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The Island Packet

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Rodent droppings in soda syrup. Beaufort Co.'s worst October food inspections

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has released its October food inspection reports. Two restaurants, two schools and a Parker’s scored less than A. Inspectors from the SCDA inspect restaurants and other food-serving establishments across the state on a routine basis. The frequency of inspections is based on the establishment’s risk-factor for food-borne illness and its compliance history, according to the SCDA. Grades are awarded on a 100-point scale, with A grades above 87 points, B 78 points, and C less than 78 points. Repeat infractions can result in lower letter grades no matter the points. Here’s why these Beaufort County establishments received their grades, and if their violations were corrected: E-Tang Asian Bistro Inspectors awarded E-Tang Asian Bistro, located at 811 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, a C grade with 75 points in its Oct.15 routine inspection. Inspectors observed: An employee drinking from an open cup and eating from a bowl on the hot line Employees failing to wash hands between cleaning and food preparation, an employee washing hands without soap, and an employee washing hands in a food preparation sink “Fresh rodent droppings in a pool of Lemon-Lime Soda Syrup,” as well as rodent droppings

Beaufort County, SC · 4d

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This NYC-Style South Carolina Deli Piles Pastrami Sandwiches As Big As Your Head

One sandwich here is called the Arthur Avenue Special, and it arrives stacked with meat and sweet peppers. Some deli sandwiches come in large or huge sizes. That second option tells you everything about the ambition of this kitchen. The menu reads like a love letter to New York. Pastrami,...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 2d
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South Carolina Island Farm Stand Keeps an Old-Fashioned Tradition Alive With Homemade Pies

A whole refrigerator full of homemade pies waits at the end of a sandy dirt road. Key lime, pecan, banana cream. All of them sit inside a weathered little produce stand shaded by moss-draped oaks. I like how unbothered this place feels. The building looks like it hasn’t changed in...

South Carolina · 1d
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Miami Herald

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The Lowcountry's standout spots for shrimp and grits

You can find dozens of variations on this classic Southern dish in restaurants across the country. But there's something special about eating shrimp and grits in the Lowcountry, where the main ingredients are so close to home. Shrimp and grits have been a staple in coastal Southern kitchens for generations, but when and where did the dish originate? Sources like the Levine Museum of the New South suggest shrimp and grits was likely the result of a convergence of Gullah Geechee, Indigenous and European cooking traditions that started centuries ago. An early recipe for "Shrimps and Hominy" appears in the 1930 cookbook, Two Hundred Years of Charleston Cooking. Over time, the dish was eventually popularized (and fancied up) by restaurants like Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Husk in Charleston, South Carolina. Our list of standout shrimp and grits highlights crowd-favorite versions of this dish, both traditional and creative, where local ingredients like these are always the focus. That's thanks to farmers who still grow heritage-variety grains, like the Sea Island Yellow Guinea Flint Grits from Rollen's Raw Grains in Hardeeville, South Carolina, and purveyors like Tarvin Shrimp of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who catch shrimp off the

Beaufort, SC · 6d

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Michelin Guide recognizes Old Town Bluffton restaurant for delicious food and good value

BLUFFTON — Okàn, the airy, elegant West African- and Caribbean-inspired restaurant in Old Town Bluffton, earned the Bib Gourmand designation in Michelin's American South guide, an award for restaurants that serve "great food at good value." It's the only restaurant in Beaufort County to receive the honor this year.

Bluffton, SC · 11d

The Island Packet

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New Bluffton Italian deli offers more than just sandwiches. What's on the menu?

The Bluffton Prosciutto Company , a new delicatessen serving authentic Italian fare, opened this week in Parkway Commons. The shop takes inspiration from the pork stores, salumerias and Italian social clubs of Northern New Jersey and New York. FULL STORY: A new Italian deli just opened in Bluffton. Here’s where, what to know Here are key takeaways: Location: The deli is at 4376 Bluffton Parkway Unit 202, in the space formerly occupied by Delectable Desserts by Russ. Carry-out is available, with a few tables inside. Menu: Fresh homemade mozzarella anchors the menu. Of the eight signature sandwiches on the board, only one doesn’t include it. Sandwiches: Sandwich lineup includes the Jimmy O (prosciutto di Parma, capocollo and sweet soppressata), the Plain J, Dani’s Delight on focaccia, Gloria, Jocelyn’s Brooklyn, My Cousin Vinnie, Nico and the Johnny OCC. What the deli sells: Beyond sandwiches, the deli sells Italian cured meats and cheeses, pasta, prepared ready-to-eat foods and imported Italian grocery essentials. Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deli is closed Sunday and Monday. The deli’s Italian neighbor, Radici Italian Chophouse , was recently selected for the 2026 Michelin Guide. The summary points above were compiled

Bluffton, SC · 4d

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10 Flashy Georgia Steakhouses That Look Impressive But Leave Some Diners Disappointed

One Georgia steakhouse serves its aged filets inside a restored power plant sitting right on the river. Another plays upbeat music under glitzy lighting while you cut into a dry-aged tomahawk. I love that kind of drama on a dinner night. The flashy details go even further. Some rooms show...

Atlanta, GA · 3d

WSAV News 3

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Savannah mobile grocery store brings fresh food closer to neighborhoods with limited access

That's where MoGro, a mobile grocery store operated by Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, comes in, bringing groceries directly into neighborhoods with limited access to traditional grocery stores.

Savannah, GA · 3d

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These 10 Georgia Breakfast Spots Could Change Your Mind About Biscuits And Gravy

One Georgia cafe swaps hollandaise for gravy on its eggs Benedict. I love that kind of quiet rebellion. Another spot pours chocolate gravy over biscuits. And a Macon cafe has been feeding folks since around 1959, with walls full of rock memorabilia. I started looking closer at these places, and...

