Our last meal in Charleston was breakfast at Hominy Grill, coming full circle on the New Chef’s culinary heritage tour. Poached eggs, grits, biscuit and bacon for me, blow fish tails for the new chef, and heuvos rancheros for Andy. …Our way of bringing the party down before heading back to DC. This was a [...]
Magnolas is one of Charleston’s local favorites. It’s not part of New Chef’s culinary roots, but the restaurant was highly recommended to me. New Chef just came along for the ride but didn’t tell us what to expect. Magnolias has location in its favor. After hearing “Happy Birthday” being sung in the background in arestaurant [...]
We thought we’d check out High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill, a few doors from our final stop. A glass of wine would perk up the appetite. New Chef suggested a sparkling Spanish wine. New Chef says “high cotton” is the term southerners use for people who are affluent, upper crust, literally grow their cotton [...]
We’re here at the BBQ shack (Home Team BBQ) savoring our visit with Charlotte Jenkins, a renowned Gullah chef and cookbook author. More later. UPDATE: One of New Chef’s favorite after hours place is Home Team BBQ. Forgive me for writing “barbeque” earlier. What was I thinking? Five sauces on your table does not require [...]
