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Beaufort, SC
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Category: Restaurants
There is a new restaurant on St. Helena Island named Boondocks. It
really isn't that new, maybe a year but we just got a chance to try it
this January, 2008. We were meeting friends for dinner and it is a
central location for us. Boondocks is located in what I assume to be an
old home. I know several restaurants have been there over my years in
Beaufort. The restaurant is bright and cozy with the entire front of the
dining room windows overlooking huge live oak trees. The service was so
friendly and efficient we were truly impressed. At times we had three
people checking on
us. When we entered a good friend told us the local she crab soup was
excellent. The menu was large with great offerings making it hard to
choose. I opted to follow the recommendation of a friend and ordered the
she crab soup and crab cake sandwich. I give enormous credit to this
staff because the soup came out steaming hot. Usually soups in
restaurants are luke warm at the best and I like them hot. It was thick
and satisfying and a good recommendation. The crab sandwich was
excellent and much more than I could eat. My husband ordered ribs which
came out piled to the sky. Our friends ordered fried shrimp and prime
rib. Everything was excellent. Freshly cooked, hot, not greasy just
perfect in every way. Great job
Boondocks. We'll be back.
-- Karen Patterson - Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:22:20
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Category: Restaurants
There is a brewery in Beaufort as of December 2007 located in the new
Town Center (K-mart/Outback). Ironically, it is named Brewer's Brewing
Company owned by none other than Josh D Brewer. Josh is also the brewer.
It is set on the side of the building towards Bi-Lo. The restaurant is
bright and inviting with the friendliest service you will find anywhere.
It serves lunch and dinner opening at 11:00 AM. Brewer's offers a huge
menu with something for everyone including a great kid's menu. We
decided to give
Brewer's a try in December after traveling a couple weekend and all the
holiday food so we wanted to test out their light side of the menu. My
husband started with Spiedies In a Blanket. Described as an upstate NY
favorite it consisted of marinated beef wrapped in phyllo, baked and
served with dipping sauce. It was unusual and quite good. He then had a
great Caesar salad. I had to choose between some wonderful sounding
options shrimp ceviche, shrimp & scallop skewers or Artichoke & Red
Pepper Bruschetta. I opted to try their onion soup and bruschetta. Both
were good. Unfairly for Brewers one of our trips was to Colorado where
we tested three different breweries. We would usually try a sample tray
of the beers but opted for one glass of ale and a wine. This is a place
you can return to again and again because the menu is so eclectic and
huge. I already have several things in mind for my next trip back.
Welcome to Beautiful Beaufort Josh. Job well done.
-- Karen Patterson - Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:08:25
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Category: General Area
I need to order a cake for the graduation party for my son. He'll be
graduating from Parris Island Marine Recruit Deport near Beaufort on March
9, 2007. I'd like your recommendations for where/who nearby I can order
such a cake. Ideally, I'd like to have a cake with the USMC emblem on top.
We are from Michigan and flying out to join up with other family and I
want to get this cake ordered and off my list. I'd appreciate any
suggestions.
-- Pat Muzzell - Monday, February 12, 2007 at 23:25:25
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Editors Note: If you need a marine graduation cake with the
emblem on top we have a recommendation for a baker. Please just email us
at harry@segetaway.com and we can
give you the name and telephone number.
