veal Piccata Rack of Lamb Veal Saltimbocca Veal Risotto Veal Romana Sicilian Grouper Zuppa di Pesce Seafood Canneloni Lobster Carbonara Shrimp Formaggi Seafood Fra Diavolo Tuscan Grouper Sea Bass

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All entrées served with pasta and house salad. Caesar salad add $4

$18.95 Three Course Early Dining Special. 5:00-5:45

Gluten Free & Vegetarian Entrées Children’s Menu Available

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Be sure to stop by Gator’z Pizza and order the “HUGE” MEGA Pizza. It’s 400 square inches of pizza perfection! Gator’z pizza opens for the season late May but you can get it nightly in CocoNutz. These delicious square pizzas are available for both dine in and take out. Remember that you get more with a square pizza-just to do the math! Pie R Square! 40 Folly Field Rd. Mid-island, 843-842-0004

Gusto Ristorante (p. 64) Executive chef/owner Giancarlo Balestra and his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his hometown of Rome Italy to Hilton Head. Featuring a full bar, extensive wine list and al fresco dining on their garden patio. The Italian born chef’s menu stays true to his roots with classic Roman dishes along with regional favorites as well. Open Table awards winner. Gluten free pasta available. Sunday through Thursday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Sunday Italian brunch 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Closed Monday. Located Mid Island at the Fresh Market Plaza, 890 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head 843-802-2424

Il Carpaccio (p. 42,66)

Il Carpaccio serves a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. In summary, Il Carpaccio is “a casual restaurant, with excellent food and service.” Attractive new additional dining room perfect for group functions. Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. “until,” Monday-Saturday. Take-out is available. Corner of 278 & Museum St. 843-342-9949

Michael Anthony’s (p. 67)

Family owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:15. A three-course early dining menu is offered from 5:15pm to 5:45 pm nightly. Must be seated by 5:45pm. Reservations suggested. A “Sips and Bites” tasting menu of three small plates and three wines is available in the bar only from 5:00-6:00pm. 37 New Orleans Road, (Orleans Plaza), 843-785-6272, www.michael-anthonys.com.

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Nunzio Restaurant + Bar (p. 69)

Welcome to Nunzio’s! The restaurant’s owner, Nunzio Patruno, a popular New Jersey chef, has opened a new Italian restaurant on Hilton Head Island on New Orleans Road. The restaurant features lighter fare like homemade pastas and seafood. The space includes a 1,300-square-foot kitchen, a large bar area, two outdoor areas and seating for up to 200 people. Perfect for an occasion or for a Tuesday night; there is something for everyone at every price point. Happy Hour from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with 20% off selected appetizers, cocktails, wines & beer. Early Dining Menu is $27.50 per person, and runs from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. House Specials change seasonally, please call for current features. 18 New Orleans Rd; (843) 715-2172; www.NunzioHHI.com

Ombra Cucina Italiana (p. 65)

Chef Michael Cirafesi proudly promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily as well as a large variety of fish, veal, beef and game additions using only natural & fresh ingredients imported from Italy. An extensive wine list with wines from every region in Italy. There is a European-style bar & lounge with a large selection of Italian specialty cocktails, aperitifs, digestivos, homemade limoncello, and grappa; gluten-free pasta and other options also available. Opened Monday-Sunday from 4:30 until 10 p.m. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Peanut Free. 1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy G-2, Village at Wexford, www.ombrahhi.com 843-842-5505

Stellini (p. 62-63)

Family owned and operated since 1989! Recently renovated, guests dine in either the main dining room or Carolina room. Stellini features many of the most popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared, as well as nightly Chef Specials. Daily selection of homemade desserts, extensive and reasonable wine list. Gluten Free & Children’s Menu available. Early Bird dining 5-5:45. Take out and private parties. Serving dinner Mon-Sat from 5pm. Reservations suggested. 15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle), 843-785-7006, www.stellinihhi.com.

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INSIDER TIP: Ombra Cucina Italiana offers award-winning contemporary Italian cuisine with a welcoming, intimate dining room. They have an extensive Italian wine list and serves cuisine from the Old World using innovative cooking techniques. All pasta is homemade. All fish come from either the Mediterranean or the Adriatic Seas. All high-end ingredients used are made in Italy and produce and other fresh ingredients are sourced locally. Homemade desserts and pastries are also offered. 65

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RISTORANTE ITALIANO FEATURING AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE

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GNOCCHI AL SALTO

$9.95

Potato dumplings in a spicy tomato sauce topped with a smoked mozzarella

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA

$9.95

Egg noodle sauteed with crispy Italian bacon, parmesan cheese and a light cream sauce.

LINGUINE ALLE COZZE E VONGOLE

Linguine with mussels, little neck clams in a garlic olive oil.

$10.95

SPAGHETTI ALLA AMATRICIANA

Spaghetti tossed with onion, Italian bacon, and tomato sauce.

ZITI GRATINATI

$9.95 $9.95

Short cut pasta tossed with meat ragu toped with fresh Mozzarella and baked.

CARNE E PESCE Meat and Fish TROTA ALLA GRIGLIA O AL LIMONE

Fish of the Day. Rainbow trout sautéed with a Pinot Grigio butter sauce or grilled with olive oil, lemon and white wine.

$13.50

CALAMARI FRITTI

$12.50

VITELLA PIEMONTESE

$12.95

Flour dusted tender fried Calamari served with spicy marinara sauce. Veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms, Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce.

VITELLA ALLA NORMA

$12.95

FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANA

$12.95

ANTIPASTI FREDDI Cold Appetizers INSALATA MISTA TENERA

$5.50

CARPACCIO DI MANZO

$8.50

Mesculum mixed salad with extra virgin olive oil and red vinegar. Sliced beef tenderloin with shaved parmesan cheese, mushrooms and celery in a lemon dressing.

ANTIPASTI CALDI Hot Appetizers PEPERONATA DI SALCICCIA

PASTA E ZUPPE Pasta and Soups GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA

$14.95

PENNE CAPRINE

$13.95

RAVIOLONI

$13.95

ZITI ALLA VITTORIO

$13.50

Potatoes dumpling tossed with gorgonzola cheese and cream sauce.

Penne pasta sautéed with sundried tomato pesto sauce topped with fresh goat cheese and a touch of cream. Homemwade filled pasta w. ricotta cheese & spinach in tomato sauce.

Short cut pasta tossed with shallots, sage. mushrooms, sausage and Madeira sauce.

CARNE E PESCE Meat and Fish

Veal scallopine topped with grilled eggplant and fresh tomato in a white wine sauce Strips of calf ’s liver sautéed with onions in a butter and white wine sauce.

$7.75

Combination of roasted peppers and mild sausage in a garlic tomato sauce.

POLLO ALLA VALDOSTANA

$17.95

Chicken breast pan sautéed with mushrooms and white wine topped with prosciutto and fontina cheese.

MEDAGLIONI DI MAIALE AL PEPE VERDE $18.95

LUNCH & DINNER

Pork tenderloin medallions with brandy, green peppercorns and a touch of cream.

LE NOSTRE PIZZE Our Pizza

FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANA

$16.95

Strips of calf ’s liver sautéed with onion in a butter and white wine sauce.

