Restaurant Guide Mark’s Big Eye Tuna Crudo with Sugar Rush Peppers, South Carolina peaches, blackberry and basil at Husk. Stacks Coastal Kitchen & Stacks Evening Eats (MP) 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. #1107, 388-6968. A Mt. Pleasant favorite—where their famous tomato pie is available anytime by the slice or whole to-go from the refrigerated case—also has a number of sandwiches and salads for lunch. An elegant dining room for dinner serves up many options including grilled salmon over housemade spinach fettuccine, tuna nachos and cornflake-crusted flounder. Asian Basil (D) 460 King St., 724-3490 (MP) 1465 Long Grove Rd. 606-9642. Traditional Thai entrees using the freshest ingredients in a chic and relaxed setting. Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner nightly. Kwei Fei (JI) 1977 Maybank Hwy, (843) 225-0094. A rotating menu of authentic Sichuan Chinese fusion dishes of varying spice levels, including hot pots, lamb dumplings, noodle dishes off the wok and Asianinspired cocktails. Don’t miss their “Sichuan Sundae” dessert with housemade vanilla ice cream topped with a chili crunch and Sichuan candied peanuts. Open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday. American Due to the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants have reduced capacity and hours. Please call ahead or look up places on social media for up-to-date information. Ready to Eat? Use our restaurant listings to find the best eating and drinking in <strong>Charleston</strong>. Blackbird Market (J) 1808 Bohicket Rd., 559-0193. This Johns Island local seafood and vegetable specialty grocery store includes a rustic café attached serving piled high sandwiches and plates with hefty sides including collards and mac n’ cheese. Daily specials can include a pulled pork plate and goat cheese flatbread. Offering to-go service during this time. Eli’s Table (D) 129 Meeting St., 405-5115. High-end bar and eatery with artful decor & locally sourced Southern fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Bold, worldly flavors using fresh and local ingredients, outdoor seating and live jazz every Thursday night. Daily breakfast 8 am – 3 pm, lunch 11 am-5 pm and dinner 5 pm-until. Brunch Sat and Sun. Husk (D) 76 Queen St. 577-2500. An ever-changing menu of locally-sourced Southern dishes play to what local purveyors have seasonally available at any given moment. Situated in a restored Victorian-era home, Husk is a memorable <strong>Charleston</strong> location. Open for Locations: (D) Downtown; (DI) Daniel Island; (FB) Folly Beach; (IOP) Isle of Palms; ( J) John’s Island; ( JI) James Island; (KS) Kiawah/Seabrook; (MP) Mount Pleasant; (NC) North <strong>Charleston</strong>; (S) Summerville; (SI) Sullivan’s Island; (WA) West Ashley lunch Mon-Sat from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm and dinner daily at 5:30 pm with brunch on Sunday from 10 am – 2:30 pm. The Obstinate Daughter (SI) Pizza, pasta, small plates and a raw bar are the focus of the menu. Changing seasonally, the creative menu—think redfish with farro, kale pesto and boiled peanuts—is rooted by the burgeoning farms and fishermen in the Lowcountry who supply superior products to the restaurant. Lunch 11am-3pm and dinner from 3 pm -10 pm. Sunday brunch at 10 am. Rutledge Cab Co (D) 1300 Rutledge Ave. 720- 1440. Voted best authentic American restaurant. Family friendly serving omelets, burgers, wings, sandwiches, kabobs and entrees like grilled salmon and sirloin steak. Full bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. R Kitchen (D) 212 Rutledge Ave.; (WA) 1337 Ashley River Rd., 789-4342. Reservations-only intimate atmosphere with seats for up to 16 guests in the kitchen or 20 including the covered patio. Five courses for $50. Menus are tailored to guests and change daily, from filet to red snapper. Visit the restaurant’s Instagram page @rutledgekitchen for a chalkboard photo of the menu. Downtown location reservations at 6 pm and 8 pm nightly. West Ashley location Thurs-Sat at 6 pm and 8 pm. Sermet’s Courtyard (DI) 115 River Landing Dr., 471-1777. Upscale service and family friendly. Seasonally-rotating menu serves up fresh seafood, pasta, beef and local produce. Mon-Sat. 5-10 pm. Area restaurants provide this information to <strong>Charleston</strong> LIVING magazine. It is published according to space availability. No advertising or other considerations are accepted in exchange for a listing. To participate in our restaurant guide, call 843-856-2532. O-Ku (D) 463 King St. 737-0112. Bold and stylish décor set the tone for this upscale sushi and Japanese eatery. Menu selections include Chilean sea bass and yellowtail carpaccio. Dinner nightly. Xiao Bao Biscuit (D) 224 Rutledge Ave. (no phone). Creative, multicultural Asian cooking and specialty cocktails in a trendy converted gas station. Select lunch and dinner dishes from China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam prepared locally and inspired by tradition. The menu changes seasonally, with rotating daily specials and family style dinner service. Bakery Carmella’s Café and Dessert Bar (D) 198 E. Bay St., 722-5893. A rotating case of delectable cakes and pies available by the slice plus dessert cocktails, gelato, sorbetto and wine bar. Christophe Artisan Chocolatier (D) 90 Society St., 297-8674, (WA) 1901 Ashely River Rd., 225-9133. Unique combination of French pastries, chocolate sculptures and hand-painted chocolate pieces. Cupcake Down South (D) 433 King St., 853-8181. (MP) 664 Long Point Rd., 856-7080. A cupcake lovers’ dream offering an array more than a dozen daily rotating flavors such as red velvet and salted caramel chocolate. “After-dark” cupcakes, like Bourbon pecan pie, have alcohol infused inside. Gluten free and vegan options. La Pâtisserie (D) 404 King. St., 843-990-5418. La Pâtisserie serves the Holy City’s finest coffee, breads and pastries, and breakfast sandwiches and quiche. Renowned French Pastry Chef Rémy Fünfrock ensures both authenticity and freshness. BBQ Bessinger’s (WA)1602 Savannah Hwy., 843-556- 1354. Family-owned and operated for 81 years, Bessinger’s are the “first family of barbecue” and the original mustard-based BBQ restaurant in <strong>Charleston</strong>. Try the pulled pork slathered in their signature sauce, ribs, chicken or a burger. Patrons can enjoy the sandwich of the day, side and a drink for only $10. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. daily. Home Team BBQ (D) 126 Williman St., 225-RIBS ext. 4; (WA) 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-RIBS ext. 2; (SI) 2209 Middle St., 225-RIBS ext. 3. Extensive BBQ list including three-meat platters and BBQ 106 | <strong>Charleston</strong><strong>Living</strong>Mag.com
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