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T hE RED CLAY IS INESCAPABLE ON A hOT afternoonduringthedryseasoninGulu,Uganda.Itturns

to dust and coats you, covers your clothing. The color is almostshockinginitsintensity,standingoutagainstthevividblueoftheskyandlushgreenofthefoliage.

“Youcan justwalkdownthestreetandthenwipeyourarmswithadamprag,”saysKimberlyKrauk,executivedirectorofInvestinChildren&Youth.“Itcomesawaycoatedinred.”

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genres.IgrewuplisteningtoeverythingfromClassicaltoJazztothesoundoftheRoaring‘20s.Musicshapedthedirectionofmylife.”

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Itwasduringthistripthatshediscoveredherloveforanotherart form:photography.She learned tocreatedisquietingworksofbeauty,bothbyfollowinglight inthenaturalworldandby losingherselfforentirenightsatatimeinPhotoshop.herartisrichintextureandnuance,therawemotionpalpableonthesurface.

Whenshereturned,sheacceptedajobofferfromSandyDiner,PresidentandFounderofInvestinChildren&Youth.

her work with the grassroots organization has taken her totroubledplacesinsixdifferentstatesintheUSAaswellastocoun-trieslikeRussia,hungary,Uganda,Ethiopia,Kenya,andRwanda.

Thelessonsshe’slearnedthroughmorethantenyearsoftravel-lingtheglobeandworkingwiththosewhohavetheleastresourcesand the greatest need are profound. Like so many others who’vedevoted their lives to this kind of work, she’s found that helping

othersfindpeaceintheirliveshelpsherfindpeaceaswell.Thatpeacewassorelyneededrecentlywhenher fatherpassed

away.“Justsittingdownatapianowasbittersweetforme,becauseofallthememories.”

“Because I was in such a hard place, I even had to set mycameradownforayear,”shesays.“Ihadtolearntoseetheworldinanewway.”

Andshedid.She has since resumed her photography. Several of her pho-

tographs will be in Christie’s Auction house in NewYork as partofabenefitforAngelsofEastAfrica,anonprofitfoundedbySamChilders, whose life was changed by his experiences working withformer child soldiers inAfrica (in2011,MachineGunPreacher, amovieabouthislife,starringGerardButler,wasreleased).

“There is no better way for me to honor my father than byspreadingthejoyhegavemethroughmusic.”

In return, she’s gainednot only personal serenity, but alsoherowntribalAcholiname:Abyer.Whileridingonthebackofabata-bata, sheaskedherguideabout themeaningof thename.hetoldherthatitmeansbeautiful,butmorespecifically,itdescribesonewhoreallycaresaboutothers.

“Don’tunderestimatetherippleeffectofchangingevenonelife,”shesays.“Thatonelifemightendupchanginganentirevillage.” ¡

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Intoday’sever-changingworldofhealthcare,boutiquedentalpracticesareanewtrendwherethepatientisroyaltyandthestaffaretrainedtoexceedallexpectationsassociatedwiththeprofessional services—from initial contact on the phone, toconsultation, services rendered and ultimately, follow-up. AtPleasantFamilyDentistryinMt.Pleasant,thiscustomerservicemodel is not only being utilized but is a template for howdentistrycanbeaspainlessandenjoyableaspossible.Patientscanexpecttheredcarpettreatmenthere,evenonSaturdays.

“Weareoneofaveryfewdentalofficesin the tri-countyarea thatoffersextendedbusinesshours,with lateeveningappoint-ments and Saturday services,” explainsRichard J. Jackowski, DDS, one of three,full-time dental professionals residing atthepractice.“Ourpatientsandtheirneedsalwayscomefirst.”

Patientperksbeginrightaway,asnewpatientsaregivenawelcomegiftuponar-rival,andgreetedbyastaffthat’swelcom-ing and friendly.The office atmosphere isrelaxing and warm where even a spa-likebathroom retreat exudes calm.Patient ap-preciation days are the norm where moretreatsandfungiveawayssuchasiPadsandflowers,areallpartofgivingbacktovaluedpatients.

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VotedBestofMt.Pleasantmorethanonce, thispracticeknowswhere they standwithitsclientele.Patientsareaskedtoreviewtheir experience from start-to-finish on anautomated email feedback system. Staffmembers examine the comments daily tomakesuretheyareexceedingtheirgoalsofexcellentdentalcarewithcustomerserviceattheforefront.

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This month the customer satisfactionpercentage is in the 98.8 range, indicatingthatapatientwouldhappilyreferafriendorfamilymembertothepractice.

EachAugust,thedentalpracticespon-sors a “Day of Smiles,” where services arecomplimentary and cleanings, fillings andextractionsareavailable.Thisyeartheprac-ticeperformedmorethan$21,000ofdentalwork inoneday for thoseunable toaffordtheservices.

“Wearehonoredtobeabletogivebacktothecommunityinsuchaway,”saysGre-goryJohnson,DDS.“It’sourwayofsaying‘thanks’forbeingsogoodtous.”

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WhocanforgettheAugust1991cov-erofVanityFair,featuringaverypregnantDemiMoorecompletelynude?Andthentherewas theApril 2008 coverofVogueshowcasingGiseleBundchenandLebronJames.

And further, in recent years, therehavebeenmultiplephotosofLadyGagaand Rihanna for Vogue. My most recentissue of Vanity Fair includes a gorgeousphoto of Kate Upton on the cover withthesewords,“KateUptonBlowsOuttheCandle,AnnieLeibovitzSnapsthePhoto.”Inside,stillmoregorgeousphotosofKatethatAnniehadtaken.

“Just breathe” I kept telling myselfknowingthatinjustafewshortweeksI’dattendthemediadebutoftheexhibitionandaprivatecocktailpartythatshewouldbeattending.

AnnieLeibovitzhasbeendesignateda“LivingLegend”bytheLibrary of Congress – her awards are as prolific as her work (seebox).Annieshot142covers forRollingStone.Ms.LeibovitzwasthefirstwomantophotographJoanArmatradingforanalbum.(Shespent four days at Joan’s house capturing images.) She served astheconcert-tourphotographerforTheRollingStonesTouroftheAmericas‘75.Clearly,theyshouldjustgivethiswomananhonoraryGrammybecausesheisarockstar!

Icalledmyfashionandprofilephotographer,AnneMcQuary(whom I fondly refer to as Annie because she is my Annie), andaskedifshecouldmeetmeonThursday,October3attheColumbiaMuseumofArt for thepressconferenceopeningAnnieLeibovitz’

Pilgrimage.herexcitedresponsewas,“Soyouneedmetocaptureimagesfromtheshow?”

Ireplied,“Yes,butIalsoneedyoutocaptureimagesofAnnieherself !”Annereplied,“You’rekidding–she’scomingtoColumbia?”

ThemorningoftheeventIwasnervous,likearecentcollegegraduateheadingoutforaninterviewformydreamjob.“Ofcourse”I thought, ANNIE LEIBOVITZ is coming here and I’m goingtomeether.She’s a living legend,oneof themost famous livingAmericanartists,anindividualwhomhasexceededallboundariesasanartistandawoman.

Asweallstoodawaitingherroyalarrival,thedooropenedandtheroombecamesilentassheentered.Wesat.AnniewaspresentedakeytotheCityofColumbiabyMayorSteveBenjaminandwasgivenaproclamationbytheCityandRichlandCountydeclaring,

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words.ItwasreadilyapparentthatsheishumbledbyallofthisanditisvisiblehowexcitedsheistobehereandhaveherexhibitionattheColumbiaMuseumofArt.

Wewere alldrawnunderher spell asAnnieusheredus intothegallerytoshowthemediaafewofthephotographsandexplaintheirsignificance.

The first photograph in the exhibition (which is also on the

coverofthebook)isaphotoofNiagaraFalls.havingvisitedNiagaraFallscountlesstimesasIchild,Iwasinaweofwhatthisphotographcaptured.TherawbeautyoftheFalls,thepowerofMotherNatureandtheemotionsevokedwhenstandingandstaringatthem.

Whenaskedaboutthephoto,Annieexplainedthatitwasnothervision,butherchildren’s.Shetalkedaboutvisitingthefallswithher three children andwatching thembecomemesmerizedby thesite.Shebegantakingphotosfromtheirperspective.hercommentsbroughtmetotears,andwemovedon.

Shecontinuedthroughthegallery,notepadinhand,herpassionpouringfromherlikewaterdownoneoftheGreatWondersoftheWorld.Andthenadoseofmoredown-to-earth images.WestoodbeforeaphotoofElvisPresley’stelevisionsetwithbulletholesinitandsheexplained.“ItwasrumoredthatwhenRobertGouletwouldappearontelevision,Elviswouldshootattheset.”

OfcoursethereisthephotographofhenryDavidThoreau’sbedfromhiscabinatWaldenPond.Iwascarriedbacktothatverybook,whichhasalwaysbeenoneofmyfavorites.NowIhadtheimageofThoreau,writingfromhisbedintheevening.

AnotherphotothatshediscussedwasanimageofAnnieOakley’sace-ofheartstarget.Thereisonlyonehole,whichisofcoursethroughthecenteroftheheart,likelyshotfrom40feetaway.Fascinating.

Laterthateveningatthecocktailparty,Anniecasuallystrolledin,enjoyedaglassofwineandsomefoodandsaton thesofaandmingled–justanothercocktailpartyguest.Wehadalovely,privateconversation.

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About Annie LeibovitzBorn:October2,1949,inWestbury,Connecticut

Residence:NewYorkCity

Family: threechildren;Sarah,Susan,Samuelle

Education: SanFranciscoArtInstitute

Career: Rolling Stone Magazinefrom1970through1983;Vanity Fair; Vogue

Awards: Commandeur in the Ordre des Arts et des LettresbytheFrenchgovernment(2006);InternationalCenterofPhotography’sLifetimeAchievementAward(2009);ASME’sfirstCreativeExcellenceAward(2009);CentenaryMedaloftheRoyalPhotographicSocietyinLondon(2009);LosAngelesMuseumofContemporaryArtAwardtoDistinguishedWomenintheArts(2012).ShehasalsobeendesignatedaLivingLegendbytheLibraryofCongress.

About the ShowTheexhibition,including78photographstakenbetweenApril2009andMay2011,iscurrentlyonviewattheColumbiaMuseumofArtandwillbetherethroughJanuary5,2014.TheCMAistheonlyexhibitionpresentationintheSoutheast.

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I will never forget meeting her, listening to her comments,studying her images in her presence. Both Annie and Pilgrimagehaveleftanindelibleimpressiononme.Theshowreallydefineswhosheisasapersonandartist;itisdeep,intimateandpassionate.

Later, I began thinking about the parallels between her andAnnieOakley;strongfemalepioneerswayaheadoftheirtimeandthebestatwhattheydid.Theybothshotthings,albeitonewithagunandonewithacamera,sowhenIcameacrossthisquotefromAnnieOakleyIsmiled.

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Four Charleston interior designers offer their tips to get your home gussied up for the most wonderful time of the year

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SANDRA GAyLORDGaylord Design, LLC

Lightingisasimplebutimpactfulelementwhenitcomestocreatingholidayambience.SandraGaylordsuggestsusingsoftlightingintheroomswherethefamilygathers.Avoidoverheadlighting,shesaid,andinsteadturnonlamps,lightcandlesor,ifthetemperatureiscool,lightafireinthefireplace.

ApersonalfavoriteforGaylordwhenitcomestoholidaydecoratingisgreenery,includinghollyandpineorcedarboughs.“Theseitemsareablankcanvasforanystyle,designandcolor,”shesaid.

Addglitterandgoldwithsilverandwhite,anduseonthechandelierwithamplesilkribbonsorupthestairrailswithfelthandmadeornaments,shesuggested.Greeneryisperfectaroundcandlevotiveswithsmall,turquoiseornamentsglistenedwithsilverglitter.

“Whateverthecolorthemeordesign,thegreenerywillonlyaddtoyouridea,”Gaylordsaid.Whenitcomestodecoratingthetree,Gaylordrecommendsgoingheavywiththe

ornamentstocreatevolumeandinterest.“Wetendtoholdbackonourornaments,butcreatingvolumeisverydramatic,”shesaid.

Anddon’tforgetwhat’sunderthetree.Beautifullywrappedgiftsaddtotheholidaydécor.Simplewhitetissuepaperwithdifferentwidthsofredribbonstiedaroundtheboxcanmakealovelypackageandholidaydecoration.Gaylordalsosuggestsamixedcombinationofgreenpackageswithgoldribbons,whitetissuepaperwithvelvet,navy-blueribbonorredtissuepaperwithvelvetandsilkribbons.843-327-4635, gaylorddesignllc.com

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» Useredandwhitepackagesfor brightandcheerywrappings.» Thevaryingwidthsofribbon makesitinteresting.» Wrappingtheribbonaround theboxismorethoughtful ratherthanabowplacedontop.


TERRI BALDWINTCB Design Interiors

Whenitcomestoholidaydecorating,TerriCabanBaldwinlovestousenaturalelementsasherfocalpoint.Brown-backedmagnolialeavesareafavorite.Sheusesthemtomakeholidaywreathsortiesabunchwithaburlapribbontoadornthemailbox.

“Igravitatetowardhavingapredominanceofsomethingnatural,”shesaid.SomanypeoplebuyaliveChristmastreebutalltherestofthedecorationscomeoutofabox.SoBaldwinencouragesherclientstomakeuseofthenaturalelementssoreadilyavailablehereintheLowcountry.

