“This could be someone’s last meal. Make it the best one you’ve ever cooked.” That’s the daily mantra for chef Chris Meyer of Merrill Gardens in Mount Pleasant. For chefs like Meyer, Jacob Schor of Wellmore of Daniel Island and Steve Klatt of Franke at Seaside, preparing food for residents in senior living communities no longer consists of the bland casseroles and overcooked … [Read more...]
SpaceLove: Your Happy Place
Science has shown that a well-organized, thoughtfully decorated home benefits both physical and mental health. Embracing this idea, Renée Mancino founded SpaceLove, a company dedicated to transforming homes into personalized sanctuaries that reflect the unique needs and lifestyles of their owners. SpaceLove offers a range of services, from helping people declutter and style … [Read more...]
La Hacienda: Family, Flavor, Friends
La Hacienda is a beloved family restaurant with multiple locations and a 30-year legacy, serving authentic flavors with a side of fun and true hospitality. Here in Mount Pleasant, “LaHa” has built a reputation not just for great food, but for welcoming customers like family whenever they step through the doors. The North Mount Pleasant location underwent a full remodel and … [Read more...]
Pride Tomato Pie: A Classic Culinary Rivalry
We all know the fiercest rivalry in the South is between Clemson and the University of South Carolina on the gridiron. For the same bragging rights, there’s another hotly contested battle simmering in kitchens across the country: Who makes the ‘real’ tomato pie, the North or the South? Much like Tiger orange or Gamecock garnet, these pies represent two different styles, each … [Read more...]
Food On Wheels: Catching Up With Cachita’s Kitchen
The old saying, “When you love what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life,” rings true for friends and soccer mates Erik Hernandez and Jose Cruz. After two decades of dreaming, planning and saving for the day when they would be able to combine their individual talents for business and cooking, the duo launched Cachita’s Kitchen in 2020, and since then the venture … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: Nate, Your Neighbor’s Favorite Bartender
In 2014, 18-year-old Nate Lewis y Arbona found his way into the food and beverage industry when he landed his first job as a host at Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbia, Maryland. Interacting with so many people felt awkward in the beginning, he said, since he had been homeschooled. It wasn’t long, however, until the shy, quiet young man blossomed into an outgoing and friendly host … [Read more...]
Buffalo Wild Wings: Just Wing It
Just in time for football season, Buffalo Wild Wings has opened its new Mount Pleasant destination, located in the former Outback Steakhouse at 715 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Open every Sunday through ...Wednesday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight, fans can catch every game on one of their big screen TVs while enjoying pub grub and a cold … [Read more...]
Game Day Directory: Where Fans Can Be Fans
Game days are right around the corner, and with that, you need the perfect place to watch your favorite teams win. It would be a bonus if you had some good food and drinks to enjoy during those crunch time moments. After all, you can never go wrong with tasty eats, refreshing beverages and quality company. With game day almost here, we’ve assembled a list of some top spots east … [Read more...]
Bringing the Heat: Staff Face Off in Chili Cookoff
In anticipation of cooler fall weather, staff members at Mount Pleasant Magazine shared our favorite chili recipes. Try them all and take the poll on Instagram @mountpleasantmagazine to help decide the winner. Stacey McLoughlin's Chili Brand ambassador Stacey McLoughlin brought the heat with her go-to. INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey • 1 small onion, chopped • 3 … [Read more...]
Tailgate Essentials for the Backyard or Outside the Stadium: Game Time Treats
Whether throwing a tailgating party in the backyard or outside the stadium this football season, these essentials will rack up points on the scoreboard. Food What’s on the menu is of equal importance to the game. The presentation is what will earn the winning touchdown. If grilling burgers and hot dogs or smoking barbecue and wings, serve on melamine trays alongside a … [Read more...]