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WhatstruckmemostwhenIwalkedinsidewasthediversityoftheshoppers-youngandestablished,maleandfemale.Theplaceobviouslyhadsomethingforeveryone.Withtimeonmyhandsbe-foreco-ownersCindyClarkandCatherineMooreheadwereableto talk, I started to wander around, mesmerized by the selectionof luxurious furnishings. Customers glanced at me quizzically, nodoubtwonderingwhatIwasscrawlinginmynotebookwithsuchfury.Theyhadnoideathattheywerethesourceofmyinspiration.

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The Power of PhotographyThe Gibbes Museum of Art looks to the past and future

IMAGINEYOUWERETHERE.THEBITTERTASTEOFSMOKELINGERSintheair.Bodiesliestillonthecold,wetground.Oneyoungsoldier,barelymorethanachild,musthavedraggedhimselfforwardaslongashewasable,judgingbythetrailbehindhim.Afterhedied,hesank,partially,intothemudofasmallravine.Hefacesupwards,onehandacrosshischest,theotherbehindhishead.Eventhislookslikethecarelesssleepofaboyatthecuspofmanhood.Inothercircumstances,hemighthavedriftedoff,mid-daydream,whilewatchingtheclouds.


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Soyoudoyourjobalso.It’s ameticulousprocess.You coat the

glassplatewith the syrupy solution. In thedarknessof the tent, you add silvernitrate,which reacts with the iodide and bromide.Then, you slip the plate into a lightproofholderandmakeyourway toyourcamera.Whenyoufinallyexposetheplate,allowinglighttoetchthesoberingrealityofthechild/ man in his uniform, cold and still in theaftermathofthebloodiestsingledayofthewar, you understand that this was but thefirst seriesof steps.Muchmore remains tobedone, andallof it tocaptureone singlemomentoftime.

“The mystique of photography at thattime is hard to understand today,” saysAngela Mack, Executive Director of theGibbes Museum of Art. “It wasn’t widelyunderstoodhowtheseboxeswerecapturingimages.Intheprimaryliterature,peoplerefertotheseimagesastheirshadows.”

TheAmericanCivilWarcrossedpathswith photography at a crucial time in itsdevelopment as an art and science. “Thetechnology was still very new,” she adds.“The war catapulted the capabilities of thephotographers.”

More than 220 pieces are featured inPhotography and the American CivilWar,an exhibit that has earned rave reviews inthe New York Times, Wall Street Journal,and Antiques Magazine. Curated by JeffRosenheim, the exhibit debuted in theMetropolitanMuseumofArtinNewYorkearlierintheyear.InlateSeptember,itopensattheGibbes.

“Every iconic image of the Civil Waryou’veever seen inabookordocumentaryis in this,” saysMack.“Photographyservedmanypurposesinthewar,fromchroniclesofbattlefieldstosoldiershavingpicturesmadeas keepsakes for their families.This exhibitis an opportunity to understand how earlyphotographyandthewarwereintertwined.”

Jeff Rosenheim, Curator in Charge,Department of Photographs, MetropolitanMuseumofArt,willbeattheGibbesfortheopeningreceptiononSeptember26,andwillpresentalunchtimelecturethefollowingday.Therewill alsobe scheduled talks fromLt.GovernorGlennMcConnell,authorRobertRosen,andDr.BernardE.Powers,professorofhistoryattheCollegeofCharleston.

Those who visit Photography andthe Civil War will see daguerreotypes,ambrotypes, and tintypes aswell as imageson paper, representing the wide variety of

materials used in photography’s early days.Civil War photographers such as MathewBrady, George Barnard, and AlexanderGardner are represented here, along withmanyothers.

Of special local interest are albumensilver prints such as Ruins of the RailroadDepot, Charleston, SC (G. Barnard,1865) andThe Evacuation of Fort Sumter(Pelot & Bolles, 1861). One of the mostemotionalphotographs,TheScourgedBack(McPherson&Oliver,1863),isanexampleof how a powerful image can inspire thebeginningsofsocialchange.

For Mack, the exhibit, with its CivilWar and photography-as-an-emerging-art

Photography and the American Civil War,OrganizedbyTheMetropolitanMuseumofArt,NewYork.Unknownphotographer,[CaptainCharlesA.andSergeantJohnM.Hawkins,CompanyE,“TomCobbInfantry,”Thirty-eighthRegiment,GeorgiaVolunteerInfantry],circa1861-62.

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“Our mission is to show the significance of this region in the history of American art. And it’s very appropriate we do that here, because we do consider Charleston to be the birthplace of Southern art.” —Angela Mack


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themes, digs straight to the heart of whatthe Gibbes stands for. Opportunities forCharleston’s young to advance in the artswere limited in Post-Reconstruction yearsand, as a result, many of the most talentedwere leaving the city to study and advanceas artists elsewhere.“JamesGibbes left veryexplicit instructions inhiswill.Hisoriginalvision was that this be an academy-styleinstitution for the study of art, a teachinggallerywhereyoungartistscouldlearnfromtheoldmasters.”

Mack,whohasbeenwiththemuseumforover30years,isexcitedtoseetheGibbesnowintheleadershipphaseofamajorcampaignto fortify its role as a regional leader in artseducation.Oncerenovationsarecomplete,thevisionisofaGibbesMuseumofArtfeaturingstudiospacesonthegroundfloorwithgrandexhibitionspacesonthesecondfloor.

The benefit to Charleston’s creativecommunity will be significant: artist-in-residenceandmasterclassprograms,aswellas an ever changing array of lectures, films,andperformances.“Thetrainingwillincludeportfolio development, introductions, andacademicpreparation.”LocalsandvisitorstoCharleston will gain a revitalized venue forappreciationofart,architecture,andhistoricpreservation, enhanced with expandededucation programs for preK-12 and adultaudiencesalike.

“OurmissionistoshowthesignificanceofthisregioninthehistoryofAmericanart.And it’s very appropriate we do that here,becausewedoconsiderCharlestontobethebirthplaceofSouthernart.”

Originally from Spartanburg, Mackdiscovered her passion for art in hersophomore year of college. “From the veryfirstday, Iwashooked. I realized that therewas something more here, that art was notjust art, it was a way to better understandhistory, religion, contemporary life.” Shedid not study American art specifically – itactuallywasnotevenafieldofstudyatherschoolat thetime–butcametoknowandappreciateitintimatelyintheyearssince.

“I never stop being excited aboutart, what we discover in it, what we learnabout ourselves through art.” 843-722-2706, gibbesmuseum.org. Photography and the American Civil War isonexhibitSeptember27–January5,2014. ¡

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4th Annual OPEN Arts ExpoSept 8Featuring over 35 local art organizations, the artsexpo presents a variety of artistic opportunities inmusic,dance,theatre,andthevisualandliteraryarts.AttendeeswillgetachancetoenjoylivemusicbytheMusic Initiative. Observe painting demonstrationsandparticipateinanartwalkpresentedbylocalart-istsaswellasinavarietyofhands-onartsopportuni-ties throughout theday.OPENisa family-friendlyevent with a special kids art zone. Cistern Yard,CollegeofCharleston.Free.12-4pm.843-577-5288.artscharleston.org

Bulls Island Beach DropSept 15Thismemorabletripbeginswitha50-minutenatu-ralist-ledboat tour throughCapeRomainNationalWildlife Refuge saltmarsh estuary. Guests will beabletoexplorethebeachattheirownpaceandwillbeabletovisitashorebirdrookery.TheNorthBeachisfullofwhelks,sanddollarsandmanyothertypesofshells. Garris Landing in Awendaw. 843-884-7684.bullsislandferry.com

Inaugural Kiawah Island Golf Resort TriathlonSept 15Tri-Kiawah will be a USAT sanctioned intermedi-ate distance competition featuring a .7-mile swim,24-milebikeand6-milerun.Thisraceiscurrentlythe

42nd Annual Charleston Scottish Highland GamesSept 21

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Steely Dan at the North Charleston Performing Arts CenterSept 15Legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Don-aldFagenwillperformasSteelyDanaspartoftheirMoodSwings:8MilesToPancakeDayTour.Onstage,Donald and Walter will be joined by eight brilliantsupporting musicians, now appearing asThe BipolarAllstars,alongwithTheBorderlineBrats.7:30pm.843-529-5000.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com

This Plate MattersSept 17ExperiencesomeofthemosthistoricandrecognizablearchitecturalruinsoftheLowcountrylikeneverbefore.Localinteriordesignerswilltransformtheseunrestoredspacesforfinecuisinecraftedbylocalchefs.Sitesse-lectedforsupperlocationsareconnectedtotheSeventoSaveprogram.Fullmenusandlocationsareavailableatthewebsite.843-722-4630.preservationsociety.org/this-plate-matters.asp

Mozart in the South FestivalSept 20 - 22Enjoy threedaysofclassicalmusicduringthis fes-

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Folly Pier Fishing TournamentSept 21ExperienceoneofthebestdestinationsintheLow-countryforpierfishing.Thisbreathtakinglandmarkstretchesout1,045’intotheAtlanticOceanandof-fers spectacular views,fishing,dining, tournaments,specialevents,andmorethroughouttheyear!Tour-namentsendat4:00pmandare followedbyprizepresentations. Prizes will be given for the largestKingMackerelcatchandthreelargestcatchesintheBigFishcategory.843-588-3474.ccprc.com

30th Annual MOJA Arts FestivalSept 26 - Oct 6 Selectedasoneof theSoutheastTourismSociety’sTop20events,theFestivalpromisesanexcitingline-upofeventswitharichvarietyoftraditionalfavorites.TheFestivalhighlightsthemanyAfrican-AmericanandCaribbean contributions towestern andworldcultures.MOJA’swiderangeofeventsincludevisualarts,classicalmusic,dance,gospel,jazz,poetry,R&Bmusic, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, tra-ditionalcrafts,ethnicfood,andmuchmore.Nearlyhalfoftheeventsareadmissionfree. 180MeetingStreet,Charleston.843-724-7305.mojafestival.com

Southern Living Taste of CharlestonSept 27 - 30This three-day culinary celebration of Lowcountrycuisinehasbeennamedoneof the“Top20eventsintheSoutheast”bySoutheasternTourismSociety.Checkwebsite forspecific listingsandparticipants.ThemaineventwillbeheldonSunday,Sept30atBooneHall.Eventwill showcaseasamplingof lo-calcuisinefrommorethan50ofCharleston’sfinestrestaurantsaswell as livemusic,waiter’swine race,children’s area, beer garden and Southern Livingexhibitionarea.843-577-4030.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com

Cape Romain Lighthouses TourSept 29An incredible outdoor adventure that combines afun-filledboateco-tourwithexplorationoftheCapeRomain lighthouses, perfect for all ages. Locatedoverfivemilesfromthemainland,LighthouseIslandisasignificantspotforshorebirdsandnestingLog-gerheadSeaTurtles.Onceontheisland,you’llhavetheopportunitytoenteroneofthelighthousesandexperience their majestic presence. Sewee Center,Awendaw.843.881.4582.bullsislandferry.com

