Bambu Asian Bistro Restaurant: New Owner, Big Changes
Truly good sushi makes the world a brighter place. Just thinking about a slice of tuna wrapped in sticky rice and topped with avocado and spicy mayo makes my day a little bit better. With fresh ingredients, a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the best outdoor patio in Mount Pleasant, Jerry Zi Yi Lin, the new owner and manager of Bambu Asian Bistro, is determined to bring this kind of joy to everyone…
Bistro Toulouse: A Favorite for French Cooking
While there are a handful of other French restaurants in Mount Pleasant, Bistro Toulouse earned a place of honor on Mount Pleasant Magazine’s “Best Of” list thanks to its great service, culinary creativity and high-quality food and drink. Owners Candice Mahala and Matt Schulz met while attending The Culinary Institute of America. They’ve spent 15 years working around the East Coast…
Kickin’ Chicken: The Wind Beneath Your Wings
When the owners of the now famous Kickin’ Chicken were students at the University of South Carolina, they knew a few things – good food, good drinks and that they wanted to work for themselves. That and a few thousand dollars were all it took to get Perry and Roberts off and running in what was, at the time, primarily a delivery restaurant on Morrison Drive. Fast-forward almost 20 years, and that small…
Shelter Kitchen + Bar: A Haven from the Ordinary
The Rolling Stones wanted it, Bob Dylan promised it and now Mount Pleasant can claim it in the form of an enticing restaurant and bar. The Shelter Kitchen + Bar provides patrons a haven from the ordinary with a laid-back atmosphere and good food and drinks. On any given day, the large outdoor seating area is filled with customers who flock to this popular hangout near Shem Creek. The Shelter…
Steel City Pizza Co: A Community-Built Pie
Good food is more than just what goes into a dish; it’s also the spirit and passion of the restaurant’s team. Mount Pleasant’s own Steel City Pizza Co., a local and delicious spot for hot sandwiches, creative slices and more, puts emphasis on working with people as much as offering fresh, tasty ingredients. “We aren’t actually in the pizza or even the restaurant business as much as we are in the…”
Triangle Char & Bar: The Buzz on Ben Sawyer
Since its opening in June, the second coming of Triangle Char & Bar has turned heads in Mount Pleasant with a restaurant that takes its inspiration from the original location west of the Cooper. The Triangle Char & Bar has been the social center of the trendy Avlondale section of West Ashley for some five years. A former filling station, its open garage doors and triangular lot at 828 Savannah…