You know the restaurant. You love the food. Now, come into the kitchen with us to meet the chef! BOB COOK Chef at: Edmund’s Oast. From: Flint, Michigan. Favorite menu item to eat where you work: Right now it’s roasted pork collar with sweet potatoes, sour chilis and sesame. Go-to meal at home: Chicken wings. One…
Being known as a city with a culinary scene full of hot biscuits, fried chicken and shrimp ‘n’ grits, you wouldn’t expect to find a multitude of authentic Greek restaurants in Charleston. Turns out, there are several of them spread throughout the greater Charleston area that are small, family-owned restaurants, serving up food made from…
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar opened in 2017, and a steady stream of those looking for a cool place to chill in Mount Pleasant have been frequenting the locale ever since. Owners Harris Khan and Mary Schultz brought their extensive backgrounds in the food industry to the forefront at this hospitable eatery that focuses…
Who doesn’t love a fun evening out for dinner and drinks with friends or family? Seems like a no-brainer. But what if some of those folks have food sensitivities? No need to worry, Burtons Grill in Mount Pleasant’s Towne Centre is here for them – and for everyone else, too. It all began in 2005,…
A passionate French teacher at Ashley Hall has found an innovative way to teach her students about French culture, traditions and vocabulary: through their stomachs. What better way to learn this romantic language than in the kitchen, exploring this culture’s unique cuisine? Olivia Hipp, a French teacher at Ashley Hall, has found that learning about…
Saltwater Cowboys made a big splash in Mount Pleasant last March when it opened with a concept of both fresh seafood and great smoked barbecue – complete with cooling cocktails and a bevy of waterside seating. As they enter year two, Chef Ryan Love continues to keep his menu condensed to the foods he does…
It was only a matter of time before they were discovered by television producers. Not aspiring actors – we’re talking about local restaurants! From food trucks to white tablecloths, many of the Charleston area’s eating establishments have been featured on food and travel shows for all the world to see. Fans of these shows often…
Our host was running late, so we decided to pitch in and help get ready for the evening’s festivities. Cold beverages in hand, we stoked the fire and made sure there were plenty of coals for cooking. We cleared off the sheet of plywood atop a pair of rickety sawhorses and laid out some hardware…
Hungry to cook some photogenic food? Lowcountry Cuisine sported two different covers this issue. We wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun, so here are the secrets to the two stunning food presentations. Bon appétit! RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTER BAR Yes, the oysters on the cover are on the half shell. That means raw. Yum-oh!…
Back in January, Lowcountry Cuisine celebrated Chocolate Cake Day by inviting Facebook followers to post their favorite recipes, and Becki Bowman’s Hot Milk Chocolate Cake submission won her a $50 gift certificate to Publix. Follow us on social media and get your favorite recipe for shrimp ‘n’ grits ready – that’ll be the subject for…
