RESTAURANT GUIDE Exceptional Wine • Champagne • Craft Beer DIY Mimosas • Charcuterie Boards Coffee • Espresso Located in Old Village Mt. Pleasant 115 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 858.401.2732 www.leeahsoldvillage.com Pearlz Oyster Bar (D) 153 East Bay St., 577-5755; (WA) 9 Magnolia Rd., 573-2277. Fun, eclectic locations serving the freshest seafood in a casual dining atmosphere. Oysters prepared raw on the half shell, baked Rockefeller-style, fried or steamed are served all day. Lunch & dinner daily. The Royal Tern (J) 3005 Maybank Hwy., 718-3434. Nestled in the heart of Johns island, The Royal Tern is an elevated neighborhood eatery with daily seafood specials and inspired cuisine. Chef David Pell provides guests with an array of freshly-prepared seafood and steaks as well as seafood towers, carpaccios and tartares from the raw bar. Open for dinner Monday-Saturday. T.W. Graham & Co. (McClellanville) 810 Pinckney St., 843-887-4342. A charming, old-timey restaurant in the fishing village of McClellanville that only uses fresh catch for their platters of grilled and golden fried seafood, along with house-made sides and pies. Lunch Tuesday-Sunday, lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday. Southern 82 Queen (D) 82 Queen St., 723-7591. A swanky bar & intimate courtyard make this refined Southern spot a special-occasion favorite. Favorites include grilled salmon, seared duck breast, Carolina crab cakes and seasonal mussels. Excellent wine list. Lunch & dinner daily. Slightly North of Broad (D) 192 East Bay St., 723- 3424. Delicious, upscale food like grilled Carolina quail, oyster stew and shrimp and grits in a casual setting. Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat and Sun. Virginia’s on King (D) 412 King St., 735-5800. Upscale yet relaxed atmosphere serving up traditional fare like fried chicken, deviled crab, po’boys and an array of side dishes. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Steaks Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill (D) 14 North Market St., 737-8700. “The next generation of steakhouses” coined by those in the know of beef trends, Burwell’s serves up choice cuts of beef, including Wagyu hanger steak, along with local seasonal vegetables and sustainable seafood. Great location on the Market. Full bar. Dinner nightly. Grill 225 (D) 225 East Bay St., 266-4222. Upscale and fancy with private booths and white-jacketed service, serving up prime USDA steaks and select seafood entrees. Lunch & dinner daily. Halls Chophouse (D) 434 King St., 727-0090. Familyowned and high-end dining with a rich interior setting and impeccable service, offering up steaks cooked to perfection and choice seafood dishes. Dinner nightly, Saturday lunch and Sunday gospel brunch with signature steaks and Southern favorites. Oak Steakhouse (D) 17 Broad St., 722-4220. Upscale steakhouse fare in an impeccable setting, serving certified Angus beef and freshly-caught seafood. Award-winning wine list. Dinner nightly. The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary (KS) 1 Sanctuary Drive., 768-6253. Rich mahogany sets the tone for this upscale eatery, serving up choice dry aged beef and fresh local seafood from an ever-changing menu. Dinner Tue-Sat. South Carolina Federal named BEST CREDIT UNION! THANK YOU to the readers of <strong>Charleston</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> for voting South Carolina Federal Credit Union the “Best Credit Union.” At South Carolina Federal, our mission is to serve our more than 165,000 members with exceptional banking, and support the community in extraordinary ways. We pledge more of the same, in hopes of being a repeat winner next year! MAKE THE SWITCH TO A SIMPLER WAY TO BANK. Visit scfederal.org Federally insured by NCUA 114 | <strong>Charleston</strong><strong>Living</strong>Mag.com
TRAVEL Never-Ending Inspiration A tiny peninsula in Wisconsin overflows with opportunities to see, hear and taste art. By KATIE MCELVEEN Settled in the 1800s by hardy Scandinavians who made their living in timber production, fishing, and farming, Door County, Wisconsin seems, at first glance, to be an unlikely place for artists to flourish. But after a second look, which reveals a stunning natural landscape of tall dolomite cliffs, deep forests, and the startlingly blue water of Lake Michigan, it all makes sense. “There is never-ending inspiration in the beautiful sunsets, the change of seasons, and the clean, fresh air and water that surrounds us,” says Ginnie Cappaert, a painter who owns Cappaert Contemporary Gallery in the village of Egg Harbor. “The welcoming culture and support of the arts is added bonus.” <strong>Nov</strong>ember/<strong>Dec</strong>ember <strong>2021</strong> | 115