VITELLA AL GORGONZOLLA E VINO ROSSO $18.50 VITELLA AL LIMONE $18.50

PARMA

$12.95

MARGHERITA

$12.50

Veal scaloppine sautee in a Chardonnay lemon butter sauce.

PEPPERONI

$12.75

Sauteed rainbow trout deboned with butter, lemon, parsley, white wine.

VEGETALE

$13.75

QUATTRO FORMAGGI

$12.95

CAPRICCIOSA

$15.95

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers and zucchini. Mozzarella, emmenthal, gorgonzola, and fontina cheeses. Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, artichokes, cooked egg, mushroom and black olives.

VERDONE

$13.95

Fresh sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, spinach.

TROTA DEL FATTORE

$18.95

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cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to crispy thin-crust Italian pizza. Locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the signature dishes for many years including Zuppa Rustica, pasta Campagnola, and Veal Piemontese, in this casual, attractive restaurant which is great for groups and date nights too!

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Orleans Plaza · 37 New Orleans Road · Hilton Head

Antipasti della Casa Antipasti board of artisan meats and cheeses accompanied by housemade mostarda ... Market Price (Small or Large) Caprese Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic drizzle ... 13.5 lnsalata di Barbabietole con Cipolle, Rucola e Caprino Fresh red beet salad with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint, garnished with red onion, sliced oranges and arugula and topped with goat cheese ... 12.5 lnsalata con Gorgonzola, Pera e Noce Baby greens with sweet Gorgonzola, poached pears and honey roasted pine nuts with a balsamic vinaigrette ... 11.5

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Tagliatelle alla Bolognese House made ribbon pasta with classic meat sauce of Bologna ... 24.5 Gnocchi di Patate alla Boscaiola House made potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms, peas, Nueske bacon, cherry tomatoes in a tomato sauce with a touch of cream ... 22.5 Spaghetti alla Trapanese House made spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and a sauce of minced almonds, basil, onions, garlic, olive oil and white wine ... 22.5

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Fusilloni al Panna House made long spiral pasta with sautéed prosciutto, cream, black pepper and a touch of nutmeg ... 26.5 Petto di Pollo Ripieno con Risotto Chicken breast stuffed with speck and fontina cheese with a black truffle Parmigiano cream sauce over wild mushroom risotto ... 26.5 Scaloppine di Vitello alla Rustica Scaloppine of veal topped with fontina cheese in a rustic sauce of red peppers, onions, olives, artichokes, spicy cherry peppers and fresh tomato ... 36.5 Involtini di Vitello con Formaggio e Salsiccie Medallions of veal with prosciutto, spinach, fontina cheese and Italian sausage, sautéed with white wine, demi-glace and a touch of fresh tomato ... 35.5

Cooking Classes Weekly Hands-On Classes and Demonstration Classes offered weekly in our Tuscan inspired culinary center. Call or visit our website for details.

BEST FINE DINING

lnsalata Cesare Hearts of romaine with classic Caesar dressing ... 11.5 Carpaccio di Manzo Thinly sliced raw Black Angus beef dressed with arugula, aioli and shaved Parmigiana ... 13.5 Vongole in Brodetto Fresh clams sautéed with white wine, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes and arugula in a seafood broth with grilled crostini ... 16.5 Polpette al Forno House made beef, veal and pork meatballs baked with pomodoro sauce, Parmigiana and fresh mozzarella ... 13.5 Calamari in “Inzimino" Baby calamari sautéed with white wine, spicy fresh tomato sauce and capers ... 13.5 Pappardelle con Ragu di Pollo e Salsiccia Piccante House made wide ribbon pasta with a spicy ragù of chicken, sausage and pomodoro sauce, garnished with shaved Parmigiano ... 26.5 Tagliatelle al Neri con Gamberi e Vongole House made black tagliatelle with shrimp, clams and heirloom cherry tomatoes in a spicy tomato cream sauce ... 29.5 Ravioli dell Giorno Handmade ravioli of the day ... Market Price ***GLUTEN FREEE PASTA AVAILABLE***

Costoletta di Vitello alla "Nino Bergese" Grilled veal chop with pancetta, shallots, vodka, demi-glace and cream ... 49.5 Bistecca di Striscia di New York Dry aged New York strip steak with a Chianti reduction ... 52 Capesante con Spinaci e Salsa Balsamico Sauteed sea scallops on a bed of wilted spinach with beurre blanc and balsamic glaze ... 33.5 Pesce Fresco dell Giorno Daily selection of fresh fish ... Market Price

Italian Specialty Market

Open Monday-Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm featuring homemade sauces, imported meats, cheeses, homemade pastas and fine Italian wines.

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Family owned and operated, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale dining featuring traditional Italian cuisine. One of the Top 50 Italian restaurants in the country by OpenTable. Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence”, and named “Best Italian” by the readers of both Hilton Head Monthly and the Island Packet. Exquisite food, award-winning wine list and personal, attentive service. Come for dinner then come back for the cooking school which offers group classes in the state-of-the-art kitchen. 67

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INSIDER TIP: Restaurant owner, Nunzio Patruno grew up cooking with fresh vegetables and seasonal ingredients and brings

his expertise with both to his new restaurant. The restaurant features lighter fare including homemade pastas and seafood along with traditional items like meatballs and Pollo Milanese. The space includes a 1,300-square-foot kitchen, a large bar area, two outdoor areas and seating for up to 200 people. There is something for everyone at every price point. 69

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Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

843.785.9800

Reservations Taken During Regular Business Hours

37 New Orleans Road • Orleans Plaza Hilton Head Island LUNCH 11:30 am - 2 pm TUE - FRI DINNER 5:30 pm - 10 pm MON - SAT Early Bird Specials until 7 pm

(p. 70) HINOKI is a beautiful and serene restaurant, serving fabulous sushi, sashimi, and creative sushi rolls. The extensive menu includes a great selection of appetizers, such as tempura and teriyaki dishes to share, dumplings, Japanese soups and noodles. They also offer a variety of Combination Dinners with choice of fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, rice & vegetables. HINOKI is a unique and delicious dining experience. Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30-2:00 & Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30-10:00 & Early-Bird until 7 pm. Reservations taken during regular business hours. 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), 843-785-9800, hinokihhi.com • facebook.com/hinokihhi

What’s Your Type?

There are six types of sushi.

According to authority figure in Japanese cuisine, Hiroko Shimbo, says sushi falls within one of the following types:

World-Class Sushi • Sashimi Creative Sushi Rolls

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Great Appetizers • Small Dishes Soups • Noodles • Dumplings Tempura • Teriyaki Fresh Seafood • Steaks • Chicken

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Inarizushi (named after the Shinto god Inari):

Its most common form doesn’t have any fish and is sweet. Inari is a pouch of deep fried tofu simmered in a marinade of mirin, soy sauce, dashi, and sugar.

Lunch & Dinner Specials Bento Boxes • Combination Dinners Vegetarian & Children’s Dinners

Makizushi (rolled sushi): Rice and ingredients me-

Cocktail Lounge • Full Service Bar HDTV • Sports • Wi-Fi

Narezushi (matured sushi): Known as the initial form of sushi, this technique involves fermentation of the fish, then later discarding the rice before eating.

