The report on Charleston, SC

[anna7602]

I loved it. And because I love this board, I will tell you why: good eating, good strolling around, good weather, cultural activities aplenty and very nice people.

We didn't get to every recommended restaurant in town, but here are the ones we really enjoyed:

HUSK: DH, a Southerner, claims he ate the best collard greens he has ever had IN HIS LIFE at Husk. I was wowed by the duck confit, and I spent a year & a half in France eating duck confit all over the place.

FIG: Transcendental, even down to the simple bib lettuce salad with a Greek yogurt dressing.

SNOB: Amazing shrimp and grits!

Dixie Supply Company: A hole-in-the-wall place, but definitely worth a visit. I had no idea what a tomato pie was before I ate one there, but now I would like about 50 more slices. The chicken & waffles were also heavenly.

Belgian Gelato: For ice cream, of course. At least two locations in town, possibly more.


Besides eat and walk around, we also:

- took a cooking class at Charleston Cooks!, a well-stocked cookware shop. I successfully made cheesy, creamy grits in my NY kitchen last night based on this lesson.

- went to see "Next to Normal" at the Dock Street Theater. Great cast.

- went to see 2 bluegrass bands play at the Charleston Music Hall. Nice venue with good acoustics.

- toured a few historic homes.

- went for a few runs along the waterfront park and around town.

- took a daytrip out to a plantation with Charleston Tours (they pick you up at your hotel).

[frlcb]

Someone clearly have you good restaurant recommendations so glad you loved it!

[anna7602]

frlcb, this is why teachers love me. I am very good at taking down notes and following advice.

[sicilygirl]

I can't wait to go to Charleston! Glad you had a great trip, and I've definitely made notes about the restaurant recommendations!

[sparty04]

Is this a kid friendly city? We have an almost 2 year old and was thinking about charleston as an additional destination when we visit family in NC.

[Cicero]

H and I are going to Charleston for a kid free getaway so thank you so much for this!

[frlcb]

Mar 2, 2014 16:57:42 GMT -5 sparty04 said:

Is this a kid friendly city? We have an almost 2 year old and was thinking about charleston as an additional destination when we visit family in NC.

We have taken our kids here, it's an awesome city with or without kids. I have a blog if you are interested in what we did

[sparty04]

Mar 3, 2014 12:30:25 GMT -5 frlcb said:

Mar 2, 2014 16:57:42 GMT -5 sparty04 said:

Is this a kid friendly city? We have an almost 2 year old and was thinking about charleston as an additional destination when we visit family in NC.

We have taken our kids here, it's an awesome city with or without kids. I have a blog if you are interested in what we did

Yes! I would love to see it