I arrived a bit early for my appointment with Stephen Annibale, general manager of Wando River Grill. Situated on the Wando River Marina right off of Highway 41, the gorgeous scenery and warm spring day prompted me to pull up a chair and read a few pages of a novel before sitting down with Stephen to learn about what, exactly, draws locals and visitors to the restaurant and … [Read more...]

You’ve topped it with sprinkles, drizzled it with caramel sauce and piled it inside a golden waffle cone. But chances are you have yet to experience ice cream quite like this. Hardscoop is a full-service distillery dedicated to churning out flavors that are 16-proof alcohol. It’s safe to say, your childhood favorite just got spiked. “From the beginning, we were always trying … [Read more...]

Strawberry Fields Forever Nothing celebrates the arrival of fresh spring produce like plucking a sweet, succulent strawberry fresh from the ground. As one of the earliest crops to begin producing, strawberries are a staple of spring dishes – all of which are that much better when made with fresh, local produce. “Ours are prettier and usually bigger, and they are delicious … [Read more...]

A Dough Re Mi 2700 U.S. 17 Suite 100 (843) 881-6989 www.adoughremi.com Cuisine: Pizzeria Annie’s Bistro Francais 1795 N. Highway 17 #3 (843) 352-7690 https://anniesbistrofrancais.wordpress.com Cuisine: French Atlanta Bread Company 1712 Towne Centre Way (843) 216-1611 www.atlantabread.com Cuisines: American/Sandwiches/Soups Bagel Nation Café 1909 N. Highway … [Read more...]

A new restaurant combining upscale and casual to create the quintessential date night hot spot is now open on Long Point Road. Ember Wood Fired Kitchen is the latest brainchild of Glowfisch Hospitality, known for Five Loaves Café and Sesame Burgers & Beer, and has transformed the previous casual pizza restaurant space into the new “place to be” that offers something for … [Read more...]

Ice cream plus 16-proof alcohol – that’s the delicious not-so-secret behind Hardscoop, the new distillery in Mount Pleasant. “Sixteen proof is pretty much a golden ratio of ice cream and alcohol. If you go below, what’s the point? If you go above, it won’t stay frozen to perfection,” said Jason Kirby, president of the innovative company. Hardscoop Distillery is a truly … [Read more...]

Founded in 2006 as a single day of tastings in Marion Square, Charleston Wine + Food has expanded into a five-day festival of culinary experiences stretching from Charleston to Johns Island to Sullivan’s Island. And in a town that takes it’s wining-and-dining seriously, Charleston Wine + Food is The Holy City’s pinky up Mardi Gras. Gillian Zettler has been at the helm as … [Read more...]

Imagine being able to get your hands on fine cheeses, a variety of aged wines and some of the most tender, flavorful cuts of beef this side of the Mason Dixon line. New York Butcher Shoppe offers customers top-of-the-line goods you simply can’t find on the shelves of your local grocer. With a knowledgeable staff and a dizzying selection of mouthwatering treats, you are sure to … [Read more...]

For over a decade, Relish Distinctive Catering has been making sure receptions go down without a hitch, for those getting hitched. With an award-winning chef and a powerhouse event-planning duo, it's no wonder so many recruit them to enhance the flavor of a special event. RiverTowne Country Club, with its palmetto trees and serene ambience, has been the locale of many a … [Read more...]