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Kid Friendly Restaurants on St. Simons Island

In need of a kid-friendly dinner in St. Simons? We’re here to help! When you’re on a family vacation to St. Simons Island, finding the right places to eat is key to ensuring everyone has a great time! This coastal destination is home to a variety of kid-friendly restaurants that cater to all ages. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between beach adventures or a relaxed dinner spot where...

Labor Day St. Simons Island

Celebrate Labor Day surrounded by friends, family, good food and good fun!  Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals is looking forward to hosting several guests for the long weekend in honor of Labor Day next week.  We invite you to share in the fun with us by testing out some ideas to make your Labor Day BBQ a huge hit! Hodnett Cooper would love to host you, your friends and family at the Beach...

Dine Like a Local on St. Simons Island

Have you always wanted to know the best spots in town to eat, those spots that only the locals know about? Now you can! We sat down with Chef Dave Synder, owner of Halyards and Tramici, two of St. Simons most popular dining spots! He filled us in on what brought him to St. Simons, what he loves most about the island, and what are his favorite things to eat....

Island Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat¼ cup thinly sliced chopped up Vidalia Onion1 egg3 tbsp. mayonnaise (Helmans)¼ cup panko bread crumbs; reserve extra panko bread crumbs¼ tsp. ground moderately hot red pepper, such Chipotle½ tsp. sweet paprikaScant 1 tsp. ground white pepperPinch of cayenneScant 1 tsp. lemon juice½ tsp. salt   Cooking Instructions: 1. Transfer the crabmeat into a bowl and keep cold. 2. Whisk the egg with the mayonnaise,...

Sweet Glazed Georgia Chile Shrimp

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 lb large Georgia shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup FRANK’S® RedHot® Sweet Chili Sauce 2 tbsp orange marmalade 2 tbsp butter 2 garlic cloves, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 2 cups cooked Arborio rice Cooking Instructions: HEAT Frank’s Sauce, marmalade, lemon juice and butter in medium skillet. Cook over high heat 2 to 3 min. until sauce is...

Fresh Georgia Shrimp, Tomato, Basil, and Garlic Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta

A new way to prepare our favorite: Wild Georgia Shrimp! Ingredients · 2 pounds ripe tomatoes · 1 Pound of Georgia shrimp, peeled and deveined · 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil · 1 red onion, finely chopped · 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced · 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves · 1 oregano sprig · Pinch chili flakes · 1 teaspoon sugar · 1 pound dried angel hair pasta · 1/4...

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