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| Chef Luke Kelly of The SandBar and Grill |
When you come to A Taste of Glynn this Sunday, you might
think you’ve seen Chef Luke Kelly of The SandBar and Grill before. He won’t go
so far as calling himself a media star, but he will admit to a certain amount
of television exposure on the CBS affiliate in Atlanta. He was chosen to be the
guest demonstration chef to show how real, low country, authentic, Jekyll
Island-style shrimp and grits are prepared. No telling how many thousands of
people experienced a severe longing to be at the beach, eating his cooking,
living the salt life as a result of that broadcast.
As
a first-time contestant at A Taste of Glynn, Chef Luke and his team are looking
forward to introducing themselves to the competition as well as guests from all
over the nation who join Coastal Georgians at the event. Their entry in the Locally
Inspired category is their signature shrimp and grits- the same coastal delicacy
that scored them the television appearance.
Located
in the Oceanside Inn and Suites on Jekyll Island, The SandBar and Grill is a
favorite with local folks who love their seafood in a casual sports-bar type of
atmosphere. You can enjoy one of their popular fish tacos, shoot some pool,
have another fish taco, watch the game, order up some shrimp then remember that
roughly half of the country might be snowed in at that very moment. You’ll feel
so sorry for those poor souls up in Green Bay or International Falls or Buffalo
that you will need to order some fresh corn fritters in sympathy for them. Maybe
a homemade pizza, too.
The
SandBar and Grill team is also preparing an irresistible assault on any good
intentions to avoid desserts. Forget that– they are bringing peanut butter pie
as their entry in the Desserts category. It pretty much doesn’t matter what is
bothering you on any given day: work stress, bad news, teenage child just
learning to drive. Whatever. Just eat a bit of Chef Luke’s peanut butter pie,
that heavenly pairing of rich peanut butter filling with a smooth layer of
chocolate, nestled in a slightly crunchy crust. You’ll feel better, we promise.
And just think of the anti-oxidant properties of the chocolate and the protein
of the peanut butter. (We haven’t found a unique health benefit for the buttery
sweet crust yet, but we’re working on it.) Make sure you taste it before you
vote for your favorite dessert, because this year, you’re the judge in each of the
five food categories.
A
Taste of Glynn, presented by Stambaugh Aviation, will take place on March 24,
2013, from 5-8 PM at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. A complimentary
shuttle service from Massengale Park makes parking easy. Enjoy live
entertainment by Michael Hulett and The Not Brothers, and be sure to shop the
famous Silent Auction. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Purchase
them in Brunswick at Baby Mack’s BBQ, Hattie’s Books, McGarvey’s Wee Pub, Zachry’s
Seafood & Steak and the Glynn Community Crisis Center offices. On St
Simons, tickets are on sale at both SunTrust Bank locations and the King and
Prince Beach & Golf Resort.
Photo courtesy of Golden Isles Photography
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