New Lowcountry Concept Restaurant Experience: Savannah’s Rhett (from the team behind Hank’s) Evolves into a Southern Coast Concept

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]The convivial, seafood-focused restaurant aims to deliver a comfortable and homey atmosphere all overlooking the historic stairs and river thoroughfare

Savannah, Ga., – Created and operated by independent restaurant team, Makeready, Rhett, Savannah’s signature River Street restaurant, announces its reimagined fare comprised of local ingredients, inspired by the spirit and cuisine of the coastal American south.

Situated atop the Savannah River in the Plant Riverside District, Rhett’s surroundings of Savannah’s shipping port have served as a muse and inspiration behind the refreshed menu that celebrates the bounty of the Lowcountry while honoring Southern classics. Committed to bringing River Street back to its original roots of authentic interaction, commerce, and conversation, Rhett’s menu offers guests the comfort and approachability of what we have come to love from coastal American cuisine.

“From day one, Rhett has been a favorite among locals and diners thanks to its great location and classic menu offerings,” says Arthur Sertorio, Corporate Service Director, Food and Beverage at Makeready. “Our evolution reflects our team truly embracing the local culture and wanting to spotlight the tastes and essence of the Lowcountry. We’re sticking to our Southern favorites, yet we’ve incorporated smart and thoughtful menu replacements and additions to give our diners the Coastal freshness and quality they crave.”

Expertly executed by Executive Chef Javier Hernandez, the new menu has retained favorites like the Cheddar Drop Biscuits, Mushroom Risotto and Rhett Burger that diners have come to know and love over the years. For dinner, guests can expect high-quality, sustainable seafood from the area’s best purveyors and fishmongers. Menu highlights include Seafood Towers, Stuffed Rainbow Trout with mushrooms, leeks and cured lemon pan sauce and Shrimp and Grits with andouille, smoked tomato gravy and scallion oli. Small plates, perfect for sharing with friends new and old, include Mussels and Fries, Smoked Fish Dip and She Crab Soup.

The newly debuted raw bar features Tuna Crudo, daily selections from nearby May River Oyster Company, a selection of wines that quench with salinity, cocktails, and beer, all in harmony with the seafood-focused menu. Additionally, Rhett’s signature brunch offered seven days a week now includes an all-new and soon- to-be legendary Bloody Mary menu with six variations to choose from.

Rhett is open Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and Monday to Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner. View the current menus or make a reservation at diningwithrett.com.

ABOUT RHETT

Located at the intersection of Savannah’s bustling River Street, Rhett is a lighthearted hub for Coastal fare and warm hospitality. The menu combines local ingredients and Southern culinary heritage to provide playful, accessible plates for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and signature brunch, seven days a week.

ABOUT MAKEREADY

Great meals and good stories satisfy. Makeready is designed from the ground up to create truly independent hotel, restaurant and bar brands that provide individual points of view and concepts that revolve around their own story. The team lends decades of experience to making sure of it.

Makeready is committed to developing independent concepts that are an essential part of each community, cultivating deep, emotional connections across guests, teams, and local brands to create sustainable value.

The portfolio spans seven cities with over 40 restaurant and bar brands currently, with highlights including Frannie & The Fox, Little Palm and Hank’s Seafood Restaurant in Charleston, SC as well as The French Room, City Hall Bistro and Rodeo Bar located in Dallas plus Hidden Bar, Drug  Store Coffee and Rare Bird in Nashville, TN. 

Find us online at www.makereadyexperience.com or on Instagram at @makereadyexp.

Mashed.com has named its Best Seafood Restaurants in the US – One Charleston Restaurant made the list

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Congratulations to The Ordinary named one of the top seafood restaurants in the nation by Mashed.com

Located at 544 King Street, Charleston, SC, The Ordinary, which is the same team that derived FIG, has captivated diners who come from far and wide to enjoy this culinary delight. They have created a menu that “celebrates the “merroir” of the Coastal Carolinas and the East Coast, and we strive to support local and regional fishermen, crabbers, oystermen, farmers and producers.”

The Mashed article describes The Ordinary as: “In the elegant city of Charleston, South Carolina, an oyster hall is ensconced in a former bank. From all accounts, there’s absolutely nothing ordinary about The Ordinary. According to The New York Times, award-winning chef Mike Lata is clearly obsessed with oysters. “You can poach them, broil them, smoke them, pickle them,” Lata told the Times. Lata hails from Massachusetts, but he’s endeared himself to Charlestonians with his passionate support of local fishermen (per Charleston Food & Wine), who provide him with the seafood he needs to create his eclectic menu.

