Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Celebrates Culinary Scene During 60 More Days of Summer

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Aug.16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh catch, savory appetizers, decadent desserts and refreshing gazpacho – just a few of the 60 Best Bites on a list unveiled today by Visit Myrtle Beach as part of its 60 More Days of Summer campaign. This year the annual promotion, designed to entice more visitors to the area's 60 miles of serene coastline during the fall season, will feature diverse flavors from award-winning chefs and restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area.

"The last few years we've seen sort of a culinary renaissance across the Myrtle Beach area with award-winning chefs and amazing restaurants catering to every discerning palate," said Scott Schult, executive vice president of marketing for Visit Myrtle Beach. "As we share all the reasons to visit during the fall season – the weather, the warm waters, the affordability, and of course, the beaches – we wanted to add one more reason to the list: the impressive and perhaps surprisingly diverse culinary scene."

A sampling of the some of the featured bites this fall is included below. For a list of all 60 Bites, go to www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/restaurants/60-more-days-of-summer/.

-          Liquid nitrogen tuna at The Chemist
-          Low Country egg rolls at the Pier House at 2nd Avenue Pier
-          Bourbon BBQ Cobia at Wahoo's Fish House
-          Mango gazpacho at Chive Blossom
-          Beef tenderloin and buttermilk blue cheese flat bread at Collector's Café
-          Crab cakes benedict at Johnny D's waffles
-          Traditional Hummingbird Cake with High Tea at Hopsewee Plantation

In addition to the 60 Bites, visitors can engage in several culinary experiences, including kayak fishing with Blackriver Outdoors Center followed by a fall-exclusive option to cook the fresh catch at Marshview Marina in Murrells Inlet, grits making at L.W. Paul Living History Center, crabbing off the Myrtle Beach State Park pier, and a rice cultivation boat tour at Brookgreen Gardens, to name just a few.

Visitors interested in trying the unique experiences and flavors of Myrtle Beach can book a special stay-and-dine package during the months of September and October at the beautiful Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. The AAA 4-diamond resort is offering a three-day, two-night stay, breakfast each morning and a three-course dinner at the delicious Waterscapes Restaurant each night for $478 per couple. To book this and other fall specials, go to www.VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

About Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Stretching from Little River to Pawleys Island and comprising 12 distinct communities, the Myrtle Beach area is home to 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and world-class golf. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience peppered with plenty of Southern hospitality.

For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

SOURCE VisitMyrtleBeach.com

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