He gets around...

For those that know me, it's no secret that Five Loaves has been the LK comfort zone since my first visit to Charleston more than 3 years ago. When I moved here in 2005, I was lucky enough to score an apartment on Canon & St. Philip, only a block away from the quaint & irresistably charming Canon & Coming locale. Every Friday night, I would walk the short journey with my new design magazine in tow, ready for half-price wine, lots of merry chatter from surrounding strangers, and the best food in the city.

Today my friend Erin and I met for a quick bite at the Mt. P location ... "quick" suddenly turned into "all afternoon" as we treated our famished taste buds to the soup trio and salad. With the warm environment, local artistry covering the walls, and a menu full of healthy, nourishing dishes, it's easy to get lost in conversation with a dear friend. The experience was nothing short of sweet bliss.

Casey Glowacki, my Mr. Cool of all local restauranteers, pops up in all parts of this culinary-rich piece of the world...you can have the delish gnocchi (my staple addiction) at any of his three locations: Downtown (corner of Canon & Coming), Crickentree Village (just off Johnnie Dodds/Hwy 17), and at the heart of urbanlicious downtown (corner of Calhoun and King in Millenium Music). Casey's even made my heart go super-flutter with his most recent yummy, Sesame Burgers (Park Circle, North Charleston). I feel somewhat close to this man...I have become a raving fanatic about his unubtrusive, always fresh approach to food. Every person that visits me in Charleston is treated to an evening at Five Loaves. It's one of my most beloved places to dine and entertain.

* Trio Soup Sampling & Cobb Salad

(delish!)

I hope you'll go soon and, if the four locations listed above aren't close enough ... I wouldn't worry too much...the man behind Five Loaves & Sesame definitely gets around...I'm sure he'll find his way to you soon.