Restaurant News
Wine Bar Opens in Bluffton
Wine Time Bluffton held its grand opening last month. The wine bar, located on Promenade Street where Ben and Jerry’s was located, is owned by Rob and Lauren Bazemore. The restaurant features small plates, artisan cheeses and charcuterie created to pair with more than two dozen wine by-the-glass options. The space offers more than 350 different wine labels and 20 different cheeses for retail. It pledges to donate a portion of its sales to a local non-profit each month.
Benny Hudson’s announces new seafood restaurant
Benny Hudson’s Seafood said on its Facebook page that it’s been working on “something big” for the past few months. The news? Benny Hudson Seafood Market has partnered with Coastal Restaurants And Bars to create a neighboring seafood restaurant, Benny’s Coastal Kitchen. It is named after the market’s founder, Benny Hudson. The restaurant will overlook the docks on Squire Pope Road and will feature two stories, including a rooftop bar. A groundbreaking was recently held. Plans are for the project to be completed by 2024.
Bluffton eatery breaks ground
Led by chef Bridgette Frazier and backed by Watterson Brands, Ma Daisy’s Porch is an ode to Frazier’s grandmother (Ma Daisy), and the Gullah community. The business held a groundbreaking last month at 1255 May River Road. Described as an entire compound comprised of a restaurant, bakery, open-air market with goods from the Black and Gullah community, and the first Gullah Heritage Center in Bluffton, the project is expected to open early next year.
New Italian Ice Shop
Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard of Bluffton recently opened on Venture Drive. Its Facebook page says it will offer its “famous Italian Ice and frozen custard” and customizable Gelati and Blendini. Rita’s has a selection of dairy free, gluten free, and sugar-free options. The shop operates in 31 states with more than 600 locations.
Top Margarita in South Carolina
Java Burrito Company has the best margaritas, according to Yelp. In its list of top destinations in the country to enjoy a margarita, Java Burrito Company was ranked No 1. The rankings are based on several factors, including ratings of reviews mentioning margaritas.
Lowcountry seafood restaurant under new ownership
Fiddler’s Seafood Restaurant & Fiddler’s Seafood Market, previously owned in Ridgeland by Billy and Donna Rowell, was recently bought by Lynden and Sally Zuniga. The menu includes shrimp baskets, fish sandwiches, seafood platters and burgers. The Rowells had owned the popular restaurant and market in northern Jasper County since 1999. The Zunigas own Tio’s on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.
