Oysters have been part of the history and culture of the Lowcountry for thousands of years. Thanks to the Lowcountry Oyster Trail they are about to achieve a whole new prominence in a unique and interactive way. During October some 21 giant oyster shells will be placed throughout Bluffton to create a Shell Art Trail. …
Ahh Oysters, is there anything better? We think not! So, begs the question, what is the best way to eat these delightful mollusks? Naked? Raw with a slice of Lemon? Mignonette? All are delectable but let us break down our favorite ways to eat an oyster. For wine, “terroir” is the concept that its flavor …
The Lowcountry Oyster Trail (LOT) is all about creating the ultimate Lowcountry travel experience for those embarking on the “Trail” – offering customized itineraries for people to personalize their adventure by doing (and eating/drinking) the things they love best. So while we hope that everyone on the LOT loves or learns to love oysters, we’ve …
There is a reason Anchorage 1770 Inn has recently been named the Top Inn in America by Coastal Living, Southern Living and named one of the “52 Places to Go in 2016” by The New York Times. Whether you are a local or visiting from out of town – the Anchorage 1770 Inn is the …
What do people love almost as much as oysters? Art. And we’ve found a way to bring together the unique culinary, and aesthetic, attributes of the beloved Lowcountry oyster …. as we get ready to launch the Lowcountry Oyster Trail Shell Art Trail this Fall. The LOT Shell Art Trail is a soon-to-be-launched public art …
Nestled on the docks of the Port Royal Sound, Hudson’s Seafood House on the Dock is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a true Lowcountry dining experience. Hudson’s brings local, fresh seafood straight from their docks to your table by employing the largest fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island. If you …
With the launch of the Lowcountry Oyster Trail, the “Sea to Fork” culinary movement is expected to grow by leaps and bounds – offering oyster lovers a way to truly immerse themselves in a unique culinary and educational oyster experience unlike anything else in the region. It’s a truly exciting time for food lovers and …
Aquaculture, sea-to-table, aqua-tourism, merroir: Larry Hughes loves using expressive terms for the Lowcountry Oyster Trail. “Why can’t we have aqua-tourism? We have ecotourism,” he said. “It’s just tourism focused on our special marine ecosystem.” When it comes to oysters, “merroir” is the maritime version of what terroir is to wine — the environmental factors that …
The concept is simple: Lowcountry oysters are some of the best in the world. So, shouldn’t everyone get to see, taste and experience them for themselves? In November 2015, the Virginia Oyster Trail was officially launched, and for the first time, attractions spanning across 250 miles were seamlessly connected to provide Virginia visitors with nearly …
Aquatourism and sea-to-fork culinary movement will combine to assist marine research Oysters, that gourmet delight prized for over 4,000 years in the Lowcountry, will soon be at the center of a new “aquatourism” initiative set to launch this fall. The Lowcountry Oyster Trail, will highlight the region’s famous oysters, and its growing role in the …
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