37th Annual Fall Tour of Homes & GardensOct 3 - 27During this four-week event, visit intimate gar-dens and architecturally significant private homes,churchesandpublicbuildingsasyoustrollthroughourhistoricstreets.TourshighlightAmericanarchi-


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11th Annual Scrumptious SummervilleKitchen TourOct 6TheKitchenTourisauniquedelightforthesensesaspatronstourgrandhomesinSummervilleandsam-plegourmettreatspreparedbypremiereLowcountrychefs. Local musicians perform in each home orgardenandareafloristswillgracetheinteriordécorwith floral arrangements. 1-5pm. 843-875-1551.scrumptioussummerville.com

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry10th Annual GalaOct 10CML’s will bring the colors, sights & sounds ofBrazil to the Lowcountry as they transform theVisitor Center’s Bus Shed into a euphoric Rio deJaneiro block party with refreshing cocktails anddelectablebites, completewith entertainment fromanauthenticBrazilianband,MalandroSoul,andtheartofcapoeira.Comejointheefforttoraisemoneyto provide free scholarships, Museum admissions,educationaldaycampsandprogrammingtounder-servedandspecialneedschildrenandtheirfamilies.843-853-8962.explorecml.org

4th Annual Mac OffOct 11One of the largest macaroni and cheese festivalsin the country! Restaurants take this competi-

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Southern Ground Music & Food FestivalOct 19 - 20ZacBrownBand’sultimatesensoryexperience, thethird annual Festival in Charleston, takes place atBlackbaud Stadium. Nightly performances by ZacBrownBandwithspecialsit-inguests,KennyRog-ers,andClareBowen.charleston.southerngroundfestival.com

The Red PartyOct 25The American College of Building Arts will hosttheir annual fundraiser,The Red Party, in the OldCity Jail with a Great Gatsby theme. Charleston-

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Edisto Island Bluegrass FestivalOct 26Features some of the best traditional and con-temporary Bluegrass and Americana bands in thecountry, includingLonesomeRiverBand,Shovels&Rope,FrankSolivan&DirtyKitchen,aswellasgreatLowcountrybandsBluestoneRamblers,BluePlantation,FlattCity,andSouthernFlavor.Spec-tacularsceneryonthegroundsofEdisto’shistoricPointofPinesPlantation,unforgettablemusic,andlocaldelicacies.11:30am-10pm.edistoislandbluegrass.com


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Fewpeopleareuptosuchachallenge.Fortunately,ateamofhard-workingvolunteershasmasteredthattaskforthepastdecade.Duringthistime,theScrumptiousSummervilleKitchenTourhasat-tractedever-increasingnumbersofguestsfromnotonlySummervillebutalsothroughouttheLowcountryandbeyond.

Proceeds from the event go completely to Children In Crisis,Inc.,a501(c)(3)organizationwhichoperatesDorchesterChildren’sCenter,theonlyChildAdvocacyCenterinDorchesterCountyserv-ing abused and neglected children and their families.They are ex-tremelyproudtohaveprovidedservicesforover6,000childrensinceopeningtheirdoorsinDecemberof2003.Theseservicesincludefo-rensicinterviews,forensicmedicalexaminations,andchildandfamilytherapysessions.

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TheheatofLowcountrysummerscanoftenbelonganddif-ficult,especiallyalongthetidalmarshes.Inthelate1800’sdreadedmarshvaporssentwealthycoastaldwellers inlandto thearomaticpineforests,seekingaccommodationsappropriatetotheirelevatedstatusinsociety.In1891,thePineForestInn,grandedameoftheinnsofSummerville,openeditsdoorstoeliteguestsseekingallthegloryandsplendortheearly1900’scouldoffer.

The Pine Forest Inn was a rambling three-story Victorianwoodbuildingthatcontained200guest roomscapableof servingmorethan250guests,ballrooms,privateparlors,wineandsmokingrooms,andaresident100-memberorchestra.Therewasaseparatediningroomforthosestaffandservantswhoaccompaniedguests.The22acrecomplexalsoincludedstate-of-theartutilities,suchasitsownpowerplant, telegraphoffice,andlong-distancetelephoneservice.Therewasalsoitsowndairyandartesianwatersource.

Therecreationalamenities includedtwo18-holegolfcourses,2,000 acres of hunting grounds, stables, tennis courts, coveredOlympic-sizeswimmingpool,andfishingareas.Guestsstrolled12acresofbeautifully landscapedgrounds, includingaLover’sLane.Manicured walkways also connected guests to the adjacent Pine-hurstTeaFarm,providinganenjoyableoutingtosipacupofDr.Shepard’saward-winningtea.Billiardsandaseparatecasinoofferedindoorpastimes.

TheInnsoonbecamethefavoritestopforthemoneyedcrowdwhoenjoyedgolf,hunting,andhorseracing,alongwithagarden-likesetting inSummerville. Opulence, luxury,and leisurebecamethehallmarksofthePineForestInn,usheringin“theGoldenAgeofSummerville”.EighttrainsprovideddailypassengerservicetoandfromCharleston.

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The main building stood in a grove of pines and live oaks.Though the actual Inn is now gone, many of these trees remaintodayintheresidentialareaknownasPresidentCircle,inhonorofTheodoreRooseveltandWilliamHowardTaft. BothPresidentswereguestsattheInnseveraltimes.Thehomesonthisyear’stourare located primarily within President Circle. This includes thehomesat98,101,105,108,113,115,116,117,124,and126Presi-dentCircle;plus216,230,and246MarionAvenue;and147Lin-woodLane.

Alsotuckedawayamongtheoaksandpineswereindividualcottagesforthosedesiringseclusion;severalof thesecontinueasprivateresidencestoday.Thoughhardlyacottage,thehomeat216MarionAvenue,alsopopularlyknownasLittleMonticello,isoneofthemorefascinatinghomesalongthetourroute,andcertainlythemosthistoric.ThomasSalisbury,thelastowneroftheInn,builtitforhissecondwife.MarieJanzSalisburyhadoftenmentionedhow much she loved Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello near Char-lottesville,Virginia,soSalisburyhadhisarchitectcreateasimilarexteriordesignasasurprisegift.LocatedattheedgeoftheInn’sgrounds,itallowedSalisburytobeclosetobothhisworkandhiswifeandchildren.

AmongtheoriginalremnantsthatwillbehighlightedalongtheKitchenTourroutearetheresort’sentrancegates,theLover’sLane,andseveralcarriagehitchingposts. Locationswillalsobeidentifiedwherethestables,swimmingpool,andcisternoncewere.Severallocalhistoricgroupswillbepresenttoprovideadditionalartifacts,photographs,andinformationtohelpguestsvisualizethegrandeurofthePineForestInnattheheightofitsprominence.

AnothermainattractionoftheKitchenTourhasalwaysbeentheuniquekitchensineachofthehomesandtheareachefsandbakerswhograciouslyprovidegourmettastingsfortheguests.Thecuisineof thePineForest Innwas renowned for itsblue ribbonstandard,andthisyear’sguestchefscontinuethosedistinguishedofferings.Theseincludeavarietyofreturningrestaurantsthathavebeenpopularinpreviousyears;severalprominentCharleston-arearestaurants;andanumberofnewandinterestingparticipants.

TheTourrouteandvariousdisplaysareaneasywalkaroundPresidentCircle.TheScrumptiousSummervilleKitchenTourwillshareLowcountryhospitalityatitsbest—distinctivehomes,cap-tivatingcottages, andcharminggardens inhistoricSummerville.Addspecialdishespreparedbybothprominentandemergingchefs&bakers from throughout thearea; the fragrantbeautyof freshcreationsbyareaflorists;historicaloverviews;performancesbyavarietyoftalentedmusicians;localartists’works;anditbecomesafeastforallthesenses.

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A visitor marvels at their quiet concentrationand the talent they’re showingon the canvas.Youngartistsalsoclamorforbirthdaypartiesatthestudio,whichmakesaprivateroomavail-ableforsmallergroups.

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ThestudioalsooffersOpenStudioNights,when painters choose any piece they’d like torecreatefromawallfullofsamples.Staffartistswork with them to recreate the original.Thatguidanceiskeytothesocialpaintingexperience.“Wehirereallynicepeoplewholovethiswork.Theywanteveryonetobehappywiththeresult.Wetellpeopleallthetime—youcan’tmessupyourwork,becausewecanshowyouhowtoturnaroundanymistake.”

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In Praise of Education A candid sit-down with Jill Muti of Ashley Hall about her passion for community and teaching

By DENiSE K. JAMES

Muti is often asked how she came toform a career in education administrationafterobtaininghermaster’sdegreeinmusicatDukeUniversity,andabachelor’sdegreeinEnglishandmusicatDePauwUniversity.Her simple answer is that she discovered,asmanydo,herlife’spathaftergraduation.

“You eventually recognize whatyour life’s work should be,” she says.

Her career in independent schooladministration began when she accepted

Peoplesometimesclaimthatthearts—music,literature,sculptureandotherelementsthatmakeone’slifemorebeautiful—matterlittlewhenitcomestoobtainingapracticalcareer.ButthesenaysayerswouldhaveabitoftroublegettingthisargumenttoholdwaterafteraconversationwithJillSwisherMuti,HeadofSchoolatAshleyHall.Alifelongmusicianwitha richhistoryofperformance, aswell as aproponent for independent school education,Mutideliversfierypassionandprofessionalismeachdaytothestudents,andthestaff,thatmakeAshleyHalloneofCharleston’smostsuccessfulprivateinstitutions.

the position of Director of Fine Artsat Ravenscroft in Raleigh, NC. Duringthe 12 years in this position, she discov-ered her passion for leading independentschools in their mission driven work. Shewas persuaded to take on the role of As-sistant Head of School for Ravenscroftaswell. In2004AshleyHall camecalling.

As a musician at heart, Muti con-tinues to use her passion for music, artand performing to inspire her daily work

and serve as a touchstone for her educa-tional philosophy and food for her soul.

Luckily for the students and staff ofAshley Hall, Muti has been a strong pres-ence for the last nine years. As Head ofSchool, she believes whole-heartedly inthe mission of Ashley Hall, as well as theabilities of the girls who attend. The his-tory of the school dates back to 1909, andMuti describes its founding mission as“still extremely relevant today and the bed

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rockofeverythingwedoatAshleyHall.”“Ourfounder,MaryVardrineMcBee,a

maverickinherowntime,wasdeterminedtocreateaschoolintheSouthforwomenthatwas equal to or better than schools in theNorth.Herfoundingmissionwastoproduceeducated women who were independent,ethicallyresponsible,andpreparedtofacethechallenges of society with confidence. It iswhatwestillstrivetodotoday.”sheexplains.

