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MacDonald hard at work on Shine-to-Barsa transition

Shay MacDonald was raised in rural Pennsylvania with a family that was very interested in the culinary arts. Read story.

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Wild Olive's Larson on slow food, fried chicken and patience

Jacques Larson began cooking in Charleston at Peninsula Grill in 1996. After a few years as executive chef of Basil's Trattoria and Wine Bar in Greensboro, N.C., Larson returned to the Lowcountry. Read story.

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Atlanticville's Condon adds 'Southern Twist' to eclectic menu items

Chef William Condon, known around Charleston as "Billy," has been with Atlanticville since 1997 and in the role of the executive chef since 2004. Read story.

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Local culinary hero leaves Charleston

Local chef Andy Henderson, who was born and bred in South Carolina, has decided to try his luck in San Francisco. He left in July. Read story.

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Ben Berryhill

Risk pays off for Mount Pleasant chef's restaurant

Risk pays off for Mount Pleasant chef's restaurant Read story.

Doug Svec

Former journalism student writes his own story as chef of Social

Doug Svec spent 10 years honing his culinary skills in Chicago before coming to Charleston to revamp Social Restaurant and Wine Bar. Read story.

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Culinary legend Robert Carter still has the goods

Chef Robert Carter has been the executive chef of the award-winning Peninsula Grill since it opened in 1997. Read story.

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Executive chef at Hank's strives for 'simplicity, cleanliness'

Ireland native Frank McMahon has cooked in some of the country's most celebrated restaurants. Read story.

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Micah Garrison

Middleton Place chef talks about sustainable seafood and his love of McDonald's

Micah Garrison took the role of executive chef at Middleton Place Restaurant in 2006 after cooking at classic Lowcountry restaurants such as Boone Hall Plantation, Cypress and 82 Queen. Read story.

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Richard Hege makes French cuisine shine

Richard Hege graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and went on to work in popular restaurants in New York City. Read story.

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EVO's McIntosh is active in the Park Circle community

Matt McIntosh has worked in Charleston kitchens since he graduated from Johnson & Wales in 2000. He started EVO (Extra Virgin Oven) in 2005 and opened the current location in 2007. McIntosh co-founded Slow Food Charleston in February 2004. Read story.

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Hagins serves diverse clientele at Blu on Folly Beach

Jonathan Hagins, executive chef at Blu Restaurant and Bar on Folly Beach, has been in the kitchen for almost 20 years. Originally from Savannah, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of American in Hyde Park, N.Y., in 1995. Read story.

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Kevin Johnson is the man behind the scenes of five Lowcountry restaurants

A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Kevin Johnson has been the executive chef of REV, Revolutionary Eating Ventures, since November 2009. The REV group includes Monza, Taco Boy (Folly Beach), Taco Boy downtown, Poe's Tavern and, most recently, Closed for Business. Read story.

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Lure of the Lowcountry brought pastry chef to Patrick Properties

Born in River Forest, Ill., Susie Ieronomo came to Charleston in 2002 to study baking and pastry at Johnson & Wales University and graduated in 2003. Read story.

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Brett McKee is one of the busiest chefs in Charleston's culinary scene

A native of New York, chef Brett McKee has been a fixture in Charleston's culinary community since he arrived here in 1989. Read story.

news & features
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Phish not the only highlight of fall lineup

After a almost half a decade, loyal Phish-heads who've had to cope with symptoms of withdrawal after the group went on hiatus, will be rewarded for their devotion with the ... Read story.

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BBQ and Bluegrass Festival makes for the ultimate Sunday funday

Summer is ending, yet no one wants to admit it. So put on your party pants Sunday afternoon for Boone Hall's annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. It'll take your mind ... Read story.

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We got the jazz

There's an ocean of jazz planned for the Lowcountry this fall. Read story.

 
 
 
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