Itâs late afternoon at Redâs Ice House on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, time to sit back on the deck or under the covered bar and nibble on buffalo or coconut shrimp, or maybe some Ice House wings and a burger, while sipping a cold beer or Redâs Signature Sunset Margarita. If youâre lucky, you can catch a glimpse of dolphins or even a manatee gliding along the creekâs tranquil … [Read more...]
Looking For a Place to Watch the Big Game?
When he lived in Denver and worked in the corporate world, Addie Cullerâs basement was a shrine to football, basketball, baseball and ice hockey, complete with memorabilia, a built-in bar and, of course, an area dedicated to the American sport of watching American sports on television. Heâs moved from Colorado to South Carolina, but Cullerâs life isnât all that different … [Read more...]
Winning Isnât Everything For Snee Farm Swimmers
Jason Kreutner has coached the Snee Farm Swim Team during a string of highly successful seasons since 1990, but he believes that winning is secondary to the fundamental values of caring, fun and sportsmanship. The team, consisting of kids from 4 to 18, has claimed 26 Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association championships since it was established in 1971. Kreutner, who is … [Read more...]
The SOL Will Rise – New Restaurant Brings Flavor
I stepped into what used to be the Charleston Crab House on Highway 17 North just in time to see an awesome transformation taking place. The building was in the midst of becoming SOL, a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant that promises cozy, upscale atmosphere, great food created from scratch and the kind of customer service you get only from an independent establishment. SOL was … [Read more...]
Laid Back and Delicious: Finz Bar & Grill
As I approached Finz, a local restaurant with a funky feel located just off of Coleman Boulevard, my stroll slowed and my nostrils were engulfed by the scent of slow-smoked barbeque brisket, beef tips and wings. I opened the restaurantâs swinging glass door and was greeted by the friendly chatter of the 4 p.m. regulars. âMan, the Cowboys are looking tough this year,â boasted a … [Read more...]
Ascending to Hot Dog Heaven
Seppyâs Hotdogs On a mission to check out one of Mount Pleasantâs newest eateries, I recently paid a visit to Seppyâs Hotdogs. I left with a newfound appreciation for the simple but ultimately satisfying hot dog. Established by Vaughn Daniel, who moved to the Lowcountry from eastern North Carolina and gave up a 20-year career in real estate development to become a … [Read more...]
A Crazy-Good Upgrade
New Reasons to Visit Cuoco Pazzo Like many other restaurants in the Lowcountry, Cuoco Pazzo has experienced some upgrades since it opened. The neighborhood trattoria is changing its menu to suit the enthusiasm and tastes of its regulars and to gain new fans in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding islands. Tucked away in the Anna Knapp Shopping Center, Cuoco Pazzo is … [Read more...]
There’s Nothing Ordinary About Sesame Burgers and Beer
A hamburger is sometimes nothing more than a slab of previously frozen meat, topped with a few onions, maybe a skinny slice of something that passes as cheese and slapped unceremoniously between two halves of a tasteless bun. A mediocre burger might do to extinguish your hunger, possibly between innings of a baseball game or while youâre driving to the beach, but … [Read more...]
Summers on Shem Creek – Vickery’s Gears Up for Season
I had lunch before my 2 p.m. meeting with Geoff Wisdom, general manager of Vickery's on Shem Creek. I sat at the bar since I was alone but quickly realized that Vickery's actually has one of the friendliest bars in town, particularly for it to be the middle of the day. During the course of my delicious salmon BLT, I struck up conversations with the girls sitting beside me, who … [Read more...]
A High Five for Five Loaves
New Location Holds Promise As delicious, gourmet lunches in Mount Pleasant go, Five Loaves Cafe has had a hold on the concept for quite some time. Co-owners Casey Glowacki and Joe Fischbein have been in the business for eight years East of the Cooper and even longer than that in their downtown Charleston location. âOur concept was to bring the quintessential … [Read more...]