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Pecan Chewies available on our Upper King Street Tour from Sugar Bakeshop on 39.5 Cannon St

We know we don’t have to tell you that Charleston, South Carolina has a rich culinary heritage and some of the best food and dining you’ll find anywhere. There are so many ways to experience all the wonderfulness this city has to offer. We should know — we’re in the business of offering walking and…

The Dixie Flatbread from HōM Charleston on our Upper king Street Tour!

This 3 hour tour showcases some of Charleston’s best Chefs and Charleston’s award-winning farmer’s market, which was nationally ranked by Travel and Leisure Magazine. Starting at the corner of Meeting and John Streets at the fountain near the Charleston Visitor Center, you will meet your tour guide and that day’s participating Chef, who will lead…

Do you have a date lined up and have no idea where to eat? Well, head downtown to one of the best date night restaurants in Charleston. With ambiance and great food, these restaurants will impress your date and satisfy your appetite. There are so many places to choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down…

Gobble, gobble, y’all by Erin Perkins@EaterCHS Nov 15, 2017, 2:00pm EST Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, so there’s plenty time to abandon plans to actually cook a turkey or battle traffic to get home. Presenting a [list] of restaurants that will be open, for those looking for a place to get ham and…

Hot! Hot! Heat! by Erin Perkins@EaterCHS Nov 2, 2017, 10:00am EDT More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? What are the new restaurants? What’s everyone talking about? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the…

In the Holy City, where fried seafood is sacred, Sandra and Terry McCray dish out the divine by MATT LEE AND TED LEE Oct/Nov 2011 PHOTO: BRENNAN WESLEY “No disrespect to the dead,” Terry McCray says, dredging a couple of meaty flounder fillets in seasoned flour while holding forth on funerals, “but the repast is…

Charleston is noted for its renowned cuisine, thanks not only to mainstays like She Crab soup and shrimp and grits, but to the impeccable desserts that find their way to restaurant tables, ending the diner’s experience on a sweet note. These decadent treats are Charleston staples, and bucket list must-adds for locals and travelers alike. Scroll…

The dishes that define Charleston by Erin Perkins@EaterCHS Sep 28, 2017 Lowcountry Boil — very classic Charleston Ashley Mitchell Those looking for staples of Charleston’s culinary scene, take notice. This is a roundup of food that defines the city’s cuisine. From okra soup to country captain to oyster stew, relatively new to old standbys, these are the 16 most iconic dishes in the city. Seek out these single food items and eat them often. These are the dishes that define Lowcountry cuisine. The food reflects the environment of the rich oceans and lands of Charleston. Note: Items and restaurants not ranked.  1 Bowen’s Island Restaurant Folks can’t seem to agree if it’s Frogmore Stew, Beaufort Stew, Beaufort Boil, or Lowcountry Boil, but the heady combo of shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and Old Bay seasoning garners plenty of interest among Charleston visitors. If you…

Shuckin’ good prices. by Erin Perkins@EaterCHS Sep 8, 2017, 11:40am EDT The Ordinary Oysters on the half shell can get pretty pricey, but there are several Lowcountry restaurants offering steep discounts during happy hour. Mollusk lovers can find $1 varietals, and even a few selections under a dollar. Note: Restaurants not ranked. 1 Pearlz Oyster…

Hot! Hot! Heat! (and mimosas) by Erin Perkins@EaterCHS Sep 15, 2017 If you’ve made your way through the essential brunch restaurants in Charleston and still yearn for another mimosa in a different setting, we present this list of the hot new spots servicing the early crowds. To be on the Brunch Heatmap, these establishments must be…