The first was housed in Henrietta's the hotel's french Brasserie. Before our dinners each night we sampled both of the bars located on the first floor. They are what we at SPACE 519 like to call "happy modern" vs. We didn't stay there - but a friend who has reports that the rooms albeit modern are very comfortable with may small touches that make them very appealing. The vibe is very Mad Men Mid-century - which is a noted departure from all of the classic architecture and style you find almost everywhere else in town. The developer converted a 1960s era government mid-rise building into a Luxury Hotel. Again all the flavors and textures worked so well together.ĭuring this last stay we also discovered a terrific new place - The Dewberry Hotel.They have been getting a lot of press because their concept is so unique. And the house Roasted Beef sandwich with smoked onion jam and miso mayo was also a standout. The Lamb Pita with spiced yogurt was simply delicious - it sounds boring - but the sandwich was executed so well. The Pita are super fresh and toasted atop the burners on the gas range (you witness this happening in the open kitchen). They also had a wonderful chilled pea and avocado soup and a wide assortment of grilled a pickled fresh vegetables. It was so smooth and delicious with all the right contrasts in flavor and texture. The standout here for us was Whipped Feta with fermented honey and cracked pepper. The Menu has a whole section of Mezze (Small Plates). It was hard to get my head around that concept until after I had experienced it. The food is Mediterranean with a Southern Influence. ![]() We had a similarly terrific lunch on our way out of town at Butcher & Bee.This place has relocated from a tiny location on King Street to a large modern space on the outside edge of Downtown. ![]() The drink menu has the expected craft cocktail slant - but they also serve Frozen Rose Slushies. The hush puppies were light and crisp and oysters casino were melty with the oysters not overly cooked. The Salads were fresh and creative and Leon's makes their own ranch dressing (which is heaven). The fried chicken sandwich was so good - crispy and a bit spicy - on a soft roll with house-made bread and butter pickles. Housed in a former auto repair shop it has a very cool and open vibe. One was Leon's Fine Poultry & Oyster Sho p located in the very Brooklynesque area of Upper Upper King Street. This trip our two stand out meals were lunches at two places that also seem to be on everyone's list of go-to spots. Jim and I had a wonderful meal there on our first visit to the area in 2004 and it still remains on every "top list" for the city, and many national ones as well. And for good reason - they keep adapting and evolving to stay on their game. They were doing farm to table long before it was a thing. Another spot F.I.G. has become a true institution in the city. After our last dinner there we felt they had kind of jumped the shark - but the award winning burger is truly top notch. Housed in a historic house it is very charming and always packed (reservations made well in advance are a must). Seriously this place is heaven.ĭuring our last two trips we've dined at Husk - an early incarnation of the gourmet farm-to-table southern heritage food trend. Service throughout is top notch and friendly. If you want to stay in the Zero George has a well rated restaurant that delivers delicious complex food made out of a closet sized open kitchen in the hotel lobby. It also includes nightly wine reception with gourmet cheese board hosted in the property's tiny bar. The rate includes a continental breakfast (think fresh baked biscuits and gourmet quiche not frozen waffles and cereal dispensers) which is just perfect when enjoyed with a cappuccino on one of the lovely outdoor spaces scattered throughout the property. The rooms are traditional, comfortable and contain all the modern amenities you look for during a weekend away. Tucked just a few blocks off the main drag of King Street, the hotel is comprised of several historic buildings - two of which were relocated - all centered on a quiet tree-lined courtyard. Our go to hotel is The Zero George (pictured left). The scale makes the city perfect for walking and exploring, Charleston is just big enough to have a lot to offer - but still remains small enough to radiate a quaint coolness. ![]() ![]() Jim and I have been going to Charleston on and off for over a decade and each time we are there we find more interesting things happening in this quintessentially charming historic city. We've begun an annual tradition of meeting our dear friend Kristi in her home state of South Carolina each summer to spend a few days exploring Charleston and taking in their food and shopping culture.
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