Week in Reviews

5Church Fails to Impress Critic with Truffle Oil and 'Rococo Flourishes'

By Erin Perkins February 4, 2016

'Porky Hash' at Poogan's Smokehouse; 'Moist Chunks of Fish' at Mercantile

By Erin Perkins January 22, 2016

Park Circle's Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine Wins Critics' Approval

By Erin Perkins January 8, 2016

'Bundle of Butter' at Peninsula Grill; 'Veal Frizzle' at Zero Cafe

By Erin Perkins December 17, 2015

'Crazily Addictive' Fare at Stereo 8; 'Coastal Favorites' at Noisy Oyster

By Erin Perkins November 17, 2015

Parlor Deluxe is 'Tubular Meat Version of Epcot'; 'Hit or Miss' at Élevé

By Erin Perkins November 10, 2015

'Go For the Bread' at Spero; Ms. Rose's Carries a 'Rec Room' Mood

By Erin Perkins October 9, 2015

'Seasoning Missteps' at The Kitchen and 'Best' Chicken Fingers at Ellis Creek

By Erin Perkins October 5, 2015

'Gargantuan' Pork Shanks at The Westendorff; Wings 'Worthy of a Fan Club' at Smoke

By Erin Perkins September 28, 2015

The Lot Makes 'Mouth Music'; The Westendorff Blends 'Elegance and Unpretentiousness'

By Erin Perkins September 18, 2015

Stereo 8 Responds to Critic's Blistering Review

By Erin Perkins September 14, 2015

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Apartment A Serves Mississippi-Influenced Tex-Mex; Stereo 8 Skips a Beat

By Erin Perkins September 11, 2015

Screen Door Gives Critic 'Eclectic Choices' and 'Culinary Whiplash'

By Erin Perkins September 4, 2015

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Stick to Skewers at Myles and Jun Yakitori; Heritage Masters the Basics

By Erin Perkins August 27, 2015

Stick With the She-Crab Soup and Shrimp at 82 Queen

By Erin Perkins August 7, 2015

Critic Can't Get Over the Price at Chick's Fry House

By Erin Perkins August 5, 2015

Smoke BBQ Set to Become College Town Favorite

By Erin Perkins July 31, 2015

Garcia's Tacos Deemed Affordable and Filling, Though Unadventurous

By Erin Perkins July 9, 2015

Junction Kitchen 'Deserves Expansion;' Poogan's Porch Deserves 'More Charlestonians'

By Erin Perkins July 6, 2015

Finn’s Brick Oven Creates Trendy Pizzas With Global Influences

By Erin Perkins June 26, 2015

'Promising' Barbecue at Fountain Cafe; Tricky Techniques at 492

By Erin Perkins June 18, 2015

Chattanooga Whiskey Tasting at Cocktail Club; 'The Edible South' at Blue Bicycle Books

By Erin Perkins June 10, 2015

Two Critics Have Similar Conclusions on Chef Bob Carter's Barony Tavern

By Erin Perkins June 10, 2015

Short Grain Food Truck Provides Uncharted and 'Stupendous Food' for Diners

By Erin Perkins June 5, 2015

Critic Declares Ruth's Chris 'Doesn’t Enhance Downtown Charleston’s Dining Scene'

By Erin Perkins June 1, 2015

Four Stars for Spero; Suelto's 5B Burger Gains Good Marks

By Erin Perkins May 29, 2015

Summerville's Graze Sets Up to Become a Neighborhood Favorite

By Erin Perkins May 20, 2015

492's 'Bank Breaking Mediocrity' Leaves a Bad Taste in Critic's Mouth

By Adam H. Callaghan May 14, 2015

Food is 'Consistently Disappointing' for Critic at Iconic Magnolias

By Erin Perkins May 7, 2015

Fine Dining Standard Charleston Grill Dazzles Critic Jeff Allen

By Erin Perkins May 4, 2015

Critic Heaps Praise on Small Plate Newcomer Spero

By Erin Perkins April 29, 2015

Critics Recommend Duck Fat Fries and Wings at Cumberland Street Smokehouse

By Erin Perkins April 23, 2015