Year: 2025
Barrier Island Brewing has become a must-visit spot on St. Simons Island, Georgia, bringing together locally brewed craft beer, a standout food menu, and a lively sports-friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re a local, a weekend visitor, or vacationing on the Golden Isles, this brewery checks all the boxes.
Located at the rear of Uncle Don’s Local Market, the Uncle Don’s Wine Bar has quickly become one of St. Simons Island’s most charming gathering spots. What makes it so special? Simply put, it lets you try before you buy. It’s a brilliant idea that turns ordinary wine shopping into a fun, relaxed experience. Sixteen…
There are places you shop, and then there are places you experience, and Uncle Don’s Local Market on St. Simons Island is very much the latter. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by the feeling of a true community market, where quality, freshness, and Southern hospitality come together beautifully. Farm-Fresh Produce, Year-Round At…
Like a lot of great hidden gems, TupTim Thai is tucked away in a less than impressive strip of shops that include a smoke shop, but even the exterior of TupTim is attractive, colorful, warm and inviting. There is something odd about the directional arrows in the parking lot but this isn’t an article about…
Brunswick has such a hometown feel to it. It’s one of the things we love most about downtown, and one of the very reasons for that is the 20 plus year presence of Daddy Cate’s Coffee. It is such a welcoming place with such wonderful aromas that greet you when you open the door. It…
I really don’t know where to start talking about Ripper’z. There is so much of a revolution going on here. Let’s start with the eponymous rippers – the deep-fried, all-beef hot dogs… WAIT! HANG ON! Before you call your cardiologist just for reading that sentence, I gotta tell you these dogs are Nueske’s Premium All…
Brunswick PorchFest turns historic Old Town porches into live music stages for a one-day community festival that keeps growing every year – like 10,000 plus this year. Inspired by the original PorchFest in Ithaca, this local version began in 2018 thanks to neighbors with a simple idea: performers + porches = community. And there were…
Discover why locals love Coastal Coffee! From raspberry Pop-Tarts and blueberry muffins to hearty breakfast sandwiches and Peach Coffee Roasters brew, perfect for breakfast or lunch. The Star of the Show: Raspberry Pop-Tarts Coastal Coffee—the local gem where every bite and sip feels like a warm hug. Trust me, you’ll want to run, not walk…
We stumbled into Nautica Joe’s for lunch on a Wednesday at the insistence of our friend Shayne from Blacksheep Pickers. Shayne never steers you wrong. It was packed, and for good reason: their food is fresh, creative and delicious and the service is friendly and efficient. The decor is a thing of beauty. It’s clean…
Where flavor, family, and friendliness come together A rainy Saturday night on St. Simons Island called for something comforting, so we picked up a pizza to go from Sal’s Pizza—and, as usual, it did not disappoint. Ordering and picking up a pizza is easy and usually ready in thirty-minutes or so. Packed with Flavor Every…
