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Bluffton’s Lot 9 Brewing Co. to Close at Year’s End

Bluffton just lost one of its best hangouts, or it will on December 31. Lot 9 Brewing Co. announced on Wednesday that they will be closing their tap room on Red Cedar Drive effective December 31st. Two friends started Lot 9 in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, and it grew...

Bluffton, SC · 3d
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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 · 2d

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Hilton Head Food Lion ready to open. What to know about island's newest grocer

Food Lion is opening a 41,000 square-foot grocery store on Hilton Head next week almost 15 years after it shuttered its last store on the island. Here are five things to know about the return of the North Carolina-based grocery chain: 1. Where is it? In the former Sam’s Club at 93 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 2. When is it opening? Wednesday, Nov. 11, following a 7:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting. After that, customers will be invited in to shop the new store with a number of giveaways and prizes planned for the first 100 customers. Similar events sometimes see people lining up as early as 4 a.m. 3. What are the store hours? The new Food Lion will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4. What will the store have? The store will include : Ready-to-eat meals. Self-checkout lanes. To go grocery pickup and delivery service. Products sourced from local growers and manufacturers. A walk-in garden cooler to ensure peak freshness, in-store prepared fresh-cut fruit, freshly made sushi and a self-service wing and hot favorites bar. 5. Why did the last Food Lion close? A Food Lion grocery operated on 40 Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island, SC · 1d

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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 · 4d

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10 South Carolina Restaurants With Outdoor Dining So Dreamy You May Forget About The Food

One of the restaurants on this list welcomes guests who show up by boat. Or by car. Or by motorcycle, if that’s your style. Another spot serves dinner beside a waterfall you can actually hear from your table. A third has a courtyard shaded by a mammoth magnolia tree.

Greenville, SC · 7d

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These 10 Georgia Restaurants Could Make Thanksgiving Dinner Your Easiest Holiday Yet

One Savannah restaurant rolls out a Thanksgiving buffet that stretches 155 feet. That’s longer than most homes, and I can’t stop thinking about the dessert end of it. The building itself dates back to 1753. It started as an inn for sailors, and pirates were known to show up too.

Savannah, GA · 2h

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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 · 5d

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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 · 1d

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Skidaway Road ExtraMile gas station, convenience store to host grand opening celebration Thursday

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new Skidaway Road gas station and convenience store is inviting community members to celebrate its official opening Thursday morning. The owner of the ExtraMile Chevron located at 7101 Skidaway Road, is hosting a grand opening celebration starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 5. The event...

Savannah, GA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Driftaway Cafe to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A longtime Savannah eatery is preparing to welcome national cameras this month. Driftaway Cafe will host a visit from “America’s Best Restaurants,” a national media and marketing company, for an on-site shoot as part of the ABR Roadshow on Nov. 18. The show...

Savannah, GA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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12 Georgia Comfort Food Restaurants Where You Can Eat Well For Less

A whole Georgia cafe opened because a movie crew came to town to film Fried Green Tomatoes. The cameras left, and the fried green tomatoes stayed on the menu. I love that kind of backstory. It proves comfort food in this state often comes with a story, not just a side of gravy.

Georgia · 4d

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Bingo Bash at Wild Wing Cafe to support Dancing with the Statesboro Stars team

Get ready to shout "BINGO!" for a great cause. Kally Giang and Kasey Berecz are inviting the Statesboro community to join them for Team Kally & Kasey's Bingo Bash on Sunday, November 8, from 5-8pm at Wild Wing Cafe in Statesboro. The event will benefit Dancing with the Statesboro Stars , which is scheduled to take the stage on Friday, November 20. The fun-filled evening will feature bingo games with fantastic prizes, raffle drawings, and plenty of opportunities to win, all while supporting an important local cause. Adding to the excitement, Sydney Davis , a 2025 Dancing with the Statesboro Stars alum, will serve as the evening's emcee. Davis is trading the dance floor for the bingo stage to help Team Kally & Kasey raise money for their 2026 Dancing with the Statesboro Stars campaign. All proceeds from the event will benefit Safe Haven , a local nonprofit organization that provides support and services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Dancing with the Statesboro Stars brings together community members who raise money for Safe Haven while preparing to compete in a local dance competition. Fundraising events like Bingo Bash give the community an opportunity to support their favorite

Statesboro, GA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Savannah, Georgia You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Savannah, Georgia — a city where Spanish moss drapes the live oaks, where cobblestone streets echo with the laughter of neighbors and the hush of river tides, where the air is thick with the scent of jasmine, pralines, and something soulful simmering in every kitchen. Here, pastel rowhouses lean shoulder to shoulder, and the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of porch swings, gospel choirs, and the stories of those who’ve called this place home for generations and those who arrived chasing the promise of salt air and second chances.

Savannah, GA · 9d

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Savannah restaurant closed after sewage backup and failed inspection

Etang Sav Inc at 10 Whitaker St in Savannah, Georgia, was voluntarily closed after a routine inspection found an imminent health hazard with sewage backing up into the facility, according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report.

Savannah, GA · 11d