Mutinotesthatthecallofwomen,andof human beings, is different in the 21stcentury,referringtoour“globalsociety,”andhow it makesher jobdifferent in terms ofpreparing the young women who matricu-lateatAshleyHall.Still,thenotionsofin-dependence,ethicalbehavior,andconfidencein your moral compass has not changed—they just “look at it differently,” she says.

One example of preparing for thismore global society is fluently readingand speaking a foreign language, whichis part of an Ashley Hall education. Evenas young as two years old—the youngestyou can attend the school—the girls arerequired to attend French classes. In ad-dition,Latin andGreek aremandatory for7th and 8th grade students. Muti believesin the importance of being multi-lingualto truly understand others’ points of refer-ence and to communicate in our world.

“If you cannot communicate withsomeoneinawaythatmakessensetothem,itismoredifficulttounderstandtheirpointof view, the thoughts that aredriving theirbehaviors. Without this communication itis impossible to develop empathy towardsomeonewho isunlikeyou,and that senseof empathy is more important now in ourglobalsociety,thanithaseverbeen.”shesays.

Muti believes that the humanitiesare the cornerstone of secondary educa-tion and enrich the lives of her students.“I understand there seems to be a culturalpushback against the humanities. But un-derstanding what it means to be human,to be able to connect and communicatein a meaningful way with others, is at theheartofeverything.Themoresophisticatedyouareat communication, thedeeperyourunderstanding and respect of others socialmores, the more empathy you develop andthemoreaptyouaretohaveafulfilledlife.”

At Ashley Hall, students developan understanding of their world throughcourses like International Law and Hu-man Rights or Reading the Pacific Rim,

and learn to express themselves using allformsof communication, from language topoetry to music to classical theater. Mutiherself teaches instrumental music classesandenjoystheopportunitytoshareherloveformusicalexpressionwithstudents.

The students of Ashley Hall havechances to communicate with one anotherin different ways during the typical schoolday,whichbeginswithastudent-ledmorn-ing assembly. Classes run in 80-minuteblocks, and alternate every other day. Shesaysthattheschedulehasbeeninplaceforfiveyears.Itallowsformoreintensefocusonsubjectmatterandtheadditionalclasstimefor complex scientific experimentation, andmostimportantly,thegirlsenjoyit.Lunchisservedfamilystyleandisviewedasatimetosocializeandenjoy food;nothingelsehap-pensduring themeal.“AshleyHall followsour foodphilosophywhich isbasedon thenotionthatthissharedexperienceofbreak-ing bread together strengthens our com-munityties.Ourfoodphilosophyiscloselyinfluencedbythe‘slowfoodmovement’andrequiresourdiningstafftopreparemealsforthe students that use local, fresh produce,”saysMuti.Also,duringeachschoolday,thegirlsgathertogetherforartsandathletics.

When I ask Muti about the hot topicofbullying in schools she shares that,“Bul-lying is absolutely not tolerated at AshleyHall because it threatens the community inwhich we work and play, and although theschoolisamicrocosmofourlargersocietyinwhichbullyingisoftenseenortolerated,theinstancesatAshleyHallarerare.Becauseweareasinglegenderschool,andourclasssizesare small, the girls develop very supportiverelationshipswitheachother.Theycelebrateeachother’s success anddevelop friendshipsthat they will have throughout their lives. Ithink a beautiful thing about Ashley Hallishowwe’re able to impress the conceptof

a community on the girls. I don’t want togivetheimpressionthatourgirlsareperfectandthatwedon’tfacethedifferentstagesofdevelopmentinourstudents,butifthegirlsarehavingachallenge,weclue inandhan-dle it in theway thatbest serves thechild.”

A typical day for Muti begins early,around 5 a.m., when she has time to workalone and prepare for the day. As far aswhether she can be found inside her officeorwalkingaboutAshleyHall’slushcampus,her answer is that it “depends on the day.”

“I am in meetings a lot,” she admitswithasmile.“Butattheendofaschoolyear,when I lookout over our beautiful campus,and see the seniors in their white dressesholding their red roses, it is all so incred-iblyworthwhile.Ourgraduatesareamazingyoungwomenwhoknowthemselvesandarereadytotakeontheirworldswithconfidence.And that is recognized by top universitiesand colleges around the world as demon-stratedby theClassof2013being awarded3.4 million in merit scholarships,” she says.

Education has been a hot topic in theUnitedStatesforawhile,andMutisharesheropinionswithmeaboutthestateofeducation,both for boys and girls. While she declaresherselftobe“azealot”forthebenefitsofsin-gle-gendereducationsincearrivingatAshleyHall,Mutiiswellawarethatalleducation,bothpublicandprivate,isripeforchange.But,sheisalsocarefultopointoutthatschoolscannot,andshouldnot,takeonproblemsthatshouldbedealtwithelsewhere—eventhoughtoday’sclassrooms are more populated than ever.

“We’ve lost the idea of small schoolswhere teachers foster meaningful relation-shipswithstudents,”shesays.“Whenschoolshouse 2,000 or more children, it changeswhat school shouldbe. Ibelieveasanationwe’vedumpedmanysocietalproblemsontheschoolsystems,andthisisprovingextremelychallengingforeducators.”

Still, the need for strong educationalprogramsisprescient.Mutifeelsthatoverthenext20yearssecondaryeducationisgoingtobecomemorecrucial thanever toaperson’ssuccessasanadult.

“Thebuckstopswithsecondaryeduca-tion,”shemuses.“Thingswe’dwanteveryciti-zentoknow,howtolookattheworld—theyneed tobedevelopedbeforeaperson’s18thbirthday.”

howtolookattheworld—theyneedtobedevelopedbeforeaperson’s18thbirthday.”

“AtAshleyHallitisallaboutthegirls.”she says. “When they graduate they are in-dependent, confident, ethical young womenwhounderstandthemselvesandtakerespon-sibilityfortheirownfutures.I’mproudofthegirls—forwhattheyaredoing,becoming,andhowtheybringmeaningtotheirlives.” ¡

Jillconductingastudent,facultyandfriendorchestraforaschoolproduction.

“We’ve lost the idea of small schools where teachers foster meaningful relation-ships with students. I believe as a nation we’ve dumped many societal problems on the school systems, and this is proving extremely challenging for educators.”


east for a King

By JEFF AllEN » photos by OliViA RAE JAMES » Recipes by JuliA CHuN

Feast for a KingrTender, succulent

roasts, as easy as they are superb, deserve their place at the center of the table


Atwork,HallsChophouse executivechefMatthewNiessnerdealswithsomeofthefineststeaks

inCharleston.Butcookingforthefam-ily requires a different approach. Athome, Niessner prefers to buy largecutsthatlendeconomytothegrocerybudget,andheadvocatescuttingyourowntomaximizetheiruse.

Takesomethingassimpleasthechicken. The onslaught of precut,boneless, skinless chicken parts thatcrowdthetypicalgrocerystoremeatcase has slowly edged out the tradi-tionalwholebird–andaccordingtoNiessner, much of the usefulness aswell. Buyingawholebirdandroast-ing it allows the cook to stretch thepurchase into multiple meals, butmanypeopleshyawayfromthechal-lengeofcarvingthebird.

Asimpleroastedchicken iseasyenoughtoprepare. Alittleseasoning,abitofoilrubbedoverthesurface,anda400°Fovenuntil themeat reaches145°Fwilldothetrick. Niessnerrec-ommends starting the chicken withthe breast side down to allow juicesinthebirdtoflowintothatportion,andattenuateanydrynessthatbreastmeat can develop. After 45 minutesofcooking,heflipshisbirdoverandallows the skin to roast to a goldenbrown. Of course, at this point thecook is faced with dismantling awholechicken.

Niessner attacks the problem byfirstseparatingthebreastsandwingswhole,cuttingcloselyagainsttheribbones. Hethenremovesthelegquar-ter and divides it into two pieces atthejoint. Toslicethebreastintopre-sentableslices,herecommendspush-ingagainsttheskinwithyourfingers

During the postwar restaurant boom, the essence of fine dining was a fat-rimmed

prime rib, carved tableside by a tuxedoed waiter.

Recipe

Carving Prime Rib

PrimeRibServes 8

Thesedays,mostmeatmarketssellstandingbeefribroastswhosesmallerconnectivebones—calledthechineboneandthefeatherbone―havealreadybeenremoved,whichmakesthemeateasiertocarveandproducesamorehandsomeroast.Somemarketswillevenslicethemeatofftheribbonesandthentiethembackon;wefoundthattheroast(facingpage)cameoutjuicierwhentheboneswereleftattached.Eitherway,besuretheroastistiedatintervalsbetweentheribbones;otherwisetheflavorfulcrustmaypeelawayfromthemeatduringroasting.

15-bonebeefstandingribroast(10-12lbs.),chineboneremovedandtiedbackon2tablespoonskoshersalt11/2tablespoonsdrymustard11/2tablespoonschoppedfreshrosemaryleavesCoarselygroundblackpepper,totaste

1.Seasonbeefwithsalt,includingtherackofbones.Rubmustardalloverbeef;sprinklewithrosemaryandpepper.Setthebeefina12”x14”roastingpan.Coverlooselywithplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor2-3days.

2.Removebeeffromrefrigerator3hoursbeforeyouarereadytoroastit,toallowittocometoroomtemperature.Arrangerackinlowerthirdofovenandheatto450°F.Roastthebeef,ribsideup,untilitbeginstobrownandsizzle,20-25minutes.Reducetemperatureto325°F;continueroastinguntilthemeatis120°F(formediumrare),about2hoursmore.

3.Transferroasttoacarvingboardandreserveanypanjuices.Coverlooselywithfoilandletrestfor25-30minutes.Removeanddiscardchinebone.Carveroast(followingstepsshownatleft)andservewithreservedpanjuices.

1. Using a carving knife, cut a thin slice off one side of the rib roast to create an even base. Place roast on a cutting board, cut side down, with the bones to your left.

2. Steady the roast by pressing the carving fork firmly against the topmost bone. Using smooth, even strokes, make a horizontal cut toward the bone to make a thick slice.

3. While continuing to hold the roast steady with the fork, make a smooth, downward cut as close to the bone as possible to separate the slice from the rest of the roast.

4. Using the knife and carving fork, transfer the slice to a warmed serving platter. Repeat steps until you’ve worked your way to the bottom of the roast.

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tocreateabitoftension,thenslicing(shown). This avoids the commonproblem of having the crispy skinslide whole from atop the meat be-low. Lastly,headvisescookstoneverforgettoturnoverthecarcassandre-movethe“oysters”fromthescallopedcavities along theback, as“these arethebestmorselsinthebird.”

Allofthiseffortyieldsabeauti-fulapportionmentoffood. Thebreastslices can be served hot, dark meatshredded for chicken salad, and thecarcass boiled to make a deliciouschickensoupstock–threemealsforthepriceofonebird.