Lata avoids cliched Southern food — not a speck of pork on the menu — and instead uses similar preparations but with fresh herbs and spices not usually associated with seafood (per Charleston City Paper). There’s a single meat item — steak tartare — and everything else is raw or cold and hot plates. The menu changes daily, but you’ll always find a large sampling of local oysters, which Lata also piles on — along with a fisherman’s-net-full of clams, shrimp, and smoked-fish pate — his well-priced seafood towers. Crispy oyster sliders are a big hit, and look for the skate wing that’s roasted on the bone and slides off in delicate white slivers.”

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Gillie’s Seafood on Charleston’s James Island – Felt Like Grandma’s House with Chef Sean Mendes – New Video

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New video from My Ancestry Chronicles with Di Shawn J. Gandy

On our first day in Charleston, S.C. we made sure we made our way to Gillie’s Seafood on James Island.

The Award-Winning Chef, Sean Mendes who’s been featured on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and the Food Network has created what he calls an “ode to his grandmother, LaReese Gilliard.”

Chef Sean with his family serves up that Low Country-inspired food with that Gullah/Geechee hospitality that makes you feel like you’re at Grandma’s house.

If you’re ever in Charleston, S.C….be sure to pay a visit to Gillie’s Seafood, and bring your appetite and some free time, especially if Uncle Teddy’s there, to hang out and experience Gillie’s.

www.gilliesseafoodandsoul.com/

Eli’s Table is looking for patrons to volunteer for a photoshoot (There is free food)

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We need your help! Our marketing team is looking for patrons of Eli’s to participate in a photoshoot for our social media platforms. What better way to spread the word about Eli’s than showcasing our regulars?

In exchange for your time and smiles, we will be offering some free food to all who participate. Couples, families, and friends are all invited to join. Let’s have some fun together! 

If this interests you, please click the button below to fill out the form and get started.

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Best Food in Charleston, SC (2022) – Charleston Travel Guide to the Best Restaurants in Charleston from Dank Eats

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“Charleston, SC, is one of my favorite food cities in the United States and I think it has been underappreciated for a long time — but times are definitely changing! In this video, I walk through a list of the best restaurants in Charleston as well as the best food in charleston so that you can bookmark them on your Google maps for a self-guided food tour of Charleston when you travel there!

Whenever people think of food from the Carolinas, the obvious cuisines come to mind such as seafood (particularly Carolina shrimp and oysters) and Carolina BBQ. While there are definitely PLENTY of places to get your fix of both of these things, there are obviously better places than others to find the best seafood in Charleston and the best barbecue in Charleston, South Carolina. I did my research before visiting and then went and tried all of them so that I could provide you with a curated list.

Some of my favorite restaurants in Charleston include The Ordinary, Leons, FIG, Rodney Scott’s BBQ, and Lewis Barbecue. These are the shortlist of MUST HAVE restaurants but I also included many great restaurants and bars in Charleston for you to save as well.

When we recorded this video in October of 2020, there were still a lot of restrictions due to you know what, so that’s why you’ll see so many people wearing face coverings in the videos.

We went back in 2021 to hit some more restaurants and it was much more relaxed that time around.” – Dank Eats

Charleston, SC and Food Network’s Kardea Brown (Delicious Miss Brown) shows you her Low Country Crab Cakes recipe in this new video

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Kardea shares her special spin on crab cakes, which is a cross between low country-style and Maryland-style!

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Kardea Brown shares down-home, Southern recipes from her South Carolina kitchen. The cook and caterer was born and raised on the sea islands of Charleston, the heart of all Southern cooking, and learned to cook in her grandmother’s kitchen. These days, she takes generations of family recipes and makes them her own as she cooks for family and friends at her Sea Island home.

Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin’ with some of the best chefs around the world. We’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10!

