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...]
Holiday Recipes: Not-so-traditional Dishes
Sometimes it feels like holiday cooking can get a little stale. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole… the same old holiday dishes we all know and love, but have tried a million times. To help shake things up this holiday season, I reached out to some of my favorite local chefs for some not-so-traditional recipes that you’ll want to cook for your next festive … [Read more...]
Culinary Institute of Charleston: A Leader in the Kitchen
When Johnson & Wales closed its Charleston campus in 2006 it created a gap in the areas of hospitality and culinary arts education that needed to be addressed. The Culinary Institute of Charleston, the only branded division at Trident Technical College, stepped in to fill that void after J&W left, according to Nathan Rex, dean of CIC. Since that time the division and … [Read more...]
Bohemian Bull: Grab Grub by the Horns
Attention North Mount Pleasant residents, if you want to enjoy live music then look no further. No, you don’t have to drive all the way out to Shem Creek or Isle of Palms. Bohemian Bull is the new place to enjoy food and music. After opening in April, Bohemian has been serving the community by the mouthful. Bohemian Bull is a franchise, with the original location on Folly Road … [Read more...]
The Perfect Tailgate: USC vs. Clemson
Let’s face it, the flavors of fall are some of the best and most iconic flavors of the year. Pumpkins and spices abound and the cornucopia of fall fruits and vegetables available at your local farmers market can make for an exciting culinary adventure. In the spirit of autumn cooking, I reached out to some local business owners, farmers and chefs for their best fall-inspired … [Read more...]
Fall Flavors: Recipes to Rejoice This Autumn
Let’s face it, the flavors of fall are some of the best and most iconic flavors of the year. Pumpkins and spices abound and the cornucopia of fall fruits and vegetables available at your local farmers market can make for an exciting culinary adventure. In the spirit of autumn cooking, I reached out to some local business owners, farmers and chefs for their best fall-inspired … [Read more...]