Ifit’sawarmDecember,foregothefireinthefireplaceandinsteadfillthespacewithgrapevineballs,cedarandafewbrightChristmasbulbs.

BaldwinsuggestscollectingtheclippingsfromlocalChristmastreelotstouseinavaseormixedwithribbonsforamantledisplay.“Rightaway,you’reinvokingtheholidayspirit,”shesaid.

“Taketheopportunitytolookaroundwhereyouliveandreallyborrowfromnature,”Baldwinsaid.“That’smynumberonetip.It’sanuntappedresourceandlendsitselftocreativity.”

Baldwinalsorecommendswaystoblendfamilyhistorywithaholidaytheme.Putaseparatekids’treeinthedenanddecorateitwithchildhoodartprojectsandhandmadeornaments.Foroneclient,Baldwincreatedagarlandgrapevineandthenusedribbontoattachthechildren’sdrawings.

And,rememberit’sOKtoretiresomeitemsorleavesomeholidaydecorationsintheboxoneyear.

Makesureareatobedecoratediscleanandfreeofanydebris.Ifnecessary-oilorpaintyourfrontdoor.Firstimpressionsareeverything.817-0432, tcbdesign.net.

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Whenitcomestoholidaydecorating,there’splentyofroomforasophisticatedstylemixedwithfamilytraditions.

MuffieFaithrecalledwhenherownchildrenweresmall,shewouldputupsmall“CharlieBrown”treesinadditiontothelargerChristmastree.Thechildrencoulddecoratethoselittletreeswithwhatevertheywanted.Eventhoughyearshavepassedsincethechildrenweresmall,Faithsaidshestillputsupthelittletreesand“theyhavebeenmyfavoriteallalong.”

Shealsohasblown-glassornamentsthatsheboughtwheneachofherchildrenwereborn.Inthespiritoffamily,thoseornamentsstillgetaprimespotonthemainChristmastree,Faithsaid.

“DuringtheholidaysIliketocutpalmfrondsandgreysablepalmettofromthegarden.Frondsarewonderfulmixedwithberriesandhollybecauseholidaydecoratingcanbesuchabusylook.It’snicetohavecalmareasandflowerarrangementstocounterafancyChristmastree.”

Freshflowersandgarlandalsoaddatouchoftheoutdoorstoindoordécor.Freshgarlanddrapedoverthemantelsmellsgoodandcanbeassimpleorcomplexasyoulike,Faithsaid.Startwithfreshgarlandandincorporatewithfreshflowersusingtubesforwater,driedhydrangeasandredberries,ortieChristmasornamentsthroughout.FaithalsosuggestsaddinginsomeseashellsforaLowcountry-inspiredtouch.

Faithdecoratestheoutsideofherhomewithasmuchenthusiasmastheinside.SheadmitstoheadingtoLowe’swhenthefirsttreesarriveandbuyingthetallest,leastexpensiveonesshecanfind.

“Iputthetreesallaroundmygardenandlightthemsothateachtreehastheirownpersonality,”shesaid.“Itcreatessuchawonderland.OneyearIkeptthemupuntilValentine’sDay.”225-6282, esdcharleston.com

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Livinginanapartmentorsmallhousedoesn’tmeanyouhavetogosmallonyourseasonaldecorating.“Youcanstilladdlotsoffestivecharmbythinkingoutsidethebox,”Tisdalesaid.

Iffloorspaceislimited,forgothetraditionaltreethatcantakeupalotofroomandinsteadusealargebrancheithersuspendedfromtheceilingorleanedinacorner.Adornitwithstatementornamentsandsuddenlyyou’vebroughtsomeoftheoutdoorsinside.Usealargewovenbasketnearthetreetodisplaygifts.

Alsousingexistingelementsaroundyourhouse,eitherrearrangingthemorrepurposingitemsisaneasyandaffordablewaytopreparefortheholidayseason.Tisdalesaidfoldingscreenscanbemovedintoasittingareaandusedasabackdroptosuspendwreathsfromribbon.

herecommendslayeringrugsforacozylook:throwacowhideorfuzzyflokationtopofyoureverydayorientalorseagrassrugs.

Colorisanotherwaytodecoratewhenspaceisatapremium.Tryexploringatone-on-toneholidaycolorschemewithpopsofasingle,boldaccentcolor,Tisdalesaid.

“Jeweltonecolorslikeemeraldgreenordeeppurplecanreallysingagainstneutrals,addingrichnessandwarmthtoyourspace,”headded.571-5142, gdchome.com¡

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Worthy Adversaries A passion for practicing law runs in the family for this highly successful Charleston attorney

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Althoughhepassedawayin1981,Ged-neyM.howe,Jr.stillinfluencesCharleston’slegalhistoryandhowe’sown40-year legalcareer.AbustofhowestandsintheChar-leston courthouse, recognizing the circuitsolicitor who served in the Ninth JudicialCircuit from 1946 to 1956 and long-timetrial lawyer. “Daddy had such a great timepracticinglaw,”howerecalled.

hejokesabouthowearlyinhiscareer,his father was known as the “real Gedney

GedneyM.Howe,IIIoweshislegalcareertohisfatherwhogavehimastartin theprofession, servedashismentor,anddemonstratedduringhowe’schildhoodhowrewardingacareerasalawyercouldbe.Apenchantforthelawflowsthroughtheveinsofthe howe family history. howe is a third generation lawyer and even two of his threechildrenarebeginningtoexpressaninterestinbecominglawyers.howe’sthreesiblingsarealsolawyers.

howe.”TheyoungerhoweemergedintoabonafideGedneyhowehimself,develop-ing an impressive legal career in personalinjuryandsecuringsettlementsformillionsofdollars.

At the Law Offices of Gedney M.howe, III, P.A., howe and the other twomembersofthefirm–AlvinhammerandCaroline West – handle criminal and civilpersonalinjurycases.Theirworkisoftencon-tentiousandinvolveslargesumsofmoney.

“Thebattleoflitigationistough,”howesaid.“Youhavetohaveprettythickskin.”

Practice areas for the firm includepersonal injury, auto accidents, federal tortclaims, traumatic brain injury/head injury,commercial/business litigation, wrongfuldeath,workplaceaccidents,criminaldefense,medicalmalpractice,maritimelawandburninjuries,tonameafew.

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It’s the same with his cases in which twoexcellentattorneysgoheadtohead.Theyarepulling in either direction and what’s sup-posedtopopupinthemiddleisthetruth,howesaid.

howe isn’t intimidatedbyhis casesoropposingcounsel.he’sathomeinthecourt-roomandinfrontofajury.Andyetit’snoeasytaskandtheresponsibilityforwrongfuldeathcasesorhigh-profilecriminaldefensemattersisintense.

“There’s a lot of energy and pressurewhen you’re trying a case,” howe said.“You’refocusedononecase.”

In fourdecadesof trying cases,howedoesn’ttrytopredicttheoutcome.“Theonly

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howe’sonlytell-talesignbeforeaverdictis rendered iswhetherone jurorwill lookathim.Ifonedoes,hetakesthatasagoodsign.

Taking on Big CasesEven though the firm is small in number,howe and his fellow attorneys give theirclientspersonalizedattention,andthey’ve

takenonsomeprettybigheadline-grabbingcases.

The office represented the S.C. StateSenate in reapportionment.Thefirm rep-resented state Rep.TimWilkes, the onlyindicted legislator foundnotguilty in theFBIstingoperationknownas“LostTrust.”Other clients have included former statetreasurer Thomas Ravenel and formerchairmanoftheStateDevelopmentBoardDickGreer.

Oneofthefirm’slargestcasesresultedina$19millionwinagainsttheU.S.CoastGuard inanegligencecase inwhichthreechildrendiedinasailboataccident.

It’srewardingforhowewhenhehelps

bring some resolution to often devastatingcircumstances. “In my legal world, I dealwithhurtpeoplewhoseinjuriesdramaticallyimpactthemandtheirfamilies,”hesaid.“Welearnwhathappenedandhowwecanmakearecovery.”

Andforhoweit’snotjustwinningthecasebutcollectingonthewin,sothatmeansbringingacaseagainstsomeonewithassetswhocanpay,heexplained.

The Mark of a Good Mentorhowe has made a significant mark on theCharleston legal communityandhis fatherwouldbeproud.howestillspeaksfondlyofhisearlydaysworkingsidebysidewithhisfather,soakingupallhecouldaboutthelegalprofession.

After earning his undergraduate andlaw degrees from the University of SouthCarolina,howejoinedhisfather’slawprac-ticein1973.“Thatgavemeabigprofessionaljumpforwardquickly,”howesaid.

howeworkedwithhisfatherforeightyears.headmitsitsoundsabitcorny,buthecherishes thedaysheworkedalongsidehisfatherasfather-son,friendsandlawpartners.“hewasagreatteacherandIwasworkingwiththe‘realGedneyhowe.’”

having that kind of mentor relation-ship with a seasoned lawyer is critical foryoung lawyerscomingup in theprofessiontoday,howesaid.Youneedsomeonetocallforadvicewhenyougetanewcaseandareunsureaboutwhattodo.

Eventhoughtoday’slegalprofessioniscompetitive, howe urges young people in-terestedinthelawtotakeupthechallenge.“Ascompetitiveasthelawisit’sstillagreatprofession,”howe said.“It’smademe veryhappy.It’sagreatwaytomakealiving.”

Gedney M. howe, III is Martindale-hubbellAV-Rated,thehighestpeer-reviewratinganattorneycanattainforlegalprac-ticeandethics.hehasbeenamemberoftheBestLawyersinAmerica,theInternationalSociety of Barristers, the National Asso-ciation of Criminal Defense Lawyers andthe National College of Criminal DefenseAttorneys. howe was ranked as the No. 1attorney in South Carolina Super LawyersMagazineforthe2011,2012,and2013edi-tions. In 2012, howe was honored by theAmericanBarAssociationwiththePursuitof JusticeAward in recognitionofhisout-standing merit and his efforts to provideaccesstojusticeforall.¡

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TTrophy CaseTrophy CaseA Dunes West home with a unique display of exotic animals offers up the perfect challenge for design architect Anita King

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B rettBarneshadonerequestforAnitaKing: keepmyhomefromresemblingamancave. Noworries.

King–theprincipalarchitectandowneratInkArchitecture+Interiors–delivered.Displayingadeft,gentletouch,shehelpedtransformBarnes’DunesWesthomeintoaspacerichintextureanddetails. Set in a craftsman style, thehome retains itsmas-culinityandstilldemonstratesthoughtfulprecision,whetherinBarnes’trophyorgameroom,kitchenandlivingspaces.

“Theytookmysuggestionsandfoundwhatwasrightforme,”Barnessays.“Theywereabletodeterminemystyleandfitthe

detailstomypreferencewithinthebudgetspecified.”

Spheres of DesignToKing, it’ssecondnature.InkArchitecture+Interiorsspecializesin custom luxury residences, generally ranging from $800,000 andhigher. Project types run the gamut, covering beach and vacationhomes,historicrenovation,andadditions.Servicesarevariedaswell,includingsiteplanning,design,constructiondocumentation,biddingandnegotiations,andcontractadministration.It’saone-stopshop.

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fromClemsonUniversitywithBachelorofSciencedegreesindesign,as well as construction science and management, offering her anestimable advantage in the discipline. “I ended up getting my sec-onddegree inconstructionmanagement,”Kingrelates.“One thingInoticedisthateventhoughClemsonhadagreatarchitecturebase,muchofitwasdesignandtheoreticallybased,andnotbasedintheconcrete.IfeltthatI lackedunderstandingabouthowthesethingsactuallymeshed.”

It’s aided King’s awareness, facilitating the transfer of designsfrompapertothethree-dimensional.Those lessonsareoftenpains-takingly learned over the course of many architects’ careers. With

King,sherealizedthoserelationshipsfromthebeginning.“Atsomefirms,theyhaveanarchitectwhodoesthedesignand

someonewhogoesintothefield.Therecanbeadisconnect,especiallybecausesometimesthatinformationdoesn’tmakeitbacktothefirm,”Kingsays.“Thearchitectcontinuesdrawingthesamethingoverandover,onlytohaveitchangeinthefield.

“Youmightthinkthatitworksacertainway,butthenyou’rewiththeguysonsiteandtheyaskhowexactlythedesignissupposedtowork.Thenexttimeyoucanthinkclearlythroughthesituation.Youcanweigh the realistic andaesthetic aspects, anddetermine if it isphysicallyimpossible.”


(below)Thekitchenopensupintothelivingroom.(opposite)Thetwo-tonecolorsoffersarichmasculinelookinthekitchen;Adaybedthatalsofunctionsasareadingnook.


High-end Residential ProjectsKing’seducationhelpedassherefinedherabilitiesatDP3ArchitectsinGreenville,whereshedesignedwarmemorials, jails,firestationsandcityhalls,andothermunicipalprojects.TheexperiencehelpedKingabsorbtheimportanceofbudget,functionandordinancesrela-tivetourbancommunities,valuableashercareerhasprogressed.“Wecameupwithsomereallynice things,butat thesametime,you’redealing with parameters,” King says. “You’re not exactly going tospendallthetown’smoneyonafirestation.”

