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Center for Carolina Living Splash me. An interactive fountain enlivens Charleston’s Waterfront Park. On summer days, happy children – even some grownups – cool off in the water. Then visit the nearby SC Aquarium to see native and exotic sea life.
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Atlanticville Restaurant & Café
Take in a sunset with your fine Lowcountry supper in this historic island setting. Live music and Sunday brunch add to the experience. 2063 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island.
843.883.9452 • www.atlanticville.net

FIG (Food Is Good)
Creative, seasonal cuisine served in a modern environment of warm colors. The chef isn’t afraid of root veggies – beets, parsnips, turnips. Mussels appetizer a must. 232 Meeting Street.
843.805.5900

High Cotton
Steak, seafood and game are served in a relaxed, classy setting. The only thing that can beat the Sunday jazz brunch is the wonderful dessert soufflé. 199 East Bay Street. 843.724.3815
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com

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La Fourchette
This tiny French bistro serves terrific cassoulet, duck pate and pommes frites fried in duck fat. Order a bottle of wine, finish with profiteroles au chocolat. Yummm. 432 King Street. 843.722.6261

Marina Variety Store
It’s hard to go wrong at this long-time favorite-with-the-locals cafe. Great breakfasts and lunches, including blue-plate specials and seafood, are served in a rustic, seafaring atmosphere. Sweet view of the marina. 17 Lockwood Drive.
843.723.6325

Momma Brown’s Barbeque
When you’ve had your fill of seafood, head to this unpretentious diner where vinegar-based barbeque is served.
1791 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant.
843.849.8802

Palmetto Cafe
Charleston Place is home to this casual but sophisticated lunch favorite. She-crab soup is prepared at your table with sherry added to the customer’s specifications. Rueben sandwich served with bread wrapped sideways around inside ingredients. 205 Meeting Street.
843.722.4900 • www.charlestonplace.com

Peninsula Grill
This five-star restaurant has velvet walls and cypress floors, and a menu of artistic, sophisticated fare. It’s the place to impress. 112 North Market Street.
843.723.0700 • www.peninsulagrill.com

39 Rue de Jean
Feeling French? Try the pommes frites and the mussels. 39 John Street.
843.722.8881 • www.ruedejean.com

Sermet’s Corner
Enjoy Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine in a lively, cozy atmosphere. Leave room for dessert! 276 King Street.
843.853.7775

Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge
Take a group of friends to this unexpected West Ashley restaurant and club. The atmosphere is funky; the menu eclectic. Try baba ganoush, coconut and banana shrimp, Thai chicken. 15 Magnolia Drive, on the corner of Savannah Highway (U.S. 17). 843.769.0228 www.voodootikibar.com

The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
Hot fried seafood and cold beer are the priorities at this ultra-casual, rustic
restaurant. The view ain’t bad either.
106 Haddrell Street • 843.884.8052


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Margaret N. O'Shea
is a retired journalist who now investigates legal cases for lawyers. She was a newspaper reporter for 37 years, nominated four times for a Pulitzer Prize and three times named South Carolina Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists. She lives in Columbia and continues to write.
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