The Indulgent Islander
This is a celebration of the culinary artists that populate the South Carolina Lowcountry and the foodies who love them. Nick DeSimone is The Indulgent Islander. He has traveled the region to find the most passionate dish creators and is just as passionate in talking about them and introducing new ”regulars” to what they do best. Join Nick and co-host Tim Wood as they break down the latest restaurant news and tackle a specific taste each week. Nick makes his picks and then the debate really begins.
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Nick and Tim discuss Pi Day at Local Pie lunching at Lulu Kitchen and Beedo's before we get to the main attraction: Our picks for the best burger-bar combos in the Lowcountry.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
On the latest episode, Nick and Tim discuss a new opening, a stellar event at May River Manor and break down the best Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurants in the Lowcountry with the help of foodie and Mexican connoisseur Luis Escobar.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
On this episode, Nick and Tim break down Nick's picks for the best BBQ joints in the Lowcountry. Plus, we talk about the Hilton Head Seafood Festival, a wine dinner event and the passing of an island hospitality legend.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Nick and Tim discuss Nick's picks for the best of the best of top-level dining experiences in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
On a cold day in the Lowcountry, Nick and Tim break down Nick's list for the best comfort food spots across the region. Plus, your feedback on our pizza and Italian lists.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Nick and Tim discuss Nick's list for the best of Italian restaurants across the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Nick and Tim talk all about the best in food trucks around the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
On the second episode, host Tim Wood and The Indulgent Islander himself, Nick De Simone, break down our favorite pizza pies in the Lowcountry and what makes them so special. Plus, we get into the feedback over our sandwich picks.

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
In our premiere episode, we introduce you to The Indulgent Islander, talk about the latest openings and movement in the restaurant scene, and then Nick and Tim break down Nick's favorite sandwich spots in the Lowcountry.