Brunch with a Twist
Caroline’s kicks off brunch service with a creative menu featuring unique spins on classic dishes by Lorne Chambers | editor It had to happen sooner or later. We knew it was only a matter of time before Caroline’s Aloha Bar would start serving brunch. And for this,...
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The Craft Beer Catch-22
A relatively famous, yet anonymous quote follows like this: “Life is too short to drink crap beer.” Simple. No problem. Buy the good stuff, stay away from the big brands, you’re safe, right? It’s obvious which brands are craft and which are macro, isn’t it? The light...
Barrel-Aged Perfection
After six years of making this annual list, we had to rethink the definition of a top-notch beer bar. New ones are opening every second, and “good beer bar” no longer equals a zillion taps; there’s just more to it now. We needed to walk out of these places saying,...
A New Year in Craft Beer
Ah yes, a new year is upon us. As we bid a fond and wistful farewell to the old man of 2013, in comes 2014 like a little baby, cooing and cute. Here’s to good times ahead, chances to take, obstacles to overcome, and delicious beers to drink. What can we expect from...
A New Year's Resolution
As a new year opens up, many of us strive to change our ways, to do things differently than we might have last year. Why not drink better beer this year and really enjoy it. If you're new to the craft beer game, resolve to find and enjoy the good stuff. I know that...
Their Special Ale
As it’s the first week of winter, it seems only appropriate to talk about the style of beer obviously meant for this day, winter warmer. Generally an English holiday ale, classic winter warmers of the early 1900s were malty, robust, lightly hopped, and slightly...
A Pie With A View
Creekside Pizza, which opened a couple weeks ago, offering amazing marsh views of Longbranch Creek, gourmet pizzas and Italian entrees, and an extensive bar menu, including an impressive craft beer list. Don’t be fooled though, you can bring the kids, the...
Basement Beer
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — it’s the most wonderful time of the beer! From somewhere around September through well into the New Year, it’s just the season for beer lovers. Every trip to my local bottle shop brings new offerings and special releases....
Masters of the Pit
Harrison Sapp, Comer Smith, and Griffin Bufkin of the popular Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island, Ga. will join fellow pitmasters and friends Aaron Siegel, Taylor Garrigan, and Madison Ruckel of Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ to host a special Pitmaster Backyard...
A Time For Giving Thanks
It’s the time of year for giving thanks. Thanks for all of the wonderful things that we have — family, friends, hope, and love. Let’s try to be positive and look for the good things in life. And, one of the good things we have is beer. This week, as you plan out your...
Manny’s Turns 20
When West Of published its first issue in February of 2005, the West Ashley dining landscape looked quite a bit different. There were still several “old school” restaurants — places that were just synonomous with West Ashley — such as Liberty Café, Sunfire Grill,...