A similar economy informs hisuse of a pork loin. Niessner buys awhole loin, paying special attentionto the amount of “spinalis” muscle,the dark, tender muscle that wrapsaroundtheshoulderendof the loin.Becausethespinalisissotenderandflavorful, Niessner removes that endof the loin, crusts it with salt andpepper,androastsitwhole,pairingitwithgravymadefromreservedtrim-mings.Thisroastcanfeedafamilyoffour with plenty of leftovers for hisfavorite cold sub, a pressed Cubanstuffedwithprovolone,freshspinach,and stone ground mustard on a softroll. Hecutstheremainderoftheloininto quarter-inch slices and poundsthem thin to make pork cutlets, orscaloppinithatcanbepreparedinanynumberofclassicmethods.

Roastingtheporkloincanbeassimpleasawholechicken,justsomesalt, pepper, and oil, perhaps a lit-tle fresh sageor thyme,buthe searstheroastinahotpanbeforeplacing

Roasted poultry, fish and meats have been

the preferred centerpiece of traditional feasts since before the beginning of

recorded history.

Carving Chicken Recipe

RoastedHerbedChickenandVegetables

Serves 4

Thisone-dishchickenandvegetablesmealisflavoredwithlemonpeel,garlic,freshthyme,andbutterthat’sbeeninfusedwithherbesdeprovence,amixoflavender,rosemary,fennelseed,andsavory.

4tablespoonsbutter11/2tablespoonsdriedherbesdeprovence1tablespoonhoney2cupswhitewine1/2cupextra-virginoliveoil1tablespoonfennelseeds12clovesgarlic,unpeeled(8whole,4crushed)3mediumturnips,cutinto2”pieces1smallbutternutsquash(about11/2lbs.),peeled,seeded,andcutintothickhalfmoonsKoshersaltandcoarselygroundpepper,totaste14-lbchicken,wingstuckedunderbody1lemon1bunchthyme1largeyellowonion,cutintothickwedges3/4lb.brusselssprouts,trimmedandhalved3/4lb.creminimushrooms,leftwhole12largesageleaves

1.Heatovento375°F.Meltbutterandherbesdeprovenceinapotovermediumheat.Removefromheat;whiskinhoney.Cover;letherbbuttersteepfor20minutes.Combinewine,halftheoil,fennel,wholegarlic,turnips,squash,andsaltandpepperinabowl;setturnipmixtureaside.

2.Seasonchickenwithsaltandpepper.Peelrindfromlemoninstrips.Halvelemon;setaside.Putrindintocavitywithremaininggarlicandthyme.Tielegswithtwine;setchickenonasmallroastingrackinaroastingpan.Arrangeturnipmixturearoundchicken;scatterwithonions.Brushchickenwithsomeherbbutter.Roast,bastingchickenwithherbbutterandvegetableswithpanjuices,untilturnipsarejusttender,about1hour.

3.Tossbrusselssprouts,mushrooms,andsagetogetherinabowlwithremainingoilandsaltandpepper;transfertopan.Continueroastingto165°F,25-30minutes.Transferchickentoaplatter;coverlooselywithfoil.Returnvegetablestooven;roastuntilverytender,18-20minutes.Carvechicken(followingstepsshownatleft),squeezereservedlemonovertopandservewithvegetables.

1. Set chicken on its side with the breast away from you. Place a fork against the thigh to steady chicken and, using a carving knife, cut between the body and the leg to begin to separate the two.

2. Pierce the breast with the fork to steady the chicken, and complete the separation of leg from body by working the knife through the connecting joint. Set the leg aside on the carving board.

3. Hold the breast down with the fork. Using the knife, make an incision alongside the wishbone. Make a deep cut along the breastbone to remove breast meat. Halve and set aside on carving board.

4. Separate the drumstick from the thigh by cutting through connecting joint while holding the leg steady with the fork. Turn the chicken over and repeat steps on the other side.


it into theovenat325°F.When thethickestportionreaches140°F,here-movestheroastfromtheovenandal-lowsittorest“longenoughtogatheryour guests and pour the wine,” hesays, ever cognizant of the kitchenrhythms that differentiate a homeenvironment from a busy restaurantline. Cutlets provide the home cookwith a week’s worth of meals: theycouldbegentlysautéedinbrownbut-ter,perhapswrapped“saltimbocca”inprosciutto and sage, or breaded and“chicken-fried”witharichpangravyslatheredoverthetop.

Of course, the executive chef ofHallsChophouseleanstowardsbeef,andinthatregardNiessnerconsidersabone-inribroasttobethebestwayto luxuriantly feed a holiday crowd. Herecommendsaskingyourbutcherfor an“Eightbone roast” and cook-ingitsimplywithasalt,pepper,andcanolaoilrub. Hestartshisroastintheovenat475°F,hotenoughtocrusttheoutsidewithaflavorfulchar,andlowersthetemperatureto350°Fafterafewminutesuntilthedesiredtem-peratureismet:115°Fforrare,125°Fformedium,140°Fformedium-well,and150°Fifyoudesireitwelldone.

Beyond cooking the roast, suc-cessfully serving it requires deter-mining your guests’ predilectionsandtasteinmeat.Justasaporkloincontains the tender spinalis muscle,a rib also enjoys such muscling andtexture at the shoulder end of thecut. Guests who might prefer large,

Carving Pork Loin Recipe

Herb-CrustedPorkLoinServes4

Thisluscious,Caribbean-inspiredpreparationisoneofourfavorites.Somecooksliketoremovetheskinandcookitseparately,butwelikethemixoftexturesthatyougetwhenyouroasttheporkwiththeskinon.

1teaspoongroundcinnamon2teaspoonsgroundcumin1/4teaspooncayenne,ormore,totasteKoshersalt11/2poundsporkloinroast4tablespoonsvegetableoil

FortheHerbCrust:1sweetonion,roughlychopped2clovesgarlic,smashed2tablespoonsfreshlygratedginger1bunchfreshcilantroleaves1lime,zested2tablespoonsoliveoil1/4cupplainbreadcrumbsKoshersalt11/2tablespoonsDijonmustard

1.Preheattheovento375°F.

2.Inasmallbowl,mixtogetherthecinnamon,cumin,cayenne,andsalt,totaste.Rubthemixtureallovertheoutsideofthepork.Inalargesautepan,heattheoilovermedium-highheatandbrowntheporkroastonallsides,justuntilgolden.Removetheporktoasheettray,fatsideup.

3.Maketheherbcrust.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonions,garlic,ginger,cilantro,andlimezest.Inthesamesautepaninwhichtheporkwasbrowned,addtheoliveoilandtheonionmixtureandcookuntilsoftened.Stirinthebreadcrumbsandcookanother1to2minutes.Seasonwithsalt,totaste.Spreadthemustardontopofthefattylayerofporkandthenpresstheherbcrustintoit.Bakeuntiltheinternaltemperaturereaches160°F,about30minutes.Removetoacuttingboardandallowtorest,coveredfor5to10minutes.Slicetheroast,arrangeonaservingplatterandserve.

1. Using a carving knife and fork, slice down through the pork loin. If separating the spinalis muscle, then cut from the shoulder end of the loin, and set aside on a carving platter.

2. While holding the pork loin firmly with the carving knife, repeat the downward cuts using wide sweeping strokes to create thick slices.

3. Continue slicing away until you can cut no farther.

4. Using the knife and carving fork, transfer the slices to a serving platter and arrange as shown.

In the Middle Ages, roast beef was

considered vulgar because cattle did not

have to be hunted. It was not widely accepted until

the 17th century.


more marbled cuts melting with fatgetcarvingsfromthisend–withbigappetites receiving a thickly slicedchunk repletewithprotrudingbone. Heissodedicatedtothisformofper-sonalattention,infact,thatguestsatHallsChophousecanorderribsteaksnumberedbytheirdistance inbonesfromtheshoulder-endoftheprimalcut.

Formoredaintyeaters,theotherendofsucharoast ismoreapropos. Niessneroftenremovesthebonesasaslabattheleanerendoftheroast,andpreparesthinslicesthatcanbebeauti-fullyfannedonaplatterorplate. Thisallowshimtoattendtosmallerappe-titesaswellasusetheleanerleftoversfor delicious roast beef sandwichesslatheredwithhorseradish.

Andwhattodowiththeleftoverbones? Niessnerusedtogivethemtohisdog,untilthevetcomplained.

Regardless your preference ofmeat, or even a whole fish that yougently slide from the bones, buyinglargercutsandlearningtocarvethemyourself can save money and im-press theneighbors. Inourmodernlifestyles, such kitchen activities canseem quaint or overly complicated,butgrandmothersandchefsknowthevalueofpurchasingthewholelot,andthe delicious results that leftovers,trimmings,andbonescanprovidetotheaccomplishedcook.¡

Feeling hungry? All pictured dishes were made by and are available atHalls Chophouse. 434 King St.843-727-0090, hallschophouse.com.

Carving Whole Fish

Recipe

RoastedWholeRedSnapperServes4

Cookingafishwhole(facingpage)keepsthefleshespeciallymoistandflavorful—nottomentiontheexcitementanentirefishprovidesatservingtime.Anditcouldn’tbeeasier.

131/2-poundwholeredsnapper,cleanedandscaled8tablespoonsoliveoil2clovesgarlic,minced1teaspoonsalt1tablespoonplus2teaspoonslemonjuice2largesprigsrosemary2tablespoonswinevinegar1/2teaspoonDijonmustard1/4teaspoonfresh-groundblackpepper1/3cupchoppedflat-leafparsley

1.Heattheovento450°F.Rinsethefishanddrythesurfaceandcavitythoroughlywithpapertowels.Putthefishonabakingsheetandcutshallowincisionsabout1inchapartineachside.Rubthefishalloverwith1tablespoonoftheoil.Sprinklebothsideswiththegarlic,1/2teaspoonofthesalt,and2teaspoonslemonjuice.Puttherosemaryinthefishcavity.Roastthefishuntiljustdone,about25minutes.

2.Inasmallglassorstainless-steelbowl,whisktogether1tablespoonlemonjuice,winevinegar,mustard,remaining1/2teaspoonsalt,andthepepper.Addremaining7tablespoonsoilslowly,whisking.Whiskintheparsley.

3.Servethefishonaplatter.Runaknifebetweenthefleshandthebonesandliftoffthefilletwiththeskinattached.Turnthefishoverandrepeat.Passtheparsleyvinaigrette.

1. Place the fish on a cutting board with the belly toward you. Using a fish knife and a fork, loosen the skin behind the gill and carefully remove it by lifting it back toward the tail.

2. Using the knife, make a lengthwise cut along the center line of the flesh. Then make a second, crosswise cut in the middle of the fish to make four quarter filets.

3. Run the knife under the filets to separate them from the bone. Working with one piece at a time, gently push each quarter filet off the bone and transfer it to an individual plate.

