Charleston is a Tasty Spot for Lowcountry Oysters
By Barry Waldman In clusters at an oyster roast or as an appetizer on the half shell; fried, steamed, roasted, grilled, broiled, smoked or baked; soaked in lemon juice or bathed in mignonette sauce; cooked up in a stew or a soup – Charlestonians love their oysters. And not just any oysters, but Lowcountry oysters, […]
Why Choose Sustainable Seafood in Charleston
On your visit to Charleston, you won’t want to pass up the chance to dine on fresh seafood. But be warned, not every seafood restaurant in town serves local or sustainable seafood. The South Carolina Aquarium, which promotes sustainable seafood, suggests you ask before you order when dining out or purchasing seafood from a grocery […]
Charleston: The City of Seafood
By Jason A. Zwiker If you want to hear the tales of long ago, the behind-the-scenes story of the South Carolina Lowcountry and especially of the food we love to eat, get a shrimper or an oysterman on the water. Trawlers returning to the docks after a long, hard day of work on the water, […]
Fall a Great Time for Seafood in Charleston
Visitors to Charleston may have a tough time deciding which renowned restaurant to try first, but they’ve probably already decided on the menu: seafood. Particularly the land-locked visitors will be eager to get a taste of fresh, local seafood. And fall is the just the time to do it. Whit McMillan, director of education at […]
Visiting Charleston in the Fall
We just adore the fall season in Charleston. There’s a slight nip in the air (just so you know, our definition of “nip” is 78 degrees), football games are on every TV and outdoor festivals and activities keep our weekends busy. If you haven’t visited Charleston in the fall before, we thought we’d share some […]