Low Country Crab Cakes RECIPE COURTESY OF KARDEA BROWN

  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 hr 35 min (includes chilling time)
  • Active: 35 min Yield:
  • 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
  • 20 butter crackers, such as Ritz, crushed (about 2 1/2 cups crumbs)
  • 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked for shells
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Remoulade, recipe follows Remoulade: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

  • Mix together the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and seafood seasoning in a bowl.
  • Fold in the cracker crumbs and crabmeat until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
  • Shape the mixture into six 2- to 2 1/2-inch patties, trying to make straight sides and flat bottoms.
  • Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cakes in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the crab cakes to a plate or platter and repeat with the remaining crab cakes, adding more oil if needed.
  • Hold in the warm oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve warm with remoulade.
  • Remoulade: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice and chives in a bowl until combined.

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Cris & Cale present Charleston, South Carolina | Where to Eat | Best Restaurants | Husk | FIG | Ordinary | Sorghum & Salt and more – New Video

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About Video

In Charleston we ate at Husk, FIG, The Ordinary, Sorghum and Salt, Brown Dog Deli, and Millers All Day. We visited the alluring southern town of coastal South Carolina and immersed ourselves in its rich history as well as the architecture that is as colorful on the outside as the stories they tell on the inside.

But the Southern charm goes beyond its historic roots. This city is known as a food lover’s paradise, firmly planting its name on many best lists, despite its modest size.

A tour around the city shows us why Travel + Leisure lists Charleston as the #1 destination in the country.

Millers All Day

Millers All Day is what happens when you unite passionate Southern chefs with an enviable Charleston address. They are fueled by the belief that the best days start or end with a great breakfast and a great cocktail. It is easy to understand why this eatery is the #1 breakfast spot on both Yelp and TripAdvisor. 

Brown Dog Deli 

Brown Dog Deli is the premier lunch destination in downtown Charleston, serving up fresh dishes in a quirky 80’s-themed setting. They do a wonderful job satisfying omnivores and vegans alike by serving up a variety of mouth-watering sandwiches that range from French Dip to Tempeh Rueben. 

Sorghum and Salt 

Sorghum and Salt is a celebration of seasonal and regional foods with a focus on innovative plant-based small dishes. The shareable plates provide a great way to get exposed to as much of the magic that chef-owner Tres Jackson has to offer, including his famous meal-ending beet dessert. 

The Ordinary 

The Ordinary occupies a 1920s bank building and delivers upscale locally sourced seafood from James Beard award winner Mike Lata. One of GQ and Esquire’s top new restaurants in 2013, this place still astonishes customers by serving up “to-die-for” plates such as their succulent oysters and one of the country’s best lobster rolls. 

Husk 

Simply put, Husk is legendary. It is within this Queen street historic home that James Beard award winner Chef Sean Brock puts his innovative, contemporary spin on traditional Southern dishes. Named one of the most influential restaurants of the last 30 years, Husk applies farm-to-table principles to their lowcountry cuisine, including their famous cast-iron cornbread. 

FIG 

FIG is the acronym for chef Mike Lata’s effort to prove that “food is good.” And while USA Today has placed Husk as the #2 restaurant in foodie-driven Charleston, it is FIG that has secured the top spot. Lata and FIG blazed the trail of local sourcing and seasonal, creative menus. Getting reservations can be a challenge – as we can testify from our latest trip. But the effort is worthwhile – even if a late night seat at the bar is all you can muster.

The BEST Food in Charleston South Carolina – New video by Lydia and Ethan

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Where do you find the BEST food in Charleston South Carolina? Well, watch this entire video and we’ll show you our top 3 picks for the best places to eat in Charleston South Carolina!

These places will not only blow your mind but will also leave you questioning if you’ve ever had anything better.

Our Top 3 Restaurants in Charleston:

Newest Video by Lydia and Ethan:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40mISxVgSCo

Their first video 12 months ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_0Mby81pTQ

Mount Pleasant Restaurant Spotlight: The Pickled Palate

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Welcome to the charming world of The Pickled Palate. If you have not experienced this little escape wonderland, you are missing out on something special.

The Pickled Palate offers you a wonderful opportunity to escape for lunch in our magical garden. We offer fresh Italian panini made with local breads, homemade soups, and wonderful salads made with our homemade dressings. We have wine by the glass as well as by the bottle priced to beat any restaurant.

