BJ Barham, frontman for American Aquarium, discusses his latest album, Things Change, with Charleston Grit before their show at the Pour House on June 26.
Euphoria, a food, wine and music festival in Greenville, South Carolina, will be in September. Although it's in Greenville, several Charleston-area chefs will participate.
Tucked away along Morrison Drive, The Royal American has been serving up live music and 32-ounce signature punches for six years, but now they're serving up lunch!
The memory was enough to lure her obtaining her culinary degree at the Art Institute in 2014 and, from there, to Poogan’s Porch and Mex-1. She joined the current restaurant back when it was called Union Provisions.
Best Advice a Mentor Gave You: It was my dad. When I first called and told him I was going to cook, he said, “Just remember, nobody in this industry is indispensable” It’s harsh but realistic. It keeps you humble to know that you can be replaced at any time.
"One of my first bosses told me to take the time to relax and figure out what you’re doing. Don’t get too caught up in you head and forget to focus on the big picture."
Now at Chez Nous, Tessener’s got her eye on starting her own place, probably in Raleigh. For now, though, she loves being one of five chefs at the tiny Chez Nous.
