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Re: “Bacco Italian Restaurant”

Bacco is my go-to Italian restaurant in the Charleston area. I have been there many times and have never been disappointed by the food, drinks, or service. I tend to be very picky with Italian food, after living in Italy for a short time. Chef Michael is an expert at recreating and reinventing many of the traditional Italian dishes I love. I especially enjoy his ability to prepare perfect hand made pasta cooked Al dente, as it should be. His main courses are also quite amazing, and we look forward to creative specials like the seared lamb neck. While you are there, make sure you give the home made limoncello a try. I look forward to my next visit. Ciao!

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Posted by brewengineer on April 2, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Re: “Park Pizza Co.”

I had a meatball sub today from Park Pizza that rocked my socks off. Perfectly moist and seasoned meatballs, perfect amount of gooey cheese, just enough tangy sauce, and the roll was toasted to a golden crispiness that remained crunchy while I ate at my desk. This was the best lunch I have had in months!

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Posted by danadominata on March 20, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Re: “Barbecue Joint”

I have to agree with factory connection. I have been visiting this spot since they opened and always enjoyed it. The pulled pork is always falling apart and moist. The ribs have always been juicy and well seasoned. I also love the mac n cheese. The service has been great since day one, and I have been there during some very busy times. I am big into cooking/smoking meats, and The Barbecue Joint is on par with some of my best dishes.

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Posted by brewengineer on March 20, 2013 at 7:22 AM

Re: “The Green Door”

Unique place with excellent food!!!

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Posted by pizzaben on March 17, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Re: “Phuong Restaurant”

You can taste the love they have for the food they prepare.

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Posted by artrogue on March 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Re: “Seanachai Social Club”

What a great local! So happy that there is a place on Johns Island to enjoy an after-work beer in a friendly pub. Bartender and owner Gerry is a gem, treats his customers as friends, and is a craftsman with the cocktails, too. Hard to drive past it on your way home without stopping for a pint!

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Posted by Wadmalaw on March 15, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Re: “Angel Oak Restaurant”

We went to Angel Oak to use a Groupon we had purchased in the fall. We couldn't have been more pleased with everything. The decor is really cute. I loved the mismatched napkins and chairs. Our waiter, Dwayne, was one of the best servers I've encountered (and my husband I eat out often). He was very friendly, told us about the couple who owned the restaurant, checked on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. He definitely put our experience over the top. As for the food, it was fantastic. We had the brie en croute, which was just enough food for us to share as a starter. It didn't feel heavy, like cheese can sometimes, and it came with grapes and strawberries, which were a good balance to the cheese/bread. For entrees, we had the salmon and the steak au poivre. I really liked the presentation of all of the food, but the fries in a little brown bag was just perfect! It prevented them from getting soggy from the sauce on the steak. Both entrees were delicious, and the serving size was just right. Not miniscule, like some fancier restaurants, but not oversized either. I think the brussel sprouts that came with the salmon were my favorite part of the meal. They were caramelized with brown sugar and lardons. Yum! It was also nice that we just happened to go on 1/2 price wine night, where they offer 1/2 price on wines by the bottle, but also the glass! It was a perfect weeknight date night! We will defintely be back!

Posted by Colleen on March 14, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Re: “Seanachai Social Club”

Seanachai is a great little pub on Johns Island. Great staff with nice craft beers and Irish whiskey selection, with good live music every week.

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Posted by Bostick29487 on March 13, 2013 at 3:27 PM

Re: “Phuong Restaurant”

I have eaten lunch here several times and have been completely satisfied on each visit. The service and food are excellent. You will not be disappointed.

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Posted by gophish on March 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Re: “Persimmon Cafe”

We love it, great food and good prices for lunch. To many places now are overcharging for lunch but I can get a bag of chips and a sandwich for 8 or so dollars. I can get it delivered too!

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Posted by Surfer592 on March 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Re: “Phuong Restaurant”

We eat at Phuong at least once a week. It is very good, very traditional southern Vietnamese food. The pho is tasty and the broth very flavorful. My favorite is the rice vermicelli with grilled beef and egg rolls. Another excellent option is the house special fried rice. It's loaded with diced carrots, peas, and Chinese sausage.

For something out of the ordinary try the bahn xeo, a Vietnamese fried pancake made from rice flour stuffed with shredded cabbage, onions, and a variety of other fillings. The bun bo hue is another standout dish. It looks intimidating since it's swimming in chili oil, but it's not really that hot.

Service can be slow, but it's worth the wait. Phuong and her husband are from Belgium and they don't speak English very well, so there can be a language issue. Feel free to practice your French, though.

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Posted by Charles Robinson on March 12, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Re: “Persimmon Cafe”

Love it!!! When it comes to fast food...your options are usually pretty limited to low-quality/low-grade food. Persimmon is not only fast, but has an incredible array of options that are healthy and fresh. The soup happy hour is a great deal too on the way home from work.

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Posted by Graham Worsham on March 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Re: “Early Bird Diner”

This is a special place. It makes you feel very hip and cool just going there,The only place that i would eat grits, and the chicken and waffles is a must have.

Posted by sam1200 on March 8, 2013 at 6:16 AM

Re: “Philly's Cheesesteaks”

We love this place! The Cheesesteaks are fantastic.

Posted by IceAge Ice-Sculptures Charleston on March 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Re: “The Alley”

Everything I have ever thought less of Charleston for has finally arrived. Thank goodness for these retro hippie amazingly creative individuals. I will never leave unless you don't stay. THEALLEY CHARLESTON

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Posted by mmdesign on March 7, 2013 at 12:21 AM

Re: “Park Pizza Co.”

We love park pizza, and I have to get my Bradwell pizza fix once a month or bad things happen (fig preserves, turkey sausage, apples, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelized onions, nom nom nom). And every other pizza we've tried is delicious as well. And on top of that, the people that work there are super nice.

Posted by Nenny on March 6, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Re: “Heart Woodfire Kitchen”

Heart is an amazing addition to JI! The food and drinks are incredible! Service is on par with a fine dining experience, everything is made to order...not cookie cutter!! Get the word out so HEART continues to stay on JI! We love it!!

Posted by Deborah Porter on March 6, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Re: “Crust”

We tried this out a couple of weeks ago and found the pizza to be wonderful. It is a bit blackened on the edges, as the above reviewer said, but we also had pizza like that in Italy, so I'm wondering if it's more of a style issue than a technical issue. We also had the fries, which were fantastic, and the arrancini, which were outstanding.

Posted by Ashley C. on March 6, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Re: “Wild Wing - Oakland Market”

BEER UNIVERSITY IS AWESOME!

Posted by goldammerq= on March 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Re: “Richard's Coffee n' More”

I missed this shop so much when it was under a different name. Call me slow, but I just found out that Richard had reopened a sandwich shop again. (My grapevine is a little slow) It was great news to me. My lunch spot changed as soon as I heard Richard and Gloria were back making sandwiches. There are very few good sandwich shops in the area. This place more than fills the void! The Turkey Rasberry Chipolte or the Chicken buffalo wrap are my favorites.

It is great to have a small business that takes pride in their work. Food chains get boring. Richard's Coffee and More brings back a little spice to the Park Circle area. Be prepared for a local business supporting the local community with a smile and great food. Cheers Richard....Glad to have you and Gloria back! I will make sure to come through the doors more often!

Posted by Timothy Russell on February 28, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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