After twoyears shemovedon toVirginiaPolytechnic Institute,wheresheearnedaMastersofArchitecturedegreefromtheWashing-ton-AlexandriaArchitecturalCenter.ThediplomahelpedKinglandajobinWashington,D.C.,workingfortherenownedarchitect,hughNewellJacobsen.Duringhiscareer,JacobsenhasoverseenanddesignedTheLibrariesfortheAmericanCollegesofGreece(Athens),anaddi-tiontotheU.S.Capitol,aswellastheRenwickGalleryandtheArtsandIndustriesBuildingfortheSmithsonianAmericanArtMuseum.

There,Kingworkedfortwoyears,completingseveralpublishedprojects, includinghomes inAspen,Colo., andParis,France. TheAspenhomewasaconsiderableundertaking,thevacationhomecom-prisedof12,000squarefeet.Mostofherprojectsrelatedtohigh-endresidentialwork,akeenareaofinterestforKing.“Thesehouseswerereallydetailed,muchmoremodernthanyoumightfindinCharles-ton,”shesays.“Itrequiredalotofcoordination,alotofinvolvement.WhenIworkedonthesehomes,theyconsumedthemajorityofmytime.Iwouldspendayeardirectingtheseprojects.”

Sizing up OptionsKing and Ink Architecture + Interiors start each project the sameway,honinginonbudget,sizeandspace.King’sfirmtriestoseparatewantsfromneeds.“We’lladdressdesiresseparatelythanwhatclientsactuallyneed,”shesays.“I’lldoalotofsketchesandschematicdesignideasshowingtheplacementofelementsinthehouse,andhowtotakeadvantageofview,treesonsite,andthingsofthatnature.”

It makes it easier on clients, who may not consider a home’slimitationsandwaystomaximizefunctionality.Theymaymissdetails,orbestwaystoaugmentlivingareas.“Theylookatitdifferentlythanhowanarchitectlooksathomes,andyoulivewithinthespace,”Kingsays.“I’llmeetthemoveraperiodoftimeaswedevelopthefullidea,andthenwegetintotheconstruction,drawingsanddetails.”

Beingawomanarchitectinamale-dominatedfieldhasgranted

herperspectiveaswell.Womenprimarilydeterminethearchitecturaland design decisions for the family, deciding upon the day-to-dayactivitiesthathelpshapearchitecturalplanningforanewhouse.Asawoman,Kingcanrelatetoordevelopquestionsrelevanttothoseposedbyfamilies.

A Value PropositionAtBarnes’homeinDunesWest,anupscalemixeddevelopmentcom-munity inMountPleasant,Kingwastaskedwithadifficultassign-ment.Ahousedesignerhad already conceived thehome, giving ititsshape,size,exteriorandpersonality.“Thatwasauniquesituationbecauseweweren’tinchargeofthearchitectureenvelope,”Kingsays.

“Wecameinafterthefactandhelpedwiththeinteriordetail.”King maintained the home’s main architecture, but developed

the kitchen layout, trim details, tile patterns, countertops, woods,paints – basically the entire interior package. Barnes’ game roomprovedespeciallychallenging–and fun.hehas several trophyani-malsattainedfromexotichuntingexcursions,includingaCapebuf-faloshouldermount;waterfowlducks;andalife-sizedspottedhyena,lion,blackbearandRockyMountaingoatmounts.It’sanimpressivecollection.“Wehadtomakeit looklikeagameroom,butitdidn’tneedtobeoverbearing,”Kingssays.

Tothatend,Kingaddedanintricatelightingschemetoimprovetheroom.Thinlightingwirehangsfromtheceiling,asnottointerferewith the displays. “You don’t see that kind of room often here (inCharleston),”Barnessays.“Itwasacomplexundertaking–lightingsuchamassiveroom.”

Kingplayedspecialattentiontothekitchenaswell,asBarnesgraduatedfromculinaryschool.Theteammadethemostoutoflim-itedspace,customizingthecabinetryandhighlightingthestovearea.

“Everythingislaidoutperfectly,”Barnessays.“I’mabletocookamealwithoutrunningaroundotherareasofthehousetogetsupplies.”

Stone detail and stained woods frame the living areas, subtlysupplyingadistinctive footprint.“(Ink) reallyhadgreat ideas fromthebeginning,andtheywereextremelyorganized,”Barnessays.“Thevalue,comparedtootherdesigners,blewmeaway.”

Prized ProjectsOtherhomesshowoffInkArchitecture+Interior’scompleterangeofservices:sitedesign,architecturedesign,interiorarchitectureandfurnishings.Forinstance,Inkrecentlycompletedeffortsinvolvinga


Sullivan’sIslandcottage.“That’sbeenoneofourprizedprojects.Theclientswerejustamazing,”Kingsays.“Theyreallyallowedustogivethemadviceonwhatwasbestforthespace,andtheywereveryrecep-tivetooursuggestions.”

Another home under construction situated at Remley’s Point inMountPleasantsuggestsasimilarscope.“Theclientshaveallowedustohelpwithsiteselection,sitedesign,architectureandinteriorarchitecture,”Kingsays.“It’sbeengreat.That’swhatweliketodo–theentireprocesstogivetheprojectcohesionandkeepeveryoneonthesamepage.”

AbouttheonlythingKingcan’tdo?Settleonaproperdesignwhenevershegetsaroundtobuildingherownhouse.Likemostar-

chitects,shekeepsaplanortwoinherbackpocket–maybemore.“IthinkIprobablyhave500plansinmybackpocket,”Kingsays,laugh-ing.“That’spartoftheproblem.”

Butwhentimescomes–withKing’sbackgroundandtheluxuryofsomanyplans–thatwillbeagoodproblemtohave.¡

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potatoesandredwinejus.



WHERE TOEAT NOW

Dashinganddiningthrough29Charlestonrestaurants,cafes&pubs,andthedisheswelovetoeatandshare.Whilesomeofthelocationsonthislistarefairlynewtothescene,othershavebeendining staples for years and continue toflourish.The eateries described in the following pages were chosenpartiallyfortheirambienceandservice,butalsofortheirfoodand consistently earning the highest praise from the localfoodiecommunity.Goahead.Digin.

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RepublicGarden LoungePEIMusselswith

grilledfennelsoffritto,pernotjus,andgrilled

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Blind Tiger AstheT-shirtssay,theBlindTiger“separatesChurchandState,”asinthestreetsrightoffBroadindowntownCharleston—andtheydoitwithoneofthebestoutdoorpatiosinthearea.Inshort,ifyou’redowntownandtheweatherisnice,youcan’tbeatacocktailattheBlindTiger.Don’t miss:Sundaybrunch,whichisahopandaskipfromsomeofthemostbeautifulchurchesinthecity.Inside tip: headstraightfortheback—thepatioisfirst-come,first-served.What to get: Thecreamy,vodkatomatosoupisahangoverblasterandwarmsupthecoolermonths.36-38BroadSt.,577-0088blindtigercharleston.com

Black Bean Co.WithlocationsalloverCharleston,theBlackBeanCo.isgainingpopu-larityasadrive-throughrestaurantyoucanactuallyfeelgoodabout.Freshsalads,sandwichesandsmooth-iesareonthemenueverydayandchangewiththeseasons.Come for: Thechancetoimpressyourfriendswiththehealthiestdrive-throughrunever.Don’t skip:Eatingbreak-fast.VisitBlackBeanforhealthymorningoptionsandorganiccoffee.What to get:TheSouthwestchickenwrap,apopularsandwichonthemenu,isflavorfulandlow-calorie.FourlocationsinCharleston,blackbeanco.com

Pearlz Oyster Bar Ago-tofavoriteofthelocalsandareasonablypricedspotforseafoodenthusiasts,PearlzenjoyspopularityatlocationsindowntownCharlestonaswellasinWestAshley.Thehappyhourisoneofthebestintown,withagenerouslistoffoodspecials,beersbrewedin-house(PearlzispartoftheT-BonzandLibertyTapRoomcrowd)andoystersfromallovertheworld.Come for: Rawoystersonthehalfshell.Slurpthemdownwith

house-madesaucesduringhappyhourforjust$7.95foralocaldozen.Don’t miss:Orderinganoystershooter.They’rejusttwobuckseachduringhappyhour.What to drink: Whileyoumaybetemptedtodrinkoystershootersallnight(andwewouldn’tblameyou)thehouse-brewedbeersareano-failchoice.Inside tip: Duringthechillymonths,keepaneyeoutforoysterroastsattheAvondalelocation.153E.BaySt.,577-57559MagnoliaRd.,573-2277pearlzoysterbar.com

BasilBasil,locatedindowntownChar-lestonandinMountPleasant,isafavoriteforThaicuisine.IthaswonnumeroustimesintheCharlestonCityPaper’sannualBestofCharles-tonawardsandhasbeencalledoneoftheTop20restaurantsinCharlestonbythePostandCourier.Don’t miss: Thechickencoconutsoup—it’sbigenoughtoshare.Inside tip:Basildoesnotacceptreservations,soit’sbesttoarriveearlyintheeveningfordinner.What to drink:ShareabottleofwinefromBasil’sextensivewinelist.460KingSt.,724-34901465LongGroveDr.,606-9641eatatbasil.com

Halls ChopHouse Saytheword“steak”inCharlestonandpeopleoftenthink“halls.”WithExecutiveChefMatthewNiessnerdirectingtheculinaryeffortsandsomeofthefineststeaksavailablefromAllenBrothersofChicago,hallshasgarnishedawardsandmadeanameforitselfinthefoodscene.Did you know:hallsChophouseisownedandoperatedbythehallsfamily.Stopin,sayhelloandstayawhile;they’refriendly.Come for:Agoodsteak,obviously—fromfiletmignontoNewYorkStriptorib-eye.Butyoumightalsowanttotrytheseafoodandvegetarianoptions.Thereismorethanthebeefathalls.

Save room for:Sol’sShake,onthedessertmenu.It’sadecadentblendofNocello,CrèmedeCacaoandvanillaicecream.Inside tip:hallsisahappeningplaceafterdinnerhoursontheweekend.Grabacocktailatthebarandminglewiththehallsfamily.434KingSt.,727-0090hallschophouse.com

The Ordinary WhenrumorsspreadthatMikeLataandtheteamfromFIGwouldsoonbebehindanewrestaurantinCharleston,everyonewasexcitedtoseetheresults—andTheOrdinary,anupscaleseafoodrestaurantandrawbar,hastakenoff.Ifyou’reanoysterfanaticorfanofseafood,atriptoTheOrdinaryisnottobemissed.Come for:Thearrayofseafoodavailableattherawbar.Everythingfromclamstolobstercocktailandoystersarefreshforslurpingdownwithacocktail.What to drink: There’sanextensivelistofbubblyandwinetopairwithyourseafoodandafewinterestinghousecocktailsaswell.TrytheMoroortheRoyalBermudaYachtClub.Did you know:TheOrdinaryiscommittedtoworkingwithlocalfarmers,fishermen,oystermenandcrabbers.544KingSt.,414-7060eattheordinary.com

The Macintosh TheheadchefatTheMacintosh—appropriatelynamedJeremiahBacon—graduatedfromtheCollegeofCharlestonwithaphilosophydegree,thendiscoveredthephilosophyofgoodfood.Today,afterfinishingatTheCulinaryInstituteofAmericainhydePark,N.Y.,hebringslocal,seasonalcuisinetoCharlestoninatrendybutcozyenvironment.When to go:Ifyou’reonabudget,hitupTheMacintoshforSundaybrunch.It’soneofthebestintownandisreasonablypriced.While you wait: VisitTheCocktailClub,Macintosh’s



sisterlounge,rightupstairsfromtherestaurant.You’llfindinnovativedrinkstokickoffyourevening.Don’t miss:Baconhappyhour,from5p.m.until7p.m.everyweekday.Thequirkymenufeaturespork-friendlycuisineaswellasgreatdrinkspecials.Save room for:Anyoftheincredibledesserts—trytheBananaPretzelBreadPudding.479KingSt.,789-4299themacintoshcharleston.com

Morgan Creek Grill Didyousayyouwerelookingforaview?Well,youcametotherightplace.MorganCreekGrill,locatedattheIsleofPalmsMarina,offersbothanenticingmenuandbreathtakingscenerywhileyouchowdown.Thecurrentchefdecuisine,PaulSaner,hasbrought“islandflavor”toMorganCreeksincehisarrivalin2007.Notthatyoucouldn’ttellwithitemssuchasDragonTacosamongsttheoffer-ings.Come for:Breakfast(MondaythroughSaturdayduringthesummer,FridayandSaturdaytherestoftheyear),Sundaybrunch,lunch,happyhourordinner—MorganCreekdoesitall.Don’t miss:Theirfamousoysterroasts.EverySaturdayfromOctoberthroughDecember,from4p.m.until8p.m.,therestaurantservesfresh,localoysters—allyoucaneatforjust$15.While you wait: Catchafewtunesfromlivebandsontheweekends,orgrabacocktailandhangoutontheupperdeck.Did you know: YoucanhaveyourspecialeventsatMorganCreek.Justvisittheirwebsite,morgan-creekgrill.com,formoreinformation.8041stAve.,886-8980morgancreekgrill.com

