With its majestic oaktree-lined plantations, beautiful beaches and historic charm, Charleston exudes romance, so it comes as no surprise that the wedding industry is booming in nearby Mount Pleasant. In fact, Charleston was recently named in Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the World’s Top Ten Most Romantic Cities. It’s one of the most popular wedding destinations in the … [Read more...]
Wando River Grill: Good Food, Good Times
I arrived a bit early for my appointment with Stephen Annibale, general manager of Wando River Grill. Situated on the Wando River Marina right off of Highway 41, the gorgeous scenery and warm spring day prompted me to pull up a chair and read a few pages of a novel before sitting down with Stephen to learn about what, exactly, draws locals and visitors to the restaurant and … [Read more...]
Hardscoop: Your Childhood Favorite, All Grown Up
You’ve topped it with sprinkles, drizzled it with caramel sauce and piled it inside a golden waffle cone. But chances are you have yet to experience ice cream quite like this. Hardscoop is a full-service distillery dedicated to churning out flavors that are 16-proof alcohol. It’s safe to say, your childhood favorite just got spiked. “From the beginning, we were always trying … [Read more...]
Boone Hall Farms’ U-Pick Fields: Spring’s Iconic Red Berry is Back
Strawberry Fields Forever Nothing celebrates the arrival of fresh spring produce like plucking a sweet, succulent strawberry fresh from the ground. As one of the earliest crops to begin producing, strawberries are a staple of spring dishes – all of which are that much better when made with fresh, local produce. “Ours are prettier and usually bigger, and they are delicious … [Read more...]
Strawberries from Boone Hall: A Local Labor of Love
It’s probably safe to say that most people enjoy the sweet taste of fresh, juicy strawberries picked straight from the ground. However, there’s something different about biting into a strawberry that’s been growing in your own (local) backyard and for one man in particular, it’s become a true labor of love. Erik Hernandez, the Boone Hall Farms Foreman, has been caring for … [Read more...]
Hunger Strike? Visit These North Mount Pleasant Restaurants
A Dough Re Mi 2700 U.S. 17 Suite 100 (843) 881-6989 www.adoughremi.com Cuisine: Pizzeria Annie’s Bistro Francais 1795 N. Highway 17 #3 (843) 352-7690 https://anniesbistrofrancais.wordpress.com Cuisine: French Atlanta Bread Company 1712 Towne Centre Way (843) 216-1611 www.atlantabread.com Cuisines: American/Sandwiches/Soups Bagel Nation Café 1909 N. Highway … [Read more...]
Ember Wood Fired Kitchen: Combining Upscale and Casual
A new restaurant combining upscale and casual to create the quintessential date night hot spot is now open on Long Point Road. Ember Wood Fired Kitchen is the latest brainchild of Glowfisch Hospitality, known for Five Loaves Café and Sesame Burgers & Beer, and has transformed the previous casual pizza restaurant space into the new “place to be” that offers something for … [Read more...]
Ice Cream and Alcohol: The Sweetest Science Hardscoop Distillery
Ice cream plus 16-proof alcohol – that’s the delicious not-so-secret behind Hardscoop, the new distillery in Mount Pleasant. “Sixteen proof is pretty much a golden ratio of ice cream and alcohol. If you go below, what’s the point? If you go above, it won’t stay frozen to perfection,” said Jason Kirby, president of the innovative company. Hardscoop Distillery is a truly … [Read more...]
Expanding on the Foodie Experience: Charleston Wine + Food 2018
Founded in 2006 as a single day of tastings in Marion Square, Charleston Wine + Food has expanded into a five-day festival of culinary experiences stretching from Charleston to Johns Island to Sullivan’s Island. And in a town that takes it’s wining-and-dining seriously, Charleston Wine + Food is The Holy City’s pinky up Mardi Gras. Gillian Zettler has been at the helm as … [Read more...]
Palate-Pleasing Creations: New York Butcher Shoppe
Imagine being able to get your hands on fine cheeses, a variety of aged wines and some of the most tender, flavorful cuts of beef this side of the Mason Dixon line. New York Butcher Shoppe offers customers top-of-the-line goods you simply can’t find on the shelves of your local grocer. With a knowledgeable staff and a dizzying selection of mouthwatering treats, you are sure to … [Read more...]