On the premiere episode of The Cooking Channel’s “Southern and Hungry,” Rutledge Wood excitedly stated that where they are headed is his Graceland. Comparing a barbecue joint to the king of rock ’n’ roll’s residence makes perfect sense when you consider the love Wood has for the slow-roasted, sauce-smothered fare. This NASCAR commentator grew up…
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Finding Good Olive Oil in Charleston: A Pressing Matter
While the current culinary atmosphere emphasizes buying local, it can be difficult for conscientious consumers to obtain certain products that are locally produced. Olive oil is among them. Although the Lowcountry has a history of growing olives, there are no current olive growers of any size in the area. That was not always the case….
Grace & Grit: Rooted in Southern Abundance
It was 10 a.m. as I slid into a chair at the “chef’s table” inside Grace & Grit, Mount Pleasant’s highly anticipated new restaurant, salivating as I considered the prospect of what owner and chef Frank Kline might have in store. Was it late breakfast? Early lunch? Whatever the nomenclature, it was about to be…
How TBonz Gill & Grill Rose From the Ashes: The Comeback
On Super Bowl Sunday, local Falcons fans Jerry Scheer and Mark Cumins saw their dreams go up in flames. Just after 9 a.m., fire broke out in the kitchen of TBonz Gill & Grill, the Market Street steak spot Scheer and Cumins co-own. “Mark and I are both big Falcons fans, so it just made…
Get Out and Grab a Slice! Pizza Options in Mount Pleasant, SC
Here’s a rule for cooking: If at first you don’t succeed – order pizza. Alternatively, you could go out on the town and enjoy Mount Pleasant’s many enticing pizza restaurants. It seems a new pizza purveyor pops up every week. With so many options, there now is a pie for every occasion. We’ll give you…
The Lot – Editor’s Pick
My friends and I like to work up an appetite listening to the sweet tunes at the Charleston Pour House on James Island, so, naturally, we were pleasantly surprised to discover The Lot, a no-fuss farm-to-table restaurant with a menu that changes daily right next door. Whether you show up for dinner during the week…
The Darling Oyster Bar – Editor’s Pick
I love oysters. They are my favorite adult food, hands down. Raw on a cracker with hot sauce is the path to my heart, and a good oyster shooter never hurts either. I basically found everything I love and more at The Darling on King Street. Their bar is gorgeous, their cocktails are yummy and…
