Shuck it! An Eat it and Like it Podcast

On this episode of the Eat It and Like It Podcast, Jesse catches up with Hilton Head Island's Monica Jacobs, better known as The Sandwich Maven, to talk about a […]

Olympia Cafe has been part of Savannah's River Street story for roughly 30 years, but this week brought confirmation that the beloved Greek restaurant will not return to its longtime […]

On this episode of the Eat It and Like It Podcast, Jesse visits First City Brewery, a new neighborhood brewery in Savannah's Thomas Square. Owners E.J. and Lindsay McLean share […]

This week on the Eat It and Like It podcast, Jesse Blanco and Maggie Crenshaw reunite after a busy spring to catch up on everything from business changes and real […]

Jesse Blanco shares his first impressions of Old Savannah Distillery, a massive new tasting room, bar, and Southern restaurant on MLK in downtown Savannah. From cocktails and fried green tomatoes […]

A deeply personal episode stepping away from food to share a story Jesse has carried for nine years, with a message about mental health, awareness and the importance of knowing […]

We're stepping away from the big, flashy food scene to spotlight one of Savannah's hidden gems. Jesse’s guest is Cristine Tindall, owner of a charming French-inspired café tucked along Bay […]

There are a lot of great eats along Savannah’s Riverfront…if you know where to look. Some of the best in the city lie at the Plant Riverside District. 13 Outlets […]

Hilton Head restaurateur Amanda Cifaldi gets real about rising costs, steady crowds, and survival in a very volitile F&B landscape.

This topic could get me us in a little bit of trouble. But it shouldn’t. There are some advantages and disadvantages to enjoying each. Like what? I’m glad you asked. […]

Jesse is joined by Matt Roher, Food and Beverage Director for Sea Pines Resort, to talk about just how much planning and strategy goes into providing meals for 10-15 thousand […]

Jesse is joined by Nashville recording artist Hannah Dasher who is not only about to release to new album, but also her first cookbook. It’s called Stand by your Pan […]

Jesse is joined by Kenny Lyons, President of the Neighborhood Dining Group, the group behind Husk as well as a new Modern Steakhouse set to open in Savannah Spring of […]

Jesse is joined by Elena and Sonny Hughley who created Two Birds Greek Street Food a few years back and become a huge hit on both sides of the Savannah […]

Jesse is joined by Sam Kochan and Kristen Miklinevich, co-owners of Bordertown BBQ, a brand new Texas style BBQ spot set to open in Beaufort end of February 2026. We […]

Margaret Crenshaw, Hilton Head Island Native and local realtor stops by to talk about her recent eats including some Restaurant Week dining and a hidden gem in the Mexican food […]

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who does more to preserve Gullah Culinary Culture in the Carolina Lowcountry than BJ Dennis. A Charleston native who now lives in the […]

Jesse is joined this week by Chef, Restaurant owner and Emmy Award Winning Kardea Brown. She talks some of the highs and lows in her journey to this point and […]

Jesse chats with Natalyn Chmielewski, a Bluffton-based cottage baker who’s been cooking up a storm and creating some seriously sexy breads….right out of her own kitchen.

Maggie is hibernating this winter. As such, she’s been cooking up a storm at home. Breads from scratch, soups and more. She shares some of her favorites, plus her spot […]

Jesse and Maggie talk about her love of Mediterranean food and the spots she enjoys most. Including her visit to Casablanca Mediterranean Grill. Jesse shares a preview of a very […]

A special episode for anyone wanting to visit Beaufort, South Carolina and the Sea Islands. Campfire Tyler is a native and a local musician. It doesn’t hurt that he is […]

Jesse and Maggie reconnect in the new year talking about their eats on New Years Day plus Jesse’s romp across Hilton Head Island in search of the area’s best Oyster […]

Jesse and Maggie return after a week away to talk about some Christmas eats during the holiday and Jesse’s dining options on his road trip across the country.

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jesse discusses his visit to an Italian Restaurant on Hilton Head Island that has made quite a name for itself in the short time it has been around.

Jesse and Maggie welcome back an island favorite desserts spot in the Purple Cow, plus Jesse offers his review of his visit to Coastal Capril Italian Restaurant.

Jesse and Maggie talk about some of his favorite eats in 2025 and a preview of an upcoming write up, plus the build up for Thanksgiving has begun. Dinner for […]

All you have to do is travel to practically any other city of similar size to see that Savannah brewery scene just doesn’t measure up across the South. Given that […]

Jesse is joined by Erika Baskin to talk about the upcoming Hostess City Food and Wine Festival this weekend at Eastern Wharf in Savannah.

After close to 2 years of talking about it, Jesse and Maggie FINALLY pay a visit to one of the most iconic restaurants on the island, Charlie’s. We discuss the […]

At any given point over the last handful of years, you could safely count on a hand and a half how many new restaurants we knew were on the horizon […]

The largest oyster festival in the region returns to Hilton Head Island on November 7th and 8th. For over 3 decades, the Island’s Recreation Center has been hosting this event […]

For nearly 2 decades, Kayak Kafe has been at the forefront of Savannah’s vegetarian food scene. What started out as ‘offering healthy options next door to a gym” has become […]

Jesse is joined by Monica Collins, Beverage Manager at Chez Georges Bistro and Bar on the island. They talk about some upcoming menu flips, and her passion for creating new […]

Jesse takes a few minutes to discuss their very popular Restaurant Week concept in Savannah and their plans to enhance the things to do around it coming February of 2026. […]

Fresh off his judging of the Hilton Head Island Chili Cookoff, Jesse has a few words about bad chili. Jesse and Maggie discuss some great game day deals on the […]

No one will argue the fact that the cost to eat out has gone through the roof. The costs to provide your favorite meal has as well. Restaurants are in […]

Jesse is joined by Hilton Head Island’s Chef/Owner of Pomodori, one of most popular Italian eateries on the island to talk about her journey to now two successful restaurants and […]

Jesse and Maggie talk about her visits to Red Fish, Santa Fe Cafe and others on the island plus a few weekend football watching rituals.

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 […]