What began as a passion project is soon becoming a brick-and-mortar shop in Pawleys Island for husband-and-wife team Joe and Tatiana Parrilla.
The couple first launched Kind Ideas Home and Gift, a small business specializing in handcrafted wooden goods. While showcasing their pieces to potential customers, they began styling photo shoots with charcuterie boards arranged on the wooden surfaces, a creative touch soon inspiring something more, according to the website.
“We’d share them with friends and family after the photos were done, and the reactions were always the same: ‘Wait, you made this?’ That’s when Lowcountry Bites was born,” Tatiana shared via the website.
Lowcountry Bites, previously available only for pick-up and delivery, is opening at 115 Willbrook Blvd., where each festive board will tell a story through color, texture and flavor.
Alongside their signature charcuterie boards with artisan meats and cheeses, the new location will continue to showcase creative boards, grazing tables, and fruit and vegetable platters.
One standout option is the brunch board, featuring bagels, artisan cheese, smoked salmon, hard-boiled eggs, cream cheese, jam, honey and crackers. Guests can upgrade it with capers, red onions and lemon wedges.
Another favorite is the campfire board, which includes artisanal cheese, cured meats, seasonal fruit, graham crackers, marshmallows and Hershey’s chocolate. It can be upgraded with Nutella and Rice Krispies.
Once open, they plan to broaden their menu to include gourmet sandwiches and salads, complemented by their specialty coffee offerings.
“Lowcountry Bites is more than a small business—it’s a celebration of craft, connection, and community. I hope when people see our boards, they feel thought of. I hope they see the care behind each bite. And I hope they know they’re supporting someone who deeply loves what she does,” Tatiana said.
The website teases the opening with the message, “Coming soon, your new go-to spot for charcuterie + cafe delights,” though an official opening date hasn’t been announced. In the meantime, customers can still order for pick-up or delivery.
For updates, visit the shop’s website and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
What Now Charleston reached out to the Lowcountry Bites team. This article may be updated.
[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include Lowcountry Bite’s new cafe offerings.]
