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39 Rue de Jean

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:47:05 +0000

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This casual but upscale brasserie serves an outstanding Roquefort burger and irresistible sea-salted frites— fiery moutarde, si vous voulez. The mussels can be prepared with a number of different broths—dipping with crusty bread is de rigueur. NY strip au poivre works every time. Sushi for those with that fancy as well. Champagne and plenty of wines by the glass, carafe or bottle. Regalez-vous! (Plenty of small plates for bar goers)

Al di La

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:49:09 +0000

Located in the Avondale section of West Ashley, this understated Italian is one of Charleston’s most popular low-key dining establishments.The chef prepares delicious salads, housemade pastas, and slow-cooked entrees. Try their classic bolognese, a local’s favorite, or their famous gnocchi with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Everything including the wine is reasonably priced.

Ali Babas

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:56:05 +0000

Fresh Lebanese & Turkish (in Patriot’s Plaza Shopping Ctr)

Alluette’s Cafe

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:17:03 +0000

Holistic soul food…organic vegetables, hormone-free meat, no pork. Shrimp are locally caught, butterfl ied, and gently battered before being fried. Really fresh vegetables prepared while you wait. Red velvet cake for desert. Prices are a tad higher than you might expect, but it’s guaranteed fresh.

Andolini’s

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:15:29 +0000

NY-style mega-slices of pizza served in a relaxed “local’s place” setting. Hit the tip jar for the pick of the pie, use Texas Pete, and drink lots of water. Good for a quick lunch or casual dinner and pitcher of beer.

82 Wentworth St., Downtown
414 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
1117 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley
967 Folly Rd., James Island 722-PIES

Anson

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:18:17 +0000

The best grits in town if not the U.S. are served in this comfortable upscale venue. Kernels from heirloom varieties of corn are ground on the premises daily to create the creamiest grits with a profoundly fresh flavor. Chef Kevin Johnson also creates other consistently good southern-inspired cuisine using local organic veggies and, of course, fresh seafood.

Baked

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:32:30 +0000

The sister bakery in Brooklyn opened a couple of years ago and has recieved some really great press Oprah’s Favorite Things, The Martha Stewart Show, Food & Wine (to name a few). Offerings include coffee, sweet & salty brownie, pumpkin whoopie pie, and small savories like quiche.

Basil

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:38:16 +0000

Downtown’s most authentic Thai served in a clean, lively, open-kitchened dining room. Live orchids garnish special dishes like crispy duck with red curry and whole fried fish with three-pepper cilantro sauce. Pad thai and curry dishes are consistently good. No reservations are accepted, and the lines can be long, especially on the weekends, but you can always step next door to have a drink at the brother establishment, Chai’s.

Bertha’s

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:37:48 +0000

Really excellent authentic southern cooking far enough north on Meeting to be beyond the scope of gentrification. If you have been looking for a place with good ol’ soul food, here it is.

Blind Tiger

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:40:25 +0000

This busy pub by night has re-opened its kitchen in the last year and now serves a great casual lunch and dinner. The small menu includes fresh ground burgers, crabcake salad, fresh daily specials and some of the best french fries in town, (hand cut on the premises and perfectly salted). Enjoy the fare outside in the shady courtyard.