Two of the killer burgers at Charleston Burger Co. on Ashley River Road. Those are onion rings on the left, by the way.
Social is everyone’s favorite happy hour bar (according to our Best of Charleston poll for the last couple of years). Its new chef Jesse Sutton, along with owner and sommelier Brad Ball, have transformed the menu into a serious study of food and wine.
There was a time when all you could get at Iacofano’s sandwiches, pizza, and Italian-American classics like lasagna. But now that they’ve upgraded to a bistro-style restaurant, the menu includes pan-seared diver scallops over green pea risotto with sweet corn broth and fennel pollen.
Our restaurant reviewer Robert Moss makes the case for the grass-fed burgers at Triangle Char & Bar.
Black Tap has only been on the local coffee shop scene for a few months now, but already they’re making their mark with Affogato Afternoons. Stop in the Beaufain Street cafe on a Friday after 2 p.m. and treat yourself to “the adult version of an ice cream party”: a shot of espresso, vanilla ice cream, and homemade toffee. (Photo by Olivia Rae James).
Charleston standby Peninsula Grill got a new executive chef last year, Graham Dailey, who promised to update the classic menu with fresher fare. But you’ll still find all the indulgent goodness at the restaurant — including the legendary coconut cake.
Some parting shots from the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, like pork loin from Hugh Acheson, some shrimp and chips from the Widmer Brothers Brewing dinner, and Top Chef’s Jen Carroll. Visit our Eat blog for every delicious bite you missed.
More Charleston Wine + Food Festival photos, with Sean Brock preparing octopus at the opening night party, Eatocracy’s Kat Kinsman and Eater’s Raphael Brion, and more. What events are you going to this weekend?
