“Summer in the South wouldn’t be the same without tomato tarts,” said Raejean Beattie, owner of Hopsewee Plantation, who shared her recipe for the traditional dish from her book “Hopsewee Cooking.” Tomato Tart INGREDIENTS: One Pie = 8 Pieces ½ Basic Pastry Crust 3 lbs fresh local tomatoes 1 pound of deli-sliced mozzarella cheese ¾ Pesto … [Read more...]

If you haven’t visited any dining establishments on Clements Ferry Road recently, then you are certainly missing out on a few hidden gems. Consider these the next time you’re planning to venture out for a fresh, hot meal. Coastal Skillet Located at Point Hope Commons, Coastal Skillet is a brand-new establishment serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. Charleston is known for … [Read more...]

For two decades, friends and soccer mates Erik Hernandez and Jose Cruz dreamed, planned and saved for the day when they would be able to combine their individual talents for business and cooking. While methodically plotting their next moves, Cruz kept cooking in various restaurants around Charleston and Hernandez honed his public relations skills. As Hernandez said, when he and … [Read more...]

For as long as Mark Pulley can remember, he has been working in the food and beverage industry. Growing up in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, a small town of about 3,000 residents and 81 students in his graduating class, Pulley started his career cooking and waiting tables in a restaurant owned by a friend of his mother’s. When Pulley decided to expand his horizons and leave a … [Read more...]

Looking for a new place to eat in Mount Pleasant? No worries foodies, we’ve got you and your appetite covered. Bodega Bodega exudes a funky, groovy vibe that pays homage to New York City. Executive chef Alec Gropman has created old school staples with a modern touch. Situated off Coleman Boulevard next to Juanita Greenberg’s, you can order both breakfast and lunch … [Read more...]

Adding a colorful dash of flavor to the Lowcountry, these families are blending their passion for culture with the soul of Mount Pleasant, transporting their friends and neighbors to other worlds where ethnic cuisine stirs in layers of depth and richness to enhance their livelihood. Malika Born and raised in Pakistan, Maryam Ghaznavi grew up in the heart of her family’s … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]