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Carolina shrimp and grits – The Glass Onion

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Carolina shrimp and grits - The Glass Onion
With andouille sausage and braised tomatoes. $17
The Glass Onion, Charleston SC

This dish was pretty good with great flavor. I loved the texture of the grits, but the shrimp may have been a little overcooked. Not too much, but they were definitely not as tender as I would have liked. Also, I did want to mention that the service was a bit awkward.

Cornbread and honey - The Glass Onion
Cornbread drizzled with honey. These were delicious and I wish I had requested another round!

Doubletree Guest Suites Charleston-Historic District

Lobby of the Doubletree Guest Suites Charleston-Historic District. Sat here several times waiting for my friend to get ready before heading out to dinner, hehe!

Jennie Ruth’s deviled eggs – The Glass Onion

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Jennie Ruth's deviled eggs - The Glass Onion
$0.75 each
The Glass Onion, Charleston SC

Jennie Ruth's deviled eggs - The Glass Onion
Yum! These were small, but they were packed with flavor. The texture of the whipped yolk filling was light and creamy. A delicious starter for the meal!

Cornbread with honey - The Glass Onion
Cornbread drizzled with honey. Complimentary. These were SO good! They were super moist and flavorful and the honey gave the perfect amount of sweetness.

St. Philip's Church

St. Philip’s Church. We were bar hopping one night and I snagged this quick shot of one of Charleston’s beautiful landmarks.

Cocktails – The Glass Onion

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Blenheim Julep - The Glass Onion

Blenheim Julep – Makers Mark bourbon, lemon, mint, and spicy Blenheim ginger ale. $7

Classic champagne cocktail - The Glass Onion

Classic Champagne Cocktail – Bubbly and bitters, brown sugar cube. $7
The Glass Onion, Charleston SC

Mmm, these cocktails were yummy and pretty cheap as cocktails go. The Blenheim Julep was fruity and refreshing and the Classic Champagne Cocktail was bright and bubbly. Perfect when combined with a delicious meal.

Charleston Waterfront Park
View of Charleston Waterfront Park from Charleston Harbor. I love the row of Sabal Palmetto trees lining the waterfront pathway.

Baby back ribs combo – Smokey Bones

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Baby back ribs combo - Smokey Bones
Their award-winning baby backs are hand-rubbed in a three-staged seasoning process, then marinated before being hickory smoked for nearly four hours. Fire-grilled to order. Sliced smoked turkey breast. Premium turkey breast tossed in a savory blend of spices, then slow smoked for three hours, sliced thin. Served with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, fire roasted corn, and toast. $16.49
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, North Charleston SC

This was ok. There was plenty of food, but the quality was just mediocre. I still enjoyed it but there wasn’t much finesse to the bbq – very middle of the road and safe. The service (at the bar) was great though! My bartender was super friendly and attentive. He wasn’t bad looking either, hehe!

Assorted bbq sauces - Smokey Bones

Assorted BBQ sauce bottles. I love it when there are multiple bbq sauces to try. I’m always partial to the spicier ones, but these kinds of restaurants don’t ever go too spicy on the bbq.

Bones bin - Smokey Bones

Bones bin. Never seen this before. The bartender brings out this brown paper bag, folds the top and places it in front of me for my bones. Kinda cool!

Historic downton Charleston

View of historic downtown Charleston from The Rooftop Bar at the Vendue Inn.

George Killian’s Irish Red – Smokey Bones

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George Killian's Irish Red - Smokey Bones

“Bones Brew” amber lager. This beer wasn’t too heavy and tasted great with the barbecue I had for dinner. Pint $2.25
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, North Charleston SC

Random door, downtown Charleston

Random door, downtown Charleston. I love random doors and windows and will often take photos of them if they look interesting or have an engaging color. This was a really cool door. I’m guessing that it’s some kind of loading dock since it’s above the level of the sidewalk.

“Seven Layers of Heaven” pork belly – Anson Restaurant

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"Seven Layers of Heaven" pork belly - Anson Restaurant
Spicy BBQ glaze, house ground grits, fried field peas, brussels sprouts leaves, maple jus. $12
Anson Restaurant, Charleston SC

Omg, this was SO frickin’ good! Not only was it plated beautifully, the pork belly and all the components were super delicious! One of the best appetizers I’ve had in a while! Noms!

The Willow Salon mural, Liberty Street
The Willow Salon mural, Liberty Street. This cute mural is on the side of the building. You don’t come across many random murals in Charleston so I’m glad that The Willow Salon has this one.

