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Food and Drink

Discover food and drink in Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. We share the very best food and drink recipes from local chefs and restaurants, the latest restaurant news, chef features and more. The Lowcountry has unique flavors and there are no better chefs in the world than the ones who work in our local restaurants. From starters to desserts (and everything in between), we got you covered! Want to know the best restaurants around or where you can enjoy the best burger? We share all of that too. From cocktails to mocktails, we have tons of tasty sips you’ll want to try out. Eat, drink, and enjoy the local flavor.

Berry Bouquet Spinach Salad
Food and Drink | Recipes

What’s Fresh in July: Blueberries

Blueberries are sweet, healthy and surprisingly easy to grow in the Lowcountry. Learn the history, health benefits, gardening tips and delicious ways to enjoy this summer superfruit.

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The Russo Family’s Famous Deviled Blue Crab-Stuffed Flounder
Food and Drink | Recipes

Recipe: The Russo Family’s Famous Deviled Blue Crab-Stuffed Flounder

This beloved Russo family recipe brings together fresh flounder and deviled blue crab for a savory Lowcountry dish full of spice, tradition and coastal flavor.

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Blue Cheese on a wooden board
Food and Drink

Chef-Approved Blue Ingredients: From Blue Corn Grits to Concord Grapes

We asked local chefs to share their favorite blue-hued ingredients. From heirloom grits to bold cheeses and summer-sweet fruit, these picks pack flavor and color.

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Group of fresh fingerling potatoes on a wooden table
Food and Drink

Blue Fingerling Potatoes: A Colorful and Healthy Twist on a Classic Side

Blue fingerling potatoes bring color, antioxidants and flavor to your plate. Chef Will Overacre of Michael Anthony’s shares an easy, delicious way to enjoy them.

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Collage of blue colored foods and drinks
Food and Drink | Recipes

Butterfly Pea Flower Powder: The Vibrant Secret to Blue-Hued Bakes

Butterfly pea flower powder is a bold, natural way to add color and antioxidants to your cooking. Learn how The Spice & Tea Exchange turns it into a show-stopping blue focaccia.

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Bulk stock of multicolored organic Indian corn with dried husks known as maize, flint or dent corn.The kernels are yellow, red, purple, green, blue and black colored. The edible corn shells are hard.
Food and Drink | Recipes

Blue Corn Revival: The Comeback of a Colorful, Heirloom Grain

Blue corn is making a flavorful comeback in the South. Learn its history, health benefits, and how chefs like Bernard Bennett are giving this heirloom grain a modern twist.

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Goya Chanpuru,bitter melon stir-fried with pork, tofu and egg
Food and Drink

Eat Like an Okinawan: How to Practice Hara Hachi Bu at Home

Learn the mindful eating philosophy of hara hachi bu — the Okinawan practice of eating until you’re 80 percent full. Discover simple tips to bring this Blue Zone habit into your daily routine.

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GERMANY - APR 05, 2025: Cannonau di Sardegna Wine Collection in Wooden Box
Food and Drink

Why Cannonau Wine is Sardinia’s Secret to Longevity

Discover Cannonau, the red wine of Sardinia linked to longevity and good health. Certified sommelier Margaret Pearman shares why this smooth, peppery wine belongs in your glass this summer.

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Alcohol juicy fruit blue cocktail with curacao liquor, lemon slice, ice cubes in frozen shot glass in modern elegant pastel blue interior.
Food and Drink | Recipes

Make It a Blue One: 3 Coastal Cocktails with Bold Flavor and Color

These locally made blue cocktails from Hilton Head, Daufuskie Island and beyond blend bold color with serious flavor. From coconut-infused tea to tropical rum mixes, these recipes are as refreshing as they are fun.

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Jar of blackberry jam on white wooden background from top view
Food and Drink | Recipes

What’s Fresh in June? Blackberries

June is peak blackberry season in the Lowcountry. From cobblers to cocktails, these sun-ripened berries pack flavor, nostalgia and surprising versatility.

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