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4 Must-Try Lowcountry Coffee Shops

With so much to see and do in Hilton Head Island, proper fuel is a key part of getting ready for your next Lowcountry adventure. Luckily, there are some incredible local coffee shops and cafes in Hilton Head that have everything you need to kick off your day caffeinated, relax with a mid-afternoon snack, or dine in style with friends old and new. Here are some of our favorites.

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Your guide to brunch on hilton head island

Hilton Head Island may be known for its stunning beaches, Lowcountry hospitality, and world-class golf and tennis, but it’s also become a culinary destination in its own right—and brunch is no exception! Who doesn’t love brunch? Scrumptious food, delectable drinks, and at a time of day that allows you to hit the snooze button for as long as you need. There’s no better opportunity than a long weekend or a relaxing vacation to indulge in the happiest meal of the day. On your next visit to Hilton Head Island, be sure to enjoy any and all of these fantastic eateries known for their delicious fare. Hungry yet? You will be.

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Alexander’s restaurant summer watermelon salad

INGREDIENTS FOR BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:

  • 2 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Creole Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 ea. shallot
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Cup Blended oil (75% Canola, 25% Extra Virgin Olive oil)
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Black Marlin Featured on Food Network’s Beach Eats

This Summer Chris Carge, the Executive Chef of Black Marlin Bayside Grill made a featured appearance on the series premiere of Food Network’s Beach Eats. The episode shows Chris and Curtis Stone cooking two of Black Marlin’s specialty dishes together and having a blast behind the world-famous Hurricane bar serving up Black Marlin’s signature drink, the Hurricane. In order to celebrate Executive Chef Chris Carge’s television debut, Black Marlin held a viewing party bash; complimentary Hurricane drinks in autographed souvenir glasses, vintage popcorn bags, string lights and prideful shouts of excitement, along with a few hardball jokes with Chris, made the evening a hit!

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Best Hilton Head Island Foodie Instagrams to Follow Now

We’ve combed through Instagram and rounded up the best foodie photo accounts on Hilton Head Island that’ll have you hungry the minute you start scrolling through your Insta-feed. Get ready to hit “follow”!

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How to eat and drink your way through the RBC heritage tournament

Chef and owner of The Lucky Rooster Clayton Rollison has been hitting the Heritage scene since he was a boy growing up on Hilton Head. When I asked this super foodie, “What would be a chef’s rec to eating and drinking your way through Heritage?” he responded, “First, you need a strategy.”

salmon burger and fries