Celebrating its one-year anniversary, the Bohemian Bull of Mount Pleasant has quickly become a local favorite of residents, who have delighted in the food, beverage selection, local music and excellent service. “A community center with alcohol” is how co-owner Richard Thomasson sums it up. Bohemian Bull Tavern and Beer Garden boasts free live music from […]
Cachita’s Kitchen: Flavor on Wheels
For two decades, friends and soccer mates Erik Hernandez and Jose Cruz dreamed, planned and saved for the day when they would be able to combine their individual talents for business and cooking. While methodically plotting their next moves, Cruz kept cooking in various restaurants around Charleston and Hernandez honed his public relations skills. As […]
Eleven81: Hometown Set-up
David Clark, who is owner of Eleven81 along with Andy Palmer and Joe Sciortino, spent many years across the Southeast running restaurants. But North Mount Pleasant is where he lives, works, raises his kids and coaches their sports teams. Thus, opening a restaurant in his hometown was a natural next career step. “We opened Eleven81 […]
A Sense of Community: Rivertowne Public House
I arrived at Rivertowne Public House absolutely starving after a day chock-full of meetings – no surprise there, right? – and was pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of lunch menu choices. Stumped about what to order, I sought advice from Brandon Burke, general manager, food enthusiast and expert on this new North Mount Pleasant […]
Your Neighborhood Japanese Restaurant: Fuji
Honestly, where does the time ago? Eight years ago, Fuji opened up in Mount Pleasant in the Belle Hall shopping center, and yours truly was one of the first lunch customers. I remember sitting at the bar top with my bento box (still one of their most popular items), loving every bite, before I headed […]
Chef Alexis Armand Interview – See Wee Restaurant
Chef Alexis Armand Restaurant: See Wee 4808 N. Hwy. 17, Awendaw Q: How long have you been a chef? How long at See Wee? A: I’ve been cooking professionally for eight years, but I’ve only been with See Wee for about four months. Prior to this, I was cooking in Atlanta. Q: When did you […]
Your Childhood Favorite, All Grown Up: Hardscoop
You’ve topped it with sprinkles, drizzled it with caramel sauce and piled it inside a golden waffle cone. But chances are you have yet to experience ice cream quite like this. Hardscoop is a full-service distillery dedicated to churning out flavors that are 16-proof alcohol. It’s safe to say, your childhood favorite just got spiked. […]
Good Food, Good Times: Wando River Grill
I arrived a bit early for my appointment with Stephen Annibale, general manager of Wando River Grill. Situated on the Wando River Marina right off of Highway 41, the gorgeous scenery and warm spring day prompted me to pull up a chair and read a few pages of a novel before sitting down with Stephen […]
Family-Friendly with Exceptional Food: On Forty-One
Named after the strip of roadway it resides on, On Forty-One is conveniently located in the heart of North Mount Pleasant – on the corner of Highways 17 and 41. Boasting locally sourced Southern food and a laid-back atmosphere, a visit to On Forty-One is as satisfying as a pitcher of sweet tea on a […]
North Mount Pleasant Dining Guide
Prices: $ – 15 or less | $$ – 15 to 22 | $$$ – More than 22 78° West Atlantic Coast is named for the popular fishing spot on the 78° longitude line. This family-friendly restaurant is new to the area. Enjoy flavors from the Caribbean Islands, Cuba, Jamaica, Southern cuisine and lobsters flown in […]