Category: Things to Do
my son is graduating dec. 22 usmc . my wife myself and our sons girlfriend
will be staying in your city from 12-20-06 to 12-24-06 would like them to
be
married there before we depart on 12-24 . could you please send me
information on who and where (phone numbers) i could contact to set this
up, prefferably on sat. or sun. before we leave. you can e-mail this
information or send by mail , thank you Mark Kelley
mark282kelley@verizon.net
-- mark kelley - Saturday, October 28, 2006
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Category: General Info
My friend and I spent a lovely day this June touring gardens of the
Beaufort Garden Club Members. I bought a great book on what to plant and
tend to by the month of the year in a Lowcountry garden. The members said
they hold this tour each June. One garden is featured a day. It is free
and so well worth the time. This particular garden was in the gorgeous
historic Point area of Beaufort just a short walk from downtown. It was
such a beautiful peaceful garden and all the viewers seemed to maintain a
calm reverance of its peaceful plan. It was a scorching hot day but the
mostly shade garden cooled us and our senses. The members offered free
lemondade and cookies and were very helpful in identifying certain plant
varieties. I very much recommend looking for the dates of next year's
Garden Club tours. It was a very nice way to spend a summer morning.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:00 am
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Category: Restaurants
We want to welcome the Lowcountry Winery and tasting room to Bay St. The
proprietor Amy Burch is a breath of fresh air oozing southern charm. The
tasting room offers wines made from ingredients from all over South
Carolina. The tastings include dry wines with no risidual sugar like
Merlot, Chardonnay and Elderberry. This was my first elderberry
experience. The demi-sec wines with 1 to 2% residual sugar are Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio and the Proprietor's Red. Medium wines with 3 to 5% residual
sugar include Lowcountry Nectar, Elderberry, Bay Street Berry and
Framboise. Lastly but most popular with some are the sweet wines with 6 to
10 % residual sugar are Lowcountry Nectar, Elderberry, Bay Street Berry,
and Framboise. All of their wines are for sale for $16.99. The label on
the bottles is gorgeous. My friend and I tasted most of the wines. We both
bought a bottle of the Demi-sec chardonnay and I bought a logo wine glass
for only $2.00 What a deal! This is a pleasant place to visit and a nice
respite while strolling Bay Street. We want to welcome Amy and her husband
to town and wish them great success with this endeavor. We sure had a
great time.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:51 am
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Category: Restaurants
The new hot spot for a great lunch is the Four Winds Market at 709 Bay St.
The Bay St entrance takes you through an eclectic gallery of art and
scupture. As we entered we were cordially greeted by the owner, Tom Davis
and guided to the Market in the back of the gallery. The lunch fare menu
for eat in or take out is wonderfully fresh and creative with a definite
Mediterranean flare. It was difficult to decide which enticing sounding
dish to try. We had paninis on our mind and the girl behind the counter
suggested the roast beef and horseradish. We were happy with that
suggestion and were offered our choice of side from Marinated Cauliflower,
Couscous Salad, or Tabouli. I selected couscous and my friend had the
cauliflower. We sat at a side bar and talked away. We were asked how
everything was several times and the owner was very pleasant. We ended our
lunch with hazelnut and pistachio gelato. It was the perfect ending to a
very perfect lunch. The menu offers other salads like Thai Beef, Sesame
Chicken and Quinoa. A platter of three kinds can be selected. Paninis like
Spicy Moroccan Beef and Pesto Chicken are available and wraps of hummus,
Thai Beef or Tuna. I highly recommend the Four Winds Market. It is a great
option for picnic food for the boat, park or beach. This is a must do in
Beaufort.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:32 am
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Category: Restaurants
Matter of Taste on Boundary Street is a must go to restaurant for lunch.
It it beautifuly decorated, the service is superb, and the food was
excellent and inexpensive for the luxurious treatment you receive. White
table clothes and large windows accentuate a special lunch whether for an
occassion or just for yourself. I highly recommend it.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Tue May 02, 2006 8:37 am
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Category Restaurants
On March 3, 2006 we attented the Tribute to the Great Chefs of the South.
Five chefs paired with five up-scale restaurants in Beaufort to present a
night to remember. We choose Bateaux restaurant because we love it so
much. We have been going to this restaurant for ten years back when it was
Whitehall Plantation and fall more deeply in love with it each time we go.
It has the most spectacular view in Beaufort. Chef Shaun Doty of Table
1280 in Atlanta came to Bateaux to dazzle us. Wine pairings were selected
by Rick Caudle of Wildman Imports. The evening began as we entered through
the trellis and saw a champagne table in front of the sunset over the
river. Incredible. We mingled outside sipping a lovely light champagne
paired with passed appetizers. The Foie Gras praline with pumperknickle
crumbs was to die for and went so well with the champagne. We then sat in
the lovely dining room where not one table has a bad view. Our name was
written on a plate in the centerpiece and we felt this evening was planned
just for us. The first course was yellow fin tuna with spicy coconut
noodles and the second course was grilled pompano with red pepper compote.
