Bowens Island, Charleston Heaps of freshly roasted local oysters, Frogmore stew (a.k.a. Lowcountry boil), and straight-off-the-boat shrimp served in rustic surroundings on the water’s edge create a laid-back, ultra-local dining experience at this James Beard American Classic eatery. Hot Pick: Oysters, fried or roasted on the half-shell Kaminsky’s Dessert Café, Downtown End your night in Charleston the Darius way. Head to Kaminsky’s near the Charleston Market, where you’ll find a mind-boggling selection of decadent sweets, all made fresh daily. From cheesecakes and layer cakes to pies and cobblers to milkshakes and sundaes, indulge in your favorite or discover a new one. Hot Pick: Coconut cake Hot Pick: Chicken n’ dumplings with pulled white and dark meat, biscuit dumplings and vegetables in a light, saucy base The Crazy Crab, Jarvis Creek From the menu to the views, the Lowcountry takes the spotlight here. Traditional oyster roasts, Lowcountry boil and fresh shrimp and fish are all part of the magic here, as are the stunning sunsets and marsh views. Hot Pick: She-crab soup with a basket of hush puppies Nectar Farm Kitchen, Bluffton This farm-to-table spot fits in just right with historic Old Town Bluffton charm. Brunch is a special occasion here, so sit back, slow down and savor it all with a Farmhouse Bloody Mary. Hot Pick: Lowcountry fried bird, a buttermilk biscuit, fried chicken breast and poached egg sandwich drizzled with sawmill gravy Now that your appetite is fully involved and burning for a taste of South Carolina, go ahead and blame Darius Rucker. Fires might not start themselves (as he croons in his new hit song), but this one can easily be contained. So come on down and experience the time-honored culinary traditions of South Carolina. Photos: (clockwise from top left) FIG, Charleston; Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach; Terra, West Columbia; DiPrato's Delicatessen, Columbia VISIT MYRTLE BEACH Hilton Head Island 5 98 MILES FROM CHARLESTON EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA SC/ FORREST CLONTS EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA SC/ SEAN RAYFORD Annie O’s Kitchen, Hilton Head Island Southern dishes, conscientiously prepared— that’s the calling card of this casual eatery, which uses all-natural ingredients, free-range chicken, grass-fed beef and wild-caught, sustainable seafood. 10 DiscoverSouthCarolina.com
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