From creamy pimento cheese to crispy fried pickles, the South undoubtedly has some of the most decadent, delicious, and downright bizarre cuisines in the nation. Born from a rich mix of culinary traditions and ingredients you might not find outside of the bottom states, Southern food is truly unlike anything else – which tends to confuse visitors.
Farmer’s markets are summertime staples, especially here in the Lowcountry. Between the sunny weather, fresh foods, and some good old-fashioned Southern gab, shopping the stands harkens back to a time when goods were bought and sold between friends and neighbors. We love our Bluffton Farmers Market vendors here at The Cottage, but we get it: …
We’re big believers in #PhoneEatsFirst. While there’s no way to capture the taste of a perfectly made meal (yet), a photo of your plate will help you remember one of the most important parts of your Lowcountry vacation: the food. Some food photos elicit envy and hunger pangs, but we’ve all seen (and perhaps even …
There are few foods more Southern than grits. This warm, creamy comfort food has been a Lowcountry breakfast staple for centuries, but outside of the South, little is known about this quintessential meal. Here’s everything you never knew about grits.
We get many questions from customers about what our “secret ingredients” are, so we’re finally spilling the beans: we don’t have any. Really. Southern cooking was born out of necessity and uses simple ingredients like butter, cornmeal, and pecans to create comforting, wholesome meals. So while we put a twist on classic meals like our …
Leslie joins Jesse Blanco of Eat it and Like it to discuss how they have adapted to the unique environment many businesses are facing. Check out the video here.
From blow-out receptions to boho elopements, wedding trends have changed a lot over the past few years. But there are still a handful of key elements that appear in almost every American ceremony: a white bridal dress, the exchange of wedding rings, floral arrangements, and the cake. Whether you don’t know much about wedding cakes …
If there’s one region of the United States that “does” Christmas well, it has to be the South. In true Southern fashion, we go big (and go home) for the holidays. What we lack in cold weather, we make up for with our distinctive traditions – including festive foods. Here are eight festive foods you …
As one of the most popular beverages in the nation, there’s no question that coffee “steeps” into our culture. Whether you enjoy cradling a mug on the couch, grabbing a Frappuccino® on the way to work, or chatting with friends over skinny lattes, it’s hard to imagine a day without coffee. And there’s good news: science says you don’t have to.
Bubba from Forrest Gump said it best when he described shrimp as the “fruit of the sea.” From blackened and pan-seared to boiled or deep-fried, there are so many ways to enjoy this seafood favorite – and they all taste delicious.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 9-11am, Sat 8-11am
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 11-3pm
Sunday Brunch: Sundays 8am-2pm
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The Cottage- 2022 Readers Choice Winner: Great news! The Cottage won Bluffton’s Favorite European Restaurant! |
