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Mistake #1 – Choosing a giant chicken. Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to chicken. Look for a bird that’s about 2 ½ to 3 pounds. A larger bird will take more time to cook, resulting in underdone meat and overdone crust. Mistake #2 – Frying the breasts whole. Cutting each breast…

Charleston isn’t exactly a hot spot of ramen activity, but when a craving for noodles hits, it must be filled. With the recent closings of Two Boroughs Larder and Menkoi Ramen, many broth seekers were left wondering where to get the next bowl. With colder weather on the way (maybe), seek out these options for…

These are just some of the many speciality cocktails you might find on one of our Mixology Tours. Book now only $40/person.  Tours are available Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30-7:00 The Ramos Gin Fizz The Ramos Gin Fizz is a classic cocktail from New Orleans created in the 1880s by Henry C. Ramos at his Imperial…

The beach-going, flip-flop crowd will soon have a new place to eat and drink on Folly Beach. Pier 101, described as a casual, family-friendly restaurant, will take over the space vacated by Locklear’s in the fall at the landward end of the Folly Beach pier, according to Jon Weitz, president of Avocet Hospitality Group, which will operate the new dining…

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 newspots servicing the early crowds. To be on the Brunch Heatmap, these establishments must be less than a year old (with some consideration for those barely over the mark…

Test Kitchen Director Robby Melvin is exploring the history of this buttery staple and showing how Southern Living makes a perfect pot of grits. Is there anything more Southern than grits? We serve up steaming pots of grits with butter, cheese, salt, sugar, tomato gravy, shrimp – you name it. Corn, one of our most bountiful crops, has always had a starring role on Southern tables. Grits are a classic recipe that actually originated from porridge made with cornmeal by the Native Americans. Grits Dictionary Grits can be very different, depending on whether they’re ground at a gristmill or purchased at the supermarket. Use this guide to grits to help you with the different choices. Hominy: Dried white or yellow corn kernels from which the hull and germ have been removed. It’s sold dried or ready-to-eat in cans. When dried hominy…

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The work week can be tough. Let’s start considering post-work drinking options. Charleston restaurants and bars know how to lure patrons with deep discounts on food and booze in the hours immediately following the office. If you’re looking fancy cocktails, cheap beer, discount pork rinds, or gourmet tacos, there’s a place for you on this map. And…

We had a wonderful response from the Charleston Restaurant Soup Recipes article. No soup is complete without an entree and of course, dessert. I dare you to find anyone without a sweet tooth. In Charleston, we love our desserts. Here are some of the best dessert recipes from your favorite Charleston restaurants. Bon Appétit.  …

The Newest Spots in Charleston 1) French Quarter — Looking for Southern small plates, wood-fired entrees, and handmade pastas? Stop by East Bay newcomer Pawpaw for a night out downtown. The popularity of the bar recently prompted the space to stay open until 2:00 a.m. Status: Certified open. 209 East Bay St. http://www.pawpawrestaurant.com. 2) Avondale — If…

Each year, thousands of families create lasting memories at the Holiday Festival of Lights, where millions of multicolored lights illuminate the sky throughout 52 enchanting nights. Journey through three miles of over 700 magical light displays of all shapes and sizes. Park your car and enjoy family activities, shopping, food, entertainment, and so much more! The Holiday Festival of Lights has been recognized around the country and the world. It was featured as the only U.S. event in Moscow’s Festival of Festivals, Coastal Living recognized it as “One of the Top 10 Holiday Celebrations,” the American Bus Association ranked it as “One of the Top 100 Events in the Nation,” the Southeast Tourism Society lists it as one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast,” and USA Today has named it one of the “10 Best Holiday Light Shows…

The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week is set for January 4th through 22nd! The event, executed by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area. It is an opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Lowcountry as participating restaurants offer prix fixe…