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Updating the Charleston Heatmap, January 2014

by Erin Perkins
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by Erin Perkins

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? What are the new restaurants? What's everyone talking about? While the Eater 18 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. The map welcomes newcomer The Granary to the list. Here's the Eater Heat Map, which will change continually to always highlight where the crowds are flocking to at the moment.


Added 1/2/14: The Granary
Added 12/5/13: Bohemian Bull Tavern And Beer Garden and Scratch Taco Boutique
Added 11/7/13: Bay Street Biergarten
Added 10/3/13: Sweet Radish Bakery
Added 9/5/13: Indaco, The Southern General, Coda Del Pesce
Added 8/1/13: Básico
Added 7/11/13: Salt at Station 22, Warehouse
Added 6/6/13: Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House
Added 5/2/13: Windjammer
Added 4/4/13: Republic Reign, Sloppy Cow

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Básico

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Where else can you watch bathing beauties while getting a fix of fresh chorizo tacos? Curious patrons are flocking to this taquería located beside the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club. Come for the tortas, but stay for the frozen cocojitos (think coconut mojito).
4399 McCarthy St, North Charleston, SC 29405

Bay Street Biergarten

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Bay Street Biergarten has been open less than a month, but Charleston is absolutely clamoring to try out the tap tables and Bavarian-inspired/Southern-made food. The enormous space on East Bay houses a large selection of craft beers, tables for big parties and a jovial atmosphere.
549 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 209-1498
(843) 209-1498

Bohemian Bull Tavern And Beer Garden

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James Island gets their own beer garden with a wide selection of brews and innovative cocktails. The "pub grub" ranges from burgers to brats to fried mac' and cheese. The full-sized bocce court draws in crowds as well.
Charleston, SC

Coda Del Pesce

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As the beach crowds disappear, Charlestonians are taking advantage of the newly opened parking spaces and flocking to Coda Del Pesce. Chef Ken Vedrinski is serving up seafood as fresh as the ocean breeze wafting through the restaurant. The crudos and gnudis are already a hit with reviewers and diners alike.
130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 242-8570
(843) 242-8570

Craftsmen kitchen & Taproom

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A new addition to the tourist district: Craftsmen is all about the beer (they opened with 48 taps and have more options in bottles). The food options are focus on filling fare, like Crunchy Dame, with pork belly, cherry jam and an egg.
12 Cumberland St, Charleston, Sc
(843) 577-9699
(843) 577-9699

Indaco

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The latest restaurant from the Indigo Road Group, Indaco is the hip new spot to visit for pizza, pasta and negronis. The pies feature perfectly crisp crusts and the toppings are inventive. Dishes are thoughtful derivations of classic Italian flavors.
526 King St., Charleston, SC 29403

Scratch Taco Boutique

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Scratch Taco Boutique's first published review was a little bumpy, but people are still lining up to see what sort of fare this eatery is serving up on Coleman Boulevard. The menu emphasizes fresh, house-made ingredients and innovative taco fillings, like fried chicken with bacon pâté.
713 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 352-7493
(843) 352-7493

The Granary

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The Granary is the newest project from chef Brannon Florie of The Rarebit fame. Florie's restaurant, located in Mount Pleasant, has a farm-to-table menu with a focus on house-made charcuterie. Look for duck and waffles or the Fatboy on the brunch menu.
624 Long Point Rd Unit L, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

The Ordinary

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Mike Lata's James Beard-nominated seafood palace is drawing serious crowds, and anyone who's tasted the uni or Maine lobster ceviche knows why. The triple seafood tower is something of a marvel.
544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

The Rarebit

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The Rarebit is a throwback bar, both in its decor and drink prices. The cocktails are bright with housemade sodas, and breakfast is served all day. Go for the drinks.
474 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
(434) 466-9366
(434) 466-9366

The Southern General

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With two winning reviews from local publications under their belt, craft sandwich shop The Southern General is pulling in crowds bored of the same old meat and cheese menus. Creative takes on classics like the pulled pork Super Butt with sweet potato cream cheese on grilled brioche are waking up the lunch crowds on Johns Island.
3157 Maybank Hwy, Unit ED, Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 640-3778
(843) 640-3778

