Step into the sun-drenched kitchens and salt-kissed breezes of the Southeastern coast with this evocative culinary journey from award-winning chef Whitney Otawka. Inspired by her time at Greyfield Inn on Georgia’s wild and storied Cumberland Island, The Saltwater Table blends regional heritage with a modern sensibility, offering 125 vibrant recipes that celebrate the flavors, rituals, and rhythms of coastal Southern life. From Summer Tomatoes Topped with Crispy Okra and Flakey Buttermilk Biscuits with Ginger-Spiked Jam to Sweet Atlantic Shrimp Poached with Beer, Citrus, and Bay Leaves and Banana Leaf–Wrapped Snapper, Otawka’s dishes are both rooted in tradition and refreshingly inventive. With a strong emphasis on vegetables, fresh ingredients, and the joy of shared meals, this beautifully photographed, gift-ready book invites readers to create oyster roasts, Low Country boils, and other iconic gatherings in their own homes. More than a cookbook, The Saltwater Table is a love letter to a place where history, nature, and food converge—an immersive experience that captures the soul of the Southernern coast, one plate at a time. Otawka writes in her introduction, “Layer upon layer, century upon century, the history and the people that have called Cumberland home have sculpted a unique place. It is this wild isolated nature that over the centuries added to its lore.”The Saltwater Table transports readers to the mysterious, lush Cumberland Island, allowing us to re-create a taste of this vibrant world in our own kitchens.“Readers of this beautiful book can learn a lot from her.” ―Jacques Pépin “The book shines when it digs deep into the region’s briny history.” ―Grub Street “Otawka’s cooking is approachable and meant to be shared.” ―Epicurious