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...]
Looking For a Place to Watch the Big Game?
When he lived in Denver and worked in the corporate world, Addie Culler’s 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. He’s moved from Colorado to South Carolina, but Culler’s life isn’t all that different … [Read more...]
Web Extra – Winter Recipes
Comfort Cocoa 1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort Hot Chocolate Pour Southern Comfort into a mug of hot chocolate and stir. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings Non-alcoholic version: Winter Warmer In a mug with 6 ounces hot cocoa, add peppermint syrup to taste. Garnish with peppermint sticks. Tuaca Hot … [Read more...]
Catering to their Customers’ Needs – Dish & Design
When I walked into the Dish & Design catering kitchen at 8 a.m. Friday, my eyes were held open with the help of a tall can of Red Bull I had just gulped down. Then the scent of roasted potatoes and garlic wafted into my nose, and I gawked at the bustling kitchen that had been humming since 5. I watched a man named Cisco season chicken breasts with an assortment of organic … [Read more...]
Dish & Design: Catering to Their Customers’ Needs
When I walked Into the Dish & Design catering kitchen at 8 a.m. Friday, my eyes were held open with the help of a tall can of Red Bull I had just gulped down. Then the scent of roasted potatoes and garlic wafted into my nose, and I gawked at the bustling kitchen that had been humming since 5. I watched a man named Cisco season chicken breasts with an assortment of organic … [Read more...]
Tailgating Treats – Carolina vs. Clemson
As the waning summer gives way to fall, pig smokers, ice chests and lawn chairs are relieved of their duties as dust collectors in the garage. The tailgating season is upon us. Some residents of East Cooper tote their garnet and black Jadeveon Clowney jerseys, while others dress in orange and blue from their hats to their underwear, confident that Tajh Boyd will be the real … [Read more...]
Back to School Fashion Shoot
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...]