Okay….you all know I’m a foodie. Most of my life has been spent in the culinary world, one way or another. I am going to go on and on about The Market at Sea Island today! Get your coffee, sit back and get comfortable!
Just walking up the sidewalk past the beautifully planted flowers and outdoor tables, I knew this would be a special place! And then I walked through the front doors and was immediately transported to New York City and the aromas of coffee, condiments and fresh baked goods one experiences when entering places like Zabars and Dean & DeLuca. If the weather should be less than perfect there is a cheery indoor area with bright green seating and plenty of room for reading the morning paper while enjoying homemade pastry and fabulous coffee or tea!
Did I mention pastry? Oh my Lord…all homemade and delivered fresh daily from the bakeries on Sea Island. The croissant and Nutella brioche are nothing short of heaven. Custom cake orders are always possible for birthdays, weddings and any event that calls for something one of a kind and special. I am swooning over that gigantic wooden board. Can’t you just see that as the focal point of an appetizer table, laden with cheeses, fruits and breads?
Manager, Dan Meyers, took me on the grand tour pointing out all of the amazing items to be found in this culinary treasure trove! The wine selection is fabulous with prices from $7.00 to $250.00. This is a place for anyone to find something they will be able to take home and enjoy! I love the new Sea Island wines labeling using the area code 31561 in single digits to delineate which wine to drink first…of course #1 is a bottle of Sea Island Bubbles…we have to put celebrating first on the list! You’ll find wines here that you won’t find anywhere else in the area and if you don’t find it…they’ll order it for you.
The meats are from Australia, Wagyu, a type of Kobe beef, which provides exquisite flavor with perfect marbling. Fresh fish and seafood, daily caught and never, ever frozen. The Market at Sea Island is offering Coastal Georgia living at its best! The cheese selection is well priced and comprised of choices from around the world as well as Georgia’s own Sweet Grass Creamery. Cheese and charcuterie platters are available by special order.
Clothing, gift items and plenty of cookbooks can be found….all of the highest quality and guaranteed to last for years to come. You’ll find the fine designs of Peter Millar jackets, golf shirts and more.
Le Creusette and All Clad in all shapes, colors and sizes…..what a treat! All sorts of items for the home and kitchen to make any gathering extra special.
This is becoming a great meeting place for coffee, lunch and don’t forget the fabulous “Take & Heat” dinners you can pick up on the way home when you want to eat in, but don’t want to cook. Each night has a different meal, freshly prepared using delicious local produce and main courses to please even the most discerning palate. For lunch you have to try the homemade shrimp salad on a croissant! That is, without doubt, one of the best things I have ever tasted….ever! Pick up a sandwich that is already deliciously prepared or order whatever you want. This place is all about pleasing you, the customer, so don’t be afraid to ask. And don’t forget to try the Rose Lemonade…..so refreshing!
The Market at Sea Island is growing day by day and becoming such a wonderful place to shop, meet and eat! If you haven’t been, make plans too! I’ve just begun to touch on all of the amazing products you’ll find there. More on the Market and their upcoming Farmer’s Market featuring all sorts of local product, produce and artisans. I’ll be there this coming Saturday!
351 Sea Island Road,. St. Simons Island, GA 31522. United States. Tel: 912-634-3994.
