Tag: Wine


  • Our Favorite Authentic Thai Food Near I-95 in Brunswick

    If you’re searching for authentic Thai food in Brunswick, Georgia, put Nakorn Thai Cuisine at the very top of your list. Feeling a little peckish near I-95 one day, we decided to try Nakorn on some friends’ recommendation. Pulling up to the outside, we were a little underwhelmed. The exterior has seen better days, and…

  • The Half Shell: Oysters Done Right on St. Simons Island

    One Sunday evening in December, we met friends for dinner at The Half Shell on St. Simons Island, Georgia, with one thing firmly in mind: fresh oysters. Luckily, The Half Shell delivered—and then some. To begin with, we were thrilled to find an excellent oyster selection featuring McIntosh oysters from Darien, GA, as well as…

  • Barrier Island Brewing Rocks The Craft Beer and Killer Menu

    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.

  • The Best Wine Bar on St Simons Island

    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…

  • Uncle Don’s: A Market with Passion, Heart & Local Everything

    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…

  • Guaranteed Deliciousness at TupTim Thai

    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…

  • Ripper’z Just Changed the Hot Dog Game on SSI

    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…

  • We Ate Our Way Through The Best PorchFest Ever

    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…

  • Come See Why Sal’s Pizza is a Community Favorite

    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…

  • This Little Shanty Packs a Big Flavor

    I’ll never forget the first time Cassie and I went to Indigo Shanty. It was almost surreal. Like we were in a completely different world… in a homey, friendly and relaxing world which nearly exactly describes the food here. It’s tucked off the beaten path a bit but close enough to walk to if you’re…