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Chirashizushi (scattered sushi): A bowl of rice topped with different ingredients – similar to our build-apoke bowls.

ticulously rolled in a sheet of nori seaweed, then cut into smaller pieces.

Nigirizushi: Hand-pressed rice topped with different ingredients of fish, tofu, vegetables or omelets. Oshizushi (pressed sushi): Also known as boxed sushi, this type is made by layering toppings, then cutting the sushi into rectangles, triangles, or small squares.

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GREEK / MEDITERRANEAN

INSIDER TIP: Enjoy the unique taste of genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert. Since 1997, authentic Greek recipes using only the best ingredients and equipment, including the only gyro machines on the island. Order the saganaki, the flaming cheese appetizer, flambĂŠed for a dramatic tableside presentation. Indoor and outdoor seating for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.

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Vine

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Octopus: Marinated for 3 hours, pan seared and

served with a brussell sprout, chick pea and coriander chutney, smoked avocado, corn relish 19

Foie Gras: Seared foie gras, carmelized apple, port wine figs, brioche royale, Armagnac truffle sauce 19 Mushroom Tart: Humboldt fog over puff pastry, sautéed mushroom, truffle sauce 14

DIRT CANDY (From the fields)

Caprese Tower: Roasted beefsteak tomato, layers of mozzarella, fresh basil, a dollop of pesto, crystal basil, pink salt, 25 year balsamic 16

U10 New Bedford Scallops: Seared crispy outside rare and tender inside, pear and gorgonzola pockets, lemon grass-saffron beurre blanc 33 Ahi Tuna: Asian orange glaze, sweet soy, sushi rice 29

TERRA (The land)

Crisssssspy “French” Duck: V2 fresh roasted duck, crispy yet tender served with Chef’s flaming moonshine l’orange flame table-side 29 Osso Buco: 7-hour roasted pork shank, Catena

tossed in a house made black truffle cream sauce topped table side with seasoned truffle and pecorino MP

Plain Filet Mignon: Served with sautéed garlic

Pasta Pomodoro w/ Shrimp: Linguine, heirloom

cherry tomato, fresh garlic and basil, Mozzarella, pepper scented olive oil 26

Mushroom Ravioli: Served with a mushroom truffle sauce 22 Pear and Gorgonzola Ravioli: Topped shave pecorino, roasted pecan, drizzled peppery olive oil 24

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Black Truffle Linguine: Homemade linguine

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LA MER (The sea) Misoyaki “Butterfish”: 2-day marinade, baby boy

Lobster Ravioli: Topped with fresh crab meat, roasted pecan, truffle and citrus beurre blanc 29 Vegan Zucchini: Zucchini pasta, baby heirloom tomato, pesto 21

Malbec demi-glace, creamy orzo, shattered leeks (falls off the bone) 35 potatoes, tomato provencal and a duo Armagnac demi grace and black truffle sauce cream 38 Add Foie Gras (rossini-style) 10

6oz. Filet Mignon: Gorgonzola and spinach stuffed filet mignon, calvados demi glace, french fries 39

GRASS TO GLASS HOUSE COCKTAILS Strawberry Basil Martini 13 Blackberry French Lavender Martini 13 Caipirinha 13

1 N Forest Beach Dr. | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843-686-3900

GREEK It’s Greek To Me (Page 71) Enjoy the unique taste of genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert in one of their cozy dining rooms or expanded patio. Serving all natural chicken, organic soups, Gulf Coast wild caught shrimp, fresh fish. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes using only the best ingredients and equipment, including the only gyro machines on the island. Greek wine, beer and ouzo. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11am. Reservations accepted. 11 Lagoon Rd. (by Coligny Plaza), South end, 843-842-4033, www.itsgreektomehhi.com

MEDITERRANEAN/SEAFOOD Vine (p. 72)

Chef Olivier uses only the freshest ingredients from around the world. From marinated octopus to field greens from nearby St. George, the offerings at this intimate bistro are a treat for foodies and those who appreciate a good meal. Vine is a 10-table restaurant with an adult atmosphere. Featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of Asian fusion, Vine’s specialties include osso bucco, crispy French duck, lobster ravioli and ahi tuna. Vine has an extensive wine list and creative martinis. Reservations strongly recommended. Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Coligny Plaza Shopping Center, 1 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3900.

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Shrimping in the

Lowcountry BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY ERIC HORAN

ome say commercial shrimping in Beaufort County will disappear eventually, but Larry Toomer believes that the combination of an evolving market and creative local solutions could save the business that he loves and is in his blood. “I get satisfaction from figuring out where they are,” he said. “I love the feeling of ‘Got you!’” For decades, Toomer’s family has been in the business of catching and selling local shrimp. These days, his 75-foot trawler, “Daddy’s Girls,” is one of only a few large shrimp boats left in the area. No one would have predicted the demise of this iconic Lowcountry industry just a few decades ago, when docks would fill up with trawlers each morning before dawn. Now, only a few boats leave from commercial docks, including those at Bluffton Oyster Co., Benny Hudson’s Seafood on Hilton Head Island, Gay Fish Co. on St. Helena Island and 11th Street in the town of Port Royal.

The problem, Toomer said, isn’t that there are fewer shrimp off the South Carolina coast. And it isn’t that demand for shrimp is down. In fact, shrimp is the most popular seafood in America, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Rather, foreign shrimp have flooded the market and driven down prices. Most shrimp eaten in America today come from farms in Asia rather than U.S. waters. The competition from imported shrimp has led many local shrimpers to hang up their nets. “It costs more to do business in the U.S.,” Toomer said, citing the high costs of fuel, boat repairs and labor. Seasonality and weather always have created fiscal inconsistencies shrimpers cannot control, but shrimpers are getting out of the business because it’s not as profitable as it used to be. Adjusted for inflation, the state’s average annual catch values are now lower than they were in the 1970s, according to NOAA data.

The number of trawler boat licenses issued in the state is about one-fourth what is was in the 1980s, with only a little more than 400 issued this year, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reports. Instead of large trawlers, more shrimpers are using smaller boats. Toomer is one of a lucky few who are still doing well. The farm-to-table movement, driven by consumers who want to know where their food comes from — and want it to be fresh and hyper-local — is benefitting him. “Most of my customers live here and buy from me because they want to know what they’re getting,” he said. Unlike many local shrimpers who sell their catches right off the dock, Toomer owns his own retail outlet, Bluffton Oyster Co., where he processes and sells shrimp that he and other local shrimpers catch. “I rarely wholesale any shrimp,” he said. The Toomer family also serves

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Lowcountry shrimp at the family’s restaurant, The Bluffton Family Seafood House, and freezes some to be served year-round. Toomer believes that the survival of the local shrimp industry depends on bigger sales and new ways to make local seafood profitable. He would like to see the construction of a processing and frozen storage facility nearby, which would help local shrimpers get better prices for their catches and help them earn a steadier year-round income. Fresh, chemical-free shrimp expire quickly, so they must be sold quickly. A shrimp processing facility that washes, processes, packages and freezes shrimp would give local shrimpers more control, Toomer says. He has spoken with Port Royal officials about this idea, and “they were interested,” Toomer said. The town took over daily operations of the 11th Street shrimp dock —which is owned by the S.C. State Ports Authority — in 2009, in an attempt to keep a vestige of the coastal shrimping industry anchored there. Fresh, wild shrimp from South Carolina waters are a delicacy. In addition to getting a delicious product, people who buy local shrimp are helping to preserve an important part of the Lowcountry’s history, Toomer said. “Shrimping has provided jobs and food,” he said. “It has been a huge part of our local economy.”

