Nightingale first met his wife in New Orleans, and shortly after he met Celeste, the French Cajun matriarch of the family. A whiz in the kitchen, she quickly welcomed Earl with open arms. “She was just a great Southern cook,” he said. “When I first met my wife, her mother was in tho kitchen cooking and she kept speaking in this French creole language. I asked my wife, 'What is she saying? Is she talking about me?'"

Celeste Coastal Cuisine has been recognized with the prestigious Diners' Choice Award for being among the Best Ambiance & Great for Brunch restaurants in Hilton Head, reflecting its commitment to creating a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.

Rawn Grant II and Ronnis Gomez, the faces of food and beverage of Celeste Coastal Cuisine in Hilton Head Island, share insights into their culinary passions and business philosophies in a recent blog feature.