Lowcountry Cuisine Summer/Fall 2019

LC 56 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine J ust up the road from Charleston lies the Hammock Coast, a small string of Lowcountry beaches and coastlines that exude all the things you might hope for in a quiet getaway. Historic Georgetown, the . third-oldest city in South Carolina, is nestled along the Sampit River and is a charming area with old houses and a central waterfront area called Harborwalk. Just to its north, Pawleys Island, touted as America’s Oldest Seaside Community, relishes in what locals call an “arrogantly shabby” ambiance. Litchfield Beach slows things down with a relaxing vibe perfect for those hoping for a quiet beach. Further on up the coast, Murrells Inlet is the seafood capital of South Carolina, with several restaurants along a laid-back half-mile of boardwalk called The Marsh Walk. Garden City, on the northernmost end of the Hammock Coast, is a classic beach town with a pier, arcade and beach houses dotting the ocean and creek sides. Whichever location strikes your fancy, you’ll find yourself with plenty of restaurants to try and things to do — after all, the span only stretches about a 35-minute drive from south to north, so, when you’re not relaxing waterside, get out and explore this beautiful area on your vacation. BY ANNE SHULER TOOLE A Taste of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast