Bowen's Island - call for photos

Bowen's Island, S.C.

Bowen's Island is a funky, seafood restaurant on the way to Folly Beach. I had to laugh reading the reviews on Yelp. Some people thought they had the best oysters they had ever tasted while others thought the food was greasy, servers rude and the place entirely and over rated. Everyone agreed the view was terrific, sunsets glorious and the place was a character spot - although they don't all mention what kind of character. This entry is a public service announcement to let you know that Evening Post Books is calling out for your photos of Bowen's Island. I didn't live here "way back then", so I am counting on you!

Do you have old photos taken at Bowen's Island, the venerable seafood restaurant between James Island and Folly Beach? Evening Post Books is in the process of publishing a history of the popular hangout written by beloved Lowcountry Author William P. Baldwin and wants YOUR photos! The book will also feature family photos recipes and many photographs in black and white and color, going all the way back to when Mary Bowen started it all in the 1950s. Contact the Evening Post Books at 843-958-7367 or Info@eveningpostbooks.com.

Bowens Island Oyster Roast

Oysters at Bowens Island, Charleston, S.C.

There are work related events and then there are work related events. When a friend invited me to go to an oyster roast at Bowens Island supporting the Lowcountry Senior Center yesterday afternoon I said, "Yes, I can!" It is supposed to be cool and crisp outside for an oyster roast and we were right on the money.

I hadn't been out to Bowens Island for a while and wanted to see what they had done with the place since the fire. Sadly most of the old graffiti burned down but the oyster room is intact (not that you can tell the difference) and people are quickly writing on all the walls to return it to the original condition.