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Revisited: 101 things to savor, slurp, and suck down 

*annotated by Aaron and Elise Richard

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Buffalo Kickin' Chicken at Kickin' Chicken

We have been enjoying this Charleston classic since our freshman year at CofC. The sandwich may be simple, but they do it best.

Aaron: 7.5 -----Elise: 8.5

Hunter McRae

Mike's Famous Duck Club at Tattooed Moose

This sandwich is layer upon layer of decadence and makes you drool just thinking about it. Arguably one of the best sandwiches in the city, this one really satisfies.

Aaron: 10 -----Elise: 9

Katie Gandy

Duck Club Sliders at Voodoo Lounge

You'll want to keep the whole order to yourself. We especially love the sweet buns these tender bites of duck and bacon are delivered on.

Aaron: 8.5 -----Elise: 8.5

Katie Gandy

The Galactic Dog at Jack's Cosmic Dogs

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The dog itself is a good quality Boar's Head beef dog, but is somewhat lost under the blanket of toppings. The chili and slaw were underwhelming, but the sweet potato mustard was a nice touch.

Aaron: 6.5 -----Elise: 7

Clammer Dave's Clams

We experienced these local clams in a dish at Husk and enjoyed how meaty, salty, and perfectly chewy they were. The addition of these clams to any dish will take it from good to great.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 8.5

Leslie McKellar

Pork Slap at Closed for Business

We were impressed with how juicy and tender the fried pork chop was and how it offers no resistance as you bite through the tower of flavor. The tangy chutney cuts through the rich toppings and creates a nice balance.

Aaron: 8 -----Elise: 8.5

Filet & Boursin Omelet at Sunflower Café

This no-frills West Ashley café turns out a solid omelet. Ours was fluffy and filled with a generous portion of filet coated with oozing herbed cheese. This plate is both delicious and a bargain.

Aaron: 7 -----Elise: 7

Three-Year Gouda Mac and Cheese at Ted's Butcherblock

The deli case at Ted's is always surprising us with something new and tasty to try, but this is a standby. Great on its own or paired with your freshly pressed panini as a side dish, this mac and cheese is robust and served chilled, which is a cool twist.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 9

Hunter McRae

Crudo at Trattoria Lucca

Hunter McRae

The crudo at Lucca's is the best we've ever had. It's not always available, but if it is, you owe it to yourself to experience this amazing dish. The fish varies based on what Chef Vedrinski feels is the freshest available, but ours was red snapper served with a bright citrus sauce and garnished like a work of art.

Aaron: 10 -----Elise: 10

Rio Bertolini Pasta

This is a staple in our household. We never get tired of it because there seems to be an unending array of flavors to try. The ravioli fillings are both creative and delicious, and all you need is sauce to make a complete meal.

Aaron: 9.5 -----Elise: 9

Andy Lassiter

Duck Confit Sandwich at Caviar & Bananas

We picked up this sandwich to-go one evening, along with some other picnic sides. Once we dug in, we realized it was big enough to split! The duck was cooked so well it melted in your mouth and the balance coming from the pickled onion and fig preserves created a unique combination we are in love with.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 9.5

Hunter McRae

Asian-Glazed Ribs at Coleman Public House

Coleman Public House really blew us away with the level of cooking coming out of the kitchen behind their well-stocked bar. These ribs were unlike any we've had before, perfectly glazed in a sweet and tangy Asian sauce and topped with a crunchy little salad that offset the sweetness just right.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 9.5

Joshua Curry

Beer-Braised Barbecue Sandwich at Hello My Name Is... BBQ

The couple that run this food truck really pack a ton of flavor into their food. We love that everything is homemade and it really comes through in the quality. Although this BBQ lacks the smokiness and bark that can only come from an open flame, it makes up for that with the deep, rich flavor from braising and always changing condiments.

