Michael Pitera knows good pizza. Originally from Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, he began working in his friend’s family’s pizzeria when he was 15 years old. He worked his way up from dishwasher and eventually made his way into the kitchen slinging hand-tossed...
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A Perfect Match
I have fond memories of family meals. Not just Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays; but the average Wednesday night, Saturday breakfasts and Sunday lunches. Although my family did eat out from time to time, most of the meals we shared took place at home, and...
Happy Cinco de Drinko
Another Cinco De Mayo is upon us, and many will take the opportunity to indulge in Mexican food and beverage. While the tasty provisions vary, the choice of drink always seems to be the same, Corona. For the love of hops, respect yourself and your beer and drink a...
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
It took a few tries for a restaurant to finally stick at 1660 Savannah Highway, but when Derek Harris and Brian Lawson plunked down d.d. Peckers’ Wing Shack, the building’s curse was broken. Now Derek and Brian and the extended Pecker family are about to host their...
Halfway To Oktoberfest
Germany is definitely one of the great beer countries in the world. Its place in beer history is unquestioned, and beer’s place in the culture is of high importance. However, it’s been a while since I have mentioned Germany or its wonderful brews. Given that the...
Farm to Table with Charleston’s Finest
More than a dozen of the area’s top restaurants and a host of local produce will descend on historic Middleton Place plantation on Sunday, April 24 for the 2016 Chef’s Potluck, an annual fundraiser for local business advocate Lowcountry Local First (LLF). The featured...
The Farmhouse Ale
The Dupont Brewery, Brasserie Dupont, sprang up in Wallonia, a French-speaking region of Belgium in 1844 on the site of a farm that had it’s own spring, the farm itself dating back to the 1700s. Dupont at Tourpes-Leuze is world famous for brewing a special style of...
Fry 'Em Up
Grace United Methodist Church holds its annual fish fry and bake sale on Saturday, April 16 from 4-6 p.m. The church, located at 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., welcomes the public to their Fellowship Hall to enjoy fried flounder, hush puppies, coleslaw, green beans, and...
It's Tea Time
Charleston’s oldest Tea Room continues beloved tradition this week as the 63rd annual Tea Room and Gift Shop sponsored by St. Andrew’s Parish Church (Old St. Andrew’s) began on Monday and will be open until Saturday, April 23. Lunch is served Monday through Saturday...
Give Us Hops
A new acquaintance recently asked me for beer recommendations. Now, this is something I feel quite comfortable doing, and I attempt to be as snob-less as possible when someone genuinely is interested in beer and wants to expand their horizons. Usually, I find out what...
Don’t Passover A Good Meal
Later this month, Jews in West Ashley and around the world will celebrate Passover, by commemorating the story of the Exodus in which the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt by God, under the leadership of Moses. While this is the time for celebration, many...
