
Villas by the Sea. Jekyll Island. Chef Conner Rankin is no stranger to the culinary scene. After learning his craft at the excellent Johnson & Wales, and getting his real world experience in New Orleans and at the prestigious Matthew’s Restaurant in Jacksonville, Chef Conner made The Golden Isles his home and never looked back.…

When I first walked into 24 Coastal Grill, I didn’t expect to find one of Jekyll Island’s most relaxing dinner spots tucked inside the Holiday Inn Resort. But sometimes the best meals are hiding in plain sight — and this one comes with an ocean view that does half the talking. The restaurant’s coastal-casual design…

While wandering through the Braderie South event on Jekyll Island, P.C. and I decided we needed a little break from all the walking and shopping. That’s when we stumbled into Founders Social Beer Garden — it was exactly what we needed. Cold drinks, tasty snacks, and a shady spot to sit down and recharge. The…