Going out for ice cream in the Lowcountry? You’re in for a treat. At last count, Beaufort County had more than 20 places where those who love ice cream, gelato, sorbet, soft-serve or fro-yo could get their fix of creamy goodness. While frozen yogurt sold by the ounce is the newest addition to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, other options abound to satisfy cravings for something cold and sweet on a hot summer day.

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Ever since the first primitive grillmaster rotisseried a wooly mammoth flank over an open flame, the concept of cooking outdoors has carried a certain mystique that you don’t find in, say, your average microwave.

As part of Hilton Head Island’s food truck pilot program, four food trucks are serving up a variety of cuisines at beach locations around the island: Murican Border, offering “international tacos” with Greek, Japanese and Korean flavors, can be found at Driessen Beach Park.

Lowcountry Lobster is continuing to serve its specialties, like lobster rolls and lobster nachos, but added hot dogs, hamburgers and cold sides like potato salad to the menu. It also is parked at Driessen Beach Park.

Erika Waronsky has opened The Sandbar Beach Eats, a new restaurant on Hilton Head Island in Coligny Plaza Shopping Center near the traffic circle. The restaurant opened June 3 in the former home of Bomboras. Waronsky’s new restaurant has an outside bar, covered outdoor seating, a cooking pit, live music, flip-flop friendly atmosphere and a pick-up window.

Kilwins chocolate fudge and ice cream is celebrating 20 years in the Lowcountry. We opened our doors in May 1997 and have been serving the Lowcountry at the same location in Tanger Outlet Mall 2. Owners, Rick and Michelle Cheadle, who have lived in the area 35+ years, retired from aviation and decided they wanted to find a small business to keep them busy.

In June, Corner Perk in Old Town Bluffton started selling its first batch of aged coffee. And no, it doesn’t come from a really, really old pot.

Several months ago, owner Josh Cooke sent 120 pounds of green coffee beans to Dafuskie Island Rum Company, where they were stored in an empty Woodford Reserve double oak bourbon barrel.

SERG Restaurant Group, owners of popular Hilton Head Island restaurants such as Skull Creek Boathouse, Poseidon and One Hot Mama’s, announced recently that it is adding a new fast-casual spot to its list of offerings.

Marley’s Shrimp and Burger Shack will be a quick counter service-style restaurant next to Marley’s Island Seafood Grille, according to a SERG press release. The restaurant was expected to open by the beginning of July.

The city of Hardeeville unveiled its new farmers’ market June 19 on the lawn behind City Hall. The farmers’ market is a space for local vendors, growers, craftsmen, and the community to gather and share goods, knowledge and company. The market will be held weekly this summer from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. each Monday (except holidays) on the lawns at City Hall on Main Street. Interested vendors should contact Parks and Recreation Director Addison Jarrell at 843-784-2231 or Becky DalSanto at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is offering beachgoers another option for drinks at its new Sandbar at Marker 72. The bar is part of a pavilion on the beach that previously was used for events like weddings, said Avery Ivey of The Brandon Agency.