4.Gripping the fish’s tail, gently lift the backbone up and away from the bottom half of the fish. Set aside head and backbone on cutting board and repeat steps.

Roasting involves a tricky balancing act of caramelizing the outside of the meat while

preserving its inner juiciness.


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T minusthemonetaryandschedulinginvest-mentsrequiredfor trulycustomizedhomeplans. Flatfish’s designs range from snugcottagesandcheerybungalowstospacious,extravagantopenfloorplans.

“On a custom design with Herlong&Associates,we’ll specify thingsbasedonournumerousmeetingswiththeowner,andbasedonourexperiencebuildinghomes inthis environment.The drawings and speci-ficationsareataveryhighlevel,”Henshawsays. “With a Flatfish home, the homeowneristypicallyworkingdirectlywiththeirbuildertospecifymaterials,interiortrimandfinishestoachieveacertainpricepoint.”

Pick a Plan, Any PlanFlatfish’s collectionofhouseplans includesbeachfront,coastal, creek,cottage, riverandbungalowbuilds.Thewebsite,www.flatfish-islanddesigns.com, houses the individualplans,renderingsanddesigns.Bearingtitlessuchas“NewPlymouthPerch,”“ReedyRiv-erOverlook”and“WaccamawRetreat,”thespaces range from965 square feet tomorethan4,000squarefeet,coveringtwotofivebedroomsandoneto5½bathrooms.

Henshaw has found that the mostideal models comprise roughly 2,400 to3,200 square feet, rather than the 4,000-plus square foot homes. “It is a growingtrend for homes to be in this square footrange, especially in the demographic thathasdiscoveredFlatfishasadesignalterna-tive.Onceyoustartgettingtoacertainsize,thedesignstartsgettingabitmorecompli-

hroughoutthedecades, Herlong&Associateshasdisplayeda deft eye for architectural detail andinteriordesign.Thefirm’sworkdotstheland-scapeoftheLowcountry, theirhomessitu-atedneartheseas,marshes,saltwaterchan-nelsandocean.Inrepresentingtheirclients,they’ve also come to represent the region.

LeadbyprincipalsSteveHerlongandJimHenshaw,thecompanyhascollaboratedwith hundreds of developers, builders andhomeowners, gaining intimate knowledgeabout the ways in which people live, rest,workandentertainwithintheirhomes.Suchexperience has given Herlong & Associ-ates a unique understanding regarding thechallenges of home building on the SouthCarolina coast – andhow tobest confrontandovercomepotentialproblemareas.

Inmanyways,FlatfishIslandDesignsserves as a natural derivative of the com-pany’s broad experience designing finelycrafted custom homes.The company pro-videsfinelydetailedanddevisedhomeplansforpurchase.Herlong,Henshaw,andtheirteam began Flatfish in April 2009 as anoffshootof thearchitecturefirm.“Wehadbeen focusing on truly customized workfor a long time,” Henshaw says. “Whentheeconomystarted to slip,we thought itwouldbeagoodideatodiversifybycreat-ingadesignalternativethatwasn’tquiteascustom or site specific, but could provideflexibledesignoptionstomorepeople.”

Simplyput,Flatfishoffersattractivelyrendered architectural design and luxury,

cated,”Henshaw says,“and typically thoseclients are going to need something a bitmorecustomized.”

Themostpopulardesigns includethe“Glossy Ibis,” a four-bedroom, 4 ½-bath-room, Southern-style coastal cottage con-tainingrusticshingles,wraparoundporcheson three sides and a screened-in porchin the rear. The bungalow facilitates easymovement, flowing freely from the entryhall to the kitchen and living room. Thegroundfloorhostsalargemastersuiteandguestsuite,withtheadditionalguestroomsanddenonthesecondfloor.

Pitts and Megan Hewitt own one ofthe “Glossy Ibis” homes in the Old Vil-lageofMountPleasant.Asabuilder,PittsHewitt quickly grasped the home’s finerpoints.“Thekitchenanddiningareaisoneofourfavoriteareas,andthemasterbath-roomisnicerthanaspabathroom.It’sre-allywelllaidout,”hesays.

Theexposedraftertails,shiplapsidingand trim detail added to the beach cot-tageaesthetic.Theschedule andcostweretheother sellingpoints.“Wewere able tocomplete the Flatfish design and move inwithinsevenmonths.Theproject justflewby,”Hewittsays.“Thepricepointsarestillreasonable,andwebuiltourhometwoyearsago. I recommend Flatfish to everyone; Ipushitprettyhard.”

“Tugaloo Breeze,” and “SanteeTide,”are two other popular plans, generally fa-vored because of their open-floor plans.“Tugaloo Breeze” benefits from its large

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is simply impossible. At the same time,more reasonable or cheaper options ofteninvolve cutting corners, resulting in soul-less design and cookie-cutter house plans.

Flatfish makes possible the buildingof tailored homes, which are within themeansoftypicalhomeowners.Theworkispurposeful, focusing on collaboration andintegration to best promote comfortablelivability.

“With Flatfish, the cost of getting agreatdesignisrelativelylowbecausethesedesignshavealreadybeenthoughtthrough,”

Henshaw says. “The biggest thing it typi-callysavesistime,andtimeequalsmoney.If therearenochanges tobemade to thedesign,thehomeownerscanoftenhaveitintheirhandsthenextday.”

Diverse ClienteleFlatfish has attracted a diverse group ofconsumerscomprisedofhomeownersandhomebuilders.“AtHerlong&Associates,it’s typically the home owner coming toustodesigntheirhouseinsideandout.AtFlatfish,it’snotjusthomeownerswhoarecoming tous,”Henshaw says.“We’re get-tinga lotofbusiness fromdevelopersandbuilderswhoareabletopresentthedesigns

livingarea,cozyfireplace,wetbarandlargekitchen with island seating, as the four-bedroom,3½-bathroombuildenjoysmaxi-mum efficiency and space.The home alsomakesafinefirstimpressionwithitsgabledentrancewayandcoveredporch,leadingtotheentryfoyerandformaldiningarea.Thefirst floor holds the private master suite,hisandherswalk-inclosetsandastrikingmaster bath. The wraparound porch, ac-cessible fromthekitchen, livingroomandmaster suite, presents gorgeous views ontwoexposures.

“SanteeTide”isadeluxeplan,check-ing in at 5 bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms.The media room, large kitchen area, andcoveredporch in the rearof thefirstfloorareparticularlyenticing.“Oncepeopleviewthesedesigns,floorplansor renderingsonourwebsite,theycanrelateandseethem-selveslivinginthesehomes,”Henshawsays.

Practical MeasuresStill,Flatfish’s greatest quality likely relatesto affordability. Great design typically re-quires great cost, due to the time involvedin designing and documenting a trulycustom home on a unique site. Unfortu-nately, formanyconsumers, thepricepoint

to their clients before we meet them.”Approximately80percentofFlatfish’s

business is conducted within Charleston,including James Island, Mount Pleasant,WadmalawIslandandEdistoBeach,dem-onstrating the company’s strong rapportwithareabuilders.“Localbuildersseeusaslocal and they know if they need to, theycanbringusintotalktothehomeownersaswell, to seewhatdesignswouldbestfittheirproperty.”

Firms such as Structures BuildingCompanypraiseFlatfish’sworkandportfolio.

Structures, as headed by SteveKendrick, specializes in high-quality,green-built homes and remodel projectsin downtown Charleston, Daniel Island,MountPleasant,KiawahIslandandotherareas.The company won 2007 and 2009Builderof theYearAwards fromGuild-Quality, a reputable, third-party survey-ingcompany.

“Steve Kendrick and StructuresBuildingCompanyhaveutilizedFlatfishsincewestarted,”Henshawsays.“Heap-proacheshisprospective clientswith theidea thatourfirmscanprovideany levelofservicedependingontheirbudgetandtimeconstraints.”

“With a Flatfish home, the home owner is typical ly working

direct ly with their bui lder to specify mater ials , inter ior t r im

and finishes to achieve a certain price point.” — Jim Henshaw


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Flatfish’scombinationoffunctionalityand curb appeal tend to win over clients,Kendrick acknowledges. The company’sprofessionalismandcost-effectiveapproachalso facilitate relationships. “They’ve reallygotauniquestyle–justagreatcoastalcot-tagestyle,”Kendricksays.“Plus,thepriceisbetter.Thetimeline isbetter.Thatbenefits

everybody.I’veneverhadanythingbutgoodexperiences working with Steve, Jim andtheirentireteam.”

Flatfishaimstokeepitthatway,Hen-shawsays.“It’ssimplyagreatwaytoprovidegoodresidentialdesigntomorepeople,andwithaflexibilitythatappealstoawidearrayofhomeownersandbuildersalike.”¡

ResourcesFlatfish Island Designs843-302-2090flatfishislanddesigns.com

Herlong & Associates843-883-9190herlongarchitects.com

Structures Building Company843-856-6901structures.net

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TheCarver’s Art

THE SPLENDOR OF A PERFECTLY COOKEDroast (see“Feast foraKing”,page45)allbutdemandsaskillfully wielded knife and a sense of ceremony—twothingsthataretoooftenabsentatmanydinnertablesthesedays.Fortunately,manyhomecooksareeager tobecomereacquainted with the largely abandoned art of tablesidecarving.TheywoulddowelltolooktoourEuropeanan-cestors.AtalentednoblemaninFrance,Italy,England,orGermanyduringtheMiddleAgesconsidereditpartofhisdutyasagentlemantoknowhowtocarvearoastinfrontofhis dinner guests.The carving itselfwas an exhibitionin which precision and speed were closely observed andjudged.Woetothecookwhohackedandlosttoomuchoftheroast’sjuices!

Today,carvinginvolveslittlemorethanservingequallyproportionedslices,whichdinersarelefttocutwiththeirownknivesandforks.Butearlycarvershadtopresenteachguestwithsmall,carefullycutpiecesthatcouldbepickedupeasilywithaknifetiporthefingers,sinceforkswerenotwidelyuseduntilthelate18thcentury.Alternativesinthetoolsofthetradedevelopedovertheyears.(PicturedatrightisaShunfinecutleryset,manufacturedinSekiCity,Japan,sincethe13thcentury).Inthe16thand17thcenturies,twostylesofcarvingkniveswerecommonlyused.Onefeaturedasharp,curvedbladethatcouldbeinsertedbetweenjointsandribstoseverthem;anotherhadastraight,parallel-sidedblademoresuitedtoslicing.InEngland,wheretheritualsof carving have been clung to with particular dedicationover the centuries, a two-tined carving fork was usuallyusedforholdingthemeatinplace,buttheactualservingofthecarvedpieceswastraditionallyaccomplishedwithaknife—acookeitherpiercedthecarvedmeatwiththepointofthebladeorsliditontothediner’splatebymeansofabroad-bladedtoolknownasapresentoir.

