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 BY ANGEL POWELL VIEW MORE

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 BY ANGEL POWELL VIEW MORE

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 BY ANGEL POWELL VIEW MORE

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 BY ANGEL POWELL VIEW MORE

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 BY ANGEL POWELL VIEW MORE

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 BY ANGEL POWELL VIEW MORE

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 BY STEPHANIE BURT VIEW MORE

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

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

1/27/2011 By Angel Powell VIEW MORE

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