Warehouse

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Warehouse is pouring beer, wine, coffee and some of the city's more affordable specialty cocktails alongside kicked-up bar food. The confit wings and homemade pork rinds have people talking.
45 1/2 Spring Street, Charleston, SC

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Básico

4399 McCarthy St, North Charleston, SC 29405
Where else can you watch bathing beauties while getting a fix of fresh chorizo tacos? Curious patrons are flocking to this taquería located beside the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club. Come for the tortas, but stay for the frozen cocojitos (think coconut mojito).
4399 McCarthy St, North Charleston, SC 29405

Bay Street Biergarten

549 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Bay Street Biergarten has been open less than a month, but Charleston is absolutely clamoring to try out the tap tables and Bavarian-inspired/Southern-made food. The enormous space on East Bay houses a large selection of craft beers, tables for big parties and a jovial atmosphere.
549 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 209-1498
(843) 209-1498

Bohemian Bull Tavern And Beer Garden

Charleston, SC
James Island gets their own beer garden with a wide selection of brews and innovative cocktails. The "pub grub" ranges from burgers to brats to fried mac' and cheese. The full-sized bocce court draws in crowds as well.
Charleston, SC

Coda Del Pesce

130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
As the beach crowds disappear, Charlestonians are taking advantage of the newly opened parking spaces and flocking to Coda Del Pesce. Chef Ken Vedrinski is serving up seafood as fresh as the ocean breeze wafting through the restaurant. The crudos and gnudis are already a hit with reviewers and diners alike.
130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 242-8570
(843) 242-8570

Craftsmen kitchen & Taproom

12 Cumberland St, Charleston, Sc
A new addition to the tourist district: Craftsmen is all about the beer (they opened with 48 taps and have more options in bottles). The food options are focus on filling fare, like Crunchy Dame, with pork belly, cherry jam and an egg.
12 Cumberland St, Charleston, Sc
(843) 577-9699
(843) 577-9699

Indaco

526 King St., Charleston, SC 29403
The latest restaurant from the Indigo Road Group, Indaco is the hip new spot to visit for pizza, pasta and negronis. The pies feature perfectly crisp crusts and the toppings are inventive. Dishes are thoughtful derivations of classic Italian flavors.
526 King St., Charleston, SC 29403

Scratch Taco Boutique

713 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Scratch Taco Boutique's first published review was a little bumpy, but people are still lining up to see what sort of fare this eatery is serving up on Coleman Boulevard. The menu emphasizes fresh, house-made ingredients and innovative taco fillings, like fried chicken with bacon pâté.
713 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 352-7493
(843) 352-7493

The Granary

624 Long Point Rd Unit L, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
The Granary is the newest project from chef Brannon Florie of The Rarebit fame. Florie's restaurant, located in Mount Pleasant, has a farm-to-table menu with a focus on house-made charcuterie. Look for duck and waffles or the Fatboy on the brunch menu.
624 Long Point Rd Unit L, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

The Ordinary

544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Mike Lata's James Beard-nominated seafood palace is drawing serious crowds, and anyone who's tasted the uni or Maine lobster ceviche knows why. The triple seafood tower is something of a marvel.
544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

The Rarebit

474 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
The Rarebit is a throwback bar, both in its decor and drink prices. The cocktails are bright with housemade sodas, and breakfast is served all day. Go for the drinks.
474 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
(434) 466-9366
(434) 466-9366

The Southern General

3157 Maybank Hwy, Unit ED, Johns Island, SC 29455
With two winning reviews from local publications under their belt, craft sandwich shop The Southern General is pulling in crowds bored of the same old meat and cheese menus. Creative takes on classics like the pulled pork Super Butt with sweet potato cream cheese on grilled brioche are waking up the lunch crowds on Johns Island.
3157 Maybank Hwy, Unit ED, Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 640-3778
(843) 640-3778

Warehouse

45 1/2 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
Warehouse is pouring beer, wine, coffee and some of the city's more affordable specialty cocktails alongside kicked-up bar food. The confit wings and homemade pork rinds have people talking.
45 1/2 Spring Street, Charleston, SC

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