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WATTERSON BRANDS TO ASSIST LOWCOUNTRY RESIDENTS IN NEED

Watterson Brands is addressing food insecurity and access this holiday season through its portfolio of local businesses: Burnt Church Distillery and Pizza Co., in Bluffton; Side Hustle Beer Company, on Hilton Head; and Benjamin’s Southern Fried Pies mobile food truck.

The program, Watterson Means Good, will provide the community the opportunity to give to those in need through Dec. 31. Non-perishable food will be collected. All proceeds will benefit clients of Our Lady’s Pantry at the Mercy Mission in Hardeeville and are distributed by the Bible Missionary Baptist Church service program, God’s Heart of Bluffton. Some of the most needed items are rice, boxed mashed potatoes, canned corn, canned green beans, candied yams, dinner rolls, Kraft macaroni and cheese, gravy, stuffing mix, “Jiffy” corn mix, cake mix, icing, cranberry sauce, and aluminum pans.

For more information, visit the Watterson Brands Facebook page.

DEMOLITION OF SHELTER COVE MARINA RESTAURANT

Demolition of the former Kingfisher Restaurant building at 18 Harborside Lane in the Shelter Cove Marina began last month. The Town of Hilton Head purchased the 1.5-acre tract of property in September 2020 for the purpose of removing the existing structure to enhance open space and provide greater pathway connectivity. Future uses of the property may involve parking improvements or other opportunities that are consistent with the Town’s comprehensive plan. Work was expected to be finished by the end of November.

Seafood Festival

2022 HILTON HEAD ISLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL WILL CELEBRATE 15 YEARS

Tickets for the 15th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival are on sale. The weeklong experience offers a mix of top chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, local seafood, artisans, musicians. The festival is set for Feb. 21-27, which includes a move to Shelter Cove Harbour for the main event. Since the inception in 2004 of the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, which hosts the event, more than $850,000 has been donated to local area charities. For more information, visit HiltonHeadSeafoodFestival.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA CITIES AMONG TOP ‘FOODIE’ SPOTS

South Carolina is represented on Wallethub’s list of the Best Foodie Cities in America. Charleston was ranked 24th and Columbia is No. 91. To determine the best and cheapest local foodie scenes, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities across 29 key metrics. The data set ranges from affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants to food festivals per capita to craft breweries and wineries per capita, a news release said. Portland, Oregon is at the top of the list.

BLUFFTON-BASED COFFEE ROASTER LAUNCHES LOWCOUNTRY-THEMED ROASTS

May River Coffee Roasters has launched three Lowcountry-themed coffee roasts: Lowcountry Blonde, Pluff Mud and Bluffton State of Mind. They “honor something special about Bluffton and the Lowcountry,” a news release said. For more information, visit mayrivercoffeeroasters.com.

HILTON HEAD //SOUTH END:

Amigos Cafe y Cantina

70 Pope Ave. 843-785-8226 amigoscafehhi.com Quick, Casual, Healthy. Authentic Mexican Food. Food is prepared fresh daily.

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café

69 Pope Avenue 843.785.7700 auntchiladashhi.com Tex-Mex and American. Enjoy crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & margaritas. Reservations & large parties welcome.

Big Bamboo

1 N. Forest Beach Dr. 843.686.3443 bigbamboocafe.com The South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast in Coligny Plaza. Serving burgers, seafood and festive libations.

British Open Pub

Village at Wexford 843.686.6736 thebritishopenpub.com Family-friendly pub with authentic English food with American favorites. Try the signature fish & chips!

Captain Woody's

6 Target Rd | 843.785.2400 captainwoodys.com Grab a seat at the outside deck, inside, or just belly up to the bar. Full lunch and dinner menu, happy hour daily, live music seasonally, and Sunday brunch.

Carolina Crab Company

86 Helmsman Way 843.842.2016 carolinacrabco.com Enjoy water views and fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. Pet-friendly outside bar & patio.

Catch 22

37 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.6261 | catch22hhi.com Locally owned. Dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Early Dining Menu. All beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house.

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

8 New Orleans Road 843.785.9277 charliesgreenstar.com Since 1982, New menu daily. Dinner offers 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. Extensive wine list.

Chez Georges

37 New Orleans Rd 843.785.3200 chezgeorgeshhi.com Serving traditional bistro staples such as steak frites and mussels mariniere, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

ChowDaddy’s

14b Executive Park Rd. 843.757.CHOW chowdaddys.com Offering a wide variety of menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Lunch & dinner daily.

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse

1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy 843.715.3565 cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com All-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” 30 item salad bar, 6 Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of meats carved tableside.

CQ’s Restaurant

140 Lighthouse Rd. 843.671.2779 CQsRestaurant.com Fine dining, an intimate atmosphere. Dishes include fresh seafood, beef & game. “Bistro” menu offers smaller portions.

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

26 New Orleans Rd. 843.341.2333 cranestavern.com Perfect for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef. Excellent selection seafood & pasta dishes.

Crazy Crab Harbour Town

Harbour Town 843.363.2722 thecrazycrab.com A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Featuring crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” and local shrimp.

Delisheeyo

32 Palmetto Bay Road 843.785.3633 delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Smoothies, Buddha Bowls and more. They provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.

Fish Casual Coastal Seafood

1 N. Forest Beach Drive 843-342-3474 gofishhhi.com Seafood from local source. Several different dining, bar and lounge areas. Local oysters offered from a raw bar.

Healthy Habit

33 Office Park Rd. 843-686-5600 healthyhabithhi.com Quick service restaurant serving chopped salads, superfood bowls, fresh bottled juices, smoothies, organic coffee & teas.

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill

70 Pope Avenue 843.686.5959 | hincheys.com A sports bar and a casual restaurant famous for their grouper sandwich. Stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out.

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

37 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.9800 | hinokihhi.com Traditional Japanese dishes including grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, noodle dishes, tempura, sushi & sashimi. Reservations recommended.

It’s Greek To Me

11 Lagoon Rd. | 843.842.4033 itsgreektomehhi.com Genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert. Authentic Greek recipes. The Isand's only gyro machines.

Java Burrito

1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite J-6 | 843-842-5282 javaburrito.com Burrito and coffee bars uses natural ingredients. Locally roasted & organic beans, milk & organic cane sugar syrups.