Carvingwascommonlyconsideredtobeaman’sjobuntilatleastthe16thcentury,whenitwasfinallyconsid-eredappropriatefortheladyofthehousetodothehonors.Threecenturieslater,however,newtrendsintrudedontra-ditions—carvingandportioning themeat in thekitchen,outofthesightofdiners—caughtonquickly,presagingthedownfallofcarvingasawidelypracticedcraft.Bythemid-20thcentury,informalityatthetablehadbecometherule,andtablesidecarvingwaslargelyrelegatedtothehandsofrestaurant professionals. I say it’s time to grasp fork andbladeandreclaimthedistinguishedart.¡ —DarraLukas

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Whenitcomestohelpingclientsman-agetheirmoney,StacyCannonbringsmorethan20yearsofexperiencetothetable.

Havingworkedinmarketsthroughoutthe Carolinas, Cannon has assisted clientsthrough all their life stages. After graduat-ingfromtheCollegeofCharleston,CannonstartedhercareerinCharlestonwithMerrill

Lynch.She’sworkedinColumbiaandHendersonville,N.C.,whereshedealtwithalargeclientbaseofretirees.Andattheoppo-siteend,she’smostrecentlybeenwithSCBTInvestment Services in Greenville workingwithyoungprofessionals.

“Myexperienceismybesttool,”shesaid.“It’ssorewardingtohelppeoplebuildaplanandwatchthempursuetheirfinancialgoals.”

This summer,Cannon came full circlewhenshemovedbacktoCharlestonaspartofSouthCarolinaBankandTrust’smergerwithFirstFederal.“Ilookforwardtomerg-ingwithexistingFirstFederaladvisorshereinCharleston,”shesaid.

First Federal has merged with SCBTandwilloperateasFirstFederal,adivisionof SCBT, until conversion is completed inmid-2014.The combined company will bethe largest publicly traded bank holdingcompanyheadquarteredinSouthCarolina.

Through SCBT Investment Services,Cannonisabletoworkwithclientsofalltypes–regardlessofthesizeoftheirbankaccounts.Andshecanofferaccesstoawidenetworkoffinancialplanningoptionsandservices.

STACY CANNONSCBT Investment Services

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Not INsureD By aNy FeDeraLGoVerNMeNt aGeNCy. Not a BaNk DeposIt.

“Icangiveclientsadvice,manageinvest-ments, everything,” she said. “My relation-shipsaremorepersonal.Lotsof timeswhatI’m doing may involve family planning andhelpingthemcoveralltheirbasesoutsidetheinvestmentworld.”

Whether her clients are just startingtheir family or entering retirement, Cannonstresses the importance of a solid financialplanforanylifestage.

“Whatthelandscapelooksliketodayisnotwhatitwilllooklikein10,20or30yearsandyouneedtobepreparedforinflationorarecession,”Cannonsaid.“Everyoneneedsanobjectivesetofeyestohelpthemsetaplan,nomattertheirfinancialsituation.”*Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered In-vestment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Fi-nancial or its licensed aff iliates. First Finan-cial Holdings, Inc. and SCBT Investment Services are not a registered broker/dealer and are not aff iliated with LPL Financial.

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Stacy a. cannonSVP Investment Services

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LYNN ANNE GILLENGillen Wealth Management LLC

Being a financial planner is about morethanmanagingaperson’smoney, it’s aboutdevelopingalong-termrelationshipbuiltontrust, confidence and a similar philosophy.LynnAnneGillen,ownerofGillenWealthManagement LLC, strives to achieve thatwithherclients.

Gillen, a Certified Financial PlannerPractitioner and a Certified InvestmentManagement Analyst Professional, takes aholistic approach, talking to clients aboutwhat’simportanttothemandwhattheyaretryingtoachievebeforeshetakesa lookattheirfinancialpicture.Then,it’saboutsettinggoalsand implementingafinancialplan toachievethem.

“Everytimewemeet,welookatthosegoals,”Gillensaid.

Over time, she and clients cross goalsofftheirlistandsetnewones.It’spartofapersonal relationship Gillen develops withherclients,manyofwhomhavebeenwithher since she started in the business morethanadecadeago.

Gillenworkswithmanycouplesintheir50s who are planning for their retirementandshehasalargenumberoffemaleclients,especiallywomenwhohavegonethrougharecentlifechangesuchasthelossofaspouse,divorceoramove.

As an independent adviser, Gillendoesn’thavealargevolumeofclientssoshecanofferthepersonalizedservice,attentionand planning they want. “It’s all about theclients and what’s best for them,” she said.“There’snopressuretoinvestacertainway.”

Gillen provides an objective perspectiveandkeepsclientsinformedduringarecessionorstockmarketfluctuation.Plus,shestaysuptodateonthemanychangestolawsandregu-lations regarding personal investments – allnecessarytofulfillthoselong-termlifegoals.

“We all work for so many years andworksohardinourchosencareerpathsandmostofushaveanendgoalinmind,”Gillensaid.“Ithinkit’s importanttogetasecondopiniononwhetheryou’repreparedforthatend goal. Are you saving enough to retirecomfortably?Mostpeoplehavenoideaunlesstheysitdownandtalktosomebody.”Gillen Wealth Management, LLC is an independent firm with securities offeredthroughSummitBrokerageServices,Inc.,MemberFINRA,SIPC.AdvisoryservicesofferedthroughSummitFinancialGroup,Inc.,aRegisteredInvestmentAdviser.

TODAY’S SMART PLANNING =TOMORROW’S SECURE RETIREMENT

Call for a complimentary retirement review.

Gillen Wealth Management, LLCspecializing in comprehensive financial planningand investment management

Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA®, CFP®

Financial PlannerGillen Wealth Management, LLC125-E Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 201BCharleston, SC, 29412Tel: 843-297-8835Fax: 843-297-8855www.gillenwm.com

Gillen Wealth Management, LLC is an independent firm with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser.

Uncertainties create the need for specialized services. Gillen Wealth Management, LLC works with families preparing for retirement and those

who have entered retirement. Additionally, life changes such as marriage, divorce, widowhood or a job change also require specialized attention.

•Reputation of excellent client service and in-depth market knowledge.•Today’s rapidly changing environment requires a disciplined investment approach.•Clients receive continual communication alongside a thorough and complete investment strategy.

Lynn Anne GillenCIMA®, CFP®



»Investing 101

Choosing the right broker is the first step in sound investing

An Insider’s Guide to Investment Research

Ever thought about what theportfoliomanagersonWallStreetread?Hereareafewanalyststhathelpsteertheirdecisionmaking:

northerntrust.com » Northern Trust’s monthly “U.S.Economic and Interest Rate Out-look” from chief economist CarlTannenbaum is well respected foritsdata-richeconomicreports.YoucanfindthisbyclickingontheEco-nomicResearchtab.frontlinethoughts.com » John Mauldin’s weekly “ThoughtsFrom the Frontline” commentaryisreadbymorethanamillionpeo-pleeachweek.Youshouldreadhisweekly too because your competi-tiondoes.pimco.com » Bill Gross is the analyst whosewordsmovethebondmarket.Readhis monthly “Investment Outlook”tofindoutwhatthisvisionaryseesonthehorizon.hussmanfunds.com »John Hussman’s “Weekly MarketComment” is an invigorating doseof straightforward analytical truthinafieldnotoriousforitsconflictedviewpoints.Full Service Broker vs. Discount Broker

Therearetwodifferenttypesofbrokers:traditional(alsoknownas“fullservice”)anddiscount.Ifyoudecidetoopenanaccountwithatraditionalbrokeragefirm,youwillworkone-on-onewith apersonal stockbroker.Heor shewill offer investmentideas,preparereportsaboutyourportfolio,giveyouarun-downofhowwellyourin-vestmentsaredoing,andgenerallybeavailablewithasinglephonecalloremailtobuyorsellstocks,bonds,mutualfunds,orotherinvestmentsforyouraccount.Inaddition,traditionalbrokersofferavarietyofdifferentresearchsourcestotheircustomers.Someexamples of these types of brokers locally are Legacy Wealth Management, BB&TWealth,SCBTInvestmentServices,andGillenWealthManagement.Inexchangeforthisone-on-oneserviceandguidance,youwillbechargedacommissionfee.

Discountbrokers,ontheotherhand,aregearedtowardthedo-it-yourselfinvestor.Generally,theywillnotofferinvestmentadvice.Theywillsimplyexecuteordersonceyou’vedecidedtobuyorsellan investment.Insteadofworkingwiththesamestockbroker,youwilldomostofyourtradingonline,orifyoudecidetocallinyourorder,withthefirstavailablebroker.Recently,discountfirmshavebeenofferingresearchthatisonparwiththoseofferedatthetraditionalbrokeragefirms.SomeexamplesofthesetypesofbrokersareE-Trade,TDAmeritrade,andScottradetonameafew.Inexchangeforgivinguppersonalcontactwitharegularbroker,investorswillbechargedtypicallyalowercommissionfee.—R.W.S.

Asaninvestor,choosingabrokerisoneofthemostimportantdecisionsyou’llmake.Hereareafewthingsyouwanttolookforbeforeyouopenanaccount.

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An Apple A DayHeart-healthy, cancer-fighter, asthma deterrent and mouth cleanser.

Plus, they make you smarter!

eliciousandcrunchy,applesareone ofthemostpopularfruits.Todaytheyseem commonplace compared to superfruitssuch aspomegranates or acai berries.Surprisingly,applesareloadedwithnutritionalbenefitsthatjus-tifythe“appleaday”adage.SowasMomright?

HerearesomeofthenutritionalboonsoftheApple:Aisforappleandantioxidants.Applesarerichin

antioxidantphytonutrients,flavonoidsandpolyphenols.SomeoftheimportantflavonoidsinapplesareQuercetin,EpicatechinandTartaricAcid.It’stheTartaricAcidthatgivesthetartflavortothem.Altogetherthesecompoundsprovide protection from the deleterious effects offreeradicals.

Applesaregoodforyourheart.HeartdiseaseisthenumberonecauseofdeathandamajorcauseofdisabilityintheUnitedStatesaccordingtotheNationalInstituteofHealth.ApplescontainPectin,asolublefibershowntobeeffectiveinloweringcholesterol.Appleskinscontainpolyphenols(powerfulantioxidants)thatalsohelpyourheartbyloweringinflammationandkeepingbloodplateletsfromstickingtogether.

The flavonoids in apples work as antioxidantsbenefitingyourheartbecausetheystoptheoxidationofLDLcholesterol–the“bad”cholesterol–andprotectagainsthardeningofthearteries.Severalstudieshaveshownthatpeoplewhoeattwoapplesadaymaylowertheircholesterollevelsasmuchas16percent.

Theantioxidantpropertiesinapplesarealsoknowntocurbcancercellgrowth.ResearchersfromCornellUniversityfoundthatthehighflavonoidcontentfoundinapplesisassociatedwithdecreasedriskofseveraltypesofcancer,includingliver,colon,andbreastcancers.Thecompoundsinapplepeelsareexceptionallyhighinantioxidantswhichhelpfightcancercellsbyreducingtheirabilitytogrowandspread.Tomaximizeapplesanticancerbenefits,besuretoeattheskin!

