A Smash Hit
Hugh-Baby’s is a throwback to the old-school burger joints from a bygone era. opens to much fanfare in West Ashley by Lorne Chambers | Editor Back in 2019, Martin’s BBQ opened on James Island to much fanfare. Famed Tennessee pitmaster Pat Martin’s joint was another...
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Make the Shift
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) kicked off its 5th annual Eat Local Month and the Eat Local Challenge on Friday, April 1. Sign up is now open for the Eat Local Challenge, which will take place during the entire month of April and is open to teams and individuals. LLF, a...
A Tasty American Treat
Full disclosure friends — I had my first Bell’s Oberon of the year this week. I know, I know. I can hear it now: Beer Snob, it’s just barely spring! Hey, that’s a wheat beer!!! Dude, aren’t you a self-described ‘seasonal drinker’? In my defense, the thermostat did...
Happy Birthday To The Craft Beer Standard
Thirty-five year ago in a tiny metal warehouse in Chico, Calif. our hero began work on his second batch of beer. Having already brewed up a version of an English stout, he decided to shoot for a less malt-centric brew. It took 11 tries, but in March of 1981, the...
High Five For Mellow Avondale
In March of 1974 Richard Nixon was still president of the United States. Months later he would resign amidst the Watergate scandal. While Washington D.C. was wrapped in turmoil, 640 miles away in Atlanta, Ga. something far less scandalous but no less buzz-worthy was...
A Springtime Dilemma
Spring has finally sprung. The weather is all over the chart, some good, and some bad. Warmer days, cooler nights, sun, rain, wind, we’ve got it all. During these wildest of pre-summer months, which beers are serviceable and which, if any, just don’t cut it. If you...
High School Culinary Team Places First in State
Two West Ashley High School Culinary Arts Teams participated in the 14th Annual South Carolina ProStart Invitational March 6-8 at the North Charleston Convention Center. The WAHS ProStart Culinary Team took 1st place at the State Competition while the WAHS ProStart...
To Drink Or Not To Drink Guinness
Lately quite a few of my friends have been resorting to Guinness while at the bar. These are seasoned beer drinkers, who are in the know. Although many people are intimidated by Guinness due to its extremely dark color, thick, creamy head, and seemingly filling...
Revival Of The Brews
Old world charm, fabulous restaurants, sightseeing, southern hospitality; those are just some of the many reasons why Charleston is a destination second to none in the south. For those presently living in the Lowcountry, it may be hard to remember just how great we...
Happy Challah Day
Dining In Kosher Catering in West Ashley is hosting a “pop-up café” this weekend when they whip up their famous challah bread for It’s A Challah Day Brunch, which will include several creations made from challah, a sweet, hand-rolled egg bread. The special brunch will...
An American Strong Beer
There are several styles of beer that beg to be enjoyed here at the end of winter. The cold months of the New Year is the time to seek out those strong brews. And nothing is better, and few are stronger, than barleywine. The style was, for a long time, the strongest...
