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Fourth Ward restaurant Spaghett comes from the same group behind tasting menu establishment Counter. While the cuisine is Italian, it’s very much rooted in North Carolina. Chef Kendall Moore sources as close to home as possible, using Anson Mills flour, Carolina Gold rice, Boxcarr Cheeses, and a wealth of produce from local farms. What to order Bar director Amanda Britton introduced the Spaghett cocktail to chef Sam Hart in 2019, and he decided to name his new Italian restaurant after it. Custom...

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An Eater’s Guide to Charleston

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Summer dishes from FIG. | Lindsey Shorter Photography Table of Contents Welcome to the Lowcountry Where to Start: Eater Carolina s Best Maps Food Neighborhoods to Know Charleston Glossary of Terms Reservations to Make in Advance Follow the News Get in Touch Charleston celebrates, and almost worships, the bounty of its surroundings: from freshly-caught blue crabs to grains milled on nearby Edisto Island. The city by the sea sits below the Sandhills, the original coastline of the ancient seas acro...

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The raw bar anchors the dining room at the Darling. A popular fixture of the Charleston seafood scene since 2016, the Darling Oyster Bar recently expanded with a second location in Savannah, Georgia. Located at 27 Montgomery Street, the new outpost has a similar design and menu offerings as the original. “Savannah, in many ways, already feels like home,” says owner Bobby Young, “There s a thriving restaurant scene that we knew we wanted to be a part of, and we were very intentional in picking Sa...

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18 Essential Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina

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Various plates from the Anchorage. | The Anchorage Greenville, the town known for miles of Main Street, has stretched into neighborhoods and nearby communities. There are more restaurants than ever in new locations, but menus have tightened, creating avid regulars for chosen spots. Reservations in Greenville are no longer optional, as more travelers discover what a picturesque place it is for eating and drinking. From fine dining to tacos, small plates to sourdough, dumplings to comfort food, Gr...

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Chef Masatomo Masa Hamaya joined the Indigo Road Hospitality Group as the executive chef of O-Ku in Atlanta and quickly rose to the head of all Japanese restaurants for the company. Now, he’s bringing something new to Charleston — Shokudô is a posh Japanese tavern serving kushiyaki (skewered meats), ramen, fancy small bites, dumplings, and hand rolls made with local seafood. The restaurant opens today, Thursday, October 30, at 479 King Street, in the former Maya space. Hamaya is excited to work...

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Restaurateurs Johnny and Kasie Curiel of Colorado-based Fonda Fina Hospitality will bring their take on Mexican cuisine to Charleston next summer. The team runs Alma Fonda Fina, Cozobi Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma, and Alteño. Their establishments have garnered multiple awards, including a Michelin star, a spot on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, a James Beard finalist spot, and more. The Curiel’s new restaurant will be on the ground floor of 89 Cannon Street, which is home to the mixed-use d...

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A burger and fries from Kitchen Synch. | Indaco Greenville openings continue to press into historic neighborhoods, while what’s traditionally considered Downtown welcomed restaurants expanding from other markets. The additions are driving a happy-hour culture unlike what Greenville has experienced, and locals are embracing the extra hours out. More family-friendly options are also creating a dining culture that feels all ages, something that works with Greenville’s uber-friendly vibes. More ofte...

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