Classic, inspired, innovative, fun and now Cheesy! South Carolina’s culinary legends include a devotion to creating and serving some of the best cheese – and cheese inspired dishes - in the nation. Discover our secrets right here in Savor the Flavors.

 

That’s Cheesy

American writer Clifton Fadimon once referred to cheese as “milk's leap toward immortality.” In the Palmetto State, we keep milk’s never-ending story alive by serving some of the tastiest cheeses in the world – from our famous Clemson Blue Cheese, an artisan cheese made the old fashioned way, to fresh mozzarella made daily by the sea and healthful goat cheese products produced on a working farm. Move over Wisconsin.

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Split Creek Farm

Split Creek Farm in Anderson is a working Grade A dairy where visitors can get a close-up look at the kids that will grow up to produce milk and cheese. Call to schedule a tour of the working farm and shop The Farm Shops for farm produced milk, cheese, fudge and soap.

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Chef Billy Strynkowski’s
Cheese Tips

How do you enjoy the rich taste of “Blue Ice” and still keep the calories down? Are you throwing away the rind of your Parmigiano-Reggiano? Why is Grana Padano known as Parmigiano’s less expensive sister? Cooking Light’s Executive Chef Billy Strynkowski shares pro cheese tips.

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Goat Cheese with Roasted
Red Peppers

Combine roasted red peppers with sautéed goat cheese rounds and baby lettuce to create a festive and tasty spring salad. Plan to prepare ingredients ahead and serve immediately after plating.

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Beaufort Kaleidoscope:
Film, Food & Fine Art

Beaufort, SC has served as a backdrop for over 20 major motion pictures including Forrest Gump, The Big Chill and The Prince of Tides. The Beaufort Kaleidoscope showcases this film-friendly region and celebrates Southern culture and Southern Chefs with an internationally recognized film festival, art walk, art show and lively parties in various Lowcountry settings.

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Devereaux’s Executive Chef
Steven Greene

When you visit Devereaux’s in Greenville – a restaurant housed in a century-old cigar factory – you are entering the culinary domain of Chef Steven Greene. Chef Greene’s “no boundaries” menu features a mix of new age and Southern classics. Choose from an ala cart Guest Selection Menu, or your table can enjoy the highly acclaimed Chef’s Tasting Menu and Chef’s Ultimate Tasting Menu featuring 5 to 10 courses.

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Rockaway’s Pimento Cheeseburger

Named the best neighborhood Bar in Shandon/Rosewood by Columbia’s Free Times, the Rockaway Athletic Club has a long standing reputation for serving “quality grub.” A stop for President Bush during a visit to Columbia, the Rockaway Athletic Club has a loyal following. For years, locals have been flocking to Rockaway’s for its unbeatable pimento cheeseburgers and excellent seafood.

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No matter where you travel in SC, you'll find creative chefs combining farm fresh local ingredients with uniquely Southern flavors and global influences to create remarkable dishes that transform 'eating out' to an amazing culinary experience. Submit your favorite SC Chef or restaurant and help us spread the savory news.

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