Beat the heat and skip the crowds with these close-to-home summer escapes. From mountaintop retreats to coastal hideaways, here are the best scenic road trips from Hilton Head, Bluffton and beyond — all within a half-day’s drive.
Two dreamy cocktail recipes from Palmetto Bluff Club and Nunzio Restaurant + Bar bring the flavors of the Southwest and the Italian coast to your summer glass.
From arugula wit to kale comebacks, Skull Creek Boathouse’s Chris Butler offers pun-packed wisdom and tips on underrated greens worth trying now.
Hudson’s Andrew Carmines shares expert tips for mastering seafood at home — from timing tricks to avoiding the #1 mistake every beginner makes.
Chef Bernard Bennett of Okàn puts yellow watermelon in the spotlight with bold, unexpected summer dishes that challenge tradition and excite the palate.
Can’t get meat or fish cooked through without losing those coveted grill marks? Red Fish chef Melissa Coocran shares her pro secrets to getting the best of both worlds.
From peaches to wreckfish, discover the top summer ingredients local Lowcountry chefs can’t get enough of — and the memories behind them.
This colorful summer salad recipe from SERG Group’s Chris Carge blends heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, olives, herbs and burrata for a refreshing Lowcountry dish.
June is peak blackberry season in the Lowcountry. From cobblers to cocktails, these sun-ripened berries pack flavor, nostalgia and surprising versatility.
Discover how to turn pots, tree trunks and overlooked garden corners into enchanting fairy gardens that spark imagination and joy. These DIY ideas bring big magic to small spaces.