Lowcountry Cuisine Charleston 2020 Spring

LC 30 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine H ow many times have you gotten dressed up on a Saturday night only to spend an hour trying to decide where to eat? Or mulled over a menu, placed your order and felt that pang of regret that you won’t be able to try the other entrée you were eyeing? Next time you’re feeling the decision fatigue of trying to narrow down the perfect restaurant or dish to fit your fancy, throw caution to the wind and try them all instead with an appetizer crawl. Whether you’re looking to sample the perfect trio of light bites at a single restaurant or spend a day driving down the coast to taste a bounty of delicious morsels, we’ve put together a roundup of the most mouthwatering appetizers the Lowcountry has to offer. CHIVE BLOSSOM Pawleys Island The diverse menu at Chive Blossom is full of fun and funky appetizers that will take you on a trip around the globe. Get started with their shrimp stuffed dates wrapped in apple smoked bacon for a delicious bite of Mediterranean meets Lowcountry. Charred octopus packs a flavorful punch with garlicy preserved lemon skordalia, fried capers and harissa oil. If you’re looking for something a bit more substantial, succulent pan-seared Asian duck breast with caramelized onions, fried shallots and shitake vinaigrette makes for an eclectic appetizer trio. BUTCHER & THE BOAR Mount Pleasant If meat is what you’re after, grab a seat on Butcher & The Boar’s casual, dog-friendly patio and prepare to indulge. Start with the sausage sampler, a carnivorous BY LINDSAY C. BISHOP When Indecision Hits, Opt for Appetizers A roundup of themost exciting appetizers the Lowcountry has to offer