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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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...
All Things Tropical
To be frank, there are a TON of fruit beers on the shelves these days. Fruit beer is not new, and I believe I wrote back in 2007 or 08 about fruit and vegetables as adjuncts and additions in brewing. Further, not to say that adding fruit, vegetables, or the essence of...
Business of Barbecue
Last month the West Ashley-James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) held its first meeting of 2016 and welcomed City of Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg as the guest speaker. About 120 people turned out to hear what the newly-elected mayor, and West Ashley...
It’s Still Winter
Everywhere I look, folks are in denial; citrus rind brews, tropical fruit ales, spiced saisons. C’mon kids. It’s not yet spring! I check my weather app to find a real feel of 32 degrees. As my gaze turns to the window the dying rays of a faint lemon sun are dropping...
Happy Valentine’s Day
It seems that Valentine’s Day is and always has been associated with sweets. Chocolate, candy, desserts, you name it; this is the day for all things sweet. Whether it’s a one-day indulgence, or its women’s inherent sweet tooth (let’s be honest, Valentine’s Day is not...
Fattening Up for Fat Tuesday
The Glass Onion head chef and owner Chris Strewart is an eighth generation Alabama native. Growing up that close to New Orleans certainly has had some influence on his culinary journey and his restaurant is inspired by this southern upbringing and time spent with his...
Beer For A Winter’s Night
Recently, brought on by a bitterly cold night, I drank and reviewed Anchor Brewing’s barleywine, Old Foghorn. For those that have sought out examples of our indigenous big beer, you may have discovered for yourself just how complex, delightful yet dangerous this...
Charleston Specialty Foods Finds New Home in West Ashley
Bess Anderson originally began selling her beans and rice in the Charleston Market in 1984. Originally known as Bess’ Beans, Anderson retired some years later and the company has had traded hands several times over the years. In the mid-’90s eventually became known as...
The Old Foghorn
Of all the ‘recognized’ beer styles, one of the oddest may be barleywine. Originally created in England in the 18th century as an alternative to wine when supplies of the grape tipple might have been minimal due to inevitable strife with wine-producing countries, the...
The American Double Stout
Out of the ashes of the Russian Imperial Stout style raises American brewing craftsmanship. The American Double Stout is one of the strongest, richest, most complex styles of beer made in this country today. In a sense, American Double Stouts are basically Russian...
