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When it comes to art, culture, and now cuisine, Rita Genet relies on Jamaica as her muse.

All of Sylva seems to have turned out tonight for cocktails and dinner at Restaurant 553. Diners have laid claim to the umbrella-shaded tables in the lush courtyard where hundreds of dahlias bloom. Well-dressed gentlemen are kicking back on the front porch of the 101-year-old cottage, enjoying microbrews and martinis. It’s no wonder this is a go-to spot for Lowcountry cuisine and more.

Laurey Masterton creates a midweek feast with a bounty of ingredients fresh from the market