Guidebook for Charleston

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Guidebook for Charleston

Food Scene

Refined Southern BBQ, Cocktails, live music and more. GQ Magazines "Best Brisket in the US" 2-words, Smoked wings.Prepare to be ruined for life-- you will crave it long after to leave Charleston.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
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Refined Southern BBQ, Cocktails, live music and more. GQ Magazines "Best Brisket in the US" 2-words, Smoked wings.Prepare to be ruined for life-- you will crave it long after to leave Charleston.
Completely Local. Simple menu, Small bar, Great tacos and REALLY casual. Fast take out. Resist the temptation to steal the bottles of house-made Peach Salsa. We eat there at least once weekly.
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the Taco Spot
1301 Ashley River Rd
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Completely Local. Simple menu, Small bar, Great tacos and REALLY casual. Fast take out. Resist the temptation to steal the bottles of house-made Peach Salsa. We eat there at least once weekly.
One of Avondale's hot spots. Casual spot to have drinks and food Grass-fed beef is specialty. Patio is covered, and used year round. Valet in evenings is free. (Please tip)
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Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah Hwy
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One of Avondale's hot spots. Casual spot to have drinks and food Grass-fed beef is specialty. Patio is covered, and used year round. Valet in evenings is free. (Please tip)
Known for its hand made crust, if pizza is your thing, Mellow Mushroom is a great choice. Restaurant features prominent large photo murals of prominent locals throughout the space.
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Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia Rd
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Known for its hand made crust, if pizza is your thing, Mellow Mushroom is a great choice. Restaurant features prominent large photo murals of prominent locals throughout the space.
Nice coffee shop owned by locals who roast their own beans. These people take pride in the coffee and pastries they serve. Nice space to read, relax or surf the web.
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Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
27 Magnolia Rd
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Nice coffee shop owned by locals who roast their own beans. These people take pride in the coffee and pastries they serve. Nice space to read, relax or surf the web.
Earth Fare Market carries a huge selection of organic produce, meats and all things healthy. Great selection of Gluten Free items. Hot Bar, Deli, To-go meals. Good beer & wine selections.
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Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd Blvd
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Earth Fare Market carries a huge selection of organic produce, meats and all things healthy. Great selection of Gluten Free items. Hot Bar, Deli, To-go meals. Good beer & wine selections.
Breakfast from 8AM-3P Tues-Sun. Eggs, pancakes, sandwiches soups, & pastries. All menu items handcrafted daily in-house. Prepare to wait on weekends-- Worth it.
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Three Little Birds Cafe
65 Windermere Boulevard
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Breakfast from 8AM-3P Tues-Sun. Eggs, pancakes, sandwiches soups, & pastries. All menu items handcrafted daily in-house. Prepare to wait on weekends-- Worth it.
This new classic downtown spot is perfect for late night munchies. Brunch is amazing-- in-house pastry chef, fresh breads, local produce, menus changes daily. Great space-- community tables. Yum.
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Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison Dr
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This new classic downtown spot is perfect for late night munchies. Brunch is amazing-- in-house pastry chef, fresh breads, local produce, menus changes daily. Great space-- community tables. Yum.
Meh, Mexican. Happy Hour margaritas and free chips & salsa are a super close (less than a mile) cheap thrill if you're too lazy to be around people.
Señor Tequila's
612 Coleman Blvd
Meh, Mexican. Happy Hour margaritas and free chips & salsa are a super close (less than a mile) cheap thrill if you're too lazy to be around people.
What can I say? It's the Holy Grail of places to eat in Charleston. Make a reservation when you book the room, because you might get in, and its not to be missed.
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Husk
76 Queen St
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What can I say? It's the Holy Grail of places to eat in Charleston. Make a reservation when you book the room, because you might get in, and its not to be missed.
No words-- just make a reservation and go.
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McCrady's
155 E Bay St
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No words-- just make a reservation and go.
Breakfast all day-- hit it early because the wait can be in-excess of an hour. Absolute delight.
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Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron Ave
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Breakfast all day-- hit it early because the wait can be in-excess of an hour. Absolute delight.
Stellar Southern fare. This place takes me straight back to eating lunch with my cousins under the lemon tree in my grandmas backyard on the perfect, endless, summer afternoon.
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The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah Hwy
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Stellar Southern fare. This place takes me straight back to eating lunch with my cousins under the lemon tree in my grandmas backyard on the perfect, endless, summer afternoon.
Although I wouldn't come to Charleston to have sushi, this place is an experience. The food is pure art. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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O-Ku
463 King St
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Although I wouldn't come to Charleston to have sushi, this place is an experience. The food is pure art. Reservations are strongly recommended.
One of Charlestons finest. Amazing wine list, exquisitely prepared dishes-love. Reservations required
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The Macintosh
479B King St
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One of Charlestons finest. Amazing wine list, exquisitely prepared dishes-love. Reservations required
Probably best reserved for a very special occasion. The service is over the top amazing-- The sommelier selects from the investment quality wine cellar. Reservations are absolutely required.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King St
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Probably best reserved for a very special occasion. The service is over the top amazing-- The sommelier selects from the investment quality wine cellar. Reservations are absolutely required.
Have a French Saturday afternoon... Gin and anything, the Muscles Vegetable Cream with the Omelette Fines Herbes will literally cure anything that ails you-- No, really. Oh, have the liver pate too.
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39 Rue De Jean
39 John St
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Have a French Saturday afternoon... Gin and anything, the Muscles Vegetable Cream with the Omelette Fines Herbes will literally cure anything that ails you-- No, really. Oh, have the liver pate too.
My fav is late night dessert at the copper bar. A split of Russo Dulce paired with the in-house-made Crème Brûlée whose sugar top shatters like glass, when the spoon is plunged, is pure sex.
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Blossom
171 E Bay St
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My fav is late night dessert at the copper bar. A split of Russo Dulce paired with the in-house-made Crème Brûlée whose sugar top shatters like glass, when the spoon is plunged, is pure sex.

Essentials

Great wine and beer section. Harris Teeter carries a huge variety of local brews, & local produce. Deli, Sushi made fresh all day to-go, hot bar and salad bar. The cheese section is extensive.
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Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street
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Great wine and beer section. Harris Teeter carries a huge variety of local brews, & local produce. Deli, Sushi made fresh all day to-go, hot bar and salad bar. The cheese section is extensive.

Drinks & Nightlife

Gene's Opened its doors as a private club in 1952. Open to the public since the late 60's, this is a Charleston original. HUGE beer selection. Kitchen serves burgers, fried bar fare.
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Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah Hwy
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Gene's Opened its doors as a private club in 1952. Open to the public since the late 60's, this is a Charleston original. HUGE beer selection. Kitchen serves burgers, fried bar fare.