When we decided to launch the #SoupDuTour promotion, we hoped to learn about some of the extremely talented chefs that our area has to offer, and gave them the opportunity to showcase their creativity in one small type of cuisine. We never really could have imagined some of the soups that were concocted over the last several weeks, and this is one of the most shining examples. Chef Michael Fitzhugh of Cafe Al Dente Hilton Head Island drew on his past experience in the Rappahannock area of Virginia to present us with "Oysters and Dumplings," South Carolina oysters with ricotta gnocchi, leeks, veloute, guanciale, celeriac, and focaccia croutons. It's "kind of like" a pan roast, and quite frankly this knocked my socks off. I've had the opportunity to dine in and take out from this restaurant for both lunch and dinner, and all I can say is that it keeps me wanting to come back for more. The spirit of an authentic New York Italian restaurant woven into the fascinating assortment of influences that have shaped Chef Mike to inspire some of the most creative dishes I've seen and had the good fortune to enjoy. And now that they're coming out to Bluffton, my affinity for Cafe al Dente is only going to continue burgeoning with everything Mike brings us. Cheers to Damien and Yakshi Carlino for what's been a wonderful addition to the Hilton Head and Bluffton Italian food scene. Go check them out and #StayHungry, capito?