Alongwithsolublefiber,applescontainagoodamountofinsolublefiber,whichisimportantinmaintainingahealthydigestivesystem.Insolublefiberabsorbswaterandaddsbulkthathelpstokeepthings

movingalongyourdigestivetract.

Applesandtheirskincontainbothinsoluble(pectin)andsolublefibersthatalsopromotethegrowthofhealthfulbacteriawithinyourdigestivesystem.Thefiber,pectin,helpstoreducetherisksofcoloncancer.

Quercetin,oneoftheabundantantioxidantsinapplesreducestherisksofasthma.ResearchhasshownQuercetinalsohelpstoimprovelungfunctioninhealthypeopleaswellasthosehavingCOPD.

Applesareanti-bacterialnotonlyforyourgut,butforyourteethandoralhealthaswell.Eatinganappleadaycanhelppreventtoothdecay.Bitingintoanappleandchewingstimulatestheproductionofsalivaandhelpscleanyourteethandgums.Appleskill80%ofthebacteriainyourmouthandareeffectiveinwardingoffviruses.

Giveyoursystemaboost.TheVitaminCfoundinapplesboostsandfortifiestheimmunesystem.ConsumingfoodsrichinVitaminCareeffectiveinhelpingthebodydevelopresistanceagainstinfections.Applescontainabout1000mgofVitaminC.

Goodforyourbrain!Applesmaymakeyousmarter.Eatingapplesboosttheproductionofacetylcholine,achemicalthattransmitsmessagesbetweennervecells.Thishelpstokeepthebrainsharpasyouage,enhancememoryandlessentheoddsofdevelopingAlzheimer’s.TheQuercetinalsoprotectsbraincellsfromfreeradicaldamagethatmayleadtoAlzheimer’sDisease.

Applesareagoodchoiceforasnackordessertfordiabetics.Sinceapplesareagoodsourceoffiberandtheytaketimetoeat...yougottachew...thisgivesyourbodytimetoregisteritselffullbeforeconsumingtoomanycalories.

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Thenaturalsugarsenterthebloodstreamslowly.Thishelpstokeepbloodsugarandinsulinlevelssteady.Intheendyoufeelfulllonger.Applesarealowglycemicindexfood.Thesolublefiberinapplesisthekeytobluntingbloodsugarswings.

Thisrefreshing,juicyfruitisabout80%water.Eatingapplesactuallycontributestoyourdailyfluidintake.Oryoucandrinkapplejuice.Thejuicecontainsmanyofthesamebeneficialnutrientsasthewholefruititself.Allyoumissisthefiveorsogramsoffiber.

Wanttoloseweight?Snackonanappleorhaveonefordessert.Applesarefatfree,sodiumfreeandlowincalories!Atypicalapplehas70–100calories.Theycontainnosaturatedfatsorcholesterol.Applesalsocontainsomecalcium,iron,folate,VitaminAandcomplexcarbohydrates.Amediumsizedappleprovides4-6gramsoffiber,20%oftherecommendeddailyintakeforfiber.Theirhighfiberandcomplexcarbohydratecontenthelptofillyouupandkeepyoufeelingfulllonger.

Autumnisthebesttimeofyearforeatingapples.Thereareatleast7,500varieties.HereinSouthCarolinaamongthemostpopularvarietiesareRedDelicious,Gala,McIntosh,GrannySmith,FujiandGoldenDelicious.Whatappleyouselectdependsonhowyouplantouseit.ThebesteatingandfavoritesnackapplesarethesweetandjuicyRedDeliciousvariety.GrannySmithisagreatchoiceifyouenjoyacrisp,extremelytartflavor;they’regreatforpies.Fujiapplestendtobesweeterwithaspicyflavor.ForhomemadeapplesauceMcIntoshapplesarethebestpickbecauseoftheirsofterflesh.Amixofanyoftheseapplesmakesaperfectpieorapplecrisp.

Toreapthemosthealthfulbenefitsapplesshouldbeeatenraw;leavingthepeelonincreasesthebenefitsevenmore.Appleskinhas2–6timestheantioxidantcontentastheflesh.Hopefullyyou’llgoforthewholeapple.Butrememberyouneedtowashtheskinthoroughlytoeliminatedirtandpesticides.Organicisalwaysthesafestandhealthiestchoice.Organicapplesstillneedtobewashedbecauseoftheirhandlinginthegrocerystoresormarketssothatyoucanenjoythepeelworryfree.

Organicproduceismorereadilyavailableatlocalgrocerystorestoday.Farmers’marketsandlocalproduce

standsmayofferorganicselections;theyalwayshavelocallygrownproducewhichisthenextbestthingtoorganic.Fewerpesticidesareusedandthereislesshandlingthanwithgrocerystoreoptions.Youcanalways“pickyourown.”YoucanvisitapplefarmsororchardsintheSouthCarolinaUpstateandpickyourapplesstraightoffthetree.GotoPickyourown.orgtolocatethesefarmsandorchards.Enjoyoneofthefallseason’shealthiestandfreshestpicks!◼

Apple-Licious Snack and Dessert ideas!

Inthemoodforalittlesweetthing?

Try Apple Pie Slices Sliceandseedapples;cutintoslices;sprinklewithcinnamon.Tasteslikeapplepiewithoutallthefatandcalories!

Baked Apples Cutoffthetopandcore;sprinkewalnutsandbrownsugarontop.Bakeat375’untiltender,about45minutes.Cha Cha Cha Salsa Makesabout2cups3mediumRedDeliciousapples,coredandchopped2–4oz.cansdicedGreenChiles1/2cRaisins1/2cthinlyslicedGreenOnions1/3cCiderVinegar3tablespoonsBrownSugar¼teaspoonGroundCumin

1.Combineapples,chiles,raisins,vinegar,sugarandcumininamediumbowl.2.Coverandchillatleast1hour.Servewithchickenorpork.

NutritionInformation:88calories,1gramprotein,0gramfat,23gramcarbohydrate,3mgcholesterol,6mgsodiumgramfiberAppleSlicesmakeyummydippersforchocolateorcaramelfondue.Tangy,zestierapplesaregreatincheesefondues.ApplesmakeagreatHalloweenTreat.Trythemcandied,withcaramelsauceordecoratethemasminijack-o-lanterns.


FoodFoodDINING OUt | IN tHe kItcHeN | reStAUrANt GUIDe

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EnergyFood

Owner and Executive Chef Ellis Grossman with Black Bean Co.


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Black Bean Co.Local. Healthy. Fast.

By WENDY SWAT SNYDER

photos by ASHlEY WAlKER

hatbeganforEllis Grossmanasafascinationwith the farm to table movement—nowamainstayoftheCharlestonculinarycommunity—hassproutedintoanentrepre-neurialendeavorthatboastsfourrestaurantsand keeps on growing. Grossman andpartner Joseph Lawlor have built theirbusiness on what they see as an “up andcoming” trend in the restaurant industry.WhatsetstheirBlackBeanCo.apartinthisfood-driventownisanoveldeliverysystemfor fresh fare—asortofhybridof the fastcasualandcasualdiningeatery.

“We’retryingtoredefinethefastfoodindustry with food that’s healthful andreasonably priced,” says Grossman, whograduated from the Culinary Institute ofCharleston at Trident Technical Collegewithadegreeinculinaryartsandbusinesstechnology.HecultivatedhisinterestinfastfoodwithstintsatlargechainslikeBojan-gles,wherehewasdistrictoperationsdirec-tor,and laterTacoBell.Atthesametime,hewasdevelopinganexpertiseinincreasingprofitability, consulting forhotels and res-taurantsontheside.

“Joe knewaboutmybackground as aconsultant,”recallsGrossman,“andcametomewiththeconceptforBlackBeanCo.”Acoupleofmeetingslater,theywereindevel-opment,bringinginGrossman’sdoctordad,who’dalwaysthoughtitashametherewerenohealthfulfastfoodoptionsavailable.

“Heoffersperspectivefromthemedi-calstandpoint,”notesGrossman.

The team launched their first restau-rantonSpringStreetindowntownCharle-stonfeaturingorganic,all-naturalproductscoupled with “speedy service”. Healthywraps and salads formed the backbone ofthe menu—all featuring fresh, natural in-gredients,andallmadetoorder.

Grossmansaystheingredientshehadgrownhimselfmadethedifference.“Every-onesaidourfoodtastedsomuchbetter,soIgotintothefarmingaspectforfoodqualitycontrol.Plus,theaverageageofafarmeris59—youngpeoplehavegottostepup.”

Grossman’s farming venture beganwithahalf-acreplotherentedfromShawnThackeray of Thackeray Farms on Wad-malawIsland.Today,theyarepartners,eachworking his own thirty-five-acre piece oflandandsellingtheharvest toLimehouseProduceCompany fordistribution tocus-tomers throughout the Lowcountry and

Columbia,Atlanta,andMiami.Dubbing itself an“energy food restau-

rant,”BlackBeanCo. featuresheartywrapslike the Spring Street (one of Grossman’sfavorites), stuffed with chicken, turkey ortofu, hummus, heirloom tomatoes, cucum-bers, homemade tzatziki, mixed greens, andsprouts.Veganofferingsmakethemenuac-cessible to all palates, with options like themega veggie, filled with broccoli, edamame,mixedgreens,carrots,sunflowerseeds,shavedcandiedalmonds,andchoppedapples.

“Our food isnotaboutcalories,” saysGrossman,“caloriesareenergy—yourbodycan’t function without energy—what’simportant is the kind of calories you eat.Ourfoodisportionbased,supplyingwhatyourbodyneeds:vegetablesandcarbs,goodprotein—it’s fuel. You don’t need a hugeporterhousesteak.”

The newest Black Bean Co. locationon Savannah Highway features a dinnermenuthatincludessmallplates,tacos,anda

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(left)MandarinSalad:MandarinOranges,mixedgreens,scallions,goatcheese,spicedpecans.Servedwithcitrusvinaigretteandaddedgrilledshrimp.(below)GrilledNorthAtlanticSalmonwithgoldenbeetrootpuree,braisedlentils,pressedlemonoil,arugulaandbeetsalad;SouthwestChickenWrapwithroastedchicken,blackbeans,jasminerice,roastedtomatoes,spicysouthwestchipotlesauce,shreddedcarrots,parmesancheese,mixedgreens.

selectionofgood-for-youdisheslikeCaro-lina shrimp and quinoa, a blue cornmealdustedchickenpiccata,andveganpadThai.A favorite from the dessert menu is theSouthernstrawberryshortcake.Localcraftbeers,awinelist,andSundaybrunchroundoutthemenu,andatthislocation,theteamaddedadrive-throughtotheconveniencesoftakeoutanddeliveryservices.

