We asked local chefs their favorite South Carolina ingredient
Chef’s favorite things
The Sea Pines Resort
“Peaches, though highly seasonal, are such a delicacy during the summer months.”
– Chef Benjamin Harris
Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana
“I love peaches from South Carolina and Georgia. I love to utilize them in salads, on pizzas and in sorbets. They also pair extremely well with prosciutto and goat cheese.”
– Chef Will Overacre
Ombra Cucina Italiana
“We love the local produce we receive from Uncle Bobby, also known as The Tomato Man. His tomatoes and peaches are our favorite South Carolina summer ingredients. At our Italian restaurant, tomatoes are a staple in our cuisine. The climate and agricultural offerings of South Carolina closely resemble those of southern Italy, allowing us to incorporate these summer ingredients into our Italian dishes seamlessly.”
– Chef Chris Johnson
Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe
“Fresh local shrimp is our star ingredient! Whether boiled, fried, grilled, blackened or sautéed, it’s always delicious. We love serving it with grits and hashbrowns, and a touch of hollandaise sauce adds the perfect finish. It’s versatile and perfect for any meal of the day, not to mention easy to prepare.”
– Leslie Stewart
Hilton Head Olive Oils & Balsamics
“A very ‘Southern’ balsamic is our 12-year-old aged white balsamic, Peach Bourbon. It’s great drizzled over fruits in the summer!”
– Rachel Lively
Holy Tequila
“Our favorite SC ingredient is our South Carolina BBQ Sauce. It’s featured on a few of our new menu items, including the Carolina Cuban and the Carolina BBQ Shrimp Taco. This in-house, mustard-based barbecue sauce is made with a blend of ingredients that say ‘South Carolina’ to us and will to everyone else. We are certain of that!”
— Mike Burdick
