Shuck It! is a podcast hosted by Jesse Blanco, Savannah and Hilton Head Island's voice of food. This weekly podcast will introduce you to the people and places across Coastal Georgia and South Carolina that make up the melting pot of cuisine in the region.
Shuck it! An Eat it and Like it Podcast
Savannah, GA
Christina Pirovitz-Williams, owner of 208 Wine Bar on Bay Street in Savannah joins Jesse to talk about changes they are making to the space. Not in a physical sense. To […]
Jesse is joined by Lynn and Cele Seldon, Lowcountry-based travel writers who have a new book on the street. It is called 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about his visit to Shrimp Fest and one of the best espresso martinis he’s had on the island. Plus a great spot for fried shrimp and […]
Jesse spends a few minutes talking about one of his favorite spots to visit when he is in St. Augustine. Less than 10 minutes away is quiet, secluded and nostalgic […]
Jesse is joined by Island native and local realtor Maggie Crenshaw to talk about the upcoming Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival and other outdoor dining options on Hilon Head Island […]
Jesse is joined by Savannah Chef and native Savannian Rae Robertson to talk about what a brutally slow Summer means for area restaurants. How do they adjust? Does this cause […]
Jesse talks about not only his love of a great steak, but also a steak experience he had recently in Savannah that left a lasting impression…a good one, no…great one.
Jessica Lebos is a long time Savannah resident and one of the best writers in the city. She joins Jesse to talk about her Summer and, a new podcast she’s […]
Jesse is joined by Andrea Jones Downs, Co-Owner of St. Augustine Tasting Tours. Andrea talks about the state of the current food scene in St Augustine (clue: its GREAT), plus […]
Jesse talks about his recent weekend visit to Daufuskie Island. While he was there, he got to talk to their brand new Pastry Chef as well as their Executive Chef […]
Maggie is back in the mix chatting with Jesse about their dinner together last week, plus some collard greens that Jesse loved and a few other stops around the island.
Beaufort Resident and Small Business Advocate Kelly Chelten joins Jesse to talk about Beauforts Participants in the Burger Bash and a few other happens North of the Broad River.
For everything we’ve come to love about the Savannah’s growing food scene, there remains much to be desired. Some of it is natural growth, some of it is just the […]
Amie Baima has been on the island long enough to remember quite a bit. She’s seen the growth and via her restaurant, Skillets Cafe and Bakery, she’s had a front […]
Olympia Cafe is a Savannah and River Street institution. Their lease, however, expires at the end of 2025 and they may or may not get a new one. Jesse is […]
A few days removed from the announcement heard round the world -The Lady and Sons, Paula Deen’s Flagship restaurant in Savannah-was closed. As in for good. There has been a […]
Jesse is joined by Monica Jacobs AKA The Sandwich Maven to discuss some of her travels to and from the Florida Keys and 3 great sandwich shops she has come […]
Maggie talks about her visit to a local pizza establishment in search of Gluten Free Pizza….Jesse talks about a recent steakhouse experience that everyone should know about.
Origins Coffee Bar has a fascinating story. A young couple decides to start a coffee cart in downtown Savannah, a few years later opens a what is arguably Savannah’s most […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about his weekend on Daufuskie Island, the great food and a preview of a few more exceptional burgers coming up for the Eat It and Like […]
It’s a first event of its kind in the Greater Savannah/Hilton Head Island region, so it is going to take a little bit to get the word out and properly […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about his visit to Firemost Pizza over the weekend and what you can expect if you visit them as well as a can’t miss burger he […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss a handful of the island’s better burgers including some you may not have on your radar. Plus lots of other Eating and Liking Weekend fun.
Jesse and Maggie talk about their 4th of July holiday week eats including her stops across the island and his visits to two HHI spots before he left town. Also […]
For the 3rd year in a row, the Heritage Fire Tour is making a stop in Savannah. Nearly 2 dozen chefs will participate in 2025 all bringing their cooking on […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about his visit to the Palmetto Dunes General Store for their fried chicken and the island’s fried chicken scene in general. Plus, two new restaurants on […]
Jesse share’s his experience chatting with Paul Miller, owner of Savannah’s downtown pizza institution, Vinnie Van Go Go’s Pizza.
