Episodes

  • Some Top Eats on Hilton Head Island for 2025

    Some Top Eats on Hilton Head Island for 2025
    Dec 22 2025
    Jesse is joined by freelance writer and Hilton Head Island resident Brooke Peck to talk about some of her favorite culinary experiences and meals over the course of 2025.
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    25 mins
  • Mental Health issues in the industry - A discussion with a Savannah Chef

    Mental Health issues in the industry - A discussion with a Savannah Chef
    Dec 17 2025
    By some accounts, 80% of the members of the food and beverage industry have documented struggles with mental health issues. At the same time, 17% report problems with substance abuse. While it is certainly not just a Savannah-Hilton Head Island problem, there are people in this area trying to help however they can. Jesse talks to Rae Robertson, Savannah chef-about what she has seen, heard and experienced in her decade plus in the industry and more importantly what is available to help those who don’t know where to find it.
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    40 mins
  • Mondays with Maggie: A visit to Nunzio and Maggies Pecan Pie Secrets

    Mondays with Maggie: A visit to Nunzio and Maggies Pecan Pie Secrets
    Dec 15 2025
    Jesse and Maggie discuss his visit to Nunzio on the island last week, plus she shares some of her secrets for her world famous pecan pie. And a preview of the Hilton Head Seafood Festival including a way to get a free ticket to Saturday’s Main Event on February 28th.
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    22 mins
  • Remembering The Mavericks Raul Malo: 40 Years of Pride

    Remembering The Mavericks Raul Malo: 40 Years of Pride
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, Jesse puts the food aside for a moment to share a story that goes back to his days in High School in Miami, Florida and the guy with the soulful voice and charisma for miles that now leaves behind quite a legacy Country Music… The lead singer of The Mavericks Raul Malo who passed away at the age of 60.
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    21 mins
  • Podcast: Sobremesa's Jason Restivo

    Podcast: Sobremesa's Jason Restivo
    Dec 9 2025
    We caught up with one of the old timers in and around Savannah, his name is Jason Restivo. He is co-owner of one of Savannah’s more popular small restaurants called Sobremesa. Known for its selections of wines and some small plates, Sobremesa has become a favorite for locals looking for something great without fighting the downtown Savannah crowds or traffic. Jason and Jesse talk about the State of Savannah’s food scene, the holidays and what 2025 has felt like in general.
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    19 mins
  • Mondays with Maggie: A Great Lobster Roll and a Visit to Starbird's Miracle Pop Up

    Mondays with Maggie: A Great Lobster Roll and a Visit to Starbird's Miracle Pop Up
    Dec 8 2025
    Jesse and Maggie catch up after a week away discussing her visit to a local Lobster Roll shop, as well as a few other bites. Jesse, meanwhile shares his thoughts on Starbird’s Miracle Christmas Pop Up Bar.
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    24 mins
  • What's Up in the Starland District for 2026?

    What's Up in the Starland District for 2026?
    Dec 1 2025
    Jesse talks to Savannah realtor Beth Vantosh about all of the development on tap in the Starland District in 2026. Restaurants, retail and much more are in store for Savannah’s hottest neighborhood.
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    20 mins
  • A few words about catering to "Visitors" in Savannah

    A few words about catering to "Visitors" in Savannah
    Nov 30 2025
    The number grows every year, but in 2023, over 17 million people chose to visit Savannah or its surrounding area. Those people are coming to the Hostess City in search of some of the foods that made this region famous. It’s the comfort foods that Savannah is largely known for. So then why do some people feel the need to take shots at new restaurants that are choosing to serve that type of food? Jesse offers a few words about a new “tourist” restaurant coming to town (all 14,000 square feet of it) and what your options are if you […]
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    11 mins