Lowcountry Cuisine Charleston 2020 Spring

LC 34 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine SOUTHERN ROOTS SMOKEHOUSE 1083 E. Montague Ave. southernrootssmokehouse.com Pit Master Jason Marques uses a house rub and smokes a variety of meats daily for terrific fresh barbecue. If you prefer your barbecue saucy, try one of the four house sauces. Whether you define barbecue as pulled pork, brisket, ribs or turkey, Southern Roots has the barbecue you love. Enjoy the meat of your choice in sandwiches, on nachos or as the basis of some amazing platters. Tasty sides include coleslaw, collards, green beans and mac and cheese. Lighter options include salads and a loaded baked potato. You can choose between traditional garden or Caesar salads, or try the southwestern with its flavorful pico de gallo and black beans. Alternatively, enjoy a variety of delicious appetizers like smoked wings, baby back bites or mac and cheese balls. If you can’t decide, there’s a smokehouse sampler you can order that includes them all. With rotating taps of craft beer and plenty of seating, have fun and be comfortable as you prop your elbows on the table and enjoy. COMMONHOUSE ALEWORKS 4831 O’Hear Ave. commonhousealeworks.com A few years ago, Commonhouse Aleworks added specialty bar foods created by Chef Brannon Florie to increase the appeal of the tap house. It worked. If you like cabbage with your hot dogs, but you’re looking for something beyond coleslaw or sauerkraut, check out the cheddarwurst, with its hot, cheesy, sausagey goodness topped with kimchee, in a fresh baked bun. If you’re more of a bar food purist, have a pub burger with beer cheese, special sauce and pickles. Sunday brunch — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — has a special menu featuring breakfast favorites like biscuits, chicken and waffles and bacon hash with eggs and beer cheese. But let’s be serious. While the addition of food ups the game at Commonhouse Aleworks, you’re here for the beer — and it’s terrific! With 16 rotating taps of house-crafted brews, have a sip or try a flight of four before you choose, and then order an 8 ounce, 12 ounce or pint of your favorite. With a beautifully crisp, blonde-wood tap house and an extensive outdoor patio, Commonhouse Aleworks is a great place to hang out on a warm afternoon or a chilly evening. THE CODFATHER — PROPER FISH AND CHIPS 4254 Spruill Ave. thecodfatherchippy.com A little way up the road from East Montague is another family-owned restaurant with an international flavor. The CODfather serves flaky white fish fried to crunchy perfection. And while you won’t find coleslaw on the side, you will