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Archive: Dec 2018

Charleston’s Rooftop Bars & Restaurants

You can’t beat Charleston’s rooftop views. The city’s downtown is surrounded by water on three sides, which means it’s hard to find a bar or restaurant in the Holy City that doesn’t have stunning views. Check out some of our favorite rooftop bars in Charleston that offer great views, classic lowcountry food and refreshing cocktails.  …

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December 20, 2018

20 Iconic Charleston Dishes and Drinks and Their History

Charleston offers up some of the best cuisine in the country. A combination of European, African, and Native American cuisines, Southern food combines complex flavors and classic techniques. Did we mention much of it is fried? Check out 20 of the most iconic dishes to try in Charleston. If you’re hungry for more, you can always take a food tour with one of our partners, Charleston Culinary Tours! She Crab Soup She crab soup is a crab soup that has a “little something extra.” Orange roe tops this soup to make it specifically a soup made of female crabs. You’ll notice that Charlestonians love their crustaceans (crabs especially) from all the crab and shrimp dishes on this menu. A great spot for she-crab soup is The Palmetto Cafe. Shrimp and Grits Shrimp and grits are to Charleston what pizza is…

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December 9, 2018