With legendary pitmaster Rodney Scott winning a 2018 James Beard Award as the best chef in the Southeast in recognition of his barbecue prowess, it’s clear that the Lowcountry rivals the country’s best when it comes to smoking swine. Scott – who has been cooking up flavorful whole hog ‘cue his entire life, beginning with…
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10 Years and Counting: Blues & BBQ Cruise
Send your senses into overdrive as you listen to live musicians play the blues, taste delicious barbecue, smell the salty air from the Charleston Harbor and feel the cool breezes while watching the sun set over the water. Experience this sensational ride during the twohour Blues & BBQ Cruise aboard the Carolina Queen. The cruise…
Setting Your Table: Alsco Provides Linens and More
As a global industry leader, Alsco provides some of Charleston’s top restaurants with a variety of services. From table linens to floor mats, Alsco offers it all to clients such as Halls Chophouse, Kiawah Island Club, Wild Dunes and 167 Raw. Alsco has a rich 128-year history as a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business. Founded…
Tasting Your Way Through Park Circle
Causing a buzz, North Charleston’s trendy Park Circle neighborhood has attracted an increasing number of new residents, visitors and restaurants over the past few years. Now, on any given night, the strip of East Montague Avenue that runs from Spruill to Virginia Avenue is filled with people enjoying an alfresco dinner at EVO Pizzeria, strolling…
Ice, Ice Baby: Indulge in Brightly Colored Flavors to Stay Cool for the Summer
Summer has arrived. Humidity, a spike in temperatures and the daily occurrence of sweat beads rolling down skin is expected. Looking for a cool way to beat the heat? Lucky for you, the Lowcountry has rolled out a chilling selection of icy treats to help you revive and thrive. Whether you want a sophisticated Popsicle…
Southern Hospitality at Its Best Shrimp ‘n’ Grits
Is there such a thing as too much shrimp ‘n’ grits? The comforting Southern dish is a Charleston institution, at least as much as rainbow row, carriage tours and oyster roasts. Grits have their origin in the hominy of the Native American Muskogee tribe and early Gullah Geechee culture, when hominy was often used as…
Boone Hall Farms’ U-Pick Fields: Strawberry Fields Forever
Spring’s Iconic Red Berry is Back Nothing celebrates the arrival of fresh spring produce like plucking a sweet, succulent strawberry fresh from the ground. As one of the earliest crops to begin producing, strawberries are a staple of spring dishes – all of which are that much better when made with fresh, local produce. “Ours…
Island Flavor: A Taste of Daniel Island
So what do you want for dinner tonight?” It’s the age-old question that has perplexed couples and dining parties for years. Small but bustling Daniel Island has a variety of great options to satisfy any palate or craving, and, even if the answer is the dreaded “I don’t care,” you’re sure to find a dinner…
Set the Tone for the Occasion, Hire a Caterer
While catering dates back to the 4th millennium BC in China, the culture of grand eating and drinking is more popular today than ever before. The success of the food served is an enormous challenge and can make or break an event. When making plans for a special occasion, one of the many and most…
How Does Your Garden Grow? Two Local Farms to Watch
When was the last time you picked up an apple or a bag of spinach at the grocery store and felt excited? If you can’t remember, try something grown locally instead. I, for one, was inspired by the fresh vegetables and fruits I experienced visiting two of our area growers: Vertical Roots Produce and Fresh…