Jesse and Maggie discuss his visit to two popular burger spots on the island. One is on the new side, the other is an institution…plus a few other stops along […]
You haven’t been to Hilton Head Island unless you’ve been to…… is the question being answered this week. Jesse and Maggie discuss Iconic CASUAL eats on Hilton Head Island.
Jesse and Maggie talk about the eats surrounding graduation season plus Jesse’s Supper Club event in Savannah and the first ever Eat It and Like It Summer Dinner Series coming […]
It is among the most frequently asked questions….Why do we never share any negative experiences about restaurants? Can all of the food out there be that good? The short answer […]
Maggie shares her Mother’s Day dinner experience at Wiseguys with her daughter, plus a visit to Skull Creek Boathouse and Cactus Street Cantina
Jesse and Maggie discuss their dinner at Cafe Al Dente and some results of Jesse’s research into the island’s best margarita.
Maggie shares details of the sights, sounds and eats from her High School Reunion on the island, including stops at Benny’s, Coast and More. Plus Jesse pays a visit to […]
If you know where to look, you will find an amazing amount of Gluten Free eats all over Beaufort and the Sea Islands. This week, Jesse and co-host Kelly Chelten […]
Podcast Monica Jacobs, the Sandwich Maven is the our guest this week. She is the most traveled sandwich person we’ve probably ever known. This week, shes back in South Florida […]
The Brice is thrilled to be hosting a mural competition for SCAD students, generously funded by Coca-Cola, with the winning mural to be painted by the hotel's pool. Our guest […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss their experience at The RBC Heritage, some of the area’s breweries and a new pizza that is coming to Hilton Head Island this Spring/Summer.
Jesse chats with Tony Bagnulo, Owner of Bullrush Gin. The Savannah/Hilton Head region’s only locally produced product. Tony has been producing his popular product for a decade. Now he’s finally […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about her visit to one of the island’s popular Italian Chophouse, Frankie Bones. Plus their choices for outdoor dining on the Island during Heritage Week.
Jesse catches up with Tony Seichrist, Owner and Exec Chef at The Wyld Dock Bar, one of Savannah’s quintessential outdoor eateries. Located on the marsh just outside the heart of […]
Jesse shares his experiences based on 3 decades of visits to Tallahassee and the good eats he found after a recent weekend trip to Florida’s Capital. # # #
Jesse and Maggie make the rounds on Hilton Head discussing the island’s best sushi, plus some Tex Mex for National Burrito Day and a small preview of eats at The […]
Bluffton’s Pour Richards made headlines in January of 2025 when the duo behind it, Ally Rogers and Richard Canestrari announced that they would be closing the doors on their very […]
The Starland District has become Savannah’s most popular neighborhood for locals looking for some weekend entertainment. The neighborhood has always been quirky, funky and unique. Marguerite Seckman is a local […]
Jesse takes a few minutes to talk about Eat It and Like It’s planned expansion for 2025. It’s been in the works for a number of years. A few stops […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss her excitement about the Auburn Tigers getting into the Final Four, plus Jesse’s visit to Hilton Head Island’s newest brewery and the early buzz coming out […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss this year’s entries at 2025 Wingfest plus a look ahead at Bluffton’s newest Italian restaurant.
Jesse and Maggie discuss her favorite Cobb Salad on the Island and Jesse shares some of his adventures from a day in Bluffton plus the best Carrot Cake you’ve never […]
We are very excited to share a new venture here at Eat It and Like It. It’s called Beaufort Bites and features detailed conversations and information about the food scene […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss their visit to Relish Thai Cuisine on the island. New ownership, new menu. Plus some chicken wings you should know about and a bottle of bourbon […]