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
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 […]
Jesse and Maggie are joined by Hilton Head Mayor Alan Perry to discuss the passing of Island Icon James Lisenby, owner of the nearly world famous Pool Bar Jim’s. Mr. […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about her meal at one of Hilton Head Island’s most underrated restaurants. As well as his final visit to a local brewery and new Mexican restaurants […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about the headlines coming out of the Lowcountry Food Scene following a busy month of January. Lots to share as we prepare to head into Spring.
Jesse and Maggie talk about her visit to Hinoki, Hilton Head Island’s best sushi and Jesse visited nearly every brewery in the region in one single afternoon/evening. There are some […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss their short lists of places they’ve never tried on the island and the reasons why they are looking forward to doing so. Some of the names […]
Jesse and Maggie ping pong their choices for best eats across Hilton Head and Bluffton for 2024.
Jesse and Maggie spend a quick few minutes talking about December and traditions for Christmas week at their homes this year.
20 minutes for 20 sandwiches? It sure felt that way. Hilton Head Resident Monica Jacobs joins us to talk about the art of the sandwich. We discuss her favorites in […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss some of their holiday fun (including a smoke emergency at Jesse’s house) plus his quick roadie to Charleston and a wonderful recipe for coquito, also known […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss their visit to Pomodori Too in Old Town Bluffton as well as some Mexican spots around the island. Plus Thanksgiving Day traditions….
Jesse and Maggie return from the road to discuss what they found. Maggie shares an experience from New York and Jesse offers an experience bourbon tasting in Louisville, Kentucky with […]
Jesse and Maggie return after a week away to rattle off nearly half a dozen great spots to eat and like across Hilton Head Island. Food lovers should be listening […]
The stories that are told on a daily basis in Savannah are endless. While they primarily focus on Savannah’s significant history, there are tales that are shared by locals that […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss her visit to Bowdies Chophouse on the island. That conversation led to a listing of the island’s best steaks. It also led to an extensive conversation […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss her visit to one of Jesse’s favorites, Olive and Fig Mediterranean Kitchen in Bluffton. Plus Jesse’s efforts judging the annual Chili Cookoff on the island.
By many accounts, Summer of 2024 was one of the slowest local restaurant owners have seen in a number of years. Everyone is feeling the pinch. Toss in a couple […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss her trip to North Carolina to help a friend in need post-Helene, her visit to a Charleston neighborhood that is a must visit for anyone looking […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about their experiences riding out Tropical Storm Helene over the weekend, her visit to Sea Grass Grill and the loss of Charlie Golson, a legendary presence […]
Mary Dugas has enjoyed a rich and colorful career in the music industry. Her resume includes positions as a member of the Management Team for the Gregg Allman Estate. She […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss their ‘week in food’ which featured visits to Hilton Head Island staple Lucky Rooster, the brand new Kung Fu Cantina and Jesse’s weekend judging the Hilton […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about their brunch at the renovated Tiki Hut at the Beach House Hotel on Hilton Head Island. An update on E-Tang’s plans for Bluffton and Savannah.
Jesse is joined by Michelle Smith, Managing Partner of Desposito’s Seafood to talk about their first year back on Savannah’s food scene. The challenges they’ve faced living up to a […]
Jesse and Maggie talk about the early Fall season on the island, some moving pieces with the SERG Group, including One Hot Mama’s, Nectar and Marley’s Burger Shack. Plus the […]
Jesse and Maggie discuss her visit to Hilton Head Island’s brand new Indian Restaurant, Masala Mantra Indian Bistro. Plus some new bites on the North end of the island. Welcome […] The post Mondays with Maggie: HHI Indian Food and Holiday Cheer first appeared on Eat It & Like It.
Jesse and Maggie discuss his recent visit to Asheville, North Carolina, continued fall out from Tropical Storm Debby and Indian Food on the island.
Jesse and Maggie discuss the 2024 Olympic Games, the opening ceremonies, Paris and the return of a very popular BBQ festival to the island in October. The post Mondays with Maggie: The Olympics and Rock n Ribs return to HHI first appeared on Eat It & Like It.
Jesse and Maggie discuss his visit to Savannah’s brand new 14,000 square foot pub Wexford. What it is, what it represents and how much it should be a day trip to Savannah for anyone in the low country The post Mondays with Maggie: Savannah's Brand New Irish Pub – a Crown Jewel first appeared on Eat It & Like It.
Jesse and Maggie discuss some under the radar Italian eats on Hilton Head Island and Jesse’s whirldwind trip to a concert. The post Mondays with Maggie: Frankie Bones, Nectar and the Doobie Brothers first appeared on Eat It & Like It.
Maggie’s play opens on the South End, she makes time for Dinner at an island classic while Jesse makes an ill-fated trip to a chain restaurant. He also talks about his visit to a tiny Hilton Head Island coffee roaster. The post Mondays with Maggie: Chez Georges, PF Changs and an Island Coffee Roaster first appeared on Eat It & Like It.
As Maggie finalizes preps for her Summer play duties on the island, she pops in on an island favorite…plus she also stopped in on Frankie Bones for one of the most popular steaks on the island. Jesse paid a visit to Gusto Italian Restaurant and shares his thoughts about that. The post Mondays with Maggie: A visit to Gusto and Frankie Bones first appeared on Eat It & Like It.