We do not like fish at all so this was a little disappointing, but the
wines a Gewurtztrminer and a Bourgogne Rouge were wonderful. We did think
it odd that they would serve two fish courses rather than a soup or salad.
Dinner was Painted Hills Beef Filet with a potato leek galette paired with
a Malbec. It was lovely--just like butter, baby!! Dessert was no
disappointment and we very much enjoyed the pineapple up-side down cake
with coconut ice cream paired with a lovely muscat. It was a very special
evening and begins the spring celebrations in the south. On March 4 Great
Chefs continues with wine and food tastings, iron chef competitions and
much more. Plan ahead to visit Beaufort next year for A Tribute to Great
Chefs of the south. It is an experience you will remember for a long time.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:26 pm
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Category: Restaurants
Wine & Gourmet is a lovely shop right downtown. It is within walking
distance of many Historic attractions as well as eceletic little shops. On
Friday morning I popped in because I had not been there since the new
ownership. I walked around for a little while just casually browsing and
taking stock of the provisions available when I hit the cheese counter.
Now a great idea came to me. Why not bring home some cheeses we had never
tried before and pair them with some wine for a long liesurely Friday
night dinner. Theresa was behind the counter and excited to help me with
my selections. Manchego was the only one I was familar with so she offered
little tastings. We both had fun tasting and selecting the cheeses I would
bring home. Michelle came over and helped me pair my cheese platter with
some good wines. I was looking for a white Riojo, but they were out of it
so Michelle selected another spanish white she thought would be terrific.
My husband loves Shiraz so once again she gave me direction and lastly we
settled on a nice Pinot Noir. Her wine selections were both wonderful and
affordable.
I selected seven cheeses to try. One, my absolute favorite, Cotswold was
from England and Parrana a dutch cheese very much in the parmesian style.
The rest were Spanish a Petit Basque which was lovely, a Camp De Mantalban
from the La Mancha area of Spain. We added breads and hard meats and had a
tasting fiesta.
Even if you know nothing about cheese this is the perfect place to begin
your learning process. Theresa said she decided to try the cheese platter
with her daughter and it was a big hit. Theresa, Michelle and the owner
Annie are more than happy to help you select incredible lunches, picnic,
or romantic dinner supplies. It is also fun to have wine and cheese
pairing parties with friends. Whether you live in Beaufort or are just
visiting make it a point to visit and enjoy the world of Wine & Gourmet!!
I'll be back there soon for sure.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:54 pm
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Category: Things to Do
If you are looking for something special to do this holiday season the Red
Piano Too is hosting a Gullah Christmas Tea on Dec. 10, 2005. Tea will
include lite lunch, teas, and dessert. Tea Times are 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and
3:00 PM.$25 adults and 12.50 children 4-10.
The Tea will feature Gullah Stories & Traditions by: Anita Singleton
Prather--Aunt Pearlie Sue. Hear Aunt Pearlie Sue compare Christmas in the
big house and in the slave quarters. Natalie Daise from the TV show
Gullah, Gullah Island. Her stories are sure to thrill and delight you.
Delores Nevils--Author, Amadeus. Listen as the little house servant gets
the big house ready for Christmas.
For reservations call 843-838-2241 I have already made mine for the 3:00
tea and am really looking forward to this new Christmas tradition.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:59 pm
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Category: Restaurants
This little place adjacent to the Plaza Cinemas is a fun little sports
joint. Good American menu, good service and usually great local color.
Offering burgers, wraps, salads and soups Beef O'Brady's is a welcome stop
before or after a movie or shopping at nearby stores. And the TV's in the
bathrooms make sure you don't miss a single minute of your favorite game.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:30 am
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Category: Restaurants
La Nopolera is a small unassuming Mexican Restaurant on Ribaut Rd but it
is really fantastic. The decor and cuisine make you feel like you are in
Mexico and the Nachos and Taco Salads are huge and delicious.
