MY CHARLESTON, SC FOODIE ADVENTURE

I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Charleston, SC recently and the food scene is amazing.

I began my adventure at Magnolias

Fried Green Tomatoes

white cheddar & caramelized onion grits, country ham, tomato chutney

then a quick stop at Hyman's Seafood

 for Fried Clams and Buffalo Shrimp Po'Boy.

Nice to see the Monarch House Fries being served.

Saturday Morning Brunch had to be

Hominy Grill

The Big Nasty

Fresh Baked Biscuit with Fried Chicken Breast, Sausage Gravy & Cheddar

Before we could leave I had to buy a jar of Blackberry Jam

and a Hominy Grill Cookbook signed by the Chef

...what could be next??

Cypress and Chef Craig Deihl

Dinner

Artisan Meats

Charcuterie
braunschweiger, mortadella, head cheese, city ham, housemade mustard, biscuits, pickled vegetables....small 10 | large 18

House Cured Meats
cypressata, genoa, lamb milano, Foggy Ridge apple cider, marinated olives....small 12 | large 20

Spreadable Fennel Salami
grilled bread, charred orange jam....10

House Cured Hams
culatello, coppa, country ham, lomo, Amish Swiss, mustard....20

Carpetbagger
bresaola, crispy oysters, arugula, horseradish cream....12

Oysters

Single Lady - Lady's Island, South Carolina
green tomato-wasabi cocktail, horseradish-lemon mignonette....half dozen 14 | dozen 28

Buttercup - Folly River, South Carolina
green tomato-wasabi cocktail, horseradish-lemon mignonette....half dozen 11 | dozen 22

Sashimi Tuna & Oysters
green tomato-wasabi cocktail, horseradish-lemon mignonette....16

Roasted Oysters
lemon butter, pork cracklins, chives....15

Starters

Tuna Tartare
kimchi, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, citrus soy, Korean flatbread....12

Cheese Plate
assorted cheeses, mustardo, pepper jelly, housemade bread....12

Pimiento Cheese
grilled bread, pepper jelly....9

Crab Cake
creamed corn, arugula....13

Pork & Beans
bbq peanuts, bratwurst, bread & butter pickles, deviled egg....10

Merguez Sausage
fried egg, collard greens, tomatoes, bacon....10

Sweet & Sour Meatballs
ricotta gnocchi, tomato-orange marmalade....10

Grilled Portobello Flatbread
Boursin cheese, arugula, vincotto....9

Soup-Salads

Lobster Bisque
Carolina shrimp, chervil....10

Spring Pea & Dry Cured Ham
pea shoots, radishes, green goddess dressing....11

Traditional Caesar
prepared tableside for two or more....10 per person

Almond-Fried Brie
cranberry-walnut chutney, baby greens, champagne vinaigrette....10

Butter Lettuce
bacon jam, buttermilk blue cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, chives....10

Fish-Shellfish

Smoked Salmon Wellington
duxelle, creamed greens, roasted garlic, crispy roots, lemon butter....28

Crisp Wasabi Tuna
carrots, turnips, radishes, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, ginger-garlic glaze....32

North Carolina Flounder
fennel, onions, potatoes, oyster cream....30

Pan Roasted Scallops
sweet potatoes, ricotta gnocchi, curried raisins, sweet onions, bacon jam....32

Meats

Grilled Guinea Hen
Carolina bay scallops, peas, carrots, onions, potatoes, massaman curry....28

Sorghum Lacquered Keegan-Filion Farm Pork Chop
tomato-bacon collards, spicy spoon bread....30

Duo of Border Springs Farm Lamb
schnitzel, merguez, Sea Island red peas, roasted garlic, lemon-brown butter....32

Filet of Beef
Certified Angus Beef®
Boursin cheese, fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots, spring onion, Madeira....38

Steak Diane
Certified Angus Beef®
wild mushrooms, Amish Swiss potato fondue, truffle peppercorn cream....38

Presentations for Two

Garlic & Herb-Rubbed Rack of Lamb
lamb bacon, peas, onions, carrots, turnips, rutabaga purée, balsamic lamb reduction...45 per person

Châteaubriand
Certified Angus Beef®
Parmesan potato gratin, broccoli, chili, crispy garlic, Madeira & béarnasie sauce....38 per person

Vegetables

Ricotta Gnocchi
smoked mushrooms, chili, Parmesan....12 | 24

Creamed Greens
escarole, mustard greens, onions, roasted garlic....8

Fried Mac & Cheese
cheddar beer sauce....8

Buttered Broccoli
chili, crispy garlic....8

Peas & Carrots
turnips, rutabaga purée....8





and the finale to this trip was Poogan's Porch

Thanks Chef Daniel Doyle, lunch was fantastic

and the Grilled Duck Confit Grilled Cheese

did not disappoint.

The only issue was we did not have room for dessert.

Next time for sure

Thank You Charleston!!