Summer is the season for sipping satisfying spirits on the porch or veranda. We’ve curated a couple super simple favorites for you to try out at your next event. The folks at Tavern & Table were kind enough to provide the concoction for a Blood Orange Paloma, and the Minty John Daly is our editor’s favorite (and uses local Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka). Grab your shaker and try … [Read more...]

Cinco de Mayo is one of everyone’s favorite days of the year. We Americans don’t mind taking a reason to celebrate the day beloved to our neighbors to the south. La Hacienda in Mount Pleasant has just undergone a face lift and can’t wait for patrons to celebrate with them this time around. This local favorite opened its first restaurant location in North Charleston 30 years … [Read more...]

Dulce Churros, Ice Cream and Cocktails offers a feast for the senses. This posh boutique dessert bar in Mount Pleasant is Instagram-ready. “Dulce has a little bit of everything. It makes you smile when you walk in,” said owner Yesenia Leon. “The aesthetics are great. We have a cherry blossom in the middle of the restaurant. There are two flower walls, neon writing signs and … [Read more...]

Walking into Bakies at I’On, I instantly felt like I was home. This incredible bakery is the only business storefront within the famous neighborhood that’s set inside a house, which might have something to do with it. The people and the delectable scratch-made treats further contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Owner Gail Holdcraft originally opened the business on Coleman … [Read more...]

Burtons Grill’s Salmon Romesco Romesco Sauce (enough sauce for 2 servings) 1 ounce whole garlic cloves, blanched 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces roasted red pepper (rinsed and drained) 2 tablespoons almonds (sliced and toasted) ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Tabasco 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]

It doesn’t get much better than this: a great seafood dinner, a waterfront view, a stroll along the pier and a drink at a dockside bar. The scores of visitors at Shem Creek every night are testament to the fun and flavor that the iconic site — dotted with local haunts that spotlight all that was mentioned above — offers. However, it’s a far different scene than the one there … [Read more...]

As the temperature begins to drop and pumpkin patches begin to pop up on street corners, the smell of chili wafting through the crisp air is nothing out of the ordinary. Although chili makes its way onto the menu of many local restaurants, it is in the kitchens of Lowcountry residents where this dish is truly appreciated. For decades, the South has been a hotspot for chili … [Read more...]

The most verbalized phrase sommeliers hear from guests is, “I don’t typically like chardonnay, but this one is good.” There’s a good reason for it, too. Chardonnay to a winemaker is like clay to a sculptor. The funny thing is, I also catch myself saying it when chardonnay is offered to me. But truth be told, the wine style that made me decide to explore this amazing world of … [Read more...]