Restaurateurs cast wide nets in the Isles

Michael Hall, The Brunswick News, Ga.
·6 min read

Feb. 2—Since taking over the reins at Indigo Coastal Shanty seven years ago, Judah Lynch has been molding the restaurant to be exactly how he wants it.

Creating an inviting space for diners and a menu that entices their taste buds is the part of restaurant ownership he enjoys most.

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