Tag: Family Friendly


  • A Creative Genius with a Really Big Smoker

    My family has been in the South since before the War of Northern Aggression. I know a thing or two about barbecue. You can really get messed up coming to Hootenanny’s thinking you’ll get the traditional pulled pork with sticky sweet sauce, white bread, baked beans and coleslaw. It’s not here. Think more like Charro…

  • The Best Variety of Boba Tea on the Island

    If you’re wandering around Pier Village and find yourself craving something deliciously refreshing or satisfyingly hearty, stop by Boba Booey located in the Pier Village Market— a bright, cheerful spot that’s as fun to say as it is to visit. A Menu Full of Possibilities A Taste of Pure Delight On a recent sunny Sunday…

  • Killer View and Killer Fresh Seafood on Jekyll Island

    When I first walked into 24 Coastal Grill, I didn’t expect to find one of Jekyll Island’s most relaxing dinner spots tucked inside the Holiday Inn Resort. But sometimes the best meals are hiding in plain sight — and this one comes with an ocean view that does half the talking. The restaurant’s coastal-casual design…

  • THE Best Place for Bagels on St Simons Island

    If you’re looking for a quick and tasty bite on Saint Simons, Sandy Bottom Bagels in Retreat Village is the place to go. Sure, they’ve got authentic New York City bagels (and lots of them) in every flavor you can think of—from plain and simple to savory or sweet. Top them with cream cheese, lox,…

  • Much More than Just a Hot Dog – Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon is a Beloved Brunswick Legend!

    These aren’t just good hot dogs, rather this is a beloved Brunswick institution.

  • Dancing Goats Coffee, Books and Magic. What more Could You Want?

    Like any good coffee and book store you’ll find this one when it feels like you’re walking down an alley. Grant Street runs parallel to Newcastle in beautiful downtown Brunswick, and you can just follow your nose until you see the chalk sandwich board. Spiral Wanderers describes itself as a metaphysical coffee bar and book…

  • A Local Favorite with Some of the Best Seafood Around

    We came to Marshside Grill on a Friday for lunch in the off-season. It’s one of the few times we didn’t have to wait for a table. This place is just that good. With killer views of the marsh overlooking Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island, Marshside has some of the freshest seafood around. And…

  • Local treasure serves up home cooking like Grandma makes

    Let’s all just face facts, Truett Cathy is rolling in his grave. Those chicken biscuits just aren’t what they used to be. Well guess what? Right behind the Chic-fil-A on St. Simons Island is a home cooked biscuit that is sure to make you happy again. Sweet Mama’s is where the locals go. It’s where…

  • Fancy Q – The Best Sushi, St Simons Island

    It was one of those gorgeous Saturday afternoons on Saint Simons Island—sunny skies, a light breeze, and just the right kind of weekend pace. PC and I had spent some time wandering through Crafts in the Village and soaking up the vibe at Pier Village before heading over to Redfern Village to browse at Righton…

  • Great, old fashioned hot dog stand on St. Simons Island

    Hot Dog Alley has been a beloved island institution since 1994! After a very successful career in life insurance, Bill Dumigan retired to St. Simons in 1993 and soon after bought a little hot dog cart. We lost Bill in 2017, but his amazing hot dogs live on. Cassie and I spent years poo-pooing anyone…