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LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP

Shrimp are America’s most valuable and most popular seafood. Brown and white shrimp — two different species — live in the waters off Beaufort County. The fall white shrimp season typically produces the largest catch, starting in August and peaking in September and October. The season usually lasts through December and sometimes into January.

TAKE A SHRIMPING PHOTO SAFARI

Beaufort-based professional photographer Eric Horan leads asmall group boat tours that explore salt marshes and follow shrimp trawlers. Participants can photograph the iconic boats and the seabirds and dolphins that are attracted to them. For more information: horanphoto.com

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INSIDER TIP: Visit The Crazy Crab Harbour Town or The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek. Enjoy fresh seafood and a genuine Hilton Head Island tradition going

strong for over 30 years. The menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes, and each entrée is made “your way;” choose from seafood either steamed, boiled, fried or broiled. Two, family-friendly waterfront locations. Dine indoors or on the covered patio overlooking Jarvis Creek at the North end location, or overlooking Sea Pines Resort’s famous Harbour Town and yacht basin on the south end. See Menu on Page 17. 75

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INSIDER TIP: Located at Palmetto Bay Marina, Carolina Crab Company is a casual and fun family-owned restaurant, open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Be sure to try one of their Buckets & Boils - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect Lowcountry meal; choose from fresh shrimp, crab, clams, and more! The menu offers everything from crab cakes, sandwiches, salads and pasta to daily fresh oyster selections, fresh fish and fun specials. Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu, happy hour, outdoor dining and take out available.

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Fishcamp on Broad Creek offers an extensive menu and has stunning views of Broad Creek. The menu consists of mainly seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. In addition to the restaurant, their outdoor pavilion has table seating and a covered bar. The restaurant is family-friendly and offers backyard games including bocce and corn hole as well as live entertainment. Lunch daily from 11am-4pm. Dinner from 4pm, Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. Pet-friendly patio. 77

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INSIDER TIP: At Rockfish Seafood and Steak at Bomboras fresh Lowcountry ingredients-filled menu of great food, paired with worldly wines and craft

beers. Emphasis is on a bit more sophistication nighttime fare at a reasonable price. Very family-friendly, but also a great place for an evening date. The place in lower South Carolina for Cincinnati Bengal fans to watch the games. 79

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Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar (p. 81)

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is an upscale seafood restaurant featuring locally-caught seafood and many locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef Sean Carroll introduces an updated menu which pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Baked Flounder Imperial, Shrimp & Grits and Wiener Schnitzel. Locally owned and operated. Dinner is daily from 5pm-10pm. Early dining menu is available daily from 5pm-5:45pm. Reservations are highly encouraged though walk-ins are welcome. 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes). 855-300-5968, AlexandersRestaurant.com

Carolina Crab Company (p. 76) Carolina Crab Company is known for “The best legs in town!” C3 prides themselves on great, fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. The menu offers an array of seafood; from light & healthy oysters and peel-n-eat shrimp to sandwiches, Maine lobster and crab legs. A petfriendly outside bar and patio often hosts live music on the weekends (in season). Enjoy “Happy Crabby Hour” in either the inside or outside bars from 4-7pm. Drink and food specials daily. 86 Helmsman Way (Palmetto Bay Marina), 843-842-2016, www.carolinacrabco.com Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte (p.85)

Don’t let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie’s, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list specializes in California cabs, Oregon pinot noir, Rhone Valley & Bordeaux. Lunch:11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner is served 5:30 p.m. until close Mon.-Sat. 8 New Orleans Road, South end, 843-785-9277, charliesgreenstar.com.

The Crazy Crab Harbour Town | The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek (p. 17, 75)

A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Visit either Crazy Crab location to enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood. Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town or among the beautiful, waterfront views at Jarvis Creek. which, after extensive upgrades offers sunset views from the entire restaurant including their new, large, covered outside bar and dining areas, along with a firepit. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Happy hour daily in bar areas only. Jarvis Creek: Highway 278 near mile marker 1, 843-681-5021; Harbour Town, 843-363-2722, thecrazycrab.com 80

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OUR SEASONAL MENU ITEMS

[APPETIZERS] Oysters Alexander’s • 13 Oysters On The Half Shell • Market Lowcountry Sampler • 13 Shrimp Cocktail • 12 Bacon Wrapped Shrimp • 11 Fried Green Tomatoes • 11 Popcorn Flash-Fried Calamari • 12

[SOUPS & SALADS] Lowcountry Crab Soup • Soup Du Jour • 6 Seasonal Greens • 8 Caesar • 10 Spinach Salad • 9

[ADDITIONS]

[ENTRÉES] Shrimp And Grits • 27 Baked Flounder Imperial • 26 Crab Cakes • 27 Jumbo Diver Scallops • Market Wiener Schnitzel • 29 Herb Roasted Prime Rib • 26/32 6 Oz. Filet Mignon “Diane” • 38 Ashley Farms Chicken • 26

Collard Greens • 6 Baked Mac N Cheese • 6 S.C. Adluh Grits • Broiled Lobster Tail • Market Pan Seared Scallops • Market

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED, CALL 855.300.5968 AFTER NOON DAILY OR VISIT ALEXANDERSRESTAURANT.COM • OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK EARLY DINING 5:00 - 5:45 P.M. • DINNER 5:45 - 10:00 P.M. LOCATED IN PALMETTO DUNES • 76 QUEENS FOLLY RD, HILTON HEAD ISLAND

INSIDER TIP:

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is an upscale seafood restaurant featuring locally-caught seafood and many locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef Sean Carroll introduces an updated menu which pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Baked Flounder Imperial, Shrimp & Grits and Wiener Schnitzel. Locally owned and operated. Due to the intimate, elegant atmosphere along with the stunning views of Palmetto Dunes’ 11-mile lagoon, Alexander’s is the perfect choice for any occasion whether simple or formal. Locals and visitors alike continuously enjoy Alexander’s extensive wine list and great cocktails— the Honeyed Sazerac is a must-try! 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes). 855-300-5968, AlexandersRestaurant.com 81

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ELA’S On the Water (p. 83)

Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S On the Water offers the island’s best water views. A casual intimate interior, wrap around patio, and nightly entertainment provide the perfect dining experience or location to host events & private parties. Enjoy “Sunday Brunch on the Water” complete w/live jazz 11am2pm. Kids menu & takeout available. Reservations recommended. 1 Shelter Cove Ln. Shelter Cove, 843-785-3030, elasgrille.com

Fishcamp on Broad Creek (p. 77) Fishcamp’s menu consists of mainly seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. The main attraction is the outdoor bar and open patio. The restaurant is family friendly, and offers backyard games, corn hole and a children’s menu. The history of the fish camp is legendary, and the venue embodies the rich Native Islander culture of Hilton Head Island. It is from the embarkation’s dock that Charlie Simmons Sr. transported passengers and produce to the Savannah City Market for nearly 30 years before the island gained a bridge in 1956. Pet-friendly outdoor pavilion. Happy hour daily at the bar. Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina, 11 Simmons Road, 843-842-2267, www.fishcamphhi.com Kenny B’s Cajun Creole Seafood (p. 84)