Aaron: 8.5 -----Elise: 8

Pan-Fried Sweetbreads at McCrady's

Whenever sweetbreads appear on a menu we have to try them, so we've had our share. These are the winners by far. They were crispy outside, creamy inside, and came with a heavenly egg yolk and lots of fun, but carefully crafted, sides.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 8.5

Hunter McRae

Picnic Sampler at Hominy Grill

The pimento cheese was very good and it paired well with the salty ham and okra, but the portions were small. The stale bread seemed to be re-purposed and the pickled egg was far too rubbery. We know Hominy Grill is better than this and would suggest ordering any of their other amazing menu options instead.

Aaron: 6.5 -----Elise: 5

Applewood-Smoked Chicken at JB's Smokeshack

In an industry where pork is king, JB's makes chicken that is worthy of taking up room on your barbecue plate. We know it's hard to turn down their porky smoky goodness, but give this chicken a try. Their smoke treatment works wonders.

Aaron: 8.5 -----Elise: 8.5

Katie Gandy

Carnitas Enmoladas at La Norteña

When we first walked in, this restaurant looked very similar to the places we've been going to for years in Charleston. Upon inspection of their menu, we discovered that La Norteña offers options not found anywhere else. This plate is definitely one of their best. The meat is slow cooked in a mole sauce that is more complex that we've ever had at a Mexican joint.

Aaron: 8.5 -----Elise: 9


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Cowboy Beans at Taco Boy

As far as beans go, these are good enough to get a bowl of. The sauce is spicy and meaty and reminded us more of a tasty bowl of chili than just a side of beans.

Aaron: 8 -----Elise: 7

Katie Gandy

The Cheeseburger at Husk

This burger is special to us because Chef Sean Brock has avoided the current trend of creating a giant burger with a tower of toppings so big you can barely get it in your mouth. This burger is simple. Simply awesome. Two thin patties with bacon mixed right in for your eating pleasure, and a perfect blanket of melted cheese.

Aaron: 10 -----Elise: 10

Katie Gandy

The Memphis Burger at Sesame

Sesame is known for their creative burger combinations, and we typically love them all, but this one didn't quite work. The flavors went together, but since all of the toppings are inherently dry, we found it a little hard to get down. Maybe a drizzle of honey to moisten it up would have saved the day.

Aaron: 7 -----Elise: 7.5

Hop Frog Burger at Poe's

It's hard to pick a favorite burger here, but the Hop Frog is definitely one of the best they offer. Combining spicy cheese with sweet barbecue sauce and a perfectly cooked patty, Poe's hits a homerun with this one.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 9

Katie Gandy

The Barnyard Burger at Rita's

This sandwich fuses the best of the burger world with the best of the breakfast world. The toasted English muffin provides lots of nooks and crannies for the oozy goodness to soak into, making for easy delivery to your mouth.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 8.5

BBQ Buffalo Burger at Fuel

We love bison and make our burgers at home with it whenever we can. But the Achilles heel of this amazing grass-fed meat is its tendency to dry out. Sadly, our burger at Fuel fell victim to this, but was kept alive by the vibrant mango sauce and slaw.

Aaron: 6.5 -----Elise: 6

Katie Gandy

The Wilbur at Triangle Char and Bar

Triangle went big on this burger, bypassing the pedestrian option of bacon and putting a slow-cooked cross section of the entire belly on top. It works and is glorious, but make sure you like pork belly because they aren't shy with the slab!

Aaron: 8.5 -----Elise: 8.5

Any Half-Price Burger at Moe's Tavern

Moe's has been the deal of the century since we first moved to Charleston and continues to impress us with the quality of food you get for the price. If you haven't had their burgers, do it. Better yet, go on Tuesday and try two for the same price.

Aaron: 8.5 -----Elise: 9

Hunter McRae

California Burger at A.C.'s Bar and Grill

This was the first time we ordered something non-alcoholic from this Charleston establishment, and will probably be the last. The meat was very tough and clearly previously frozen, the bun was as plain as it gets, and the olives from a jar. We were not impressed with this burger on any level.

Aaron: 2 -----Elise: 2

Mother-Clucker from Roti Rolls

In terms of sandwich vehicles, the roti is the Cadillac. Buttery and griddled, this roll is filled with barbecue chicken and kimchi and topped with pimento cheese. Bet you can't eat just one.

Aaron: 9 -----Elise: 8.5

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