Lowcountry Cuisine Spring/Summer 2019

lowcountry cuisine LC 41 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com and cheese board. There’s also pizza, a must-try menu featuring classics like pepperoni and a savory white pie known as the Bianca. Meanwhile, the brunch menu, with everything from breakfast items to burgers and wings, will be the highlight of everyone’s weekend. Happy hour is a popular time to stop by Rivertowne Public House for $1-off liquors, beers and wines plus a 10- inch pizza of your choice for just $8. Wine drinkers should take note of Wednesdays, when glasses of vino are $1 all night. Looking for something shaken, not stirred? Visit on Thursday for $5 martinis. DOG & DUCK PARKWEST Some evenings, you crave a casual dinner at a no-frills spot. For times like those, the Dog & Duck Park West location is an ideal choice. Whether you’re bringing the kids, the family dog or all of the above, the food and the atmosphere help everyone unwind and have fun. Dog & Duck’s menu features an array of yummy selections you’d expect from a neighborhood pub – burgers with creative toppings, nachos with all the fixings, perfectly seasoned wings and mouthwatering sandwiches. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, there are salad options, too. Keep the kids occupied with the “D and D Daycare,” a sampler of all the stuff little ones want most, from french fries to chicken tenders to corn dogs. Beer flows freely at this pub, with a variety of small-batch selections on tap as well as the domestics we all know and love. And don’t miss the Firefly bloody mary bar on the weekends, where you can create your own cocktail with Lowcountry-based Firefly vodka for just $3.50 and call it “shopping local.” NAPA MOUNT PLEASANT The Napa philosophy, inspired by Napa Valley in California, means the restaurant pays homage to the surrounding environment. That said, this popular spot in Mount Pleasant’s Towne Centre is known for serving up Italian, French and coastal dishes made with ingredients local to the Lowcountry. Share the meat-and-cheese charcuterie board with a friend, or delve into one of Napa’s gourmet pizzas, such as fig and prosciutto with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Entrees range from seafood to pasta to steak, all pairing well with a glass of wine from the California coast. Brunch before a busy day of shopping is also highly recommended. Far from the usual eggs and toast, Napa’s brunch menu is an elegant assortment of choices, ranging from decadent French toast to hearty frittatas. And happy hour in the bar or on the patio is a great opportunity to indulge in some of the gourmet small plates – crispy calamari with sweet chili aioli or mozzarella-stuffed meatballs with fresh basil, for example – and craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients. EGGS UP GRILL If you’re like us, you probably consider breakfast and brunch to be the best meals of the day – and, in that case, you definitely need to visit Eggs Up Grill. From 6 a.m. until 2 p.m., this homey restaurant serves a wide variety of egg-based dishes, savory wraps and sandwiches and plenty of pancakes, waffles and French toast. While you won’t go wrong with the classic two- egg breakfast, we highly recommend trying one of the signature omelets, treating yourself to sweet potato pecan pancakes or ordering the loaded home fries for the table.