Blu Restaurant & BarYouneverknowwhoyou’regoingtorunintowhenyouvisitBluonFollyBeach.Youmightevenseethepeoplewhousedtolivenextdoor.Andtheymightoffertobuyyouabirthdaycocktail.Butocean-viewdrinkingaside,BluisoneofthebestplacesintheLowcountryfor

freshcuisine.ChefJonCropfismeticulousaboutservinghisgueststhefinestinlocalseafoodandproduce.Did you know:BluhasaplatinumratingthroughSouthCarolina’sSustainableSeafoodInitia-tive.While you wait: haveafrozencocktailbytheoceanandwatchthewavesrollontoFollyBeach.Save room for:VanillaBeanCrèmeBrule.It’stheperfectcomplementtoyourfreshlypreparedmeal—anditcomeswithchocolatechipbis-cotti.Don’t miss:Sundaybrunch,with$4bloodyMarys,mimosasandbellinis.Talkaboutaperfectwaytokickoffabeachday.1CenterSt.,588-6658blufollybeach.com

39 Rue de Jean Affectionatelyknownas“Rue”bytheregulars,ittakesitsinspirationfromalate-1800sFrenchbrasserie—thus,theownersstrivetoofferafun-filledenvironmenteachevening,inadditiontoyummy,Frenchfavoritesandawineandbeerlistthatkeepslocalscomingback.What to drink:Wine.Thelistisextensiveandincludescategoriessuchas“AlternativeReds,”suretokeepthewine-drinkersbusyfortheevening.While you wait:Visittherawbar.Ordersushi,oystersoroneofthesixpreparationsofthemusselsandfriesdishknowninFrenchasMoules.What to get:Believeitornot,thosewhofrequentRueraveaboutoneofthemostbasicthingsonthemenu—theburger.It’sworththehype.Insider tip:Lunchandbrunchareagreattimetocheckoutthisluxespotwith-outspendingyourselfintoafrenzy.39JohnSt.,722-888139ruedejean.com

The Old Village Post House MountPleasantisgrowingexpo-nentially,buttherearecertainareasthatretainsomeofitssmall-towncharm.TheOldVillagePosthouse—aMaverickrestaurant—isoneofthoseplaces.NestledonPittStreet

intheoriginaloldvillage,thePosthouseisflankedbysomeofMountPleasant’streasuredindependentbusinesses.While you wait:TakeastrollaroundPittStreetandcheckoutotherpointsofinterest,suchasPittStreetPharmacy,alocallyowneddrugstorewithplentyofnostalgictreasures.Did you know:Youcanstayafterdinner—thePosthouseisataverndownstairsaswellasacharminginnupstairs.What to get: OrderthePosthouseshrimp’ngrits,madewithlocalgrits,andsitoutinthecourtyard.ThereisnothingmoreChar-lestonthanthat.What to drink:Pickonefromthehandcraftedcocktaillist.EachdrinkispreparedwithMaverick’sownlineofpremiumspirits.Save room for:AnythingonthePosthouses’dessertmenuistodiefor—andeachitemcomeswithawinesuggestion.101PittSt.,388-8935mavericksouthernkitchens.com/oldvillageposthouse

Bull Street Gourmet Therearen’tmanyculinaryhavenswhereyoucanenjoyadelicious,deli-freshmealandshopforkitchenitemsallatonetime,butBullStreetGourmetisonesuchplace.OriginallylocatedonBullStreetindowntownCharleston,itrecentlyexpandedandmovedtolowerKingStreet,offeringmoreofwhatmakesitafavoritestopforsavvylocalsandluckyvisitors.Did you know: BullStreetGourmetnowservesdinnerentrees.We’retalkingspecialslikesplit-smokedchicken,steakfritesandscratch-madesaladsandsoups.Don’t miss:Theoppor-tunitytodoalittleshopping—and,fortheholidays,acustommadebasketwithBullStreet’ssignaturepreserves,homemadedessertsandinterestingwineswillsuitthetoughiesonyourlist.Best bargain:Pickupabottleoftheirprivatelabelwines,allreasonablypriced.Infact,they’vebeenvotedBestWineDealbytheCharleston City Paper.120KingSt.,722-6464bullstreetgourmetandmarket.com



Sweeney’sCrabSaladwithjumbolumpcrab,citruspickledmustardseeds,creamymustard,mangoand

babygreens.


Fish HouseOneofMt.Pleasant’snewestrestaurants,it

offerspanoramicviewsoftheCharleston

harbor.


The Fat HenTheFathendescribesitsmenuasanassortmentof“FrenchclassicswithLowcountryflourishes.”And,fortu-nately,theflourishescomefromrightaroundthecorner,sincethiscozyrestaurantislocatednearthelocalfarmsofJohnsIsland.FredNeuvilleservesasbothexecutivechefaswellasowner,andspentyearsatCharleston’sbesteateries—JasminePorchonKiawah,forinstance—beforeopen-inghisown.Come for:TryacocktailfromTheFathen’slistandsitinthebararea.Thebar-onlymenu,avail-ableanytimeofday,isanenticingselectionofcasualplates.And,mostofthedrinksaremadewithhouseinfusedliquor.What to get:Ifyoustayfordinner,getthepopularCoqauVin,aFrenchdishmadewithlocalchicken.What to drink:PlentyofwinefromFranceandotherpartsofEuropeareonthemenu.Getabottletoshare.Don’t miss:TheincredibleSundaybrunch.Wearen’ttalkingeggsandtoasthere;theFathenkeepsitdecadentwithdishessuchascrèmebruleeFrenchtoastandduckandapplesausagegratin.3140Maybankhwy.,559-9090thefathen.com

Tristan Forsimplebutelegantfinedining,vis-itTristanandletChefNateWhitingtakecareofyou.AsawinnerofAAAdiamondawardsandafeatureontheFoodNetwork,TristanisoneofdowntownCharleston’sfinesteateries.Don’t miss: Theopportunitytoenjoy“DinnerandaShow.”PurchaseticketsthroughCharlestonStageandyou’llhaveadelectablemealfortwoatTris-tanplusaneveningatCharleston’sfa-mousDockStreetTheater.While you wait:Orderadrinkfromoneoftheclassiestcocktailmenusinthecity.TrytheFigYvette,madewithfig-infusedvodkaandcrèmeYvette.What to get:Trythescallops,delicatelysearedwithgrapefruitandEarlGraytea.Butyouwon’tgowrongwithanythingonthedinnermenu.Save room for:

Getthesorbettriowhenyou’restuffed.It’smadeinhouseeveryday.10LinguardSt.,534-2155tristandining.com

Bricco Bracco ForcasualItalianinMountPleasant,headtoBriccoBracco.Themenuiscomprehensive,soyoucanbringtheentirefamilyandeveryonewillfindafavorite.Theyalsoservelunch,withmanyentreesatorbelow$10aplate.Did you Know: BriccoBraccomeans“thisandthat”inItalian.Come For: Grababiteduringlunchhoursandtrythefreshmozzarellaandhandmadedoughforapizza.Don’t Miss:happyhouratthebar,whichfeaturesamenuofgoodiesforjust$4each,includinghomemademeatballslidersandselectpizzas.Inside Tip:BriccoBraccodoescustomcatering,soaskaboutop-tionswhileyou’rehavingameal.1161BasketweaveDr.,416-8290briccobracco.net

Republic Garden & Lounge TakeapeekattheRepublicmenuandyou’llseethewords“ContemporaryBarFare”—butwhatexactlydoesthatmean?We’llsumitupforyou:goodfoodmeantfordrinking.Youwon’thavetowrinkleyournoseoverthawedcheesesticksattheRepublic;ExecutiveChefBenjaminharrishasyoucoveredwithafinearrayofupscalehorsdeoeuvres.What to drink: We’reeyeballingthefrozenmimosa,madewithfreshlysqueezedorangejuice.Andwhodoesn’tdrinkchampagneregardlessoftheocca-sion?Youalsowon’tfailwiththeRepublicBloodyMary,madewithCharlestonmix.What to get:Wesawthewords“porkbellycorndog”onthemenu,andweweresold.PairthatwithaBostonBibbsaladandit’sabalancedmeal.Save room for:Themilkandcookiesaren’tthetypicalduoyourmomhandedyouafterschool.Unlessyourmomgaveyouhickoryhill’ssaltedchocolate

milkandMarconaalmondbut-ter.Ifshedid,thenkudostoher.462KingSt.,724-7400republicreign.com

Saffron Bakery and Cafe Openforbreakfast,lunchanddin-ner,SaffronisamainstayonEastBayStreet,andisknownfortheirversatilemenu.StopintotheSaffronMarketandyou’llfindanabundanceofspices,saucesandotherculinaryinterests.Gettingmarried?Theymakeweddingcakesaswell.Come for:Almostanything,whetherit’sameal,amorningpastryortheperfectMediterraneanspicesforcookingathome.Best deal:Breakfast.Youcangetabalancedmeal,orevenpancakes,forfewerthantendollars.Don’tmiss:Sundaybrunchbuf-fet,servedfrom9:15a.m.until2p.m.Did you know:Saffroncatersyourevents—justgivethem24hoursnoticeandyoucanchoosefromawidevarietyofdeliciousandcrowd-pleasingitemsonthemenu.333E.BaySt.,722-5588eatatsaffron.com

Trattoria Lucca ChefKenVedrinskiiswellknownaroundtheLowcountryforhisItaliancuisineandhislatestrestaurant,Trat-toriaLucca,openedtomuchfanfareintheElliotboroughneighborhoodofdowntownCharleston.Asowner,chefandsommelier,Vedrinskiworkswithhisteamtobringfresh,innova-tivedishestoguests.Did you know: ChefVedrinski’spreviousCharlestonrestaurant,Sienna,locatedonDanielIsland,madeEsquireMagazine’sBestNewRestaurantslistin2004.What to get: Anyofthepastadishesonthemenuareagreatchoice,asthepastaisrolledoutandmadefresheachdayusingorganicflourfromItaly.Ifyou’refeelingextravagant,ordertheScaloppiniofSonomaDuck.What to drink: YoucanhardlygowrongwithwineatyourItalianfeast,andtheTrattoriateamisknowledge-



ableenoughtohelpyoupairyourpourwiththeperfectdish.Inside tip: Themenuchangeswiththeday,dependingonwhatisfresh.Sogooften—andbeadventurous.41BogardSt.,973-3323luccacharleston.com

The Fish House SituatedinMountPleasantonthebreathtakingCharlestonharbor,TheFishhouseisoneofEastCooper’snewgems.Theviewisspectacularwhenthesunsets,andChefCharlesArena,whospentseveralsuc-cessfulyearsattheBoathouseontheIsleofPalms,isknownforhisexquisitepreparationoffreshseafood.While you wait:Grabacocktailandcheckouttheviewoftheharbor.It’soneofthebestinCharleston.Did you know:TheFishhousecaterstoitsgluten

know: PrivatediningisavailableatCharlestonGrillintheirVintner’sRoom.It’sperfectforrehearsaldinnersandupscalegatheringsofanykind,forupto36guests.Don’t miss:You’llwanttotryCharlestonGrillmorethanonce,andeachtime,ordersomethingfromoneofthefourmenus—Lush,Cosmopolitan,SouthernandPure.Eachmenuhasitsownflairandoffersscrump-tiousdishesinadifferentculinarystyle.Save room for:PastryChefEmilyCookson’sdessertmenuisnotsomethingtotakelightly.Orderthebutterpecanmousseorthehome-madecandybars.Youwon’tbesorry.224KingSt.,577-4522charlestongrill.com

Alluette’s Cafe WhatbeganasAlluetteJones-Smalls’foodventurehasblossomedintoa

sensitiveguests;thereareplentyofoptionsonthemenuforthosewhoaregoingglutenfree.What to get:Sure,theseafoodisamazing—butwhynothavetheChickenandWaffles.It’saCharlestontradition.Save room for: You’llwanttocheckouttheextensivedessertlist.32PatriotsPointRd.,284-7070charlestonharborfishhouse.com

Charleston GrillWeknowit’stoughtochooseares-taurantonanightout,butscoresoflocalsandvisitorsalikereturntoTheCharlestonGrill,locatedonlowerKingintheCharlestonPlacehotel.Notonlyisthecuisineexquisite,thelivejazzisoneofthebestopportunitiesinthecitytoenjoyaneveningofentertainmentwithyourmeal.Come for:Jazz.CharlestonGrillhaslivejazzsevennightsaweek.Did you

39 Rue de JeanBraisedPorkBelly

withlocalBibbredleaflettuce,slowpoached

egg,andwhiteBalsamicvinaigrettedressing.


sourceofculinaryprideforthecity.Alluette’smenucombinesGullah,Gheechi,soulandsoutherncuisinestobringadistinctflairtoyourpalate.FeaturedinOMagazine,SouthernLiving,Chowhound,aswellasTravel&Leisure,Alluette’shasgainedasolidnationalreputa-tion.What to get:Trythedailyspecials.Theywillbelistedonthechalkboardwhenyouarrive.What to drink:OrderaglassofAuntMary’sicedtea,whichthemenuclaimsis“sweetenedwithfruitjuice.”Did you know: Alluette’suseslocalproduceandisa“nopork”restaurant.Vegetariansandve-gansshouldenjoyamealhere.80AReidSt.,577-6926alluettes.com

thesandwichandsoupcombo.Youcangetafullsizesaladplusawraporsandwichforcheaperthantenbucks.125CentralAve.,821-7733eclecticchef.net

Charleston Crab HouseYouhavefriendsintown?TakethemtotheCharlestonCrabhouse.They’llgetthatCharlestonview(eitherofthedowntownmarketorwaterfrontonJamesIsland)andthemenuoffersplentyoftastystaples.Plus,there’scrablegs!What to get:The“worldfamous”crabpot,whichfeaturescrablegs,shrimp,steamedmussels,corn,potatoesandmore.It’sboundtosatisfyyourhungrytable.Did you know:TheCharlestonCrabhouse