Kenny B’s emphasizes New Orleans Creole cuisine. Chef/owner Ken Ballard describes it as “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Patrons may order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Cajun enthusiasts will enjoy blackened shrimp, chicken and catch of the day. Hilton Head Island’s place for Georgia Dawg football. Kenny B’s offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. 70-A Pope Ave. (Circle Center), 843-785-3315

Old Oyster Factory (Back Cover)

Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for the wine list and knowledge of wine. Children’s menu available. Very large parties can be accommodated easily. Newly expanded outdoor seating. Casual dress. Reservations accepted. 101 Marshland Rd., Mid-island, 843-681-6040, www.OldOysterFactory.com

Twice Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes or garnet yams, scrubbed (about 3 pounds) 1 Fresno or other red chiles, thinly sliced ¼ cup honey 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Poke holes all over sweet potatoes and wrap each in foil. Place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and roast until potatoes are tender, 60–70 minutes (if you have one, use a cake tester to poke right through foil). Unwrap and let sit until cool enough to handle. Increase oven temperature to 450°. Meanwhile, combine chile, honey, and butter in a small saucepan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Smash sweet potatoes with your palm, then tear into bite-sized pieces (including skin), the more irregular, the better. Place in a large bowl and add half of hot honey (do not include chile as it will burn); season with salt. Arrange pieces, skin side down, in a single layer on an unlined rimmed baking sheet and roast until browned and crisp around the edges, 20–25 minutes. Drizzle with remaining hot honey with chile.

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LUNCH CLASSICS

DINNER CLASSICS

BRUNCH CLASSICS

LOBSTER BISQUE $9

TOMAHAWK PORK CHOPS $34

EGGS BENEDICT YOUR WAY $12-18

PEAR ARUGULA SALAD $8

LINZ FILET MIGNON $42

STEAK & EGGS $20

FISH TACOS $14

BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYE $ 40

BAGEL & LOX $14

GROUPER SANDWICH $16

PAN SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS $34

FRENCH TOAST $12

THE BURGER $16

PAN ROASTED GROUPER $34

JUMBO LUMP CRAB OMELET $16

LOBSTER NACHOS $10

BLACKENED YELLOWFIN TUNA $32

GARDEN OMELET $10

ELAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CRAB CAKE $12

STEAMED LOBSTER $40

CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD $14

menu items and pricing are subject to change

INSIDER TIP: Located high above the entrance to Shelter Cove Harbour with multi-level panoramic views of the Harbour in one direction, and

of the wide waters and marshes of Broad Creek in the other. The Executive Chef serves beautifully prepared and presented seafood, plus an appealing selection of beef and other choices. Dinner seven nights a week. Excellent boutique wine collection from around the world. Reservations recommended. 83

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JUST A SAMPLING OF OUR MENU!

BREAKFAST FAVORITES Eggs N’awlins Breaux Bridge Breakfast Eggs Sardou

BIG EASY PO BOYS Served With Choice Of Fries, Slaw, Sweet Thangs Or Red Beans & Rice 10.50-12.50 Choose from: fried scallop, fried crawfish, fried or grilled chicken, fried oysters, fried shrimp, fried flounder, smoked sausage, fried catfish, Cajun beef, fried gator tail, blackened shrimp

CAJUN FAVORITES Served with French Bread & Corn Cobb 8.95-15.95

VOODOO PASTA Shrimp, boudin sausage, scallops, and crawfish with penne pasta in cream sauce

BUBBA’S SHRIMP BOAT Shrimp gumbo, shrimp etoufee, shrimp creole and fried shrimp

CRAWFISH PARADE Crawfish bisque along with fried crawfish, crawfish etoufee, and crawfish pie

TASTE OF THE BAYOU

Gumbo, jumbalaya, shrimp SIGNATURE SANDWICHES etoufee, red beans and rice 9.50 - 12.95 JAMBALAYA GROUPER MELT CRAWFISH ETOUFEE CRABCAKE SANDWICH SHRIMP AND GRITS WHISTLE STOP POBOY with fried green tomatoes SHRIMP CREOLE BBQ shrimp topped with fried green tomato and SHRIMP ETOUFEE melted provolone RED BEANS & RICE MUFFULETTA BOURBON STREET THE GARDEN DISTRICT BLACKEN & BLUES 7.95-11.95 BURGER Kenny’s Quarter of Quiche GRILLED OR BBQ Shrimp, Bacon and Fried BLACKENED CHICKEN Green Tomato Salad SANDWICH

FRIED BASKETS & COMBOS 11.50-18.95

TEX/ORLEANS TACOS

Shredded lettuce, cheddar, pico Served with fries or baked potato, slaw and hush puppies. de gallo, topped with remoulade. Served with a choice of fries, Choose from: oysters, scallops, Sweet Thangs, or red beans & rice. shrimp, chicken fingers, crawfish, catfish, flounder, crab Fried, grilled or blackened shrimp, cakes, soft shell crab, fried gator scallops or crawfish; or cajun ground beef; or fried oysters. tail, frog legs or clam strips

70-A Circle “BiLo” Center Pope Avenue

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Rockfish Seafood and Steaks at Bomboras (p. 79)

Formerly, Bomboras, Rockfish Seafood and Steaks at Bomboras is a unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Rockfish Seafood and Steaks offers a chill indoor/ outdoor social dinning experience! Kids menu. Serving dinner daily from 4 pm-until and we have the best happy hour on the island from 4-6pm. 5 Lagoon Road, South end, 843-689-2662, www.rockfishhhi.com

Sea Grass Grille (p. 80)

Award winning seafood served in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Seasonal daily specials featuring local favorites like soft shell crabs, Bluffton oysters, cobia and more! Also, many non-seafood items such as filet mignon, rack of lamb, veal scaloppini, pasta and chops. Wine Spectator award recipient featuring over 50 wines by the glass. Chef owned and operated and a local favorite for over 15 years! Gluten free friendly, children’s menu available. Dinner Tuesday thru Saturday from 5:30pm. 807 Wm. Hilton Parkway (near Palmetto Dunes ) 843-785-9990, seagrassgrille.com

Sea Shack (p. 87)

Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, & more. Very reasonable prices. Locals love it. Family friendly. Take-out, kids menu available. Separate checks are no problem. Sea Shack was voted one of South Carolina’s best seafood spots by Coastal Living magazine in June 2011. Voted “One of South Caolina’s Best Seafood Spots” Southern Living Sept 2012. Open Mon.-Sat. for lunch (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) & dinner (5-9 p.m.) 6 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue), South end, 843-785-2464, www.seashackhhi.com

Buffalo Popcorn Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon honey Salt 12 cups popped popcorn

Directions: In small pan, melt butter; whisk in hot sauce, honey and 1/2 tsp. salt. Place popcorn in large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss and season.

