Yes, you can wear a little black dress and still indulge in grits! Growing up with two Southern parents, a hot side of creamy butter drenched grits were a regular part of breakfast. Now, I always have a box of old-fashioned (NEVER Quick) grits in the cupboard. Each forkful is like a taste of my childhood and my heritage. (And, grits aren't just for breakfast - add some fresh parmesan for an amazing savory side.)
Shrimp & grits go together like biscuits & butter and you can indulge in this oh-so-very Southern dish at the Jekyll Island Wild Georgia Shrimp and Grits Festival - just off the coast of Georgia midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, Florida. This weekend festival is scheduled for September 16-18 and features amazing food, live music, fine arts & crafts, and a variety of entertainment.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel
The main event of the Shrimp & Grits Festival takes place right in front of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and they are offering a great package for festival attendees. For $255 per night (double occupancy, two night minimum, taxes and resort fee extra) you get clubhouse or traditional accommodations, breakfast buffet each morning, festival t-shirts and official poster, and, of course, some yummy shrimp and grits! For an extra $35 per person, guests can participate in a Chef's Demonstration that includes generous tasting portions and a glass of wine.
Even if you are not a fan of grits (I'll try not to hold that against you), you should consider a getaway to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Rated among the top 500 resorts in the world by Travel & Leisure, it is Jekyll Island’s only four star resort and National Historic Landmark. Welcoming guests since 1888, Jekyll Island Club Hotel was created as an exclusive hunting retreat for J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, Joseph Pulitzer and their hoity toity friends. Now you and your fabulous friends can enjoy their casual and fine dining, nine miles of beach, bicycling, 63 holes of golf, tennis, historic tours, horseback riding, and much more. They offer a wide variety of affordable packages, including the Romantic Fantasy Package, Girlfriends Getaway, Cooking at the Club and many more!