Eater Carolinas - Road Trip Week 2017: Top Food and Restaurant Stops Near CharlestonThe Charleston Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2023-05-26T14:30:00-04:00http://carolinas.eater.com/rss/stream/155474872023-05-26T14:30:00-04:002023-05-26T14:30:00-04:00Where to Eat Well at Charleston’s Beaches
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<p>From Folly Beach to Sullivan’s Island to Isle of Palms</p> <p id="8GlYAR">Many of those visiting Charleston know that downtown is a hot spot for restaurants, but where should folks visiting one of the local beaches eat? From barbecue to noodle bowls, these island eateries can offer a wealth of choices for the hungry wave jumper or sunbather. </p>
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https://carolinas.eater.com/maps/best-charleston-beach-restaurants-follyErin Perkins2017-06-15T17:35:42-04:002017-06-15T17:35:42-04:00An Instagrammer’s Guide to Asheville Dining and Drinking
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<p>All of the likes</p> <p id="enNI3A">Let’s be honest — some of the best Instagrams come from vacations. Scenic mountain town Asheville is ripe with inspiration for the photo-sharing social stream. Photographer <a href="https://www.leslieryannmckellar.com/">Leslie McKellar</a> recently traveled to the laid-back North Carolina town to discover some of the best restaurants and breweries Asheville has to offer. All of the double taps are a quick four hour drive from Charleston. </p>
<h2 id="Ocq5WS">All Souls Pizza</h2>
<p id="tn37uH">Visit <a href="http://www.allsoulspizza.com">All Souls Pizza</a> for thin-crust, wood-fired pies made with seasonal ingredients. Don’t skip the appetizers and salads utilizing the best finds from the farmers market. Here, McKellar finds a Ukrainian butterbean salad with coriander, fenugreek and baby beets, pho with beef two ways and rye noodles, and a country ham and egg pizza.</p>
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<h2 id="CjiV5d">Burial Beer Co.</h2>
<p id="bGnbEs">Chill space <a href="http://www.burialbeer.com/">Burial Beer Co.</a> offers craft ales and lagers as well as snacks and small plates.</p>
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<h2 id="5RXWpx">Biscuit Head</h2>
<p id="b0awEq">Carb-lovers heaven <a href="http://www.biscuitheads.com/menu/">Biscuit Head</a> became so popular, it opened two more locations after the West Asheville store was an instant hit. Here, McKellar snaps the classic biscuit with egg and cheese and the mimosa-fried chicken biscuit with sweet potato butter, sriracha slaw, and poached egg. </p>
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<h2 data-ad-placement-anchor="athena_features" id="Rj3ObW">Buxton Hall Barbecue</h2>
<p id="Yc768g">Chef Elliott Moss tends the pits at <a href="http://www.buxtonhall.com">Buxton Hall Barbecue</a> to bring whole hog to Asheville with expertly crafted sides of Southern favorites. </p>
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<h2 id="DS64jE">French Broad Chocolates</h2>
<p id="3SHlzI">Those with sweet tooth must travel to <a href="https://www.frenchbroadchocolates.com">French Broad Chocolate Factory and Tasting Room</a> for a few samples of the bean-to-bar empire. </p>
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<h2 id="nB1rPq">Gan Shan Station</h2>
<p id="dooiTJ">Chef Patrick O’Cain left Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston to open <a href="http://www.ganshanstation.com">Gan Shan Station</a> in Asheville. Drawing from the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, China, Japan, Singapore, and more, this restaurant puts out dishes guests can’t find any where else in town. McKellar finds Szechuan crab noodles and Korean short ribs on her trip. </p>
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<h2 id="IdOMcg">Sunny Point Cafe </h2>
<p id="tTpHee">Popular with the breakfast and brunch crowds, <a href="http://sunnypointcafe.com/">Sunny Point Cafe</a> offers comfort food menu items like breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros. </p>
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<h2 id="r9X5Q1">Trade and Lore Coffee </h2>
<p id="P2Rspa">Chill cafe <a href="https://www.tradeandlore.com/">Trade and Lore Coffee</a> offers caffeine, beer, wine, and pastries in the center of downtown Asheville. </p>
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<h2 id="betNtu">Wedge Brewing Co. </h2>
<p id="tf1hAU">With outdoor seating, rotating food trucks, and plenty of taps to choose from, <a href="https://www.wedgebrewing.com/">Wedge Brewing Co.</a> is a good spot to spend a summer afternoon. </p>
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https://carolinas.eater.com/2017/6/15/15811188/best-asheville-restaurants-breweriesErin Perkins2017-06-14T08:00:02-04:002017-06-14T08:00:02-04:00Tour North Carolina’s Old School Hot Dog Stands
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<p>Carolina style all the way</p> <p id="FS3Aj4">The kids are out of school, the beach traffic is relentless, and the humidity is reaching shirt-soaking levels in Charleston. It’s summer in the Lowcountry, and sometimes you need to escape the chaos of the heat. There’s almost no other food more associated with summer than the hot dog. </p>
<p id="Dvwbee">Across North Carolina are a series of family owned hot dog joints in operation for decades. Stretching from the Outer Banks to the Piedmont, these places are serving hot dogs with chili, mustard, onions, and slaw with a side of nostalgia. Hit the road, grab a couple neon red dogs, a Cheerwine, and take in a century of culinary and cultural history. Bring cash — most of these places still run the cash register like they did 50 years ago.</p>
https://carolinas.eater.com/maps/best-north-carolina-hot-dogsRobert Donovan2017-06-12T12:26:23-04:002017-06-12T12:26:23-04:0012 Restaurants Worth a Drive Out of Charleston
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<p>The best stops within two hours of the Holy City</p> <p id="QXTQOA">It’s road trip season and time to get out of Charleston. Columbia, McClellanville, Savannah, and Holly Hill all make for a quick hour or two drive for a lunch or dinner on the weekend or holiday. If you’re traveling this summer, keep this guide handy for some of the best pulled pork, fried shrimp platters, and pimento cheese burgers close to the Holy City. </p>
<p id="yHvF9D"><em>Note: Map points are listed in geographical order and are not ranked. Did we miss your favorite spot? Show it some love in the comments, send us an email, or start a forum thread in its honor.</em></p>
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https://carolinas.eater.com/maps/best-columbia-savannah-restaurantsErin Perkins2017-06-12T09:38:27-04:002017-06-12T09:38:27-04:00Road Trip Week 2017 Starts Now
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<p>Gas up those vehicles</p> <p id="utWu4y">Ladies and gentlemen, readers of all ages, please inch a little closer to your screen for a very special announcement. Starting right now and ending, oh, around 5:00 p.m. Friday, Eater will be your headquarters for all things highways, byways, gas stations, and old country roads.</p>
<p id="fPUNfZ">The first-ever <strong>Eater Road Trip Week</strong> starts <em>now</em>. Over the next five days, you'll find maps, guides, and destination recommendations galore, plus photo essays and secret hideouts. Come back here all day today and regularly throughout the week to check it all out.</p>
<p id="C4NyaL">We’re hopping in the car, loading up on snacks, and hitting the road. Bookmark these stories to use as ideas for summer travel. We’ll cover dining destinations like Asheville, Savannah, Atlanta, and Durham, as well as what’s good to eat in Columbia and McClellanville. Come take the scenic route with us and feast on some of the best barbecue, breweries, and seafood the Lowcountry and its surrounding areas have to offer.</p>
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https://carolinas.eater.com/2017/6/12/15778470/road-trip-charlestonErin Perkins