West Ashley Supper Club — Like a Trip to Southeast Asia
SimpliThai takes the guesswork out of preparing delicious Thai food at home On a recent trip to Bhutan, I was traveling through the Paro Valley after visiting the Taktsang Palphug Monastery, when I decided to dip over the border into Tibet to see the Potala Palace and...
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Warm Weather Additions
One recent trend in the beer world seems to be an abundance of fruit beer. You would be hard pressed to visit your local pub and not find at least one bottle of some fruit or vegetable brewed beverage in the cooler, if not on tap. Not to say that adding fruit,...
True Americana
Looking back across my columns over the many years, it’s quite obvious I’m an ale guy. Even here at the beginning of June, I still hold a preference for ale. Beyond my personal preference for the warm-fermenting beer, there are other reasons why more of The Beer Snob...
A Taco-Tequila Throw Down For The Ages
Two of West Ashley’s heavyweight contenders in the gourmet taco realm faced off last week in an epic showdown that pitted Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge against defending champion Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in the second annual Taco-Tequila Kombat semifinals. Presented by...
Don’t Be A Craft Jerk
Let’s face it, if you’re reading this column it’s likely you’re a fan of American craft beer, you enjoy the scene, and you want to know more and experience the movement to the full extent. Cheers to you, and I agree in this pursuit of all the good that quality beer...
Gettin' Swiggy With It
Swig & Swine, one of Charleston’s favorite BBQ hotspots commemorates its first year in business this week by offering free ribs to the first 100 guests on Wednesday May 27 and then a parking lot party on Saturday, May 31. It’s been one year since Swig & Swine...
The Fantastic Farmhouse Ale
The Saison style has seen a spike in popularity recently, and it’s no mistake. This ‘farmhouse ale’ is a true original, and one of the few spring to summer styles that is complex yet accessible. Further, the beer has an interesting history. Saisons are an old world...
Big Taste at Little Italy’s
The husband and wife team of Jerry and Sara LaVecchia have run their own businesses for quite some time. Owners of Coastal Carolina Auto & Truck Guide, the LaVecchias know a good deal about the world of publishing. But recently they decided to take a crack at a...
Slow Down For Spring … And Drink it all in
The sound of friends’ voices echoing around you, clinking of glasses, maybe a good game on above your head, and a great song playing in the background; there’s just something special about being out with the people who mean the most. Few things in life mean more to me...
Creating Happy Foods
Local chef Lisa Rovick has teamed up with local writer Susan Weintrob to create the e-cookbook HappyFoods365, offering a unique approach to everyday cooking that develops easy-to-follow and customizable recipes. Whether meat and potatoes are your thing or your menu is...
A German Pilsner from Mexico
If you’re like me, you probably don’t need much of a reason to drink a few beers. And with the start of May, one of a few beer-centric holidays looms large. Much like many barley and hop-related events, the tendency of bars and festival promoters is to serve up low...