The Eclectic Chef Ifyou’reseriouslyovertheusualsandwichtakeout,visitTheEclecticChefinSummervilleforsomethingdifferent.Theirclaimis“gourmettogo,”soifyou’retryingtoavoidthetypicalfastfoodhaunts,asaladorfreshsandwichfromthiseateryshouldfityourcraving.Come for:VisittheEclecticChefduringlunchandhaveoneoftheirfreshsalads.You’llhaveatoughtimechoosingbetweenTheEclecticCobb,theclassicGreek,BlacknBleu’plusmore.Don’t miss:CalltheEclecticChefforyourcateringneedsandyou’llgettochoosefromsimpleitemssuchascheeseandcrackers,fruitplates,plusmoreelaboratessuchasbeeftenderloinwithcabernetreductionsauce.Best deal:Welike

82 QueenManchesterFarms

Quailconfitfingerlingswithbacon,apples,Brusselssprouts,

andpeachmarmalade.


hasbeenfamily-ownedfor20years.Don’t miss:Ifyouhaveyourownfreshcatch,comeintotheCrabhouseforthe“Youhookit,WeCookit”deal.Justcleanitfirst.Inside tip:CharlestonCrabhouseishappytoaccommodateguestswithglutensensitivities.41S.MarketSt.,853-2900145WappooCreekDr.,795-1963charlestoncrabhouse.com

Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill Burwell’sisa“modern”steakhouse,withattentiontosustainablebeefandalaid-back—yetupscale—socialatmosphere.Burwell’sislocatedinatwostory,historicbuildingindowntownCharlestonthatoverlooksthemarketarea.Thecraftcocktaillistisextensive—visitforadrinkandyou’llwindupstayingfordinner.While you wait:Burwell’soffersoneofthebestcraftcocktaillistsinthecity.TrytheThreeOCherry,withMirabelleplumbrandy,applecider,cinnamon,cherrybittersandhousegingerale,ortheBurwell’sCooler,withBulleitRyewhiskey,Amaretto,housesour,orangezest,seasonalchutneyandasplashofsoda.What to get:Ifyou’rehavingdinner,ordertheporkbellyandscallops,aneattwistontheold“surfn’turf ”routine.Did you know:Burwell’sisnotonlyfarm-to-table,it’salsotable-to-farm.Almosteverythingleftoverfromtherestaurantiscompostedbacktolocalfarms.Save room for: TheCharlestonS’Mores,whicharemadewithrealBennewafers.WealsolikethesoundoftheVanillaPinkPeppercornPannaCotta.14N.MarketSt.,737-8700burwellscharleston.com

Sweeney’s Sweeney’s,whichislocatedonJohn’sIsland,callsitselfan“AllRegionAmericana”restaurant—meaningthattherecipesonthemenurangefromCharlestonfavoritestoeveryotherregionoftheU.S.Openforlunch,din-nerandbrunch,Sweeney’sstonepatioisafantasticplacetohaveadrinkandamealwhileenjoyingtheLowcountryclimate.Come for:TheatmosphereatSweeney’scan’tbebeat,withthehelpof

theirstonepatioandrealfireplace.You’llwanttovisiteveninthebleak,wintermonths.What to get:Goforoneofthesmallplatesonthemenu.Orderafewtoshare.Therearesomanygreatchoices,fromsearedscallopstocaramelizedappleandoniontart.What to drink: CheckoutSweeney’slistofcraftbeersinthebottle.Don’t skip:IfyouneedtofleethecrowdsindowntownCharlestonduringSundaybrunch,Sweeney’sistheplacetobe.Whetheryou’reinthemoodforblueberrypancakesorasandwich,it’sallonthemenu.3157Maybankhwy.,559-5633sweeneysrestaurant.com

82 Queen Charlestonhasnoshortageoftrendy,newrestaurantstocheckoutonanyweekend,but82Queenhasmaintaineditsappealandcharmfor30years.Withastructureover300yearsoldandareputationthatprecedesitself,thisrestaurantisoneofthemajesticanchorsintheFrenchQuarter.What to drink:Checkoutthelistofbottledwines—thereareplentyonthelistthataremoreaffordablethanyouthink.What to get:Nomatterwhatentreeyouchoose,startitoffwith82Queen’sawardwinningShe-crabsoup.Did you know: JoeSliker,oneofthethreeownersof82Queen,usedtoplayfootballfortheNFL.Best deal: Cometo82Queenforbrunchandyou’llfindafantasticandaffordablemenutochoosefrom.82QueenSt.,723-759182queen.com

Grill 225AsCharleston’sfirst(andonly)USDAPrimesteakhouse,Grill225takesmeatseriously.Steaksarewet-aged,oftenforaslongas50days.Butsteakisn’ttheonlyreasontovisitGrill225—thisrestauranthasmorethanonesurpriseupitssleeve.NowonderitremainsoneofCharleston’spremierfinediningestablishments.What to drink:Youwon’twanttomissyourchancetosampletheNitrotini,acocktailwithliquidnitrogeninit.Talkaboutwinterwonderland.While you wait:Ifyourtableistakingawhile(andit’sworthit)

headuptothePavilionBar,atthetopoftheMarketPavilionhotelwhichGrill225callshome.Therooftopviewofthecityisbreathtaking.Don’t miss:TheMaineLobsterFamilyisagreatalternativetosteak.Thesewhole,Mainelobstersarepreparedinsixdifferentstyles,fromclassicsteamedwithbuttertobrandyandblackcherry.Save room for:TheBakedCarolinaisafamily-styledessert—enoughforyourtableandservedonfireforanimpressivefinish.225E.BaySt.,266-4222marketpavillion.com/grill225.cfm

The Tattooed Moose AlittlewaysupthepeninsulaistheTattooedMoose,oneofthosedivebarsthatsomehowservessuchamazinggrub,yourfriendswanttohavedinnerthere.IttendstogetalittlecrowdedattheMoose,socomeearlyandstaylate.Didyouknow:TheTattooedMoosewasfeaturedonthehittelevisionshow“Diners,Drive-InsandDives.”What to get:Thefamousduckfatfrieswithgravyarejustassinfullydeliciousastheysound.Save room for: Thelistofcraftbeers,whichchangesfrequentlyandissuretosuitbeersnobseverywhere.1137MorrisonDr.,277-2990tattooedmoose.com

Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ FieryRon’sBBQ,alsoknownashomeTeam,haslocationsinWestAshleyaswellasonSullivan’sIsland.Thehappyhourspecialsatthesejointscannotbebeat.And,ifyoucomelaterinthenight,you’relikelytohearasetofmusicthatpairswellwithyourbeerandsmokedbrisket.What to get:Duringhappyhourfrom4pmuntil7pm,theheapingtrayofnachos(or“Ronchos,”astheyarecalledonthemenu)willsoothethemostsavagepost-officebeast.Don’t miss:Checkouttheirmusicschedule,whichisaccessibleonlineforbothloca-tions.Manyshowsarefree.Did you know: Theycater.Visitthewebsitefordetails-hometeambbq.com.¡1205AshleyRiverRd.,225-7427hometeambbq.com



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Sushi and Sashimi Dinner:Sushi, Sashimi and a Spicy roll

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Bambu Asian BistroAesthetically beautiful, delicious, and flavorful

By WENDY SWAT SNYDER

Photos by ASHlEY WAlKER

oolerfalldaysandmild Lowcountrywintersturnrestaurants with outdoor seating into hotcommodities.Withahugepatiothatrunsthe length of the eatery and a live musicscenerollingoutThursdayhappyhourtwicemonthly,BambuAsianBistroispoisedforahappyreincarnation.

New owner Jerry Zin acquired theMountPleasantrestaurantearlierthisyearwith a vision to transform the propertyinto a must-go culinary destination. Onechange already made is the restaurant isnow open for lunch, where it was dinneronlyservicebefore.

“Ilookedatthelocation,”recallsZin,“andthought:it’sgood—IthinkIcanim-provetherestaurant.”

hisambitiousprojectistwo-pronged,focusedonrampingupthelivelyvibeout-sideonthepatio,andrevivingtheinteriorspaceswithamajorrenovationin2014.

Noting the scarcity of Asian estab-lishmentsEastoftheCooper,ZinsayshisteamhopestobringanauthenticJapanesediningexperiencetothearea.

“We are planning a new approach,”says Zin, whose family emigrated fromChina to theUnitedStateswhenhewasateenager.“Wewanttoexpandthesushibar—make it wider, larger, and remodeltheboothsinthe‘tamari’style.”

The re-imagined dining room willfeature the traditional lower-to-the-floor

tableandthecustomofremovingfootweartypicaloftheJapaneseculture—anewex-perienceindeedformanylocaldiners.

“We hope this approach and a morediverse menu will make the restaurantstandout,”saysZin.

Zin’sculinaryjourneybeganattheageof15,washingdishesataJapaneserestau-rant in Long Island, New York. he saysheworkedhiswayup,cuttingvegetables,busingtables,serving,andbartending.

“Mt. Fugi—I worked there severalyears,” notes Zin, adding that he learned

tocookthereundertheexecutivechefwho had been with the traditionalJapanese restaurant for thirty years.healsomethiswife,Sabrina, there,whoworkedattheeateryaswell.

When Zin’s parents-in-lawrelocated to Charleston with plansto open an Asian restaurant, theycalled on the couple for help. “Wehelped them open Tokyo Bistro,”notes Zin. “Sabrina does a little ofeverything—serving, bartending. We

worked for them for two years and thenstarted looking for our own business. Iknew I wanted a restaurant of my own,and looked throughout the area. FinallywefoundBambu.”

BambugeneralmanagerJosephWade,whoseexperienceinthehospitalityindus-tryincludesastintatO-kuindowntownCharleston, says front-of-houseplans areunderwaytoupgradethecustomerexperi-encebyimprovingthestandardofservice,focusingonattention todetail, andmorepersonable,engagedservice.

The back-of-house is now ruled bya staff of experts Zin brought to Char-leston from New York City. “They havea lot of experience, and all of them weretrained by traditional Japanese masters.”he explains the distinctions among theclassicallytrainedchefs:thesushi-trainedchef focuseson thepreparationofdishesat thesushibar.Thekitchen-trainedchefspecializesindishesfromthekitchen.

“We changed most of the kitchenmenu,”hecontinues,“toreflectthemany

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ThaiCurrywithcoconutbaseredcurry,chicken,shrimp,andvegetables.


(clockwisefromabove)PadThaiwithchicken,shrimp,eggs,onion,sprouts,andpeanuts;Auniquefeatureoftheinterioristheirsquid-likelighting;Outsidepatio;(opposite)SushibarchefRichardChen(onleft)andkitchenchefJimmyYang.

differentstylesofAsiancuisine.WeaddedThaicurry,teriyaki,tempura,chickenkat-su,friedrice...we’llcontinuetoadddishesinresponsetocustomerfeedback.”

The sushi bar dominates the menuwithalistofmyriadrolls,sashimi,andni-giri.Appetizersincludeasquidsalad,babyoctopus, yellowtail jalapeno, and tuna orbeeftataki.Fromthelistofentrees:chef ’ssignaturerollsincludeastripeddragonrollwith spicy tuna, kani, cucumber, toppedwithsmokedsalmon,shrimp,eel,andavo-cado. The beautifully presented sayonararollcombinescreamyandcrunchyinasat-isfying experience consisting of tempurashrimp, cream cheese, and tempura flake,toppedwithtunaandavocado.

“We support local purveyors, anduseasmuchlocalfishaswecanget.Ouremphasis is on great, fresh product andconsistency.”

Bambu’s culturally well-roundedkitchenmenu is a boon for guests, offer-ing non-sushi options such as the beefBambubowl featuringslicedribeyewith

ginger soy over rice.Yaki udon combineschicken, shrimp, and vegetable stir-friednoodles. Shoyu ramen showcases Japa-neseeggnoodlesinasoybasebrothwithsprouts, spinach,fishcake, and shrimp.Ared curry of vegetables bathed in a deli-cately spiced sauce.The curry is availableinaveganpreparation,asareseveralothermaindishes.

The tempura green bean appetizer isplant-based as well, lightly battered anddeepfriedtocrispyperfection,andservedwithaspicymayo.

Theappetizer“SixDumplings”show-casesatrioofatriooffillings—twopork,two shrimp, and two vegetables—stuffedintocrescentsandfinishedthreeways.

PlumpAsiandoughnutsaredeepfriedagoldenbrownandrolledincinnamon-ysugar. Accompanied by a buttery sauce,theysupplyajust-rightsweettouchtothemeal’send.

Bambu’s popular “happy hour” runsfrom 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, fromMondaythroughSunday.

Drink specials include $1 BudweiserLight, $2 for other domestic bottles, and$2 Yuengling on tap. Wines by the glassare discounted $3, and hot sake is half-price.Appetizersarehalf-priceaswell,andselectsushidishesareavailableattwofor$10.

Thespacious,remodeledpatioisavail-ableforpartiesandspecialevents,andtherestaurant’s central location on ColemanBoulevardmake it a convenient-to-accessvenue.

“We’re striving to make dining atour restaurant themost authentic experi-ence in town, so our customers come toBambuwhentheywantAsianfood,”saysZin,adding,“andwewantthemtofeellikethey’reathome.”

Bambu Asian Bistro604ColemanBlvd.,MtPleasant(843)284-8229bambuasiansushi.com

“We changed most of the kitchen menu to reflect the many different styles of Asian cuisine. We added Thai curry, teriyaki, tempura, chicken katsu, fried rice, and we’ll continue to add dishes in response to customer feedback.”