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The Green Star Soup du jour Pate Maison Fruit & Cheese

LUNCH

DINNER

APPETIZERS

$5 50 $8 00 $8 00

SALADS AND SANDWICHES Cobb Salad “Original Large” $16 Petite $12 K-Paul’s Louisianne Salmon Salad $16 Curried Shrimp Salad $12 Charlie’s Chicken Salad $11 As a Sandwich $12 Orange-Ginger Chicken Salad $11 Chevre Salad $10 Add a breast of duck $18 Bistro Burger $15 Smoked Salmon Sandwich $12 LES ENTREES Chicken Crepes Flounder Sautéed Meuniere Breast of Duck Fish Cakes Over Greens Tarte du Jour Chef ’s Pasta Entrée Served with a salad Crème Caramel Sailor’s Trifle Special Dessert

LES DESSERTS

$13 $18 $20 $15 $12 $11 $12 $7 00 $7 00 $8

Soup of the Day $6 Pate Maison $8 50 Crab Salad, Avocado, and Remoulade Sauce $10 Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil Pesto $8 50 Smoked Maine Salmon $10 25 Escargot a la Bourguignonne $9 Pan Roasted Bluffton Oysters $9 50

LES ENTREES All entrees include a house salad, and are accompanied with potatoes au gratin and a vegetable medley. Atlantic Cod Encrusted in Parmesan $27 Local Flounder Sautéed Meuniere $32 Grilled Groupee with wild mushroom sauce $34 Atlantic Salmon, Grilled with Basil Pesto $28 Grilled Tuna, Chef ’s Shrimp Salsa $31 Blackened Redfish, K-Paul’s Louisianne $36 Sea Scallops, grilled with tomato coulis $34 Local Swordfish, grilled w/Anchovy caper butter $30 Local Mahi, grilled with Mango Vinaigrette $28 Filet Mignon, Boursin fines herbes $38 Breast of Duck, Raspberry Demi-glace $32 Domestic Rack of Lamb, Rosemary au jus $46

LES BOISSONS Iced Tea & Sodas $2 50 Perrier $4 5 San Pellegrino $8 Aqua Panna $8 Coffee & Hot Tea $2 75 Cappuccino $5 Espresso $4 Latte $5 50

LES DESSERTS Pave au Chocolat Bread Pudding, Crème Anglaise Carrot Cake, Spiced Frosting Crème Caramel Caramel Cake Biscotti with Fine Muscat All desserts are $9 00

LUNCH - MONDAY thru FRIDAY - 11:30 until 2PM • DINNER - MONDAY thru SATURDAY - 5:30 UNTIL BAR OPENS at 5PM DAILY reservations suggested

843.785.9277

8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head, SC

INSIDER TIP: Since opening in 1982, Charlie’s has long been an island favorite among tourists and locals alike – an elegant décor creates a warm

and welcoming ambiance. They create their menu daily based upon the freshest seafood available. They have a great bar area so arrive early and relax for a bit. Rotating menu of surf and turf specials, and let your well-informed waiter guide you. The epicurean dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and many other delights. 85

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Appetizers Calamari 6.95 Crabcake 6.95 Scallops 9.95 Shrimp 8.95 Gator 9.95 Oysters 7.95 Popcorn Scallops 6.95 Popcorn Shrimp 6.95 Fried Clams 5.95 Soft Shell Crabs 7.95 Frog Legs 6.95

6 EXECUTIVE PARK ROAD OFF POPE AVENUE 843-785-2464

FAMILY FRIENDLY... FAMILY FUN HILTON HEADS BEST KEPT SECRET

Soups

Different Selections Daily Cup 4.25 Bowl 5.50 Quart 14.00

On a Bed of Mixed Greens

Grilled or Blackened Scallops 15.95 Tuna Chunks 16.95 Shrimp 14.95

Platters

Grilled, Fried or Blackened • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Lunch Dinner Shack Attack Combo18.95 20.95 Crabcake, Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, & Oysters Crabcakes 13.75 13.75 Calamari & Salsa 11.50 12.50 Shrimp 13.95 14.95 Popcorn Shrimp 10.50 11.50 Scallops 16.50 17.50 Fish and Chips 10.50 10.50 Catfish 12.95 14.95 Oysters 13.50 14.50 Popcorn Scallops 10.50 10.50 Peel & Eat Shrimp 1/2 lb. 11.95 1 lb. 16.95

Sides 2.25 Coleslaw - Hush Puppies - Starch of the Day - Mini Salad - Veggie of the Day - French Fries - Applesauce

Combos

Choose 3 for 19.95 Choose 2 for 17.95 Popcorn Shrimp - Calamari Shrimp - Tilapia - Flounder - Clams Popcorn Scallops - Crabcakes Oysters - Conch - Catfish Gator Nuggets - add $1 Scallops - add $1

Homemade Deserts

Take Out Available SERVING LUNCH “One of South Carolina’s Best Seafood Spots” Southern Living Magazine,

"Voted Best Seafood Dive" Coastal Living Magazine

Sandwiches Fried, Grilled or Blackened on Kaiser Roll • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Crabcake 11.95 Flounder 9.95 Grouper 11.95 Catfish 11.95 Shrimp burger 11.50 Soft Shell Crab 13.95

Po Boys

Grilled or Fried • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Clam 8.95 Oyster 12.50 Shrimp 12.50 Scallop 15.50

Burgers Grilled on a Kaiser Roll • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies 8 Ounce All Beef Hamburger 10.95 Shrimp Burger 11.50 Chicken Fillet 8.95

For the Guppies Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Chicken Fingers 6.50 Cheeseburger 4.75 Fish Nuggets 5.50 Popcorn Shrimp 7.25 Clams 6.25 Fish Sandwich 5.75

MONDAY-SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SERVING DINNER

MONDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PRICES & ITEMS MAY VARY BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

Includes Choice of Two Sides Lunch Dinner Tilapia 9.95 11.95 Mahi 13.95 15.95 Tuna 16.95 16.95 Flounder 10.95 12.95 Salmon 13.95 13.95 Grouper 14.95 16.95 Snapper 13.95 15.95 Salmon & Crabcakes 16.95 16.95 Buffalo Shrimp PoBoy 13.50 13.50 Buffalo Gator PoBoy 15.50 15.50 Gator Nuggets 16.95 16.95 Fried Soft Shell Crab 16.95 16.95 Popcorn Scallops 10.50 10.50 Frog Legs 11.50 11.50 Conch Fritters 9.50 9.50 Shrimp Croquettes 11.50 11.50 Based on Availability. PRICES VARY Prepared Grilled, Fried or Blackened.

