Blues Bash takes over the Lowcountry Photo

Blues Bash takes over the Lowcountry

The Lowcountry is blessed with an abundance of cultural festivals and expositions. From wildlife to food and wine, Spoleto to MOJA, it seems there is always something interesting to experience ...

Parrotheads party Photo

Parrotheads party

It has been more than a decade since Jimmy Buffett has performed live in the Charleston area, despite having a large and faithful following here. Buffett last played North Charleston ...

DOLLAR DAYS: Cinebarre does it up with events this weekend Photo

DOLLAR DAYS: Cinebarre does it up with events this weekend

This weekend, I'm taking a little break from this gorgeous (yet far from wintery) weather and heading up to Asheville where the weather is just a little cooler. But while ...

GET OUT: Save the Light celebrates 10th run on Folly Photo

GET OUT: Save the Light celebrates 10th run on Folly

Lighthouses are like sunsets and babies: Everybody loves 'em. And lucky us, Charleston has two lights, the young one (49 years old) on Sullivan's Island and the old one (135 ...

Chew on this: Restaurant news Photo

Chew on this: Restaurant news

Executive chef Jeremiah Bacon of Oak Steakhouse and The Macintosh will cook at the Carnivore's Delight, a celebration of beef hosted by the Certified Angus Beef brand at the James ...

'A Dangerous Method' an eerie, elegant David Cronenberg film Photo

'A Dangerous Method' an eerie, elegant David Cronenberg film

Sex and guilt, repression and self-deception are the cornerstones of "A Dangerous Method." The eerie, elegant film charts the mentoring partnership, growing envy and bitter rift between Sigmund Freud and ...

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Butter-poached lobster a savory treat at McCrady's Photo

Butter-poached lobster a savory treat at McCrady's

It is extremely difficult to have dinner at McCrady's and pick just one dish to write about. I vacillated between the chosen dish and the Charred Octopus for days, but ultimately decided on the Butter Poached Lobster & Scallop.

6/16/2011 VIEW MORE

Lucca's crudo: It's good if you can catch it Photo

Lucca's crudo: It's good if you can catch it

Dish it Out

Crudo is, simply put, the Italian version of sashimi. It's a dish that features the freshest raw fish, dressed very simply to feature top quality ingredients. The Crudo at Trattoria Lucca is some of the best that I have ever eaten.

4/20/2011 VIEW MORE

Lana's Gelato sampler perfect for spring weather Photo

Lana's Gelato sampler perfect for spring weather

Unless this is your first summer outside of Alaska, you know that while Charleston is lovely and temperate right now, it's about to get hot. Never fear, fellow Southerners, I have found a way to beat the heat when the mercury starts to rise: Head to Lana and try the ...

4/07/2011 VIEW MORE

Cypress' pickled shrimp simply rocks Photo

Cypress' pickled shrimp simply rocks

Long a staple of the cocktail party scene in Charleston and throughout the coastal south, it seems as if everyone's mother knows how to make a mean pickled shrimp. Thumb through any church cookbook South of the Mason Dixon and you are likely to find a recipe for this warm-weather ...

3/31/2011 VIEW MORE

Dish it Out: 17 North's  Roadside House Smoked Pork Chop Photo

Dish it Out: 17 North's Roadside House Smoked Pork Chop

Brett McKee's 17 North Roadside Kitchen in Mount Pleasant is a great spot for a family night out. 17 North is laid back, friendly, and inviting for guests of all ages. As an added bonus, there is free parking in front of the restaurant.

3/09/2011 VIEW MORE

Chef Michelle Weaver's Tuna Sashimi is like a vacation on a plate Photo

Chef Michelle Weaver's Tuna Sashimi is like a vacation on a plate

The "Cosmopolitan" section of chef Michelle Weaver's menu at Charleston Grill is described as "exotic and imaginative dishes inspired by flavors found traveling the globe." Her Tuna Sashimi With a Greek Salad fits that description perfectly.

3/02/2011 VIEW MORE

Guerrilla Cuisine mixes food and art Photo

Guerrilla Cuisine mixes food and art

It's clear that jimihatt enjoys what he does. He loves food, he loves art and he is passionate about his hometown of Charleston. And he's always looking for the next thing to keep his "guerrilla lifestyle" going. Meet his newest venture: Guerrilla Gallery.

2/23/2011 VIEW MORE

Derek Falta knows tapas Photo

Derek Falta knows tapas

Former chef of Chai's takes helm at Barsa

After five years as chef of Chai's Lounge and Tapas, Derek Falta found himself out of a job in December when the restaurant announced it was closing its doors. As luck would have it, a new tapas spot was opening on Upper King, and Falta took the job as executive ...

2/02/2011 VIEW MORE

Fincher pulls double duty at Monza and Closed for Business Photo

Fincher pulls double duty at Monza and Closed for Business

William Fincher was home-schooled in Alabama, giving him the freedom to work in restaurants from a young age.

1/27/2011 VIEW MORE

New Orleans flavor is all around The Glass Onion's menu Photo

New Orleans flavor is all around The Glass Onion's menu

Charles Vincent grew up in New Orleans, surrounded by great food. His early exposure to dishes such as trout amandine and barbecue shrimp refined his palate and gave him a taste for the culinary life. Working in the restaurant business since he was 14, he was 19 when he held ...

1/19/2011 VIEW MORE

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