Lowcountry Cuisine Spring/Summer 2019

lowcountry cuisine LC 63 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com to combine well with the fresh veggies. The pasta salad was creamy and tangy but also light enough to make it the perfect side dish for the gyro. KAIROS GREEK KITCHEN The last stop on my adventure was Kairos Greek Kitchen, which is also in Mount Pleasant. Kairos is a little different than the others; at the counter, you choose your base – pita, salad or rice – then move down the line and opt for a protein and your toppings, spreads and dressings. I tried the Greek french fries, a unique and quite delicious twist on your average fried potatoes. They were soft to the bite and topped with feta cheese, which really gave them the perfect Greek tangy twist. I also tried a white rice bowl topped with falafel, hummus, red peppers, pickled onions, a red pepper feta cheese spread, tzatziki, banana peppers, olives and harissa yogurt. This bowl really amazed me. The falafel was soft, chewy and had a bit of a spicy flavor, which I loved. The tzatziki was full of a rich tangy flavor with a hint of dill. The harissa yogurt and red pepper feta spread were my favorite parts of this bowl. I also had a pita filled with falafel, chickpeas, lentils, cucumber, lettuce, the red pepper feta cheese spread, hummus and tzatziki. I really loved how soft the pita was, as well as the slight sweet flavor I tasted when I bit into it. My favorite filling was the lentils, which had a slight spicy flavor and provided a comforting warmth to the dish. Finally, I tried their frozen Greek yogurt, topped with blueberries, which I could not get enough of. It was tangy and sweet, but not quite as sweet as your average bowl of ice cream. If you’re into healthier desserts, this one definitely makes you feel like you’re eating one. It’s safe to say that Charleston does pretty well in the Greek restaurant department. Even if you don’t go to any of the restaurants I went to, you’re bound to find one that is family-owned and authentic. I thoroughly enjoyed going on this Greek adventure through Charleston, and I can’t wait to find more delicious Greek food to indulge in. Charleston Foodies on a Budget is a local food blog run by two best friends, Ashley Hargrove and Laura Donnellon. We focus on the best ways to eat your way through the Lowcountry while staying within your budget. We started our blog almost two years ago and since have been nominated for “Best Local Interest Blog” twice in the Best of Charleston Awards. You can contact us at [email protected] . Photos by Ashley Melton Designs.