Destination Charleston: DINE
It’s all about Chucktown, as evidenced here. The world’s a-buzz, and our brides are just a few of the lovely people who come traipsing through town looking for the history and the hot spots. There is so much to do in our little mecca that we’re just bursting with pride to tell you all about it. Our clients often ask for the local scoop on what their guests can do during their wedding weekends, so we thought we’d share … starting with (can you guess?) FOOD.
Now don’t get us wrong: there is certainly something gracious about a day-of-the-wedding brunch, a Sunday send-off, and various and sundry little food-related gatherings throughout the wedding weekend. If that rings Mom’s bell, don’t start a squabble over family’s intentions to feed their guests in grand style.
However, if your “modern” thoughts and ways include allowing guests some down time to explore Charleston, you may want to consider leaving them enough time to sample the Holy City’s finest noshes, too.
For starters, you might be here during one of many to-die-for food-related festivals:
(March 4-7, 2010)
From sip-and-strolls to dine-arounds and tastings, CF+W draws the finest chefs, sommeliers, critics, and foodies from all over town and the globe to the Peninsula for old-fashioned fun (lowcountry gospel brunch anyone?) and some serious Iron-Chef-ish action.
Boone Hall Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Boone Hall is one of our area’s most sought-after venues for rehearsal dinners and weddings alike. You may remember this little gem from The Notebook? You can visit a wedding we designed there by clicking here and browsing our lookbook. The entrance to the plantation alone is lined by hundreds of old live oaks, and is enough to transport folks back in time. What better spot, then, for a gaggle of wedding guests to be introduced to the fine Lowcountry tradition of an oyster roast? What you’ll need: an old golf glove, a spare shucker, a hankering for steamed oysters, and plenty of pluck.
Thinking instead of a quick nibble? Here’s where locals might pop in for a bite between 11 am and 3 pm:
The best dogs around, bar none, with blue cheese coleslaw to break your heart.
Gaulart & Maliclet (aka “Fast and French”)
Croque Monsieurs et Madames, anyone? The soups are delish, especially when paired with their French white burgundies.
Fish tacos and an ice cold Palmetto on tap….what more could you want? This little joint is on the strip at one of our fave beaches- Sullivans Island.
All dolled-up and nowhere to go? We’d tell you to nab a reservation at one of these spots:
Although its menu is rife with fantastic things, Peninsula Grill in the Planters Inn is most known for its famous coconut cake.
High-brow comfort food- from Brett’s Meatballs to the finest steaks.
Saturday craving or Sunday Funday? Sure-fire brunch choices:
Perennial favorite Cru Cafe is Chef John Zucker’s little hidden jewel on Pinckney Street. Zucker’s food is the antithesis of the tourist traps along Market and Meeting. Sit on the porch, order the mac, watch the horse-and-carriages roll by.
Just do it: order the Big Nasty and call it a day.
Palmetto Cafe at Charleston Place
A classic in the heart of historic downtown … sit in the Courtyard and linger for hours over fresh peach iced tea with simple syrup.
Boasting live jazz and killer beignets, Joseph’s is a ideal nesting spot for a lazy Sunday brunch.
