When it comes to restaurant options in Mount Pleasant, there are a plateful of possibilities. However, if you prefer to dine al fresco, these restaurants are a must. SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar has you covered on their screened-in-patio for Taco Tuesdays. Pair hand-crafted margaritas with five-cheese bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers or seared tuna lollipops dipped in … [Read more...]
Spring Flavors: Stretch Your Tastebuds
A current nominee for the James Beard Award, Chef Jacques Larson of Obstinate Daughter and Wild Olive uses the freshest local and seasonal ingredients to create spring flavors. The following recipe is a delectable example, featured in the gorgeous cookbook “Provisions to Plate: A Charleston Seasonal Collective,” written and photographed by content creator, consultant and event … [Read more...]
Tavern & Table: Dining with a View
Located on historic Shem Creek, the elevated establishment Tavern & Table offers a casual, laid-back atmosphere where attire ranging from business suits to swim trunks or cover ups and flipflops suffice. Whether arriving by car, golf cart or docking your boat at their 140-foot slip, Tavern & Table is the destination for all occasions. Dining on the chill pull-up boat … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: Red’s Ice House on the Rocks with Kenny Puckett
Since 2014, Red’s Ice House bar manager Kenny Puckett has been slinging cocktails at the establishment that he fondly referred to as the “last blue collar beach bar on Shem Creek.” Bartending has always been in his blood, said Puckett, who at 19 years old cut his teeth in food and beverage by bar-backing in a restaurant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Around 1990, when Puckett was 21, … [Read more...]
Fresh Take: Cantina 76
If you’re looking for a new spin on your Taco Tuesdays or seeking the perfect venue to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, look no further than Cantina 76 in Mount Pleasant. Cantina 76 is a lively taqueria and bar specializing in fresh Mexican-inspired cuisine, signature margaritas, a quick yet satisfying dining experience and a casual, upbeat atmosphere. This South Carolina … [Read more...]
Your Next Taco Tuesday: Condado Tacos
Mount Pleasant Town Centre has a new go-to for Taco Tuesday. Condado Tacos has locations across the country but only one other restaurant in South Carolina (Greenville). With signature tacos and margaritas made with fresh fruit purees, Condado Tacos will be a top choice every time you’re craving something delicious. They offer to-go options, catering and online ordering so you … [Read more...]
New Year Recipes: Reign in Tasty Dishes
From “Catering to Charleston: Cherished Recipes from a Premier Southern Caterer” hardcover by Frances Hamby MAYBELL’S COLLARD GREENS Makes 12 Servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 large bunches collard greens — rinse well in cold water, drain and remove stems • 2 pounds smoked ham hocks • 3 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon sugar DIRECTIONS: • Cut greens into … [Read more...]
New Restaurants: Experience New Fare This New Year
LoLA Mount Pleasant Experience Louisiana cuisine with a Lowcountry flair at LoLA. The popular Park Circle eatery has now opened its second location in the former Mustard Seed building on Chuck Dawley Boulevard. Chef and owner Jeff Filosa worked under famous New Orleans chef Paul Prudhomme and developed his love for Cajun and Creole cooking while living in the Big Easy. Seafood … [Read more...]
Big Bad Breakfast: Wicked Good Reputation
When it comes to your breakfast, things can get real serious, real quick. Scrambled or fried? Biscuit or toast? Bloody Mary or mimosa? One thing that leaves no room for debate is the place to go to find the best morning meal in the Lowcountry. Big. Bad. Breakfast. Whether you’re hankering for a delectable skillet meal, loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, onion, potatoes and … [Read more...]
What’s Cookin’ – Tried and True and What’s New
FARM HAUS BUTCHER & BEER GARDEN Mount Pleasant’s newest one-stop-shop for fresh meats and sausages, craft beer and a tantalizing dine-in menu. Conveniently located off Coleman Boulevard in the Moultrie Plaza Shopping Center, this unique concept has a little something for everyone. As their name implies, Farm Haus is a butcher shop known for their ‘haus-made’ sausages … [Read more...]