She crab soup – Anson Restaurant

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She crab soup - Anson Restaurant
Laced with golden sherry. $8
Anson Restaurant, Charleston SC

Noms! I’ve had the she crab soup twice at Anson and it’s absolutely amazing. There are other versions made in Charleston that are much heavier and thicker which I don’t like as much. Anson’s soup is rich and flavorful but doesn’t sit in your stomach like a pound of bricks. Its consistency is perfect and the creamy crab flavor rocks!

Confederate Battle Memorial, Washington Park

Confederate Battle Memorial in Washington Park. This is a quaint park that’s perfect for sitting on a bench and relaxing while people walk about and take wedding photos.

Cocktails – Anson Restaurant

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Manhattan Project cocktail - Anson Restaurant

Manhattan Project – Bulleit rye whiskey, maraschino liquer, bitters. $12

Charleston Punch cocktail - Anson Restaurant

Charleston Punch – Myers rum, grand marnier, orange juice. $11
Anson Restaurant, Charleston SC

Love the bartenders at Anson. They’re super friendly and their drinks are always neatly made and delicious. The Manhattan Project is killer and the Charleston Punch is sweet and refreshing.

Pineapple Fountain, Charleston Waterfront Park

Pineapple Fountain at the Charleston Waterfront Park. The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality in the low country. Perhaps it’s the botanist in me, but this fountain is one of my favorites among the MANY fountains I’ve seen in my lifetime. It’s not overly large, but it’s elegant, dramatic, and beautiful!

Liberty Farm Pekin duck – The French Laundry

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Liberty Farm Pekin duck - The French Laundry
Cornbread, cavolo nero, bean puree and barrel-aged maple. Chef’s Tasting Menu $270
The French Laundry, Yountville CA

This tasted amazing, but I wish that the duck skin had been seared. The fat underneath was pretty thick and it was difficult to cut and chew through. A good sear would have made eating it a little easier. The cornbread cubes were perfectly cut and were SO flavorful. I was afraid that this dish was gonna be too salty, but it was perfectly seasoned.

The French Laundry signage

Signage at the front of the restaurant.

The Sleeper burger – Poe’s Tavern

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The Sleeper burger - Poe's Tavern
Half-pound burger ground in-house and cooked to order. Served on a freshly baked bun, with lettuce, tomato, pickles, fried onions, and a side of hand-cut French fries. Topped with roasted garlic blue cheese and Buffalo shrimp. $11
Poe’s Tavern, Sullivan’s Island SC

The Sleeper burger - Poe's Tavern
What was I thinking ordering this super heavy burger? It was delicious, but super rich and large! I wasn’t very hungry at the time so perhaps this wasn’t the best choice. I will say that the patty had a weird texture. It was very crumbly underneath the sear and fell apart quite easily. The Buffalo shrimp was great though!

The Sleeper burger - Poe's Tavern
These fries were delicious, but they got soggy as they cooled down.

Gun powder room at Fort Moultrie
Gun powder room at Fort Moultrie. In the middle of the Fort, they had a reconstructed powder house containing barrels of gun powder. You can’t go inside, but I snapped this pic through the bars of the door window.

Coast Boy King double IPA – Poe’s Tavern

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Coast Boy King double IPA - Poe's Tavern

A highly hopped, yet still balanced, double IPA. Multiple hop varieties, emphasizing Citra Hops, were used. We’re lovin’ the tropical goodness of this hop variety! 9.7% abv. Seasonal. Coast Brewing Company. $10
Poe’s Tavern, Sullivan’s Island SC

They had a limited quantity in the area of the Boy King beer during this trip so I couldn’t pass it up. I’m no beer expert but this was good – definitely on the hoppier side.

Canon at Fort Moultrie
Canon at Fort Moultrie. Didn’t get a chance to check out Fort Sumter, but it was a beautiful day and Fort Moultrie was near Poe’s Tavern so I was able to check out this smaller, older fort.

Georges Bank sea scallops “confit” – The French Laundry

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Fava beans, piquillo peppers, braised pine nuts and serrano ham vinaigrette. Chef’s Tasting Menu $270
The French Laundry, Yountville CA

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Hmm, compared to the rest of the meal this was probably one of my less(er) favorites. There was an unpleasant bitterness from the combination of pine nuts, scallop, and vinaigrette. It didn’t all taste bad, but it was too sharp on my palate. The scallop was super soft and tender though!