Custom Snack Boards at Modica Market
Modica Market can assemble the perfect charcuterie board for your next gathering
Modica Market, Seaside’s quaint gourmet grocery, is one of the country’s most famous small markets in small towns. Sample their selections of fresh, homemade Southern specialties and gourmet to-go meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. The market also has an extensive collection of wines, craft beers, local and imported condiments, and unique foodie finds — from cheeses to ice creams to coffees.
Opened March 17, 1989 by Charles Modica Sr. and his wife, Sarah, the grocery shop began with a simple deal-sealing handshake between Modica and Seaside founder Robert Davis, and has since flourished into one of the most recognizable businesses along Highway 30A. As the market celebrates three decades in business, the next generation of the family — Charles Modica Jr. and Carmel Modica — runs the store together.
Before he passed away in 2010, Charles Sr., who was considered one of the town’s founding fathers, was a recognizable face among community members, known for his bushy white beard and kind, inviting smile.
Over the years, Modica, one of the town’s first establishments, has become a hotspot for shopping, eating and socializing. The business has also become a hub for local children, who walk to the store after school to enjoy fresh baked cookies and leftover doughnuts from that morning.
People love Modica so much, they stock up on merch, including tote bags, koozies, mugs and glasses, hats and T-shirts, and much more.
Melanie Scicluna, manager of the store, puts her skills to use by assembling elegant and appetizing charcuterie boards for customers. Beyond the traditional selection of specialty meats and cheeses, Modica can customize your snack board to suit your tastes. Melanie says the snack boards can accommodate everyone’s appetites and needs, including vegan options. “A lot of people are going for veggies with dips,” she says.
If you need some suggestions, Melanie’s expertise in pairing meats and cheeses can get you set for your gettogether, with some of her go-to favorites for her customers. “You could start with a Cotswold English cheddar, which is just delicious,” she says. “Our marinated goat cheese is one of our specialties, and we’ve got Red Clay pimento cheese, one comes with jalapeno, and the other is sharp. Add some black-peppered dry salami. Also, we have a dry chorizo that is delicious. Another goodie is the Bellavitano, a sweet nutty cheese. You can get it in flavors like espresso, rosemary or merlot.”
Recently for a campfire birthday party, Melanie made a S’mores-themed board. “We can make a chocolate board, with a mix of decadent treats,” Melanie says, “including macarons, cake bites and other sweet foods.”
Use your imagination and dream up your favorite charcuterie board for your next gathering. Nothing brings people together like sharing food and enjoying each other’s company.