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:27 am
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Category: Things to DO
Yesterday I spent the most pleasant afternoon in an eclectic art gallery
on St Helena Island. The owners Mary Mack and Fran Sobieski were so
charming and obviously in love with what they do. This gallery contains
one of the South's most important collections of Folk Art offering Gullah,
regional, outsider and fine art, in addition to quilts, art prints,
handcrafted jewelry, books, gifts, and crafts by Sea Island artisans. It
is like a museum gallery. I wanted to buy everything but honed in on two
prints. One by Lil Simpson in 2003 and the other by Diane Britton Dunham
in 95. I just love them. Folk art is very sought after in today's
collectible markets. You have to visit, whether you are a local like me
who just never had the time to stop in or you are visiting our beautiful
Sea Islands. They also offer events featuring their artists. They are
having a lovely Gullah Christmas Tea with local gulla author's in Dec. 05
as well as a Live Nativity. This is not just a gallery. It is an adventure
in culture. Check out their schedule www.RedPianotoo.com and take the time
to visit. You won't be sorry!
Karen the southeastern traveler.
-- Karen Patterson - Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:08 am
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Category: Things to Do
In August the owners Elizabeth and Dennis Jenkins of Small City Gourmet
Cooking School and shop in Port Royal put on an incredible Argentinian
wine dinner complete with Tango Dancers. Elizabeth , the chef owner,
prepared gaspacho, flank steak with chimichuri on pita etc. Dennis, the
wine guy, poured wines paired to the delicious food all the while a couple
danced the tango in the middle of our u-shaped dinner table. What a
fabulous night. You have to check out there schedule.
-- Karen Patterson - Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:43 pm
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Category: Things to Do
In October 2005 Beaufort will have a two day Shrimpfest on the 7th and
8th, an Octoberfest in the little historic village of Port Royal on the
22, Wine and Brew by the WaterFestival group on the 29 and also the always
popular Tour of Homes and gardens, ghostwalks and ghost carriage rides.
Downtown opens up for the little ones to trick or treat. All of these
festivals and events are such fun. It is well worth a day trip or weekend
escape to come join us at our lovely festivals in Beautiful Beaufort by
the Bay.
-- Karen Patterson - Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:40 am
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Category: Things to Do
Someone contacted me today about Auldbrass Plantation. This is a marvelous
Frank Lloyd Wright building and Plantation. I found the following
information and links that may be helpful using a Google Search:
[url]http://south-carolina-plantations.com/beaufort/auldbrass.html[/url]
[url]http://www.umsl.edu/~sauter/analysis/creativity/30WRIGHT.html[/url]
[url]http://www.peterbeers.net/interests/flw_rt/South_Carolina/Auldbrass/auldbrass.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.knowitall.org/sandlapper/autumn-2003/completed-pdfs/auldbrass-48.pdf[/url]
In this last link (an article re-print) there is some information (listed
below) on tickets and a phone number, but I do not know if it is still
accurate.
"The Beaufort County Open Land Trust’s tour of Auldbrass is November 9
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $40; a box lunch is available for $10
at Old Sheldon Church. For tickets, send a check payable to Beaufort
County Open Land Trust, P.O. Box 75, Beaufort, SC 29901. Tickets will be
mailed with directions to the property. For more information, call (843)
521-2175."
Hope this helps
-- Harry Patterson - Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:43 pm
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Category: General Area
Beaufort is a beautiful and Historic City. We have lived in the Beaufort
area for over 10 years and have loved every minute. Nearby Fripp Island
and Hunting Island offer gorgeous beaches and natural parks. About an hour
south are Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. About
an hour north are Charleston, South Carolina and Kiawah Island, South
Carolina. What a perfect location for sight seeing and enjoying the Low
Country
-- Harry Patterson -
(harry@visiontm.com) Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 10:24:18
Category: Places to Stay
You can find Hotels in the Beaufort area by using our new Hotel Search
located on the Beaufort Home Page or by selecting
any of the graphic buttons in the menu at the top of the page.
-- Harry Patterson -
(harry@visiontm.com) Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 10:24:18
Category: Things to Do
There is plenty to do in Beaufort. Bay Street offers a quaint and active
shopping area as you walk along the Waterfront (pictured above) and past
Historic Inns. As you stroll along Horse and Carriage Tours pass you by
telling visitors of Beaufort's important role in history.
-- Harry Patterson -
(harry@visiontm.com) Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 10:24:18
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