Cuckoo for Coconut
Hawaii’s beloved Coconut Glen’s ice cream makes its way to Folly Beach by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer You used to have to travel all the way to Hawaii or Japan to get a taste of Coconut Glen’s famous coconut ice cream. But now, a little scoop of paradise has...
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH — AUGUST 2015
BOURBON BACON JAM By The ‘Wich Doctor Owner & Chef Jeff Butler Yields 3 1/2 cups. Enjoy on steak, meaty fish, omelettes, or just about anything! Ingredients: • 1 & 1/2 Pounds of bacon (uncooked, chopped in 1-inch pieces) • 1 Large yellow onion • 1/2...
The Evolution of Bert’s
They may doze … but they never rest on their laurels By Lorne Chambers | Editor Open 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, Bert’s Market on Folly Beach literally never locks its doors. In fact, last month during the massive renovations to the island’s grocery store, the...
Irish Eyes Smile Upon Center Street
Completely renovated St. James Gate re-opens just in time for the summer rush By Lorne Chambers | Editor Dublin native John Teevan has seen enough gimmicky Irish bars in the U.S. to know that when he and his longtime partner Stephanie Mahan took over the building at...
Fresh Lobster on Folly?
Maine Line Seafood owners bring Fresh Lobster and A hometown favorite to the Carolina Coast By Lorne Chambers | Folly Current Editor When you think about fresh seafood on Folly Beach, you probably don’t think about lobster. Fish shrimp, crab, oysters … but not...
Recipe of the Month — June 2015
Lima Beans with Ham over Rice Recipe by By: Mama Flo (Florence O’Donnell), Planet Follywood Ingredients: • 2 lbs Dry Large Limas • Ham Bone with the Meat & Fat • 2 Cups Onions, Chopped Fine • 1/2 Cup of Bacon Drippings with a Fried Piece of Bacon • Ham or...
Breakfast in the Front, Party In The Back
Chico Feo brings flair of the islands to breakfast By Lorne Chambers | Editor Local Renaissance man Hank Weed spent the better part of a decade aboard a sailboat, bouncing from one Caribbean island to the next. So it should be no surprise that the sailor turned...
Recipe of the Month — May 2015
Fresh Corn & Peanut Salad Recipe by Folly resident Jessica Cobb, General Manager & Catering Director at Bull Street Gourmet Ingredients: • 3 cups Roasted Corn • 1 Roasted Red Pepper, diced • 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced • 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, minced • 2 Tbsp. Garlic,...
Loggerheads Turns Five!
Big blowout planned for 5th anniversary By Lorne Chambers | Editor The rapid evolution and success of Loggerhead’s Beach Grill has moved at anything but a turtle’s pace over the last five years. In 2010 Loggerhead’s owner Ed Iames began converting this humble little...
Recipe Of The Month — April 2015
Cold Ramen Sesame Citrus Noodle Salad Recipe by Lesley Carroll | co-owner of Jack of Cups Saloon Recipe serves 4 • Start with 6 cups boiled & chilled Ramen noodles. For The Dressing: • 5 T sesame oil • 1 T sriracha • 2 T fresh orange juice • 1 T fresh lime juice •...
Think Globally, Eat Locally
Lowcountry Local First encourages you to shift spending towards local food and drink From Staff Reports As part of the 4th Annual Eat Local Month, sign up is now open for Lowcountry Local First’s Eat Local Challenge, which will take place during the month of April and...