What the Pros Love: Hilton Head Kitchen Superstitions
Every kitchen has its rituals. Some are rooted in family tradition, others in good luck and a few simply make the cook feel better before the first plate leaves the kitchen. We asked four Hilton Head chefs and restaurateurs about the superstitions they still follow, from tossing salt over a shoulder to exchanging a penny for a gifted knife.
We asked local chefs and restaurateurs their kitchen superstitions:
Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe
“In my family, if anyone ever gives someone else a knife, the receiver has to pay for it with a penny. It’s so the knife won’t sever the friendship between the giver and the receiver. It is a custom my father held with every knife he gave and is still carried on in our family.”
— Leslie Stewart
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks
“We eat collards and Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day.”
— Andrew Carmines
Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana
“I toss a pinch of salt over my shoulder before service.”
— Chef Will Overacre
Cactus Street Cantina
“I don’t let people stand over me and watch me cook because I think the person’s energy can affect the outcome of the dish.”
— Chef Adolph Aguilar
