Food Scene Charleston

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  • Discover the vibrant culinary world of Charleston with the "Food Scene Charleston" podcast. Dive into engaging conversations and insider insights on the Lowcountry's top chefs, innovative restaurants, and food festivals. Whether you're a local foodie or a curious traveler, this podcast offers a delicious exploration of Charleston's unique flavors and rich culinary heritage. Join us each episode to savor the stories behind the plates and experience the charm of Charleston's food scene firsthand.

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  • Sizzling Secrets: Charleston's Culinary Scene Heats Up with Daring New Spots and Buzzworthy Bites

    Sizzling Secrets: Charleston's Culinary Scene Heats Up with Daring New Spots and Buzzworthy Bites
    Apr 22 2025
    Food Scene Charleston

    Charleston Ignites: Where Southern Tradition Meets Culinary Daring

    Charleston’s dining scene is ablaze with creativity, and it’s not just the humidity turning up the heat. From historic townhouses serving European-inspired small plates to ramen shops satisfying late-night cravings, the city is bustling with fresh energy and flavors that would have even the most jaded palate swooning.

    Chef Nico Romo’s newest endeavor, Kersey House in Summerville, brings French bistro elegance to the Lowcountry, featuring refined plates and the kind of hospitality only a French Master Chef can deliver. Meanwhile, airport travelers can soon savor the rootsy soul of Gullah cuisine at Kardea Brown’s upcoming restaurant, right inside Charleston International. Brown, known for her Food Network fame and deep Sea Island roots, promises to dish up flavors that honor the heritage and stories of the region, wrapping guests in the warmth of Lowcountry hospitality.

    Craving culinary adventure? Katsubō Chicken & Ramen in North Charleston answers with slurp-worthy bowls of ramen and inventive Japanese plates. From blistered shishito peppers to crispy fried chicken wings, owner Joe Nierstedt ensures every craving is met—no passport required.

    Downtown, innovation bubbles up in the form of pop-ups turned permanent. Merci Harleston Village, conceived by Michael and Courtney Zentner, dazzles in a charming 1820s townhouse with small plates spotlighting local seafood and produce—think shrimp as sweet as springtime and vegetables that taste like they were just plucked from a sun-drenched Charleston garden. Nearby, Chef Ken Vedrinski returns with Volpe’s Charleston, reviving the spirit of Trattoria Lucca with craveworthy Italian-American fare, from seafood pastas to his crowd-favorite gnudi (so good, it once bested Bobby Flay himself).

    Not to be outdone by tradition, Charleston keeps a hand in the avant-garde. Neon Tiger, a cutting-edge vegan lounge, is redefining plant-based dining with dishes like king trumpet mushroom “calamari” and whole-roasted blackened cauliflower, proving that the Holy City’s charm extends to every dietary persuasion.

    Signature events like the Good Catch Dinner at Hank’s Seafood and the new EOD Distilling and Kitchen from Chef John Zucker tap into the city’s bounty, with smoked oyster and ‘nduja biscuits and creative highballs that marry Peruvian-Asian influences. All this is underscored by the city’s devotion to local ingredients—blue crab, Sea Island rice, Carolina Gold, and tender collards—which are treated with reverence whether in a Gullah gumbo or a cutting-edge vegan plate.

    Charleston’s culinary stage is one where generations-old recipes and youthful innovation dance together. From candlelit bistros to neon-lit lounges, the city offers a dining experience that’s bold, diverse, and uniquely its own. For anyone with an appetite for discovery, there’s never been a more thrilling time to taste Charleston..


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    3 mins
  • Charleston's Sizzling Food Scene: Spicy New Spots, Celeb Chefs, and Mouthwatering Mashups

    Charleston's Sizzling Food Scene: Spicy New Spots, Celeb Chefs, and Mouthwatering Mashups
    Apr 19 2025
    Food Scene Charleston

    Charleston’s current dining scene is on fire, and not just because chefs are turning up the Southern heat. The Holy City’s culinary landscape is dazzling listeners with newly opened gems, inventive concepts, and flavors that dance between tradition and bold creativity.

    This spring, families craving international flair are flocking to Naan, a modern Indian restaurant near Charleston International Airport. It’s not just about rich curries—the menu is a passport to India’s diverse regions, with indulgent dishes celebrating the powerful spices and layered cooking styles that have defined Indian cuisine for centuries. Even the location itself speaks to Charleston’s embrace of global influences, serving both travelers and locals alike.

    For those yearning for a taste of homegrown roots, Charleston’s own Food Network personality, Kardea Brown, is opening a restaurant at the airport, inspired by her celebrated Gullah heritage and cookbooks. Her soulful cooking channels the Lowcountry’s history, offering guests everything from okra stew to her signature shrimp and grits, all imbued with the hospitality that made Charleston famous.

