As a holder of the Best Chef of the Southeast award from the James Beard Foundation, Christensen is geared towards connecting with other common folks, building relationships, and offering a taste of her perfected food.
That gaudy, burnt orange food stand is no longer the eyesore you walk by on your way to Midtown. Cuban Gypsy Pantry is your next street food obsession, guilty pleasure, lunch break etc. And it's hidden in plain sight, right on King Street.
We joined Butcher & Bee owner Michael Shemtov and the crew led by chef Chelsey Conrad for a culinary voyage to Israel, and learned about how the diverse Mediterranean-centered cuisine aims to be America's next food trend.
Python shoes, bags and accessories, Delicious meats, pastas and truffle-laden treats and a Big Top themed soiree to raise money for parks – just two nights in the Holy City!
Locals usually think of the area around Market Street as a place for cruise ship tourists and memento seekers, not as a spot where some of the city's most exciting restaurants might be hidden. However, executive chef Adam Hodgson and owner-operator Patrick Whaley of the modern and dynamic eatery 5Church have set out to change all that.
The American-Cuban relationship is beginning to heat up for the first time in half a century, as a result everyone is abuzz with the prospect of Cuban cigars and rum soaked Cuban vacations. But – you may have to put those Cuban dreams on hold – if you read the fine print, it could take years until full trade is established between the estranged nations and you still need special permits for travel. There is good news though, the fine folks over at The Victor Social Club have the scratch for your Cuban itch.
Charleston Grit Editor Hooper Schultz and Photographer Anna Ward got the chance to experience an evening of adventurous cuisine from some of the Southeast's most well-known restaurants (and one New York establishment) and beverages from several regional purveyors when we were invited to Charleston Wine + Food's The Roasted Goat event last night.