INSIDER TIP: The locals’ place, but the secret is out. Serving the best seafood on the island at the most affordable prices, the Sea Shack has one

of the island’s most extensive seafood menus and claims “Even Forrest Gump would enjoy reading our menu!” Its many long-time customers have great affection for its unassuming down-home premises any wait is worth it. The menu is reasonably priced, family friendly and a kid’s menu is available. Separate checks are not a problem. Located about a half mile east of from Sea Pines Circle off Pope Avenue on Executive Park Road. 87

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FOOD SCENE

In search of oysters, pad Thai, spanakopita, sole meunière, jerk chicken, pimento cheese, crab cakes or churros? You can find all of those items on Bluffton menus. Bluffton’s restaurant choices range from casual to fine dining with an eclectic selection of regional cuisine. Seafood, barbecue and Lowcountry dishes are well represented along with lounges, bars, breweries, pizzerias, diners, cafés, bakeries, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops. The list of ethnic choices is long and growing with authentic Caribbean, Chinese, French, Greek, Central and Southern American, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and more. Many of these independent restaurants are family owned and operated and use recipes passed down from previous generations. Ingredients are often sourced by the award-winning Farmers Market Bluffton. The Bluffton food scene also aligns itself closely with the art scene. In addition to the many galleries and artist studios, many of the restaurants exhibit the work of both well-known and up-and-coming local artists. Bluffton is a tight-knit community that cares deeply about food, art, culture and history. 89

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LUNCH & DINNER

Monday – Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 11am - 9pm VOTED “BEST FISH AND CHIPS” “BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT” “BEST BURGER” “BEST BAR & TAVERN”

2 LOCATIONS

FEATURE NIGHTS

Bluffton Sheridan Park Center

Bluffton Location Only

HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 at the bar and patio

Facing Highway 278 Bluffton • 843-815-6736 Monday-Friday Breakfast, Lunch & DInner 8:00 am til 10 pm Saurday 9 am til 10 pm Sunday 9 am til 9 pm

MONDAYS - Pot Pie Night (Beef or Chicken) TUESDAYS - Award-Winning Baby Back Ribs WEDNESDAYS - Certified Angus Prime Rib THURSDAYS - Lobster Pot Pie

Hilton Head

FRIDAYS - Our Famous Fish & Chips

Village at Wexford Hilton Head • 843-686-6736 Mon.-Sun. 11:00 am - 10 pm Sat Brunch 11am - 2pm Sun. Brunch 9am - 2pm

SATURDAYS- Chef’s Pasta Special SUNDAYS - Chef’s Special

Join Us Wednesday Nights for Prime Rib

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BRITISH OPEN PUB SOME SELECTIONS FROM OUR BLUFFTON LOCATION’S BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER MENU

FEATURING GUINNESS, SMITHWICKS, BASS, HARP, STRONGBOW CIDER, BODDINGTONS, STELLA ARTOIS & YUENGLING

TRADITIONAL BRITISH FARE

SANDWEDGES

4.99 7.99 12.00

TROONS BANGER & MASH 13.00 Traditional British sausage topped with grilled peppers and onions. Served with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy and beans.

10.00 11.00 9.00 9.50 10.00 9.00 10.00 8.00 14.00 9.00

BREAKFAST/SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH - LUNCH - DINNER INSIDER TIP: Pub-style restaurants featuring authentic English food, lots of golfing photos, art and memorabilia. Outstanding English-style fish and

chips, other English fare and American specialties from the Prestwick Table. Licensed by “Certified Angus Beef.” Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Saturday & Sunday brunch. Visit the other location of the British Open Pub on Hilton Head Island in the Village at Wexford. 91

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Holy Taco 4.95 - 5.25

Carne Asada - Carnitas - Pollo Asada Baja Fish Taco - Low Country Oyster Taco - Veggie Taco

Awesome Tortas 7.50 Carne Asada - Polla Asada Carnitas - Vegetarian - Fish

GRILLED FISH TACOS 4.95 AMIGOS BLUFFTON

133 BELFAIR TOWNE VILLAGE BLUFFTON, SC 29910

843 - 815 - TACO (8226) Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 8 pm Sunday Closed

Killer Burritos 6.95 - 8.95

Steak Fajitas - Chicken Fajitas Pollo Asada - Carnitas - Carne Asada - Veggie - Fish - Low Country Oyster - Beans & Cheese

Cheese - Vegetarian - Chicken Carnitas - Chorizo - Carne Asada

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD 9.25 Lowcountry for 21 years BUEN PROVECHO!!!

BEST MARGARITAS OUTSIDE THE BAJA!

Crazy Kid’s Menu 4.75

TACO HOTLINE - EAT IN OR TAKE OUT (843) 815 - TACO (8226)

Cheese Quesadilla - Beans and Cheese Burrito - Hot Dog

E-mail: amigosbelfair@gmail.com

TACO SALAD 7.50

Independantly Owned & Operated Quick, Casual, Healthy Mexican, and Friendly, Too!!

Gratefull Quesadillas 5.50 - 7.50

with steak or chicken 9.25 steak or chicken fajitas 9.75

QUESO DIP 4.95

HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 pm Monday - Saturday

Amigos, Bluffton (p. 92)

Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, CA.” Owner, Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad. Amigos uses the finest ingredients possible. Amigos’ salsa bar features a variety of salsas from fresh chilies. Open for lunch and dinner. Full bar. Carry-out is available. Awarded Bluffton’s Favorite Burrito and Taco – Monthly’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2015. 133 Belfair Town Village 843-815-8226

British Open Pub (p. 90-91) Attractive pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food, lots of golf and British photos, art and memorabilia. Excellent signature fish and chips. Lots of other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Serving only Licensed Certified Angus Beef. Serving lunch and dinner every day, Breakfast served Mon - Fri 8-11 and Sat & Sun brunch 9-2. Menu for Bluffton may differ from menu of Hilton Head location. Sheridan Park, 843-815-6736, www.britishopenpub.net Calhoun Street Tavern (p. 93) A comfortable room where fine spirits are drank, laughs are had, and stories are told. A public house for travelers and locals alike. Cold beer, classic cocktails, and familiar faces are just the start of it. We strive to offer Old Town Bluffton, SC a timeless neighborhood watering hole just a couple blocks from the bluff. Paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting lowcountry classic food. After a swell day on the river or a rough one at work, bring a friend or come alone. Whatever you do... pull up a stool and stay awhile. You are home. 9 Promenade St #1201, Bluffton, 843-757-4334, calhounstreettavern.com Chow Daddy’s (p. 99)

Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy a Poke bowl, a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the loaded pork nachos, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Reservations accepted. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 11:30am until 10:00pm. Full cocktail bar. Happy hour is everyday from 4-6 at the bar $3 well $2 domestic lagers, $5-$7 craft beer pints. Take out available. Visit the Hilton Head Chow Daddy’s location at 14b Executive Park Rd. (Off of Pope Ave). 15 Towne Drive., Belfair Town Village, 843-757-CHOW(2469), www.chowdaddys.com

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INSIDER TIP: Calhoun’s chef-driven “Bill of Fare” of Southern plates offers classic Lowcountry food with an intimate, inviting ambiance which exudes

the feeling of being old (in a good way) – as though the room has been there for centuries. The flat iron steak and stuffed flounder are the best-selling entrées and the kitchen serves prime rib Thursdays through Saturdays which they slow cook for a day. A dessert menu favorite is milk & cookies and cobblers based on whatever fruit is in season, served with ice cream and salted caramel. Cocktails are classic American cocktails with a modern twist. 93

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Shell Game BROTHERS’ OYSTER FARM MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO MAY RIVER BY KATHLEEN WILLIAMS PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

very day, starting at first light, brothers Andrew and Austin Harter head out from the Alljoy public dock in their SeaArk, aiming for a little slice of the May River where their 200 oyster cages float. It’s their first trip of the day, but usually not their last. They’ll go out two or three more times to check on their oysters and haul in the ones that are ready for market. Andrew, 27, and Austin, 31, are partners with their uncle, Brad Young, in May River Oyster Co., one of the few oyster farms operating in the Lowcountry. Their venture began in September 2015, after they bought out their uncle’s former partner. Now they make their livelihood on the river where they spent their childhood playing, fishing, crabbing and shrimping. “We grew up on this river, spent our entire lives on this river,” Austin said. “We want to do anything we can to keep it as healthy as possible.” The Harters are devoted to the sustainability of the May River and to producing the best-tasting local oysters — oysters that in turn help keep the river clean.

