Strong regional sensibilities are the focus at the Drawing Room (Charleston City Paper) Jan18

Strong regional sens...

The hearts of palmetto salad ($13), however, hits on all notes. Bright and acidic, there’s a vibrant freshness to every bite. The palm itself is firm, yet luxe, though be certain to thoroughly distribute the olive tapenade throughout the mix of tomato, avocado, pickled onion, and butter...

Smoked fish and cured meats are Scarecrow’s stock-in-trade  (Charleston City Paper) Dec21

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In whatever vague fantasies of sudden windfall/retirement I may have, one thing is consistent: A sunshine daydream, can’t stop, won’t stop diet of ceviche, poke, and chirashi bowls … and now Scarecrow’s calamari salad ($12).Whoever thought of this? I love you. Bits of...

Chef Josh Keeler’s 492 redux is mostly on point (Charleston City Paper) Dec07

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There’s a new 492 in town. Elegant as ever, the space is a knockout both inside and out. Between the open kitchen, the outdoor patio, and the enviable collection of stylish lighting fixtures, I would like to live in the house version of 492, should that ever be an option. During brunch...

McCrady’s Tavern has plenty of hits and some unique B-sides too (Charleston City Paper) Nov23

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Getting to McCrady’s Tavern requires that one head down an unassuming, narrow alleyway. It’s just the kind of place where you’d expect Harry Potter to stumble upon the entrance to Diagon Alley. And while there were occasional moments of wizardry while at said tavern, this is...

Blues Burger Joint knows what’s up with a steak sandwich (Charleston City Paper) Nov02

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joint noun \joint\ a shabby or disreputable place of entertainment Granted, Merriam Webster may be coming down a bit hard on the genre, but first-time visitors to the new Blues Burger Joint on Folly Road should note the large clue dropped by the name. Upon entry, the joint is dark and a bit...