Food+Drink, Charleston City Paper

S.C. pint bill makes it through Senate and House, awaits Haley's signature

Susan Cohen — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:00 -0400

Back when we wrote about the South Carolina Senate's pint bill in April, things weren't looking so good. The Senate Judiciary Committee had amended a bill that would allow state breweries proposed to sell 64 oz. more…

Home brewers learn the secret ingredient for 2nd annual Iron Brew Competition

Eric Doksa — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:00 -0400

Last year, the Inaugural Iron Brew Competition at Holy City Brewing was a huge hit. There were over 30 teams registered that brewed up some fantastic beers. more…

Barbecue nonsense, Texas-style

Robert Moss — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:42:00 -0400

What on earth has gotten into those people down in Texas?

I’m talking specifically about the folks at Texas Monthly magazine and their single-minded quest to stir up trouble in the world of barbecue. more…

Three distilleries pledge to raise spirits with more local booze

Susan Cohen — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

"I'm actually excited there's multiple distilleries coming in," says Carlton Elliott, one of the owners of Charleston Distilling Co. "It'll be neat to have the whole community.

Putting together a night to remember is easy when Spoleto's in town

Robert Moss — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Top off your night at the theater with a meal at one of these exceptional local restaurants, which we've paired with some of the festival's most buzzed-about events.

Summer's the right time for Txakoli

Stephanie Barna — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:00 -0400

Light, effervescent, and poured out of a wine bong (ie. a porron), Txakoli (cha-co-LEE) is easily our favorite summer wine. more…

Burbage’s sale in the works

Susan Cohen — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:00 -0400

Al Burbage is tired. His family has owned Broad Street corner store Burbage’s for more than 60 years. more…

Eat This Tonight: Nage, Grapefruit, Burgers, and Taco Dogs

Brooks Brunson — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:42:00 -0400

Patio weather is officially here. Seek out these spots this weekend to bask in the sun while enjoying a light dish and a refreshing cocktail. more…

Let the Lee Bros. throw you a party

Stephanie Barna — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:24:00 -0400

Matt and Ted Lee have struck a deal with Duvall Catering and Event Design that enables them to share their expertise.

The Lee Bros. have a national brand, recognizable faces, several cookbooks, a James Beard award, and an interest in expanding their reach. more…

Republic Reign touches down like a fabulously stylish mothership on King Street

Angela Hanyak — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Republic Reign has taken careful steps to create an upscale lounge environment with a strong cocktail program and respectable menu.

Bourbon be damned, it's time to return to rum

Robert Moss — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Outside the Grocery, the late afternoon sun shone down from a cloudless sky, but inside the Cannon Street restaurant a storm was brewing.

Snacks at the Food Film Festival were out of sight

Eric Doksa — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400

When I go to the theater, I eat. Even if I have dinner shortly before a film, I still order popcorn. more…

Eat This Tonight: ramps, spring onions, and asparagus

Brooks Brunson — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Before spring ends, several local favorites are making sure we get to sample one of the season's most delectable green vegetables: ramps. If you haven't tried ramps, now is your chance to taste one of these unique spring onions, which contain the tasty flavors of both garlic and onion.

Red Hare Brewing Co. debuts in Charleston

Brooks Brunson — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:00 -0400

We love our craft beers, which is why Georgia-based brewery Red Hare Brewing Company has picked Charleston as its first city for out-of-state distribution.

Red Hare is an independent microbrewery that opened two years ago in Marietta, Ga. and has since expanded throughout the state. more…

Taste three dishes by Jeremiah Bacon this Wednesday at Le Creuset

Elizabeth Pandolfi — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:45:00 -0400

Le Creuset’s new culinary center, which boasts a state-of-the-art show kitchen, a riverview deck, and the ability to stream cooking demos around the world, is launching a brand-new demo and tasting series this week. The Guest Chef Series will bring in great chefs from Charleston and around the country to share their recipes and techniques with local foodies. more…

D’Al’s spinning out frozen pizzas

Brooks Brunson — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:57:00 -0400

Locals love D’Allesandros, Elliotborough’s signature pizza and beer joint, for its atmosphere and fantastic pies. Sometimes, though, you want the food but don’t have the time to kick it with friends at the restaurant. more…

Food Film Festival plans to make Charleston a permanent stop

Susan Cohen — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Imagine watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi in a movie theater on an empty stomach. It would be torture. All that raw fish, expertly prepared by a master? Your stomach would growl so loudly your fellow audience members would report you to an usher.

A new Oyster Room holds promise on Folly Beach

Eric Doksa — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The huge oyster board inside the Oyster Room displays a changing list of oysters (including prices and harvest date), the fresh fish of the day (most recently Sheepshead, $18.95), and the fresh catch sandwich. It's visible to the entire bar, dining room, and the eager Folly Beach tourist poking his head inside the doorway to see what the place is all about.

James Beard award win for Nathalie Dupree

Stephanie Barna — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:38:00 -0400

It's been an exciting James Beard season for Charleston and Nathalie Dupree, who was nominated and won an award for her newest cookbook, Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking, written and produced with Cynthia Graubart.

When accepting her award on Saturday night in New York, Dupree said the South is the new Italy in regards to importance and influence, an idea it'd be hard to argue with, considering the spread of grits and okra from here to Vancouver. more…

From Heirloom Books to Básico

Susan Cohen — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:47:00 -0400

Six years ago, Bryan Lewis came up with the idea to open a taqueria-style restaurant in Mixson to go along with the burgeoning neighborhood’s plan for a bath and racquet club. But then development of the area ground to a halt, and Lewis’ business partner got a promotion at Bon Appetit. more…

82 Queen shows off their spring menu

Susan Cohen — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:57:00 -0400

Wednesday night, 82 Queen invited a handful of media and marketing folks to their chef's table for a taste of their spring menu. Seated at a big table on the restaurant's charming patio, we were stuffed silly with six courses of inspired Southern food and wine pairings. more…

In search of tacos, horchatas, and big, bold flavors

Stephanie Barna — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

But some adventurous eaters — like local photographer Paul Cheney — want the real thing. They want tacos stuffed with tongue or head meat, and they aren't afraid to head to the grubbiest, most rundown joint in the seediest strip mall they can find.

Crabs are busting out all over the place at Kimberly's Crabs

Stephanie Barna — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Kimberly Carroll has lost two husbands in six years, but she doesn't want you to feel sorry for her. She's persevering and working hard, carrying on the business she and her second husband Bobby created together after her first husband Raul Morales died and she lost the Raul's Seafood spot on Shem Creek.

A cast of crab lovers embark on an epic search for softies in honor of Bobby Carroll

Stephanie Barna — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

I'm a big fan of soft-shell crabs, and some equally enamored friends and I have been talking for a while about putting together a soft-shell crab crawl, hitting as many restaurants as we can to see what all the chefs are doing with this seasonal treat.

From Fro-Yo to Banh Mi to Beer Gardens

Stephanie Barna — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:05:00 -0400

Charleston has a weird way of hitting a trend hard. Remember when all those fro-yo joints showed up on King Street? more…