Summer has ended, and Islanders breathe a sigh of relief at the first hint of changing seasons. Yes, it’s still hot — but by month’s end, you might catch the Spartina grass turning gold, or spot an early monarch on its great journey south.
And as we settle into Island Time, there’s no better moment to plan an Old-School Southern Cocktail Party, to catch up with neighbors and friends we might have missed during the busy beach season.
In The Art of Gathering, gracious hostesses and Golden Islanders Jennifer Daniel and Emily Been have put together How-To’s, tips, and a delicious sample menu to jumpstart party planning. David Butler sits down with Nic Wallace, award-winning bartender and Sea Island Resort Bars and Spirits Manager, who shakes out the secrets to the perfect pour.
Nina Dunaway, Empire Sky Co.
If going out for a toast is more your style, the island is full of places to sip and see, celebrating the island’s long legacy of neighborhood watering holes. Wilmot Greene of East Beach Yacht Club shares a sailing tale of Caribbean “chill spots” — and how they inspired the look and feel of the island’s newest go-to. For another interesting origin story, turn to Page 77 to get the down-low on Uptown Tap & Cigar from owners Greg Walbridge and Scott Risi.
Find the look for any event, day-to-evening, in It’s a Mod Mod World, shot at East Beach’s stunning Villa Bellamare, a new Mizner-inspired stucco residence with balconies made for the movies.
Let cooler winds prevail and get-togethers begin. Elegant Island Living cordially invites you to get a bit social, Southern style. RSVP kindly requested.