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Location: 411 Hibben Street,Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Hours:

  • Sunday – Closed
  • Monday – Closed
  • Tuesday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Wednesday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Thursday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Friday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm

Uptown Hospitality Group to Open New York-Style Concepts in Charleston, South Carolina

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Uptown Hospitality Group, the Charleston-based offshoot of legendary New York bar and restaurant group Eat Drink & Be Merry, is set to expand its reign as one of Charleston’s hospitality leaders with the opening of Bodega and Share House this February. Set in an 8,000 square-foot former train depot, the group’s newest venture brings big-city-bar vibes and all-day fare to the Holy City. Bodega, which began as a weekend breakfast pop-up at the group’s popular King Street hotspot Uptown Social, pays homage to the ubiquitous neighborhood bodega and specializes in colossal, Manhattan-style breakfast sandwiches. Share House, a reference to the beach houses New Yorkers share to escape the heat of summer, offers a coastal cantina vibe. 

“The opening of Bodega and Share House represent a long-awaited dream of ours,” says Uptown Hospitality Group co-founder and senior operating partner Keith Benjamin. “It’s really kind of the perfect space for locals and visitors. When you walk into this place, you’ll truly feel that you’re in a beach town.”

UPTOWN FUNK

Already known for Uptown Social, popular with locals and vacationers alike, Uptown Hospitality Group is the vision of New York transplants Benjamin, Kara Graves, Bryn Kelly, Brian Dodd, Kat Moore and Chef Alec Gropman, all of whom bring their unique professional experiences working with a diverse portfolio of successful bars and restaurants to the venture. An offshoot of NY-based Eat Drink & Be Merry Hospitality, known for popular spots like Down the Hatch, Hair of the Dog and the Stumble Inn, Uptown Hospitality combines the group’s industry expertise with warm, Southern charm via its creative, socially driven concepts. “Although we are still under the Eat Drink & Be Merry umbrella, we felt it was important to develop a local brand with its own identity,” says Benjamin.

DINING BY DESIGN

Originally constructed in 1850 by the South Carolina Railroad Company, the former train depot building operated as the terminus for the Charleston-Camden line. The 8,000 square foot space is divided between Share House and Bodega, with an indoor-outdoor layout featuring expansive garage doors opening onto a lush pedestrian walkway that spans an entire block. Two hundred feet of patio space is ripe for enjoying Charleston’s mild, coastal climate and festive, boozy brunches year-round. The interior of Share House explodes with pastels and features a sea glass and crushed shell, tabby-topped bar as well as a one-of-a-kind bottle cap mural custom made in collaboration with Island Brands USA. Bodega, inspired by the bodegas the team frequented growing up, invokes a distinctly New York vibe with graffiti, colorful tiles and custom works from local Charleston artist, Jennifer Griffith.

SHARING IS CARING

The menus at Share House and Bodega, both overseen by Gropman, differ in flavor but carry through the approachable and delicious cuisine for which Uptown Hospitality Group has become known.  A celebration of summer with a coastal cantina atmosphere, Share House features snacks such as Shrimp & Avocado Empanadas with Passion Fruit Fresno Jam and Street Corn Hushpuppies with Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Aioli and Smoked Jalapeño Crema; along with a slider menu including Crab Cake with Bibb Lettuce, Pickled Onions and Honey Basil Aioli; or Vegan Chorizo with Guacamole, Chimichurri and Micro Greens, all served on house made Hawaiian slider rolls. An extensive local and craft beer menu along with creative cocktails rounds out the summer house experience. 

Open all day, Bodega features New York style-sandwiches with cheeky names including The Cow with Double Bacon, Egg, American Cheese, Home Fries, Ketchup and Hot Sauce; The Arthur Avenue with Prosciutto, Salami, Pepperoni, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Shaved Onion, Sliced Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella and Oregano Vinaigrette; and The Gropfather with Chicken Cutlet, Nduja, Fresh Mozzarella, Provolone Cheese and Pesto. Snacks include Lox Tartar and Fried Chopped Cheese Ravioli along with “Bodega Boards,” the concept’s creative take on charcuterie, offered in the afternoon. From cocktail and coffee consultant Brianna Berry, Bodega’s robust coffee program accompanies signature cocktails such as the “Soon to be Famous” Espresso Martini made with Dead Eye Vodka, butterscotch liqueur and cold brew concentrate; and the Bodega Bloody, crafted with Deep Eddy Vodka, Charleston Mix bold and spicy, pickle juice, candied bacon and topped with an Old Bay rim.

Bodega and Share House are located at 23 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403. 

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