Lowcountry Cuisine Winter Spring 2018-19

LC 4 www.LCCmag.com | www.LCcuisineMag.com | www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com LC 9 LC 19 LC 39 LC 24 LC 57 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOUR NEW FOOD GROUPS.......................................................................................... LC 7 What happens when Southern staples meet Northern taste buds? COOKINGWITH KIDS.................................................................................................... LC 9 Letting your kids help out in the kitchen can be fun – but only if they follow the rules. TOAST OF THE TOWN. ................................................................................................LC 12 Steeples dominate the sky in the Charleston area, but there also are a handful of distilleries to help your cup runneth over. DINE AND UNWIND. ...................................................................................................LC 16 Imagine aworldwhere your favorite food truck comes to you.You don’t have to imagine it anymore. KEEPING CAFFEINATED.............................................................................................LC 19 From environment to quality of coffee to the delicious accompanying bites to eat, some cafes are simply better than others. Try these on for size. HEALTHY AND HEARTY..............................................................................................LC 22 Looking to plan the perfect meal for the perfect event or occasion? Check out Lowcountry Craft Cuisine. FALL DISHES................................................................................................................LC 23 Morgan Creek Grill conjures up an image of eternal summer, but Executive Chef Karnan Devlin has fall on her mind. MIXING IT UP...............................................................................................................LC 24 Locals is all about comfort, casual eating and a fun outside bar atmosphere. TASTY AND AFFORDABLE. ........................................................................................LC 26 With an emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and spicy ingredients, you can enjoy the delicious aromas emanating from Asian Flavor. CRAVING‘CUE..............................................................................................................LC 27 At Swig & Swine, the food stands out from the crowd because every piece of meat is cooked with a traditional all-wood smoker. FALL INTO FLAVOR.....................................................................................................LC 29 Rusty Rudder Executive Chef Mike Eckert is pumped by the prospect of applying his own twist to dishes with culinary history behind them. NEAR THE CREEK.........................................................................................................LC 31 The Shelter Kitchen + Bar offers a locally sourced menu, cocktails and drink specials, live music and fun activities. And it’s also close to historic Shem Creek. FISH AND CHIPS AND MORE.....................................................................................LC 33 Launching with a simple menu consisting exclusively of authentic fish and chips and sides such as mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, The CODFather has boomed from the start. GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES..............................................................................LC 35 Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is killing it in a crowded Charleston food scene, showing no signs of slowing down with the recent opening of its third location, in the ParkWest neighborhood of Mount Pleasant. A DINING TRADITION.................................................................................................LC 36 Hyman’s Seafood is a Charleston landmark. Paired with Aaron’s Deli, the combination offers a vast seafood and deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s. TAKE YOUR BEST HEAD SHOT...................................................................................LC 38 As the local expert in corporate and branding photography, Jenn Cady specializes in professional head shots, real estate photos and workplace imagery. FOOD AND FASHION – SPECIAL SECTION...............................................................LC 39 This time of year, food and fashion go together like eating out at a great restaurant and looking good doing it. PORK-TASTICWAYS TO CELEBRATE.........................................................................LC 57 Originally a mere side to eggs and toast, there’s now a day dedicated entirely to honor the salty, crunchy, sometimes smoky, almighty bacon. Really. CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE............................................................................................LC 59 National CleanOutYour Refrigerator Day was started in 1999 by a group of home economists at Whirlpool Home Appliances to encourage Americans to take action prior to the upcoming holidays. DINE OUT AT HOMEWITH THESE RECIPES..............................................................LC 60 Tired of eating out? No problem. You can fix these amazingmeals in the comfort of your own kitchen. LC 7