By Becky Billingsley

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, Conway - Judge Steven H. John was not amused on Feb. 15 that defendant Drew Manios was before him with an accusation of violating a restraining order that prohibited the restaurateur from using Chef Andreann Geise's name or image in connection with his Myrtle Beach restaurant, Mykonos.

By Becky Billingsley

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, Myrtle Beach - In 2011 more than $140,000 was raised at the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction in Myrtle Beach, and this year the organization that helps improve babies' health is going to "kick it up a notch."

By Becky Billingsley

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, North Myrtle Beach - While hard work performed by Jerry and Nancy Novak, plus their equity investment, has helped make their gourmet mustards a southeastern success in a short amount of time, these condiments' appealingly unique flavors sell themselves once they're tasted.

By Becky Billingsley

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, Myrtle Beach - A restaurant expansion, a couple of inspirational success stories, oyster roasts, Valentine's Day menus and a tip for getting your business noticed on the Web - for free - are part of this week's delectable assortment of Myrtle Beach restaurant news nuggets.

By Becky Billingsley

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, North Myrtle Beach - An experienced team of restaurateurs is soon opening a new barbecue, wings and burger restaurant on Sea Mountain Highway in North Myrtle Beach.

By Becky Billingsley

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, Pawleys Island - Gilligan's, a seafood restaurant based near Charleston that opened a Pawleys Island location in 2009, has closed its Grand Strand location.

By Becky Billingsley

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, Columbia - Today at 9 a.m., in the Blatt Building in Columbia's state government complex, the Environmental Affairs I Subcommittee has on its agenda Bill S.461, also known as the restaurant recycling bill.

By Becky Billingsley

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, Myrtle Beach - All the restaurants Todd and Sharon Tavares have owned in recent years (two locations of Vito's Deli, Forestbrook 50's Diner) have had great food and pleasant surroundings, but The Coliseum in Myrtle Beach is my favorite, by far.