Layered with sausage, ricotta, asiago, and mozzarella cheese. $17
Mercato, Charleston SC
I was a little disappointed with this dish. I expected something more, something that made it special. Don’t get me wrong, it was tasty but not something I would rave about. I really enjoyed everything prior to this dish so that’s probably why I wanted to end with a bang.
Espresso. $3.50
Pineapple Fountain, Charleston Waterfront Park. Perhaps it’s the botanist in me, but I absolutely love this fountain!
Two double breaded chicken breasts with gravy, pimiento cheese slaw, butter whipped potatoes. $16.95
Poogan’s Porch, Charleston SC
Wow, this was SO large I could barely finish one large breast! I was sad to leave the rest on my plate, but it wouldn’t have kept well in my hotel room. The chicken was absolutely amazing though, as was the gravy. The mashed potatoes were silky smooth, but I didn’t really get the cole slaw. I know that pimiento cheese is a southern thing, but it didn’t do much for the slaw. I kind of wish the slaw could have been lighter and more citrus-y to balance out the heaviness of everything else.
One of the many cannons displayed at Fort Moultrie, Sullivan’s Island. Like the fried chicken dish above, this cannon was HUGE! 🙂
Extra pale ale, ABV 5.9%, Atlanta, GA.
The Griffon, Charleston SC
This beer was pretty tasty and went down smoothly – I enjoyed it. The bartenders, however, were slow and had negative attitudes. When the bar is as empty as it was, you’d expect faster, friendlier service but the bartenders here didn’t seem to agree. Lame.
Stag hunting trophy covered in dollar bills. Most of the walls, ceilings, and decorations were covered in dollar bills that people write on and leave as a mark of their visit to this bar. I think it’s pretty cool, but perhaps this deer head wouldn’t agree, hehe.
Shiso biscuit, peach cream and sorbet. 4 course dinner $60
McCrady’s Restaurant, Charleston SC
This was a wonderful way to end a marvelous meal! Since I totally ordered on the “heavy” side for the previous courses, this light and refreshing dessert was just what I needed. The shiso biscuit and leaves were delightful and tasted great with the peaches and sorbet. Mmm, noms!
Beautiful window planter with a hardy leopard plant (Ligularia sp., Asteraceae). This planter was a few doors down from McCrady’s and the Ligularia was absolutely stunning with it’s large, shiny green leaves and small yellow composite flowers.
Using fresh figs from El Dorado!
Foster City, CA
Danielle P.
Vittle Monster 