FooD | IN THE KITCHEN

RecipesandPhotographsByKIMBYER

Goahead.Wegiveyoupermissiontoindulgeinthesesuperlativeholidaycheese-inspiredtreats.Enjoy,because

Januarywillbeheresoonenough.

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T enmonthsoutoftheyear,mynameishighlightedinyellowandsurroundedbytinygreenchecksandglitteringstars;I’macertifiedstandoutontheNicelist.Istrivetodoagoodjob.Ieatorganicfruitsandvegetables.Irecycle.I

exercise.Imeditate.Ipayitforward.Mylatteisfair-trade,soy-basedandsweetenedwithstevia.Goodnessofthismagnitude,ofcourse,cannotlast.Agirlcanonlyholdaplankforsolong.Agirlcanonlyeatsomuchkale.

Inevitably,halloweencomesandgoesandI’mleftholdingablackplasticcauldronofpicked-overcandy.AndsoNovemberbegins--whatstartedwithaninnocentButterfinger®endswithplattersofsharp,aged,creamy,nutty,smellyandgloriouscheese.I’mscratchedofftheNicelistandbootedintoCampNaughty.

Theseductivescentsandsubtlearomasofcheesehijackmyself-controlduringtheholidays.Daysofshopping,decoratingandgift-wrappingwearmedownandaplateofafewartisanalcheeses,freshbreadandwineismygo-tofastfoodmeal.Whenmyfamilygatherstotrimthetree,cheeseistheco-staroftheevening.MeltedBriedrapedovergingersnapsandheadywedgesofMorbierandManchegoteasemypalate.Ofcourse,thenightisn’tcompletewithoutastore-boughtcheeseball,coveredinnuts.It’shardlymycheeseofchoice,butit’satradition.

Fortunately,cheeseshavecomealongwaysincetheprocessedvarietiesofthe1970s.Craftcheesesaren’tjustforspecialtystoresanymore.Exemplarylocally-craftedcheesescanbefoundinourSaturdaymorningfarmer’smarkets.

Sothisholidayseason,ifyou’retemptedtobenaughty,updateyourgrilledcheesesandwichfromthebanaltotheinspiredwithoneofthesesavory-meets-sweetpairings.Or,switchoutcreamcheeseforcreamygoatcheesewithsmokedsalmononbutterytoastpoints.Medjooldatesaren’tonlyforhealthybananasmoothiesanymore;they’remakingtheirwayontotheholidaysideboard.SprinklealittlecandiedbaconoveryourfavoriteStiltonorbluecheeseandyourfamilywillgobbletheseup.MyfavoritecreationinthischeesecollectiveistheLemonyCheeseBalls.Thesetangybites,coatedinpinenutsandshoweredwithpowderedsugar,arethebee’sknees.

But,ofcourse,thegranddameoftheseasonisourmillecrêpecake.Likeagingerbreadhouseora croque-en-bouche,millecakesareconfection-slash-constructionprojectsandarebestmadewithlovedones.Theymakeforsweetsmelling,butter-filledmornings,goodmemoriesandgrandentrances.Sosay“Cheese”thisholidayseason,forallthenaughtyreasons.




MINI GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Inspiration:

❶Goatcheesewithstrawberrypepperpreserves(pictured)

❷ Agedcheddarcheesewithraspberrywasabimustard(pictured)

❸Bluecheesewithpearpreserves

❹havartiwithdillandwholegrainDijonmustard❺Munsterwithorangemarmalade

❻Cheddarpepperwithfigjam

❼Mozzarellawithpesto

❽GruyerewithDijonmustard❾Swisscheesewithapplebutter❿SmokedGoudawithblackberryjam

⓫Parmesanandroastedredpepperspread

⓬BrieorCamembertwithMajorGrey’sChutney

heavier,rusticbreadswithoutairpocketsworkbestforgrilledcheesesandwiches.Arrangecheesechunks,slicesorshredsononesliceandcoverasecondslicewithaspicy,savoryorsweetspread.Overlowheatinaheavy-bottomedpanorironskillet,grillsandwichesinonetablespoonofbutter.Flipsandwichwhenyousmellthebuttercooking.Theheatshouldbelowenoughtoallowthecheesetomeltandthebreadtotoast.Whencool,cutintosquares.Re-heatpriortoserving.



ButteryToastwithSmokedSalmon,GoatCheeseandFriedCapers

Makes8-12appetizers

8-12slicesrusticwheat,whiteorryebread8ouncessmokedsalmon3Tcapers1Tvegetableoil4ouncesgoatcheese1/4redonion,slicedintotransparentcrescentsCitrusmarmaladeorjamfordrizzling(optional)FreshdillButterfortoastingbread❶Preheatovenortoasterto325degrees.

❷Spreadbutterontobothsidesofbreadandbakeuntilfirm.

❸Frycapersinvegetableoiluntilplump.

❹Spreadsoftenedgoatcheeseontotoast.

❺Topwithasliceofsmokedsalmon,asnipoffreshdill,capers,onionandcitrusjelly.(Calamondinorangemarmaladepictured)




MedjoolDatesstuffedwithStilton,Walnuts,andCandiedBacon

Makes2dozenappetizers

1dozendried,organicMedjooldates1wedgeofStiltoncheese24walnuthalves6slicesbacon1TlightbrownsugarSeveraldashescayennepepperorsmokedpaprika

❶Pre-heatovento325degrees.

❷LaybaconflatontoSilpa™orfoil-coveredbakingsheet.

❸Sprinklebrownsugarevenlyoverbothsidesofbacon.

❹Cookfor20-25minutes,untilcrisp.

❺Letcoolandbreakintosmallpieces,discardingfat.

❻Splitdatesinhalfandremoveseeds.

❼Placewalnuthalfinsideone-halfofeachdate.

❽Spreaddateswithbluecheeseandsprinklewithcandiedbaconshardsandcayennepepper.



ButteryCheeseWafersrimmedinSmokedPaprika

Makes40-50wafers

2cupsgratedsharpwhitecheddarcheese11/2sticksbutter1cupall-purposeflour1cupbreadflour1/2tredpepperflakes1/2tkoshersalt1/2tsmokedpaprika(Optional)

❶Preheatovento350degrees.Allowcheeseandbuttertoreachroomtemperature.

❷Creamtogether,addingsiftedflourandspices.

❸Squeezetogetherthepea-sizedpiecesofdoughuntilyoucandividethemixtureintotwoorthreeequal-sizedballs.

❹Workthedoughuntilit’swarmandpliableandhasthetextureofaballofPlay-Doh.

❺Rollballsintologs(diameterofwaferswillnotincreasewhenbaked)andsprinkleonorrollinsmokedpaprika.

❻Refrigeratefor10-15minutes.Withdentalflossorasharpknife,slicelogsinto1/4to1/2inchwafers.

❼Laywafersinrowsonacookiesheetcoveredwithparchmentpaper.Bakefor15-20minutesoruntilwafersturnintothesoftbakedconsistencyofasugarcookie

❽Becarefulnottoovercook,assofterwaferswillmeltinyourmouth.Doughmayberefrigeratedforuptooneweekbeforebaking.




Lemony Cheese Balls with Toasted Pine Nuts Mille Crêpe Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Makes1dozen

1(8-ounce)packagecreamcheese4oz.honeygoatcheeseZestandlemonpeelof1lemon(divideduse)4TlemonjuicePinchofsalt1/2cuptoastedpinenuts,choppedPowderedsugarfordusting

❶Blendcreamcheeseandhoneygoatcheese.

❷Addlemonzest,juiceandsalt.

❸Mixwellandplaceintofreezerfor10-15minutes.

❹Toastpinenutsuntiltheyarecaramelcolored.Pinenutsburneasilyandneedtobewatched.

❺Cool,thenchop.Shapecheesemixtureinto½inchballsandrollintoastedpinenuts.

❻Topwithacurloflemonpeelanddustwithpowderedsugar.

CrêpeBatterMakesapproximately7largecrêpes(multiplyrecipefordesiredheight)

4eggs1cupflour1/2cupmilk1/2cupwater1/2teaspoonkoshersalt2tablespoonsmeltedbutter

❶Whipallingredientsintoasmallbowl.

❷Coverandrefrigeratefor30minutes.Dependinguponthediameterofyourcrêpepan,you’llwanttopourenoughbattertocoverthebottomandproducearoundcrêpe–about1/3to1/2cup.Youmayalsoputasmallamountofbutterinthepanbetweencrêpes.

❸Overmediumheat,fryonesideforapproximatelyoneminuteuntilitslideseasilyinthepan.

❹Gentlyturnoverwithyourfingersoraspatulaandcooktheotherside.

❺Stackeachcookedcrêpebetweenasquareofparchmentorwaxpaper.Crêpesmaybemadeaheadoftimeandstoredintherefrigerator.



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eatinganddrinkinginCharleston.

Locations: (D)Downtown;(DI)DanielIsland;(FB)FollyBeach;(IOP)IsleofPalms;( J)John’sIsland;( JI)JamesIsland;(KS)Kiawah/Seabrook;(MP)MountPleasant;(NC)NorthCharleston;(S)Summerville;(SI)Sullivan’sIsland;(WA)WestAshley

ArearestaurantsprovidethisinformationtoCharlestonLIVINGmagazine.Itispublishedaccordingtospaceavailability.Noadvertisingorotherconsiderationsareacceptedinexchangeforalisting.Toparticipateinourrestaurantguide,call843-856-2532.

American17 North Roadside Kitchen(MP)3563highway17N.,606-2144.Traditionalfavoritesservedupinacasualandrelaxedsetting.Upscaleservicewithentreessuchasbraisedshortribsandsmokedporkchops.Dinnernightly.

Closed For Business(D)453KingSt.,853-8466.Chicbeerpubwithtastybarsnacksliketheporkslapsandwich,burgers,buffalooysters,andsalads.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Cork Neighborhood Bistro(NC)1067EastMontagueAve.,225-2675.Charmingbistroservingfresh,eclecticsandwiches,pasta,steaks,seafood,andsalads.Fullbarandwine.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Eli’s Table (D)129MeetingSt.,405-5115.Americandisheskissedwithsoutherncharminacozyatmosphere,intimateoutdoorseatingandlivejazzentertainment.Dailybreakfast7-11am,lunch11-3pm,anddinner5pm-until.BrunchSat&Sun7-3pm.

Liberty Tap Room & Grill(MP)1028JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,971-7777.handcrafted

brew-pubwithrichethniccookingstylesservingseafood,steak,chicken,burgers,soupsandsalads.

Queen Anne’s Revenge(DI)160-BFairchildSt.,216-6868.EnjoyclassicAmericancuisinewithauthenticpiratetreasureartifactsondisplay.Seafood,steaks,pasta,salads,andalargewinemenu.Lunch&Dinnerdaily,Sundaybrunch.

Southend Brewery (D)161EastBaySt.,853-4677.Custom-craftedbeersandsuperblocalcuisineinarustic,yetupscalesetting.GreatviewsofCharlestonharbor.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Toast (D)155MeetingSt.,534-0043.PraisedbytheNewYorkTimesas“amustforbreakfast”andvotedbestbreakfastinCharleston.BottomlessMimosasandgreatLowcountryfare.Opendaily6am-11pm.

AsianBasil(D)460KingSt.,724-3490.(MP)1465LongGroveRd.,606-9642.TraditionalThaientreesusingthefreshestingredients,inachicandrelaxedsetting.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinnernightly.

O-Ku (D)463KingSt.,737-0112.BoldandstylishdécorsetthetoneforthisupscalesushiandJapaneseeatery.MenuselectionsincludeChileanseabassandyellowtailcarpaccio.Dinnernightly.

BakeryChristophe Artisan Chocolatier(D)363½KingSt.,297-8674.UniquecombinationofFrenchpastries,chocolatesculptures,andhand-paintedchocolatepieces.

Cupcake (D)433KingSt.,853-8181.(MP)664LongPointRd.,856-7080.Acupcakeloversdream,offeringanarrayof50+deliciousflavorssuchasredvelvetandcarrotcake.Opendaily.

Whisk Bakery (D)209MeetingSt.,628-5954.Offersthefinestpastries,freshbakedbreadsandgardencrisps,colorfulsalads,andavarietyofcoffees.Breakfastandlunchdaily,dineinoronthego.

BBQJB’s Smokeshack( J)3406Maybankhwy.,557-0426.Classicbuffetstyleeateryservingsmokedporkandchickenwithanarrayoftastysidedishes.Lunch&Dinner,Wed-Sat.Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q(D)288KingSt.,577-0406.(NC)4964CentrePointDr.,747-3800.Knownfortheirslicedbeefbrisketandcheesebiscuitswiththeirownbrew-houseale.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Sticky Fingers(D)235MeetingSt.,853-7427.(MP)341JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,856-7427.(S)1200N.MainSt.,871-7427.hickorysmokedSouthernstyleribsandbarbeque.VotedBestRibs.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Bars&TavernsBoone’s Bar & Grill(D)345KingSt.,577-6665.Greatselectionoftastyburgers,sandwiches,andappetizers,withanarrayofbeersandbourbonchoices.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

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Firewater GrilleRemodeled inside and out with new ownership

and a revised menu that says delicious

By NIKE KERN

rime,hand-cutsteaks,authenticlowcountry shrimp and grits, Cajun mac and cheese and animpressive selectionoffreshlygroundburgersareallpartof thenewly-remodeledFirewaterGrille.Nevermindthedrive, this destination restaurant has everyone talking about thefood, the live entertainment on the patio, and the chic, upscale-casual décor that is all part of Firewater Grille’s new image inhistoric Summerville. Known for its shopping and touring,Summervilleisnowtheperfectget-awayforfoodiesseekingoutagreatmealandliveentertainmentcombined.

