It's a dark, rainy morning and food is on my mind...Autumn being absolutely my favorite season for dining, with its nutty squashes, tart pears, and holiday feasts.To see what the avant-garde kids are serving up on the culinary playground this season, I started with a visit to Tentation Potel & Chabot's seasonal menus and innovative fall flavors, including Granny Smith-Bartlett Mousse, Frozen Tomato and Avacado Gazpacho Lollipops, Foie Gras Fingers of Foie Gras and Currants....let me stop now, before i weep with finger-lickin' joy.
(photo courtesy of Iverson Catering, Charleston, SC)
Stephen Duvall Catering & Events has been THE leader in the local biz longer than most and won't be stepping down anytime soon. Chef Charlie Giardano and his culinary team are pleasing the palates at the elite/high-profile gigs, even regional clients in Charlotte, Beaufort, Wilmington, etc. Now with an extensive design and production team in full-force led by Jacqueline Lawrence and Robin Farmer, SDCE is gracefully placing itself above and beyond...(look for an exciting re-launch this Spring!)
Another local player to watch, Iverson Catering, just took over the old Cru Catering locale on East Bay. Charleston-native Chef Iverson Brownell's approach is modern, innovative, and freestyle presentation.
Cru is another local yumbuzz (and Charleston's favorite for the past six years), with its unpretentious style and approach to delicious party fare...if you've never checked out Chef John Zucker's quaint restaurant tucked behind the carriage companies downtown and ordered yourself the glorious mac n' cheese, well, you're not living life to its fullest, dear.
And, if you're not headed out to any star-studded galas this weekend, perhaps your tastebuds will be inspired to check out one of these fabulously low-key, local-fav., always-delish, completely affordable Charleston eateries...neander off the beaten path, if you will....happy dining!
Cru Cafe
EVO
Five Loaves
Fig
Gaulart & Maliclet
All the heavy-hitters are out and about this Fall with their captivating new take on culinary art: my two personal favorites are Miami-based
Barton G and Metro DC's Design Cuisine.
Now, I wouldn't recommend taking off on a national party tour so quickly...all your culinary dreams are just beyond your SC294-doorstep!
(photo courtesy of Iverson Catering, Charleston, SC)FOR THOSE OF YOU IN CHARLES TOWNE, do not fret.
There are a number of local caterers who are following these decadent culinary trends...a few are even making up their own path as they go along!
Stephen Duvall Catering & Events has been THE leader in the local biz longer than most and won't be stepping down anytime soon. Chef Charlie Giardano and his culinary team are pleasing the palates at the elite/high-profile gigs, even regional clients in Charlotte, Beaufort, Wilmington, etc. Now with an extensive design and production team in full-force led by Jacqueline Lawrence and Robin Farmer, SDCE is gracefully placing itself above and beyond...(look for an exciting re-launch this Spring!)
Another local player to watch, Iverson Catering, just took over the old Cru Catering locale on East Bay. Charleston-native Chef Iverson Brownell's approach is modern, innovative, and freestyle presentation.
Cru is another local yumbuzz (and Charleston's favorite for the past six years), with its unpretentious style and approach to delicious party fare...if you've never checked out Chef John Zucker's quaint restaurant tucked behind the carriage companies downtown and ordered yourself the glorious mac n' cheese, well, you're not living life to its fullest, dear.
And, if you're not headed out to any star-studded galas this weekend, perhaps your tastebuds will be inspired to check out one of these fabulously low-key, local-fav., always-delish, completely affordable Charleston eateries...neander off the beaten path, if you will....happy dining!
Cru Cafe
EVO
Five Loaves
Fig
Gaulart & Maliclet
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