Taste the Lowcountry

Tips for the ultimate tailgating experience at home 

By Hilton Head Monthly

Sometimes the best place to watch all the games is in the comfort of your own living room. You control the TV channels and, most important, the food selections are exactly what you desire to devour.

By Hilton Head Monthly

The baseball season is in its home stretch and football season is underway. There’s no better way to enjoy all the action than hanging out with friends, enjoying a fun meal, and watching the games. Here are just some of the best places in the Lowcountry to enjoy sports and grab a bite.

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S OFFERS POPULAR COOKING SCHOOL

By Jessica Farthing | Photos by Madison Elrod

Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been a Hilton Head institution for 20 years, a one-stop, self-described culinary destination.

There’s nothing more relaxing than a day on the water with friends and family. But after a fun time on your boat, it’s time to unwind and grab a bite to eat. We’ve compiled a guide to many dock-and-dine locations in the Lowcountry. Tie up and enjoy a meal.

THERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL PLACES TO ENJOY SUNDAY BRUNCH, HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES.

NEW QUARTERDECK AIMS TO BE A 'HOT SPOT'

By Vickie McIntyre

When The Sea Pines Resort broke ground for the redevelopment of the Quarterdeck restaurant last spring, Cliff McMackin, Director of Resort Development, declared it was destined to be the new “hot spot” on the island.

THE STATE’S OFFICIAL FOOD IS THE PERFECT SOUTHERN CUISINE

STORY BY CARRIE HIRSCH

Grits are the official state food of South Carolina. “A man full of [grits] is a man of peace,” the General Assembly declared in 1976. They continue to be a mainstay in Lowcountry home kitchens and restaurants.

EATING WITH A VIEW

LOOKING FOR A GREAT MEAL WITH A SIDE OF INCREDIBLE VIEW?

Old Oyster Factory

This Marshland Road staple was voted one of the top 100 scenic-view restaurants by Open Table. Built on the site of an early 1900s oyster cannery, the restaurant honors the history of the Broad Creek fisherman with some of the area’s finest seafood. For more than 25 years diners have enjoyed a succulent meal while taking in the marshland landscape.

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH’S CAFÉ AND BISTRO OPENS The Bistro and Clist Café are open at the Culinary Institute of the South. The Clist Café offers “grab-and-go” items including breads, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps along with coffee and tea. The Bistro offers a gourmet, three-course meal. The Clist Café is open for walk-ins from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Bistro is by reservation only. Call 843-305-8575. For more information, visit tcl.edu/culinary-institute.