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May River Oyster Co. leases from South Carolina the rights to shellfish in approximately 70 acres of the May River — between Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island and Bluffton, an area called Middle Marsh. The brothers buy approximately 200,000 to 250,000 seeds — baby oysters — a year from a hatchery on Lady’s Island. “We buy them as singles,” Andrew said. “We put them in the river and raise them until they are the quality and size that we want, and we sell them to restaurants.” While they’re growing, the oysters are helping to keep the May River clean. “Our oysters are filtering water all the time,” Andrew said. “An adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day. So our farm is filtering millions of gallons of water a day.” “And that’s adding to the environment,” Austin added. By farming oysters, the brothers are not depleting the wild stock that can be seen throughout the Lowcountry at low tide. “Farm-raised oysters are sustainable,” Andrew said. “We’re putting in as much as we’re going to take out. You’re never going to run out.” The brothers have learned a lot since they began, they say. “We thought we knew more than we did,” Andrew said. That first year, many, many oysters died. “A baby oyster, just like any other young animal, is very susceptible. The shell is very soft. It’s not super hardy. It’s not super strong. It kind of needs to grow up. All your crabs, all your fish, want to get at it to eat it.” But now: “We’ve gotten good at keeping those numbers down.” The brothers will harvest more than 100,000 oysters this year. It takes anywhere from nine to 24 months to grow an oyster to the perfect size — the brothers look for a deep, round cup, which is what their chefs want. Once the oysters are harvested, they’re immediately refrigerated and then delivered the next day. May River Oyster Co. counts among its customers 10 local chefs in Savannah and Bluffton and on Hilton Head who order regularly; there are several others who order occasionally, as well as caterers. “With us, they’re getting the freshest oysters, the most local, and sustainable,” Austin said. “We have personal relationships with each and every chef we deal with.” Just as wine is identified by its terroir — the particular climate and soil that affect the taste of the wine — oysters have their merroir, Austin said. “Every oyster is going to have its distinct flavor and taste based on where it grows.”

MEET THE BROTHERS If you want to meet the brothers and see their oyster farm, contact Capt. Chris Shoemaker of May River Excursions at 843-304-2878.

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Austin (left) and Andrew Harter are co-owners of the May River Oyster Company, an oyster farm.

And theirs is the May River — briny, crisp and clean. An oyster connoisseur, the brothers said, can taste the difference among oysters harvested in Charleston, Beaufort and Bluffton. Thanks to a change in regulations from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources a couple of years ago, the brothers can now harvest their oysters year-round, no longer having to stop during warmer months, as recreational harvesters must do. That’s because their oysters grow in the water column, where it’s much cooler, and don’t bake in the heat on banks and the muddy flats at low tide. “Our oysters never see the surface. So they’re kept cool and they’re constantly flushing themselves,” Andrew said. After investing thousands of dollars in equipment, and logging hours on the water, the brothers say their business is “getting close to where we want it to be.” May River Oyster Co. is growing and winning over new Lowcountry chefs. “We’ve always had the demand; it’s about expanding the product,” Andrew said. “I’m sure we’ll be bigger than we are now, but we’ll probably always be local.”

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Cinco Mexican Grill (p. 98)

The extensive menus offer authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using both traditional and modern recipes. Popular dishes include the Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas and for dessert, flan. The full bar offers mixed drinks, beer, wine-by–the-glass and a high end tequila list, including Mescal. The spacious, beautiful dining rooms feature dramatic artwork, warm terra cotta colors and soft lighting. Mon– Thurs: 11am –10 pm; Fri-Sat: 11 am –11pm; Sundays: 11am – 9pm. Berkeley Place, 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D, Bluffton, 843-815-2233; www.cincomexgrill.com

Gourmet on Wheels/ Grab and Go (p. 96)

Gourmet on Wheels/ Grab and Go’s mission is to make eating fresh, healthy, delicious meals more available and convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Choose from their weekly specials or one of their other healthy grab and go options, including specialty salads, smoothies, low carb, keto friendly. The menu changes weekly and offers items including Thai coconut curry, Chicken Parmigiana, Lowcountry Boil, Chicken Salad, Spinach and Feta Quiche and more. Order online at gourmetonwheels.org or call 843-970-3030 61 Riverwalk Blvd, Unit E, Okatie; 843-970-3030

The Grind Coffee Roasters

(p. 96) The Grind Coffee Roasters was founded in 2016 by owner and head roaster Ian Duncan. Infused coffees, coffee of the day changes a few times a week. Try our new flavorful lattes - maple blackberry, honey pumpkin and hazelnut. Or the House Espresso, a smooth yet strong coffee with hints of vanilla and molasses. From a humble one room setup now located at 1 Sherington Drive in Bluffton, Hours are 7am-6pm during the week and Saturdays 8am- 2:30pm. 1 Sherington Drive, Bluffton; 843-368-3348.

Truffles (p. 97) Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and fresh garden salads. Truffles also has excellent desserts, and offers a full bar and fine wines by the glass or by the bottle to compliment your dinner. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner seven days a week 11:30 a.m.–10:00p.m., Sunday brunch 11:30–3:00 p.m. Full cocktail bar. Happy hour is everyday from 4-6 at the bar $3 well $2 domestic lagers, $5-$7 craft beer pints. Call 843-815-5551 for reservations or to plan your next private event. Belfair Towne Village, 843-815-5551, www.trufflescafe.com 96

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INSIDER TIP: One of Bluffton’s most popular family-owned restaurants, located in Belfair Towne Village. A diverse menu featuring incredible soups, salads and sandwiches not to mention the signature pot pie, steaks, the full dessert menu, extensive wine list and full bar. An upscale dining experience with the feel of a resort community – locals and visitors enjoy Truffles’ fine fare there! The staff knows many customers by name and offer exceptional service. Visit Truffles’ other location on Hilton Head Island in Sea Pines Center on the south end.

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INSIDER TIP: Popular on the menu are the homemade salsa and guacamole which are prepared tableside! A great choice for dinner when attending a

movie premiĂ¨re at the cinema megaplex around the corner. Family-owned from a long line of butchers and chefs, the staff takes pride in serving their customers and has built a loyal clientele since opening in 2014. The tequila list has excellent selections from the mountainous countryside of Jalisco, Mexico in the heart of the Tequila Trail. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss their Authentic Tequila Flights, complemented by a flight of fresh juice pairings.

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INSIDER TIP: Offering a diverse menu using local organic ingredients when possible. Bowls, buns or tacos are your starting points. Some local favorites range from smoked fried chicken, delicious fish tacos, house ground rib eye burger, to fresh salads and blackened fish bowls. Great spot for lunch and dinner with a doting wait staff and live entertainment offered seasonally. Visit the Chow Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilton Head Island location when visiting the island! 99