    Just as cosmopolitan is Katsubō Chicken & Ramen in North Charleston, where chef-owner Joe Nierstedt’s Japanese menu delivers a chorus of umami: smoky charred edamame, fluffy okonomiyaki pancakes, and ramen bowls layered with depth. It’s a haven for noodle enthusiasts and late-night cravings alike, and even ramen purists are raving.

    Downtown, Merci in Harleston Village is turning heads with its European-inspired bistro tucked inside a charming 1820s townhouse. Owners Michael and Courtney Zentner are serving up small plates that pay tribute to Charleston’s farmer-to-table spirit, highlighting local seafood and produce—a true Lowcountry-meets-Continental marriage.

    Returning to the spotlight with fanfare, chef Ken Vedrinski’s Volpe’s Charleston is wooing fans with impeccable house-made pastas and seafood-driven small plates. His gnudi, a dish that famously won “Beat Bobby Flay,” exemplifies why Italian cooking and South Carolina’s coastal bounty are a match made in heaven.

    The seafood-forward Seahorse Cocktail Bar in Cannonborough-Elliottborough brings Peruvian accents to Charleston’s renowned catch, a nod to the city’s increasingly global palate and the creative freedom embraced by chefs like Carlos Paredes and James Beard Award nominee James London.

    All of this is underscored by Charleston’s devotion to local ingredients: plump shrimp from its waters, heritage rice, golden benne seeds, and truckloads of Carolina gold tomatoes. Food festivals and pop-ups pop up like wildflowers, giving diners the chance to mingle with chefs and taste new creations in real time.

    Charleston’s magic is its ability to blend soulful tradition with fearless innovation. Here, every new opening is an invitation to savor the city’s rich past and dynamic present. For culinary adventurers and comfort food seekers alike, Charleston remains a city that no food lover should overlook..


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    3 mins
  • Charleston's Sizzling Secrets: Discover the Hottest New Restaurants and Timeless Southern Traditions

    Charleston's Sizzling Secrets: Discover the Hottest New Restaurants and Timeless Southern Traditions
    Apr 17 2025
    Food Scene Charleston

    Sizzling New Tastes and Timeless Traditions: Why Charleston’s Culinary Scene Has Everyone Talking

    Charleston is serving up a dazzling feast for the senses in 2025, where old Southern charm meets the future of food. This Lowcountry hotspot is seeing an exhilarating wave of restaurant openings, each putting a delicious spin on tradition while pushing the boundaries of what Southern dining can be.

    Impossible to ignore is the dramatic debut of Naan, a family-run restaurant celebrating the exuberance and diversity of Indian cuisine. Here, the heady scent of roasted spices drifts through the air, and every plate is a love letter to India’s regional flavors—think buttery naans, smoky tandoori, and curries that sing with complexity. Meanwhile, the city’s airport will soon be home to a new restaurant inspired by Food Network star and Gullah food ambassador Kardea Brown, whose deep-rooted Sea Island cooking honors Charleston’s Gullah heritage in every soulful bite, from tender stews to rice-laden classics.

    Seafood devotees are flocking to Seahorse in Cannonborough-Elliottborough, a new offshoot from the Chubby Fish team. This spot ups the ante on local catch with chef Carlos Paredes fusing Peruvian and Southern influences. Diners can expect sparklingly fresh plates—imagine ceviche kissed by Carolina citrus and crispy fried seafood with bold, unexpected twists. Pair it with a “Japanese highball” crafted from one of Charleston’s only specialized machines and you’ve got a cocktail hour worth lingering over.

    Italian cuisine is also shining brighter than ever. Volpe’s Charleston has acclaimed chef Ken Vedrinski returning to the peninsula, dazzling with small plates, handmade pastas, and the kind of gnudi that earned him national TV bragging rights. Other standouts include Legami, a chic Italian retreat, and Abbracci, which brings elevated Mediterranean fare to the city.

    Innovation isn’t just found in global flavors, but in concepts themselves. Lillian’s Petite Market and Eatery has become an all-day playground for gourmands, with a market, café, rooftop, and restaurant rolled into one—perfect for sampling local cheeses and wines while soaking up skyline views. And for those seeking something different, Neon Tiger’s avant-garde vegan menu proves plant-based can be anything but boring, turning king trumpet mushrooms into “calamari” and conjuring artful pizzas from pea protein and vibrant produce.

    Charleston also celebrates its food culture year-round with events like the Good Catch Dinner at Hank’s Seafood, spotlighting sustainable fishing and the bounty of local waters, and the area’s array of food festivals.

    What sets Charleston apart is its reverence for heritage—local shrimp, heirloom grains, and centuries-old Gullah traditions—blended seamlessly with a youthful zest for reinvention. The result? A city where every meal tells a story and every bite is an invitation to explore. For food lovers, Charleston isn’t just a destination—it’s a revelation, and its culinary scene is one you can’t afford to miss..


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    3 mins
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