Georgia · 2d

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Top Savannah restaurants that have been feeding visitors for generations

Savannah, Georgia – The line begins forming before lunch, along a brick sidewalk lined with historic Savannah houses. People shift their weight, check the time, and wonder whether the wait will be worth it. Then the doors open, and strangers find themselves sitting together at a table crowded with...

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Georgia Shoppers Keep Coming Back to This Discount Grocery for Cheap Groceries and Name-Brand Finds

Some of the best shopping trips in Georgia start with a quick stop for groceries and end with a cart full of surprises. A plain storefront near Savannah turns out to hold aisles of cereal, coffee, baby gear, tools, and gadgets at prices that make people do a double take.

Garden City, GA · 7d

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This Georgia Ice Cream Shop Scoops Homemade Flavors From A Classic Soda Fountain Setting

The lemon custard ice cream at this Georgia parlor follows a recipe that hasn’t changed since 1919. That’s over a century of the same tangy scoop, and the family has zero plans to mess with it. Secret family recipes get handcrafted in-house, then scooped from a black marble...

Savannah, GA · 5d

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This Georgia Boardinghouse-Style Restaurant Serves Fried Chicken, Collards And Cornbread Dressing At Shared Tables

Ever been handed fried chicken by a total stranger? At this Georgia lunch spot, that’s basically the welcome committee. There’s no ordering, and the food is already waiting in bowls when you sit down. You share the table with people you’ve never met. Within minutes, you’re passing collards...

Savannah, GA · 1d

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We Found 10 Georgia Pizza Spots That Make Cheap Eats Worth Seeking Out

Oxtail on a pizza. That topping exists in Savannah, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The surprises keep coming. One Columbus window sells pies with toppings for about a dollar each. A Valdosta buffet pairs unlimited pizza with an arcade. I love that Georgia hides some of its...

Georgia · 3d

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Food Lion to Acquire Five Winn-Dixie Stores in Southern Georgia

The acquisition will expand Food Lion’s Georgia footprint to 51 stores and push its 2026 store openings beyond the company’s original growth target. Food Lion has reached an agreement to acquire five Winn-Dixie supermarkets in southern Georgia, expanding its presence in the state as Winn-Dixie shifts its focus to its Florida operations.

Georgia · 14h

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Real Ingredients, Real Heart at Unforgettable Bakery & Café

Local baker and philanthropist Belinda Baptiste serves up cake and connection. Makeup by Ginger Fawcett/Blush Hair & Makeup Artistry. Unforgettable Bakery & Café is a not-so-well-kept local secret. It’s tucked into an unassuming space in the Forest Park Shopping Center off Eisenhower Drive, where chef/owner Belinda Baptiste and her team have been producing delicious cakes, cookies, breads, soups, and healthy juices since 2009. She earned the attention of the James Beard Foundation, which named her a semi-finalist in 2023, the year it added the Outstanding Bakery category. She now ships her pound cakes nationwide.

Savannah, GA · 16h

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This Lively Georgia Seafood Spot Serves Crispy Fried Shrimp And Coastal Favorites Worth The Trip

Every entree here comes with free soft-serve ice cream and sundae toppings. Yes, every single one. I can’t imagine a better reason to clean your plate. The real headliner, though, is the shrimp. This kitchen serves sweet, wild-caught Georgia shrimp, hand-prepared and fried until crispy. Readers of a local...

Saint Simons Island, GA · 4d

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Steaks Grilled Over Open Flames Have Kept Bulloch County Loyal To This Statesboro Steakhouse For Decades

Some restaurants feed a town, and a few become part of its memory. On a quiet side street in downtown Statesboro, a small barbecue joint has been cooking meat over smoke since 1929. Families in Bulloch County have grown up on its pork, its stew, and its sweet tea, and...

Statesboro, GA · 4d

Grice Connect

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Generations of Flavor: Cowart’s Family Dining brings rich history and new expansions to Brooklet

There is a special recipe for success that the Cowart family has been perfecting for over 70 years, and it relies heavily on faith, family, and scratch-made Southern comfort food. For Cowart's Family Dining owners Jimmy and LaDonna Cowart , their recent move to Brooklet in 2026 wasn't just a new business chapter—it was an answer to a prayer. "I absolutely knew we would make it here because we prayed over our decision," LaDonna Cowart shared in a recent interview. "I felt like God closed other doors and then He just busted these doors wide open. The community is great, and we want to get more involved once we get settled." A Four-Generation Southern Legacy The Cowart culinary timeline is a rich tapestry that stretches back nearly a century. Before 1950, Jimmy’s great-grandparents, Ben and Bessie Cowart, operated a local bed and breakfast. In 1950, his grandparents, Oscar and Ollie Mae Cowart , officially established the original Cowart’s Restaurant downtown on Highway 280 and Bacon Street in Pembroke, Georgia. The business was later passed down to James and Sandra Cowart , famously serving up to 350 hearty breakfasts a day until their retirement in the early 1990s. Jimmy and LaDonna

Brooklet, GA · 4d

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Food Lion acquires two Glynn County Winn Dixie Stores

Food Lion announced today (Nov. 6) that it has entered into an agreement with The Winn-Dixie Company to purchase five Winn-Dixie stores across Southern Georgia including the Winn Dixie stores located at 5420 New Jesup Hwy in Brunswick and 220 Retreat Village on St. Simons Island. The stores will remain...

Brunswick, GA · 4d