Local owners for familiar tavern, lauded Asian eats, doggy dish

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

There is more exciting new business news than can possibly fit in print, but we’re going to give it a go to inform you of a busy month of entrepreneurial excitement.

Bluffton’s

Bluffton’s

A bevy of new biz at Bridge at Calhoun

A trio of new businesses hung their shingles just in time to get exposure ahead of this year’s Mayfest.

Bluffton’s Five Star Luxury Day Spa

And yes, for those of you who have become addicted to chef Bernard Bennett’s African-Caribbean food with the Okan food truck, the construction on their home at The Bridge is coming along. They will hold another preview event on June 19 with hopes for an early summer opening of the restaurant.

Bluffton’s Five Star Luxury Day Spa

Bluffton’s Five Star Luxury Day Spa

There is one new business that hung their shingle and is officially open for business, joining J. Parker in officially getting to the starting line. Molly Spears has opened En Dentelle, a high-end women’s undergarment and lingerie boutique at 54 Bridge St., Unit 100.

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Fiddle + Shine House Market did a preview booth of what shoppers can expect when they open this summer. Bluffton Candles has a shop currently on Lawton Street, expanding on the reputation they built working with the Lowcountry Made outdoor markets. Now, they will be making the move to The Bridge this summer as well.

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Spears conceived the idea during a day date at the beach with her husband in August 2021. She saw that there so few options for custom-fit, long-lasting resort wear and she went to work to fill the need.

The Perfect Spa Day

The Perfect Spa Day

“My husband and I had our first couples massage at Whisper Creek spa and the experience was a 5 Star.Truly, the best and most beautiful spa in the area!”

The Perfect Spa Day

The Perfect Spa Day

“My husband and I had our first couples massage at Whisper Creek spa and the experience was a 5 Star.Truly, the best and most beautiful spa in the area!”

“My husband and I had our first couples massage at Whisper Creek spa and the experience was a 5 Star.Truly, the best and most beautiful spa in the area!”

“My husband and I had our first couples massage at Whisper Creek spa and the experience was a 5 Star.Truly, the best and most beautiful spa in the area!”

The Perfect Spa Day

“My husband and I had our first couples massage at Whisper Creek spa and the experience was a 5 Star.Truly, the best and most beautiful spa in the area!”

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UPDATE from page 39A

The store got the OK to open the day before Mayfest and held a preview day at the festival before officially opening on May 23. For more information on En Dentelle, go to endentelle.com. For more information on The Bridge, go to thebridge-collective. com.

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E-Tang Asian Bistro, 811 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, etangsc. com: They have won raves with their Oglethorpe Avenue location in Savannah. And now, foodies have sung their praises and admitted their instant addiction to the new Chinese eatery that has filled the spot that was formerly Ruan Thai (now at 15 Park Lane on the island). It’s a full compliment of traditional Chinese fare, but one fan says the buns and dumplings and spicy Sichuan dry pot chicken are “off the chain.”

Uncle B’s PAWSitive Pets, 706-2397916: There is no official shingle hung, but partners Brannon Harris and Joey Thomas have launched their doggy concierge business in Bluffton. Both have a passion for animals and met through a friend before both got jobs with a private pet care service. They started Uncle B’s to help further serve the overwhelming demand for pet pampering they see in the Lowcountry. The service offers pet sitting, dog walking, pet photo shoots, doggy field trips to the beach or dog park, concierge medication and supply pickups for your pet and baths. Harris hopes to have his grooming license by the end of the year to add that service to the menu. The pair also offer house cleaning services to eliminate all the pet hair after playtime. For more information on Uncle B’s, email harrisbrannon91@ gmail.com

Hilton Head Tavern, 44 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843-802-0010: You might recognize the address already. Yes, this is where the Hickory Tavern was, and Fuddruckers before that. The eatery was thriving but the Charlotte-based chain decided to consolidate their operations. So, the Tavern has been reborn as a locally owned and operated family eatery and en- tertainment hub. The endless array of TVs and centrally located circular bar make it the ideal spot for seeing the big game. And speaking of games, they have added games to the back of the venue –from skeeball to pop-a-shot, pool tables and Golden Tee, with more games to come. The Tavern has added breakfast to their offerings and is hosting Big Show Trivia on Wednesdays with a $100 cash prize for the winners, as well as music bingo on Thursdays. The new owners hope to make the place a locals favorite and plan to offer discounts to all islanders who give them a try.

Grand openings

UnCorked Wine, Bar, Food and Music, 1533 Fording Island Road, Suite 296 in Moss Creek Village, 609-412-6508: It has been a long journey to get their new project to the start line, but the former and last owners of Corks in The Promenade are finally ready for their grand opening June 6. Bringing a regular diet of musical acts to Corks was always the core passion for Neil and Lorrie Ritter and that will be the focus at their new venue, cleverly named UnCorked. The stage will be filled with many of the regulars that became faves in Old Town along with Lowcountry stars and new local talent gracing the stage Tuesday through Saturday. There will be a music fee on Fridays and Saturdays (usually $10), largely to go toward band travel to the area and to help fund local school music programs. The kitchen will be open Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4 to 11:30 pm. The first month of acts is posted on their Facebook page, with Bill Gwynn’s 12-piece band, Tower of Funk & Choosy Mothers Horns, christening the new stage June 6 at 7 p.m.

Across the bridge, there is another opening the same week. Gemma, a new handmade accessory and jewelry store in Main Street Village opened June 5. We’ve mentioned this in coming attractions, but for more information, follow Main Street Village on Facebook or Instagram.

Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.