“Wehavetotallyremodeledeveryaspectoftherestaurant,fromtheinteriorandexteriortoacomprehensiveupdatingofthemenu,”saysSteveStanec,newownerandgeneralmanager.“Theresponsehasbeenphenomenalandwearefindingourpatronsexcitedabout ourliveentertainmentwhichchangesweekly.”

Guestsareenjoyingamenuthathasamust-havefavoriteforevery culinary lover’s taste bud. In addition, the restaurant nowboastsabeautifuloutdoorpatiowherethelivemusicisflowing,and

makesforaperfectsettingwiththefallweather.WeeklyspecialsincludeallyoucaneatPrinceEdward

mussels onTuesday, wine, cheese and prime rib night onWednesdaywithspecialtycheeseplates,andhalf-offbottlesofwine.Saturdayiscomedynightwiththearea’sfunniestcomediansbroughttoyoubythepopularTonyKempPro-ductions.Dailyhappyhourspecialsatthefullbar.

FirewaterGrillecanalsocateryourupcomingholidayparty,officepartyorhomecelebration.Stanecandhisstaffknow how to make an event a success with their under-standing of off-site event planning and food preparation.“Wewould like tobeapartofeveryone’sholidayparties”

saysStanec. “Weknowhowtohostagreateventandencourageourclientstoletusdoalltheworksotheycanenjoytheirpartytoo.”

LivecomedyisalsoapartofFirewaterGrille’suniquedraw.Thearea’sfavoritecomediansarebecomingfixturesintheweeklycomedicentertainmentschedule. “Comedyequalsagoodtimeforeveryone,”saysStanec.“Themixofhystericalcomedyandgoodfoodisalwaysawinner–especiallywhenit’sours.” FirewaterGrilleofferscomedynightonSaturdaynightswiththeshowusuallybeginningat9:30p.m.inthemaindiningroom. Comedyloverswillbewowedbyatypicalthree-performershow,wherereservationsarerecommendedtohelpthekitchenout.

Firewater Grille109 Holiday Drive, Summerville(843) 261-2121firewatergrille.com

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Market Street Saloon (D)32N.MarketSt.,577-2474.(NC)7690NorthwoodsBlvd.,576-4116.Featuresaward-winningbarbecueandthehottestwaitstaff,thisisthego-tolocationforaraucousparty.Amust-see,highenergyexperience!Mon-Sat4pm-2am,Sun7pm-2am.

Poe’s Tavern (SI)2210MiddleSt.,883-0083.Festivelocalpubservingfishtacos,sandwiches,salads,andthebestburgersontheisland.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Deli/CaféAlluette’s Café(D)80ReidSt.,577-6926.holisticvegetariansoulfoodsuchashummussandwiches,limabeansoup,andlocalseafoodselections.Lunch,Mon-Sat.Dinner,Thur-Sat.

Café Fork (WA)2408AshleyRiverRd.,769-0300.AnupscalelunchcaféservingavarietyofcuisinestyleslikemodernAmerican,Creole,andsouthern.Specialtysandwiches,desserts,andshe-crabsouparetopchoices.Outsidediningandcateringservicesavailable.Lunch,Mon-Fri.

Caviar & Bananas (D)51GeorgeSt.,577-7757.Specialtyfoodcaféwithgourmetsandwiches,salads,freshsushi,preparedfoods,wine,beer,andcoffee.Breakfast,Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Five Loaves Café (D)43CannonSt.,937-4303.(MP)1055JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,849-1043.Gourmetsoups,salads,andsandwichesinarelaxedatmosphere.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Laura Alberts Tasteful Options(DI)891IslandParkDr.,881-4711.Anarrayofhouse-madesalads,gourmetsandwiches,andseafooddishes.Largeselectionofwinesandcraftbeers.Lunchdaily,Dinner-Wed.,Saturdaybrunch.

Our Local Foods Café (MP)1190ClementsFerryRd.,849-0080.Freshfromthefarmhealthyoptionstoincludesandwiches,bakedchicken,andItaliansausagewithgrits.Breakfast&Lunchdaily.Take-homedinners.

Rosebank Farms Café(KS)1886AndellBluffBlvd.,768-1807.DelectableSouthernfarewithgorgeoussunsetsattheBohicketMarina.Diversemenutoincludevealmeatloaf,shrimpandgrits,andseasonalproduce.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Eclectic/FusionAtlanticville Restaurant(SI)2063MiddleSt.,883-9452.Upscaledininginacharmingbeachatmosphere,servingfreshseafoodandsteaks.Dinnernightly.Sundaybrunch.

Cru Café (D)18PinckneySt.,534-2434.AlocalfavoriteservingupgourmetfoodswithanAsianflairlikesearedsalmonandThaiseafoodrisotto.Indoororfrontporchdining.Lunch&Dinner,Tue-Sat.

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Eurasia Café & Wine Bar (MP)915houstonNorthcuttBlvd.,606-2616.ContemporarycuisinewithEuropeanandAsianinspireddishessuchassearedtunaandbeefcarpaccio.Largewineselection.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Graze(MP)863houstonNorthcuttBlvd.,606-2493.Diverseeclecticcuisinewithsmall“grazing”plates.Dishesincludespicytunatatakiandbraisedshortribs.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Red Drum (MP)803ColemanBlvd.,849-0313.TraditionalLowcountrycuisinewithaSouthwesternflair.Fresh,sustainableseafooddishes,steaks,andporkchops,servedinacasualatmosphere.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

FineDining39 Rue de Jean(D)39JohnSt.,722-8881.Frenchbrasseriecuisineinanintimatediningatmosphere.Servingsteaks,sushi,burgers,andsalads.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.Sundaybrunch.

Anson (D)12AnsonSt.,577-0551.Alocalfavoriteamongfinediningeateries,offeringaromanticsettingandfreshlocalseafoodlikecrustedgrouperandshrimpandgrits.Extensivewinelist.Dinnernightly.

Carolina’s(D)10ExchangeSt.,724-3800.Largewoodcolumnsdefinethiscontemporaryeatery,servingupdelectablefreshfish,veal,braisedshortribs,localclams,andseasonalvegetables.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinnernightly.

Charleston Grill (D)224KingSt.,577-4522.World-classdiningatoneofCharleston’stopeateries.Aneverchangingmenuisuniquelydividedintofourmaingroups–Cosmopolitan,Lush,Pure,andSouthern.Livejazz.Dinnernightly

Circa 1886 (D)149WentworthSt.,853-7828.DelectablecuisineisservedupattheWentworthMansion,withdisheslikecrabcakesouffléandbraisedporkshank.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails(MP)1968RivieraDr.,884-1177.Finediningwithinarelaxedandcasualatmosphere.TastyseafoodandsteakswithanAsianflairlikesearedseabassandacowboyrib-eye.Innovativemartinis.Dinnernightly.

Cypress Lowcountry Grill (D)167EastBaySt.,727-0111.Contemporarychicmeetsnostalgicinthisawardwinningeatery,servinglocalfavorites.Dinnernightly.

Fig(D)232MeetingSt.,805-5900.Nationallyacclaimedbistroservingfresh,locallysourcedfood.Menuchangesdaily,fromherbroastedtilefishtobutterednoodleswithwhitetruffles.Dinner,Mon-Sat.


Sette(MP)201ColemanBlvd.,388-8808.ClassicItalian-Americanentreessuchascapellinipomodoro,marsala,porkshank,andveal.half-pricewinespecialsonweeknights.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Trattoria Lucca(D)41BogardSt.,973-3323.RusticItalianfarewithuniquepastaselections,andexcellentseafooddishessuchasscampgrouperandgrilledtrumpetmushrooms.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

Wild Olive ( J)2867Maybankhwy.,737-4177.RusticItalianfareinacasualdiningatmosphere.Servingupfavoriteslikevealmarsala,shrimppicatta,risottobianco,andthetraditionallasagna.Dinnernightly.

MediterraneanLana Restaurant(D)210RutledgeAve.,720-8899.ElegantandcozydiningwithaMoroccanflair.Richflavorsandwellportioneddishesincluderisotto,seafood,poultry,andbeef.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Muse(D)82SocietySt.,577-1102.Eclecticcuisineinasecludedandquietatmosphere.Entreesincludegrilledswordfish,seabass,shortribs,duck,risotto,andalargewineselection.Dinnernightly.

Sermet’s Corner(D)276KingSt.,853-7775.(DI)115RiverLandingDr.,471-1777.Upscaleservicewithinanintimatesetting.Servingupfreshseafood,pasta,beef,andlocalproduce.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Tabbuli (D)6N.MarketSt.,628-5959.LocallysourcedfreshtapasandauthenticMediterraneancuisineandrawbar.Tabbuliboasts“thebestpatiobardowntown”.Lunchdailybeginningat11am.

MexicanSanti’s(D)1302MeetingSt.,722-2633.(S)114holidayDr.,851-2885.AnarrayofauthenticMexicandishesinacomfortablediningatmosphere.VotedBestMargaritas.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Taco Boy(D)217hugerSt.,789-3333.(FB)15CenterSt.,588-9761.FreshMexicanentreessuchasfishtacos,andanarrayofbeerandmargaritaselections.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

yo Burrito(D)77WentworthSt.,853-3287.(MP)675JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,856-0061.Servingupbigburritoswithtastystuffingssuchaschickenorgrilledmahi-mahi.Margaritasandcoldbeersmakeforagreathappyhour.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

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High Cotton(D)199EastBaySt.,724-3815.Southerncuisineofferedhighfashionstyle,withfreshlocalvegetables,seafood,andcharbroiledsteaksaccompaniedbytastysauceslikebéarnaiseandcabernet.Dinnernightly.

Magnolia’s(D)185EastBaySt.,577-7771.ContemporarymeetsoldworldcharmwithaSoutherncuisinemenuthat’sdividedbetweenuptownanddownsouth.Lunch,Mon-Sat.Dinnernightly.

McCrady’s Restaurant(D)2UnityAlley,577-0025.Southernfinediningwithanawardwinningchefoffersupinnovativefoodchoicesusingthefinestlocalingredients.Dinnernightly.

Peninsula Grill(D)112N.MarketSt.,723-0700.Southernclassicsservedinanelegant,yetrelaxedsetting.Awardwinningchefandimpeccableservicemakethisalocalfavorite.Firstclasswinelist.Dinnernightly.

Tristan (D)55S.MarketSt.,534-2155.Modernandinventivecuisineinaswankyatmospheremakesforagreatdiningexperience.Servingupsuchfavoritesashay-smokedflounderandlambribs.Dinnernightly.

FrenchFat Hen( J)3140Maybankhwy.,559-9090.ApopularhangoutofferingCountry-Frenchcuisinesuchasbarbeque-roastedduck,steaks,bouillabaisse,porkchops,andlocallyraisedfathens.Dinnernightly.Sundaybrunch.

La Fourchette (D)432KingSt.,722-6261.RusticFrenchclassicsinacozyatmosphere.Servingfavoritessuchascassoulet,tenderduckconfit,hangersteak,andFrenchshepherd’spie.Regionalwinelist.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

ItalianFulton Five(D)5FultonSt.,853-5555.AromanticdiningexperiencefeaturingtraditionalItaliandishessuchashandmadepasta,lambchops,andsearedduck.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Il Cortile Del Re(D)193KingSt.,853-1888.Topspotforaromanticwinebarinacourtyardsetting.FeaturingTuscanspecialtiesincludingpastadishes,freshseafood,soups,andsalads.Excellentwinelist.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Mercato (D)102N.MarketSt.,722-6393.Enjoylivejazzwhiledininginachicandstylishatmosphere.Dinnernightly.

Pane e Vino (D)17WarrenSt.,853-5955.AfavoritelocalhangoutservingtraditionalItalianfaretrattoriastyle.heartypastadishes,localseafood,andagreatwinelist.Dinnernightly.


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SeafoodAmen Street Fish & Raw Bar(D)205EastBaySt.,853-8600.Traditionalrawbarwithfreshseafoodchoicesincludingoysters,clams,flounder,andshrimp.Extensivebeerandwineselections.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Blossom(D)171EastBaySt.,722-9200.CafélikeatmosphereservinguplocalseafoodwithanItalianflair.homemadepastadishes,gourmetpizza,ovenroastedfish,andpoachedshellfisharetopselections.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Blu Restaurant & Bar (FB)1CenterSt.,588-6658.Freshlocalseafoodwithinanoceanfrontsetting.Spendadayatthebeachandthenenjoytapas-styleentrees.Breakfast,Lunch,&Dinnerdaily.

Charleston Crab House (JI)145WappooCreekDr.,795-1963;(D)41S.MarketSt.,853-2900.“Familyownedfor20yearsandstillcrackin!”FreshLowcountryseafoodserveddailyinacasual,familyatmosphere.Featuringfreshbluecrabs,snowcrablegs,ahituna,freshsaladsandsandwiches,seafoodplatters,andmore.

Coast(D)39-DJohnSt.,722-8838.Relaxedatmospherewithanarrayoffreshlocalseafooddishesandanoutstandingdrinklist.Dinnernightly.

