Charleston is a town like no other. It is the epitome of Southern culture and style. I'd been there once before, but Jim had never been, so we decided to take a long weekend trip to explore this Southern gem.
Charleston is an old port city known as The Holy City for the abundance of churches that dot the city. It is rich in history as it was part of the original 13 colonies and due to it's strategic location was home to many important battles during the Revolution and Civil War. The city also has some impressive preservation laws deeming that anything that has reached at 75 years of age has historical significance and must be protected. I can imagine this could be a nuisance if you are attempting to do any work on a home or building, but it has left this unique city perfectly preserved. When you walk down the streets south of Broad St. it is almost as if you have stepped back in time.
I've said it before, but we LOVE food. For us, traveling is all about discovering the local cuisine. My sister, Laura, and her boyfriend, Dustin, share this philosophy and were along for the long weekend trip. We all ate our way around the city and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Here are a few of my recommendations:
Best place for dinner:
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen Street
We ate here for dinner the first night.
This little find has great ambiance and even better food. It is a must for dinner if you find yourself in Charleston. The value is great, entrees range from $18-25. They specialize in low-country classics with a twist. You will not be disappointed.
Best place for lunch:
Fleet Landing
186 Concord Street
For a quick and yummy lunch we stopped at Fleet Landing, right on the waterfront. I would recommend this place for lunch. We all got fried seafood baskets with tons of fried goodness for less than $9 each.
Best place for a splurge:
McCrady's Restaurant
2 Union Alley
Hand's down this is the best restaurant I've ever eaten at in my entire life. It is a splurge, but well worth it. Starting at $60 per person you can enjoy a 4 course chef's tasting menu that is an absolute feast for your senses. Click here for more about our experience.
Best place for chocolate:
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
90 Society Street
For a rich and decadent treat, Christophe's is the place to go. At $1.85 a piece the chocolate is a bit pricey, but 1 or 2 of these little morsels is all you need. I had a piece of dark chocolate filled with lavender caramel. It was divine.
Best place for brunch:
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Avenue
This is a great place to go for a good 'ol fashioned Southern brunch. It's a little off the beaten path and they don't take reservations for brunch, so get there early and plan to wait.
These are just a few of the places we tried and enjoyed and would definitely go back to, but if the few places we tried are any indication of what else Charleston has to offer you pretty much won't be disappointed no matter where you dine.
I'll leave you with a few of our favorite pictures from the trip:
Charleston is an old port city known as The Holy City for the abundance of churches that dot the city. It is rich in history as it was part of the original 13 colonies and due to it's strategic location was home to many important battles during the Revolution and Civil War. The city also has some impressive preservation laws deeming that anything that has reached at 75 years of age has historical significance and must be protected. I can imagine this could be a nuisance if you are attempting to do any work on a home or building, but it has left this unique city perfectly preserved. When you walk down the streets south of Broad St. it is almost as if you have stepped back in time.
I've said it before, but we LOVE food. For us, traveling is all about discovering the local cuisine. My sister, Laura, and her boyfriend, Dustin, share this philosophy and were along for the long weekend trip. We all ate our way around the city and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Here are a few of my recommendations:
Best place for dinner:
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen Street
We ate here for dinner the first night.
This little find has great ambiance and even better food. It is a must for dinner if you find yourself in Charleston. The value is great, entrees range from $18-25. They specialize in low-country classics with a twist. You will not be disappointed.
Best place for lunch:
Fleet Landing
186 Concord Street
For a quick and yummy lunch we stopped at Fleet Landing, right on the waterfront. I would recommend this place for lunch. We all got fried seafood baskets with tons of fried goodness for less than $9 each.
Best place for a splurge:
McCrady's Restaurant
2 Union Alley
Hand's down this is the best restaurant I've ever eaten at in my entire life. It is a splurge, but well worth it. Starting at $60 per person you can enjoy a 4 course chef's tasting menu that is an absolute feast for your senses. Click here for more about our experience.
Best place for chocolate:
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
90 Society Street
For a rich and decadent treat, Christophe's is the place to go. At $1.85 a piece the chocolate is a bit pricey, but 1 or 2 of these little morsels is all you need. I had a piece of dark chocolate filled with lavender caramel. It was divine.
Best place for brunch:
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Avenue
This is a great place to go for a good 'ol fashioned Southern brunch. It's a little off the beaten path and they don't take reservations for brunch, so get there early and plan to wait.
These are just a few of the places we tried and enjoyed and would definitely go back to, but if the few places we tried are any indication of what else Charleston has to offer you pretty much won't be disappointed no matter where you dine.
I'll leave you with a few of our favorite pictures from the trip:
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