Give into temptation with these seven meaty sandwiches (Charleston City Paper)

by Vanessa | Jul 10, 2019 | Legacy

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. The descent into a life of transgressions is a swift and slippery slope. Mine began quietly, with a single photo posted to Instagram. My heart skipped a beat as I considered the sultry, seductive, meat-filled wonder, along with...

Malagon serves up sumptuous tapas in a cozy space (Charleston City Paper)

by Vanessa | May 29, 2019 | Legacy

“I’m a tapas virgin,” whispered my dining companion as we walked into Malagon Mercado y Tapería. Be that as it may, even experienced tapas lovers may find themselves a bit wide-eyed — the eight-page menu isn’t fooling around. Rather, it gets...

Technique and craft are clear in Pink Cactus’ fresh tortillas and complex sauces (Charleston City Paper)

by Vanessa | May 15, 2019 | Legacy

Set in the once-home of both Nacha Mama’s and Garcia’s Tortilla House on Spring Street, Pink Cactus is sticking with the genre, offering sophisticated, regional Oaxacan fare and potentially turning ¡Oaxaca! into a local battle cry, or at least a notable...

Elegant execution despite some shortcomings at Gabrielle (Charleston City Paper)

by Vanessa | May 1, 2019 | Legacy

Once upon a time, three months ago, I purchased a single glass of orange juice and four slices of bacon for my hangry four-year-old. The price tag: $21 plus tax and tip. The explanation: fancy hotel restaurant. Accordingly, let’s talk about Gabrielle, a lovely...

Newer, bigger Monza shifts gears on a growing stretch of upper King Street (Charleston City Paper)

by Vanessa | Apr 17, 2019 | Legacy

Originally opened in 2008, the once-tiny Monza pizzeria survived and thrived through the considerable, decade-long transformation of what is now Upper King Street. Seeing how said street has morphed over the years, a similar transformation of the original eatery was...