Dawsey Boy Bakes

Bluffton area

What began as a path toward healing has grown into one of the area’s newest home-based bakeries. Stephanie Skager founded Dawsey Boy Bakes after discovering the therapeutic power of sourdough while grieving the loss of her young son. Today her handcrafted loaves are available at Rollers Wine & Spirits, Nantucket Meat & Fish Market and Piggly Wiggly, or by direct order for local pickup.

American Munchies

Food truck, Hilton Head

Comfort food is hitting the road. American Munchies is a locally owned food truck serving smash burgers, hot dogs, wings, loaded sides and other crowd-pleasing favorites. Owners Adam Julian and Alexandra Abrahamowicz-Pettry bring their passion for great food to stops around Hilton Head.

The Daily Drip

Mobile, Hilton Head and Bluffton

Your morning coffee now comes on wheels. The Daily Drip is rolling across Hilton Head and Bluffton in a mobile coffee trailer serving handcrafted espresso drinks and specialty beverages. Follow its social media pages to see where it’s brewing each day.

Scoop & Sip

Berkeley Place Shopping Center, Bluffton

Bluffton has a sweet new gathering spot. Scoop & Sip opened in Berkeley Place Shopping Center on Buckwalter, offering soft serve, 24 flavors of premium hard ice cream, sundaes, banana splits, shakes and floats in a colorful, retro-inspired setting. Freshly brewed coffee, cold brew, sodas and juices round out the menu, with dairy-free, gluten-free and sugar-free options available for every craving.

Skull Creek Boathouse Ice Cream

397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head

A meal at Skull Creek Boathouse now comes with an even sweeter ending. The popular waterfront restaurant opened a walk-up ice cream window outside the restaurant, serving frozen treats daily from noon to 10 p.m. Perfect for grabbing a scoop before a sunset stroll.

Corakko Beach Club Restaurant & Bar

175 Avenue of Oaks, Daufuskie Island

The former Melrose Beach Club has been reimagined as Corakko Beach Club Restaurant & Bar. Overlooking the beach on Avenue of Oaks, the relaxed waterfront spot serves burgers, seafood baskets, cocktails, beer and wine. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday.

Ranchito Escondido

Food truck, Hardeeville

Authentic Mexican street food has rolled into Hardeeville.Ranchito Escondido is serving made-to-order tacos, burritos, tortas, gorditas, sopes and other traditional favorites from its food truck on Whyte Hardee Boulevard, bringing fresh flavors and family recipes to the community.

Burleys Bakery Pop-ups in Beaufort

Small-batch baking is taking center stage at Burleys Bakery. The pop-up bakery specializes in naturally leavened sourdough, handcrafted bagels and chewy cookies, with weekly appearances at Okatie River Farms on Saturdays. Customers can place orders for convenient local pickup.

Culver’s

231 Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton

Bluffton’s first Culver’s is expected to open Oct. 19. Located near Publix in Buckwalter Place, the popular Wisconsin-based chain will bring its famous ButterBurgers, fresh frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries and cheese curds to southern Beaufort County. The restaurant is expected to create 80 to 100 local jobs.

Ellianos Coffee

91 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island

A new drive-thru coffee stop could be headed to Lady’s Island. Ellianos Coffee is exploring plans for a location at 91 Sea Island Parkway, bringing its double-sided drive-thru, handcrafted espresso drinks, smoothies and signature energy refreshers to Beaufort County. If approved, the café would mark another step in the rapidly growing southeastern chain’s expansion across South Carolina.

Sallie Ann Robinson honored by James Beard Foundation

Sixth-generation Gullah native, chef and cookbook author Sallie Ann Robinson has been inducted into the James Beard Foundation Book Awards Hall of Fame, one of the culinary world’s highest honors. Robinson received the recognition at the foundation’s Media Awards in Chicago for her lifelong dedication to preserving and celebrating the food, stories and traditions of the Gullah Geechee people. Through her acclaimed cookbooks, educational programs and decades of advocacy, she introduced authentic Gullah cuisine to audiences around the world while helping ensure its history, culture and culinary traditions are preserved for generations to come.

Nickel City Family Kitchen keeps growing

Nickel City Family Kitchen is expanding beyond catering. The veteran-owned business now offers pop-up events, private in-home dining experiences and a meal-prep partnership with Strikeline Training. Guided by the motto “From our table to yours,” the team continues to support the community through charitable meal donations and local events.

Sea Pines restaurants earn national honors

The Sea Pines Resort continues to collect culinary accolades. Coast, Oceanfront Dining, Links, an American Grill, and Quarterdeck each received the 2026 DiRōNA Award of Excellence, recognizing exceptional cuisine, service, beverage programs and overall guest experience. The honors further cement the resort’s reputation as one of the southeast’s premier dining destinations.

Hilton Head Island Coffee Company adds a second home

Hilton Head Island Coffee Company expanded with The Shop, a second location on New Orleans Road. Complementing the original Cardinal Road roastery, the café offers another welcoming space to enjoy handcrafted coffee while gathering with friends and neighbors.

Slider Showdown debuts at Jeep Island

Jeep Island is turning up the flavor with the inaugural Slider Showdown on Oct. 10 at Lowcountry Celebration Park. More than 15 local restaurants will compete with creative slider creations priced at $5 or less while guests enjoy Jeeps, live music, family activities and plenty of friendly competition.

Blacksheep is back

After months of renovations and unexpected setbacks, Blacksheep has reopened. What started as a flooring update evolved into a major restoration project, temporarily sidelining the popular Beaufort restaurant. The comeback includes a new à la carte dinner menu, rotating seasonal dishes and first-come, first-served bar seating.

Surf & turf

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte elevates the classic pairing with grilled beef shoulder topped with lump crab béarnaise, served alongside roasted fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Rich, refined and undeniably satisfying.

Chocolate & strawberry

Nosh NY Bagels gives a timeless favorite a playful spin with the French Kiss. A French-toast bagel is layered with Nutella and fresh strawberries for a combination that’s equally suited to breakfast or dessert.

Chips & dip

SliderBar proves this humble snack deserves the spotlight. Crisp house-made sweet potato chips paired with a fluffy marshmallow dip create an unexpectedly delicious sweet-and-salty combination.

Eggs & ham

Bye Bye Birdie reimagines a familiar duo with its Charcuterie Deviled Egg Flight. Topped with salami, prosciutto with fig jam, and gouda with apple butter, each egg offers a different take on the classic pairing.

Tomatoes & mozzarella

Benny’s Coastal Kitchen puts a fresh spin on the caprese with its Caprese Flatbread. Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil are finished with pesto and a strawberry balsamic glaze for a bright, summery bite.