Finz Bar & Grill(MP)440ColemanBlvd.,654-7296.Relaxedatmospherewithfreshlocalseafood,tastyburgers,anddelectableappetizers.Livemusic,fullbar,andwinelistmakethisaneighborhoodfavorite.Lunch,Fri-Sat.Dinnernightly.

Fish(D)442KingSt.,722-3474.SouthernfavoriteswithanAsianflairsuchasMandarinchicken,andfreshoffthedockseafoodselections.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Fleet Landing (D)186ConcordSt.,722-8100.Waterfrontdininginacasualsetting,featuringclassicSoutherndishessuchascrabcakes,friedoysters,fishsandwiches,andgumbo.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant(D)10hayneSt.,723-3474.Upscaleseafoodhouseservinganarrayofinnovativeandclassicdisheslikeroastedgrouper.VotedBestSeafoodRestaurant.Dinnernightly.

Morgan Creek Grill(IOP)8041stAve.,886-8980.PanoramicviewsoftheIntracoastalwaterwaymakethisatopdestinationforlocalseafood,steaks,andnightlychefspecials.Boatdockingavailable.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Pearlz Oyster Bar(D)153EastBaySt.,577-5755.(WA)9MagnoliaRd.,573-2277.Fun,eclecticrestaurantservingthefreshestseafoodinacasualdiningatmosphere.Dinnernightly.

The Boathouse at Breach Inlet(IOP)101PalmBlvd.,886-8000.OverlookingtheIntracoastalwaterwaywitharotatingmenuoffreshseafood,steaks,andpasta.Alocalfavoriteforoveradecade.Lunch,Tue-Sat.Dinnernightly.


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SouthernHominy Grill (D)207RutledgeAve.,937-0930.ClassicSouthernfareinaneighborhoodsetting.Awardwinningchefoffersgenerousportions,freshbreads,andthebestshrimpandgrits.Breakfast,Lunch,&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Hucks Lowcountry Table (IOP)1130OceanBlvd.,886-6772.Oceanviewsinanelegantbutcasualatmosphere.ServingLowcountryclassicslikeshrimpandgritsandfusiondishessuchasscalloprisotto.Lunch&Dinner,Tue-Sun.

Husk Restaurant (D)76QueenSt.,577-2500.Usingonlylocallysourcedingredients,huskoffersaneverchangingmenuoffreshfish,steaks,chicken,andvegetablesdoneSouthernstyle.Lunch,Mon-Sat.Dinnernightly.

Slightly North of Broad (D)192EastBaySt.,723-3424.Upscalefoodinacasualsetting,withsuchfavoritesasprimerib,poachedmussels,andcrabstuffedflounder.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinnernightly.

The Library at Vendue Inn(D)19VendueRange,577-7970.historicdiningspotfeaturingtraditionalLowcountrycuisine.Seasonalmenuwithanemphasisonlocallyinspireddisheslikecrabcakesandshrimp&grits.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

Virginia’s on King(D)412KingSt.,735-5800.Upscaleyetrelaxedatmosphereservinguptraditionalfarelikefriedchicken,deviledcrab,po’boys,andanarrayofsidedishes.Breakfast,Lunch,&Dinnerdaily.

SteaksBurwell’s Stone Fire Grill(D)14NorthMarketSt.,737-8700.“Thenextgenerationofsteakhouses”coinedbythoseintheknowofbeeftrends,thisisaseeandbeseeneateryservingupchoicecutsofbeef,localseasonalvegetables,andsustainableseafood.GreatlocationoverlookingtheMarketarea.Fullbar.Dinnernightly.

Grill 225(D)225EastBaySt.,266-4222.Upscaleandfancywithprivateboothsandwhite-jacketedservice,servingupprimeUSDAsteaksandselectseafoodentrees.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Halls Chophouse (D)434KingSt.,727-0090.Family-ownedhigh-enddiningwitharichinteriorsetting,offeringupsteakscookedtoperfectionandchoiceseafooddishes.Dinnernightly.

Oak Steakhouse (D)17BroadSt.,722-4220.Upscalesteakhousefareinanimpeccablesetting,servingcertifiedAngusbeefandfreshlycaughtseafood.Awardwinningwinelist.Dinnernightly.

The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary (KS)1SanctuaryDr.,768-6253.Richmahoganysetsthetoneforthisupscaleeatery,servingupchoicedryagedbeefandfreshlocalseafoodfromaneverchangingmenu.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

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swithallgreatbeachdays,ourafternoononSaltPondBay went by in a lazy blur of naps,strolls and swims punctuated by the quietmurmurofwavesonthesand.ButIneverthoughtI’ddiscoverartonthebeach.I’dfol-lowedashorttrailawayfromtheseatowardaplacecalledDrunkBay.Tenminuteslater,Ifoundmyselfonarockystretchofwindsweptcoastline.Ittookamoment,butasIlookedaroundIrealizedthattheentirebeachbeendecorated with sculptures fashioned fromstones, driftwood, shells and other oceandetritus. Obviously it had taken weeks tocreatethis“popup”gallery,butinthattime,no one had knocked down the carefullyconstructedrocktowers,orkickedoverthefigures that had been tucked into crevicesand perched atop giant boulders. “There’snotmuchspaceleftbecausewehaven’thadastorminawhile,”commentedanartistasshe put the finishing touches on a work.“Whenastormhits,everythinggetswashedaway and we get to start all over again.”

Thatlive-and-let-liveattitudesumsupthevibeonSt.John.Low-keyandcasual,it’sthesmallestofthethreeUSVirginIslands,butwhatSt.Johnlacksinsizeitmorethanmakesup for incharm.More thanhalfoftheislandistakenupbyVirginIslandsNa-tionalPark, a shady, trail-covered swathoflandwhereyou’relikelytorunintoadeerorwilddonkey(theywerebroughttotheislandtoworkthesugarplantations)asyoumakeyourwayoverhills dottedwithplantationruins.BeyondSaltPondBay, the island isrimmedwithahugevarietyofbeachesthatrangefromtinyprivatecovesaccessibleonlyby water or trail to magnificent stretchesof sugar-soft sand. Another favorite washoneymoon Beach, where we bobbed inthe calm turquoise sea to our hearts’ con-tent, then walked to the adjacent CaneelBay Resort for cocktails on the porch.

Treasure IslesSmall but gorgeous, Vieques and St. John come with all the

tropical island swag of their neighbors, but withoutthe crowds.

By KATIE MCElVEEN

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WithinCruzBay,thelargeroftheisland’stwotowns,you’llfindcuteshopsmixed inwith therestaurants,barsandcafes tucked intoalleys,perchedonporchesandsit-tingsmackdabonthebeach.Weendedmostbeachdayssipping Presidente beers and Margaritas as we watchedthe ferry from St.Thomas come and go from the porchatSpyglassrestaurant;dinners– localmahiatFishTrap,Asian-inflecteddishesatAsolareandThaiatRhumbLines–were fresh,deliciousandcasual.Weweren’t sureaboutgettingcarryoutribs fromCandi’sBBQandGrill–thenot-mobilefoodtruckislocatednexttoagasstationnearthecarferry–untilwespottedCandiinthebackchoppingcabbageforcoleslaw.“Imakeeverythinghere, includingthecome-backsaucefortheribs,”shesaid.“Icallitcome-

back because once you try it, you’llcomebackformore!”Shewasright.

ThehillsofSt.Johnaredottedwithlavish villas completewithpools,maidserviceandmillion-dollarviews,andasmuchaswelovedtheideaofsuchposhdigs,wewantedtobeabletowalkintotown.A friend toldus aboutSeashoreAllure, where we stayed in a spacioustwo-bedroom condo complete withstainless-steel appliances, flat-screentelevisions, carved wood furnishings,hardwood floors and spa showers thatDelbert Parsons, who owns the build-ing,tiledhimselfusinglocalshells.healsopickedusupattheferry,tookustothegrocerystoreanddeliveredustothecondo.CaneelBay,withitssevenbeach-es,tenniscourts,spa,restaurantsand170acres lush, donkey-inhabited grounds,is another option. Once the estate ofLaurence Rockefeller, the sprawlingpropertysitsontheedgeofthenationalparkandisaSt.Johnclassic.

Thom Denton is laughing as he looksoutovertheCaribbeanfromtheexpan-sivebalconyofNorthPointVilla,oneofseveralprivaterentalhomesheandhisgroupBravosBoyzmanagesontheis-landofViequesandrentsthroughFlip-Key.com.“Itwassorusticwhenwegothere, just a few little guesthouses andcafes.Butithadsuchpotential.Thevibewasgreat.Thebeachesweregorgeous.Itwasjustamatteroftime.”

That was 13-years ago. Sincethen, the tiny tropical isle located justa shell’s throw from the eastern tip ofPuerto Rico has more than lived uptheDenton’sexpectations.There’saW

hotel.Fabulousrestaurants.Stunningoceanfrontvillasthatcome completewith chefs, on-callmassage therapists andprovisioningservices.Evenbetter,theislandhasretaineditsfunky, friendly personality. And the beaches are often de-sertedenoughtosupportaRobinsonCrusoefantasy–albeitonewithabeachbarwithinstrikingdistance.

Caseinpoint:Onourwaytoastand-uppaddleboardadventure,weparkedthejeepunderagroveofseagrapesandwalkedontoanunspoiled landscapeofgoldensand,azurewaterandswayingpalmsthatwasNavioBay.Later,aswecutthroughthecalmwatersofSunBayonaswebobbledonourpaddleboards,wespottedafewwildhorses,descendantsofsteedsbroughtoverbyconquistadorsinthe16thcentury,restingintheshade.

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LikeSt.John,Viequesisatwo-townisland.IsabelleIIissmall,butlinedwithstylishshopslikethebeautifullycu-ratedSiddhiahutchinsongalleryandFunkyBeehive,withitsseaglassjewelryandprettybeachcover-ups.Esperanza,anarrowbeachfrontneighborhoodofsmallhotels,open-airrestaurantsandwelcomingbarsistheculinaryepicenterofthe island.OurdinneratElQuenepostartedwith,whatwelearned,wasanightlytradition.Afterwe’dorderedourdrinksandtakenasiportwo,wecarriedthemoutsideoftherestaurantandacrossthestreettotheplaza,whereagrouphadgatheredtowatchthesunset.Afterwards,wereturnedtoElQuenepo,wherewedunkedhunksofsourdoughbreadraisedfromastartercarriedbyhandfromSeattleintoplatesof savoryhomemadetomato jamscentedwithgarlicandrosemary.Courseslikesweetcorncrepesstuffedwithcrab,avocadoandchipotlecreamfraicheandagourmetversionofmofongo–theplantainmashhadbeenfashionedintoabowl,friedandfilledwithseafood–followed.

Away from town, restaurants are equally fetching.LanternslighttheinteriorspaceatNextCourse,whichistuckedintoacurveintheroadinthemiddleoftheisland,but we preferred the scene under the grove of avocado,starfruit and mango trees that shades the deck outside.Grilled local fish and avocado salad stole the show, butgrilledlobstertoppedwithtruffledrisottoranaclosesec-ond.BesuretoaskforoneofKaila’shomemadecookiestotakehomeforalatenighttreat.Aroundthecorner,TinBoxgrowsmuchofitsownproduceandfillsitsrawbarwithclamsandoystersdelivereddailyfromMassachusetts.“Tenminutesago,thesegreensweregrowingrightdownthere,” saidownerMikeDuffyashedeliveredmysaladandpointedtowardtherestaurant’sgarden.Duffy,whosebrotherTimownsthe infamousDuffy’sLoveShackonSt.Thomas,openedTinBox inMarch ina former toolsharpeningshed.Thesaladwasfantastic–youngmustardgreensaddedjusttherighttouchofspice–butIwasgladto have dining companions so I could dig into house-curedbaconandribs,aswellascornbreadslatheredwithbutterandasprinklingofsmokedpaprika.“MyfamilyhasspentalotoftimeintheCaribbean,”saysDuffy.“We’vehadrestaurantshereforyears.I’mgladIcamebackanddecidedtoopenmyownplace.It’safabulousisland,notlikeanywhereelse.”◼


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As one of South Carolina’s premier personal injury law firms, Gedney M. Howe III, PA has a reputation as the place injured people and other firms turn to for tough litigation cases.

“Litigation is hard work and we keep our focus on the client,” says Gedney Howe III, chosen once again to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list.

The firm represents victims of wrongful death, personal injury, trucking and automobile accidents, defective products and premises liability, as well as medical and government

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Attorneys(left to right):Caroline West,Gedney M. Howe, III,Alvin J. Hammer

Practice Areas:Personal injury and Criminal Defense


“I love to learn through the projects our teachers give us. It makes learning fun! My favorite has been our Lego League project. We built from our imaginations not from instructions, and when you can experiment like that, you build at your own risk. It was great! Our group was a great size to work together because when you are sharing ideas and you are all different, you can put all those different ideas together to make something really big.”

Creative. Collaborative. Purposeful.

I am Riley Kerr ‘21, and I am Ashley Hall.

I love to build using my imagination.

To learn more about Ashley Hall please contact us at 843-965-8501 or [email protected].

Ashley Hall provides a classical education with faculty and programs committed to producing educated women who are independent , ethically responsible and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence. Accepting girls2 years - 12th grade and boys 2 - 5 years.

Are you Ashley Hall?

www.ashleyhall.org

Charleston Living Nov-Dec 2013

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