Stepping foot inside the newly renovated Andolini’s, I’m immediately hit by the comforting smell of crisp, oven-bound crust reaching its full potential. My eyes are treated to the décor – bold, vibrant, with just the right amount of offbeat bravado, a far cry from the traditional checkered tablecloths you’d expect to find in an establishment with the best New York style pizza … [Read more...]
Food With a View: The Charleston Harbor Fish House
The Charleston Harbor Fish House, located on Patriots Point, offers diners a wonderful view of the USS Yorktown and a sweeping panorama of the downtown Charleston skyline. The atmosphere is upscale but casual. The dining room is a big, open and bustling space that is modern yet at the same time welcoming. No matter where you sit in the dining room, or in the spacious bar … [Read more...]
For Golfers and Gourmands: The Inaugural Chef’s Golf Classic
Prominent Charleston area chefs will be offering up a few birds, perhaps even an eagle and likely a number of snowmen at this year inaugural Chef's Golf Classic. The tournament will be held at Patriots Point Golf Links in Mount Pleasant March 8 as part of the 10th Annual BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, which stretches from March 4 through March 8. "Golf … [Read more...]
Funny Name, Fun Food: My Father’s Moustache
Robb Walker’s newest restaurant is unlike any other in Mount Pleasant. The walls are adorned with photos of the people who were running the world in the 1940s. Traditional American fare is on the menu, but so are meals more often found in the British Isles. Diners can enjoy a game of darts, and the brand of football most often shown on the TV screens is the version Americans … [Read more...]
A National Vineyard Visits Mount Pleasant: Wine Under the Oaks 2014
Lary Petterson never tires of telling the story of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards. Petterson is the southern regional manager of L&L, a family-owned business based in Solvang, California. The vineyard stretches 400 acres across Santa Barbara County, with 25 different grapes in the soil right now. The business is named for its founding owners: Louis Lucas, one … [Read more...]
They’re Getting Fresh with Us: East Cooper Restaurants
Recently, I told our publisher that I believe Mount Pleasant is in the midst of a renaissance. We are enjoying the benefits – and weathering the challenges – of new people and new businesses moving into the area, and one place where these nuances are perhaps most apparent is on the culinary front. With an abundance of new chefs, new ideas and new restaurants comes the perk of … [Read more...]
Momma Knows Best: Momma Goldberg’s Deli in Mount Pleasant
There's a new spot in town to grab a sandwich at lunch, grab a craft beer at happy hour and grab a seat for football games on the weekend. That spot is Momma Goldberg's, recently opened to much fanfare from Mount Pleasant residents – and other Lowcountry residents as well, thanks to its proximity to the Ravenel Bridge. Owner Mike Green has big plans for his deli and hopes to … [Read more...]
Under the Sun or Stars: The Rusty Rudder Offers Outdoor Dining
One way to take advantage of the Lowcountry’s magnificent weather is to enjoy an excellent meal under the sun or stars. That certainly is a possibility at the Rusty Rudder, one of Mount Pleasant’s newest restaurants.Counting the dozen or so seats at the Tiki bar, around 100 people will be able to soak in the outdoor ambience on the huge patio behind the main building. Shaded by … [Read more...]
An Island Tradition: Laura Alberts
While Daniel Island is a relatively recently-established community, Karen Elsey, a founder of Laura Alberts Restaurant, says the staff there enjoys the pleasure that comes from being a part of the social and culinary fabric of the island. “We have watched children grow and people retire here on the island. We appreciate all of our islanders and all of our patrons that come … [Read more...]
Easy and Breezy: Red’s Ice House
It’s late afternoon at Red’s 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 Red’s Signature Sunset Margarita. If you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of dolphins or even a manatee gliding along the creek’s tranquil … [Read more...]