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 restaurant’s swinging glass door and was greeted by the friendly chatter of the 4 p.m. regulars. “Man, the Cowboys are looking tough this year,” boasted a … [Read more...]
Ascending to Hot Dog Heaven
Seppy’s Hotdogs On a mission to check out one of Mount Pleasant’s newest eateries, I recently paid a visit to Seppy’s 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 you’re 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. “Our concept was to bring the quintessential … [Read more...]
A Community-Built Pie: Steel City Pizza Co.
Good food is more than just what goes into a dish; it’s also the spirit and passion of the restaurant’s team. Mount Pleasant’s own Steel City Pizza Co., a local and delicious spot for hot sandwiches, creative slices and more, puts emphasis on working with people as much as offering fresh, tasty ingredients. “We aren’t actually in the pizza or even the restaurant business as … [Read more...]
Local Done Right: Burtons Grill in Mount Pleasant
I look forward to the impending return of spring, not just so I can wear tank tops and dive into the swimming pool at the neighboring apartment complex but also so I can order the barbecue chicken chopped salad at Burtons Grill. You might think that’s a little silly; after all, it’s just salad. But if you’ve tasted it, you know just what I mean. And if you’ve ventured to … [Read more...]
Be a Good Sport: Play it Again Sports Thrives in Mount Pleasant
My really average golf game has a few daunting areas that desperately need improving. For years I’ve longed for that one club that could get me out of the trouble I inevitably find whenever I venture out for 18 holes. My only problem is that being a fresh-out-of-college kid, I didn’t have the funds to afford a $150 savior golf club. Then one day, while I was waiting for … [Read more...]
Kiss Them – They’re Irish: Dunleavy’s on Sullivan’s Island
You can always tell when a business is family owned and operated. When I visited Dunleavy’s Irish Pub on Sullivan’s Island, it was clear to me that owner Jamie Maher took distinct pride in his pub, a business that had been passed down from earlier generations. “My uncle and my mother initially opened Dunleavy’s in 1992,” Maher said. “Their names are Bill and Patti … [Read more...]