“I created the menu and the overalloperation,”notesGrossman.“It’sextremelydifficultinthefoodbusinesstounderstandthe drive-through. At Black Bean, peopledriveup,ordertheirfoodandpickitupatthewindow inunder twominutes—whilethe staff ispreparingand serving food forthediningroom.Itrequiresalotofopera-tionalefficiencies:howthelineissetup,thekitchenissetup,thenaturalflowofitall.”In addition to a healthful menu and fast,friendly service, the kitchen at Black BeanCo.setsitselfapartfromthefastfoodpackbymakingeverythingtoorder.“That’soneof

ourspecialties—tomakeeverythingfreshforeveryperson,”notesGrossman.“Weservealotofpeoplewithdietaryrestrictions.Ifyouhaveanutallergy,wecaneliminatethemfromyourchickensalad.”

Grossmansaystheyalsowantedtocre-atea“fun”workingenvironmentforthestaff,oneinwhichtheyareabletogivecustomersapositivediningexperience.Offeringopportunities for growth, the company aimsto attract staffers that reflect the forward-thinking,healthfulimageofBlackBeanCo.anditsproducts.

The growing company’s healthy ap-proachtofastfoodgottheattentionoftheMedical University of South Carolina foritsnewEastCooperfacility,whereaBlackBeanExpresshasbeeninstalledsince2012.“MUSCcametous,”saysGrossman.“Wecompeted in a concept ‘war’ against six orsevenotherrestaurants,andwewon.Whatsets us apart from other health food res-taurants is the diversity of our menu. I’mnotavegan,butIwantedtoapproachtheveganandvegetarianpartsof themenuasa challenge—I wanted to do more than avegetableplate.”

Grossmansaysplansare in theworks

for continued expansion, and to franchisethe operation someday. “We want to takeourconceptnationwide—we’dliketohave30storesopeninthenextfewyears.”

WhenGrossmanisnotattherestau-

rant,hegetsdownanddirtyatthefarm,wherehe spends at least one full day each weekworkingthesoilwithseedsthatwillsproutzucchini,arugula,lemongrass,kale,spinach,springmix,tomatoes—whateverisinseason.

“That’s what I was doing this morn-ing,”hesayswithasmile,“layingplasticandaddingsub-soil.It’sagreatsenseofaccom-plishment to be invested in a sustainablemodel—growing the product yourself andservingittocustomers.”

Black Bean Co.429 King St., Charleston(843) 277-0990869 Folly Rd., Charleston(843) 277-21011600 Midtown Ave., Mt. Pleasant(843) 416-85611529 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley(843) 531-5380

“Our food is not about calories, calories are energy—your body can’t function without energy—what’s important is the kind of calories you eat. Our food is portion based, supplying what your body needs: vegetables and carbs, good protein—it’s fuel.”


It’s Tailgate Season

Tailgatingisoneofourfavoritepast-times.SouthernFolksliketoeatandtalk,andwheneverpossible,doingbothoutsidemakesthefoodtastebetterandtheconversationmoredelightful.

Weaskedcaterers,markets,cookbookauthorsandfriendsforfavoritetailgaterecipestoshare.

Andevenifyou’renotgoingtothebiggame,givethesedishesatry.Afterall,whowantstobeworkinginthekitchenwhenyoursignificantotherissittingonthedeck,sippingaglassofwine.Withthesemake-aheadchoices,you’llbeoutthereenjoyingyourownadultbeverage.

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Otranto’sLighthouse-FarodiPalascia

VEGETABLE QuICHE

IngredientsHealthywholewheatpiecrust4oz.SplitCreekFarmtomatobasilcheese4WilMooreFarmseggs1½cupsheavycream1½cupsslicedveggies(yourchoice,includingzucchini,squash,tomatoesandpeppers,greenchilies,mushrooms,etc.)Saltandpeppertotaste

Directions1.Preheatovento350degrees.

2.Beateggswithcreamandsaltandpepper.Setaside.

3.Alternatelayersofcheeseandvegetablesinthepiecrust,beginningwithcheese.

4.Poureggmixtureoverandbakefor45minutes,oruntileggsareset.Makethenightbeforeandserveatroomtemperature

FETA DIP

Useadeepclearbowlpreferablywithalidormakethemindividuallyinwidemouthshallowjars

Layer one12oz.creamcheeseblendedwithatsp.ofGreekseasoningandtwotablespoonslimejuice---spreadinbottomofdish

Layer twoSpreadtwelveoz.offreshorstoreboughthummus

Layer three1½cupsfetacheesewithmincedherbsandsundriedtomatoes

Layer fourOnecupdicedseeded,peeledandchoppedcucumberOnecupdicedredandyellowtomatoesOnecupblackoliveschopped½cupchoppedgreenonion

FinishDrizzletwotablespoonsofoliveoiloverandaddasprigoffreshbasilifdesired,sealandrefrigerateuntilyouleavefortailgating.Keepcool!

Servewithpitachips.Addastoreboughtgrilledchicken,somereallygoodpitabreadandawheelofbrieandyou’reset.

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ooh! Events

113CPittStreetMt.Pleasant,SC

843-856-3585oohevents.com

No detail is too smallwhenOoh!Eventsissettingthestage.Withhundredsofvintage,o n e - o f - a - k i n d ,andmoderndecorelements,wearesuretohave somethingtocomplementyourpersonal style. Wecarry all your partyessentialsfromtablesandchairstostages,dancefloors,andtents.

Charleston’soriginalhealth food store

sellsawidevarietyofallnatural,organicand

specialtyitems.Localproduceandhealthy,satisfyingmealsinthedeli.

Queen StreetGrocery & Cafe

QueenStreetGrocery&Cafe133QueenStreetCharleston,SC843-723-4121

queenstreetgrocerycafe.com

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Serves TwoMakethisdishtailgatefriendlybycuttingthechickenintobite-sizedpieces

Ingredients1½Oliveoil8ozBonelessChickenBreast3ozArtichokehearts2ozSundriedTomatoes½ozFreshchoppedgarlic1cupSherry4ozHeavycream4ozSlicedmushrooms2ozFlourSalt&Peppertotaste

Directions1.Inasautépanbegintoheatuptheoliveoil.

2.Usingtheflourlightlyflourthechickenbreastandaddtothehotpan.

3.Afterthefirstsideofthechickenisbrownedflipoverandaddthemushrooms,artichokehearts,sundriedtomatoes,garlic,andsaltandpepper.

4.Afterthevegetablessautéfortwominutes,addyoursherry.(Note:Ifyou’reworkingoveranopenflameyouwillwanttotakethepanofftheburnerbeforeyouaddthesherry,ifnot,lightsherrywithamatchtoburnoffsherry)

5.Addthecreamandletreduceforfourtofiveminutes

6.Servewithpastaorriceandsalad.

Addcrustybreadandenjoyonacoolday.

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Dressing 1cupmayonnaise4teaspoonsapplecidervinegar5teaspoonshoney2teaspoonspoppyseedsSaltandfreshlygroundpepper,totaste

Salad 2poundsboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts3/4cuppecanpieces,toasted2cupsredseedlessgrapes3stalkscelery,thinlysliced

DirectionsInabowl,combinemayonnaise,vinegar,honey,poppyseeds,saltandpepper.Refrigerateuntilreadytodressthesalad.Thiscanbepreparedupto2daysahead.

1.Preheatovento375°F.

2.Placethechickenbreastsinonelayerinabakingdishwith1/2cupwater.

3.Coverwithfoilandbake25minutesuntilcompletelycookedthrough.

4.Removecookedchickenbreastsfrompan,coolatroomtemperaturefor10minutes,thencoverandrefrigerate.

5.Whenthechickeniscold,diceintobite-sizechunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Stirinpecans,grapes,celeryanddressing.

PERSERVING:610calories(390fromfat),43gtotalfat,5gsaturatedfat,100mgcholesterol,500mgsodium,17gcarbohydrate(2gdietaryfiber,13gsugar),33gprotein

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Whole Foods Market

923HoustonNorthcuttBlvdMt.Pleasant,SC

843-971-7240wholefoodsmarket.com

Whole FoodsMarket sells the

highest qualitynaturalandorganic

productsavailable.

Bocci’shasbeenservingthe Charleston areafor over 23 years,offering age-oldtraditions andtimelessrecipes.

SONOMA CHICKEN SALAD

CHICKEN VILLA TRONCO


Bocci’s

Bocci’sItalianRestaurant158ChurchStreet

Charleston,SC843-720-2121boccis.com


Salad½small-mediumsizedcabbage,coredandshredded(6cups)1cupofchoppedwalnuts1cupofdriedcranberries

Dressing ¼cupevoo2Tbalsamicvinegar2clovesgarlic,minced11/2teaspoonsdriedoreganoseasaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotasteSeveralspringsoffreshoreganoforgarnish

Directions1.Removecoreandouterleavesofthecabbage.Cutthecabbageinhalfandsoakinapanofwarmwater.

2.Rinsethecabbageandslicethinlyintolongthinshreds.{Stopandtasteit.Itssweetishcleantasteisverysatisfying.Youmightliketokeepabagof

cleanshreddedcabbageinyourfridgetopulloutforacrunchysnack,ortoaddtoasalad.}

3.Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheshreddedcabbage,choppedwalnutsanddriedcranberries.

4.Makethedressingbywhiskingtogethertheevoo,balsamicvinegar,mincedgarlic,driedoreganoandsaltandpepper.

5.Pourthedressingoverthecabbage,walnutandcranberrysalad,andtosssoallcabbageiscoatedwiththedressing.

6.Spoonintoindividualsaladbowlsandtopwithleavesofthefreshoreganopulledfromthestems.Serves6.

Ingredients2largeredbellpeppersroasted115ouncecanofchickpeas,drainedandrinsed1clovegarlic,mincedjuiceof1/2lemon¼cupoliveoil1/8teaspooncayennepepper(orless)

Directions1.Preheatovenbroiler.Washandplacewholepeppersonabroilerpanintheoven.Broilpeppersuntiltheyarecharredthenusingalargefork,turnthepepperssotheycancharonallsides.

2.Whenthepeppersarecompletelycharred,removethebroilerpanfromtheoven,andplaceitontrivets.

3.Usingalongfork,placethepeppersinsideapaperbag,rolldownthetopofthebagandsetaside.

4.Placetherinsedchickpeasinthebowlofafoodprocessorandthenaddthemincedgarlic,thelemonjuice,andtheoliveoilandprocessuntilsmooth.

5.Whenthepeppershavecooled,removethemfromthepaperbagandusingcleanhands,peeltheskinfromthepeppersanddiscardtheskin.

6.Cutthepeppersopenandremovetheseedsandcore.Discardtheseedsandcore.

7.Cuttheremainingroastedpepperfleshintolargechunksandaddittothefoodprocessor.

8.Sprinkle1/8teaspooncayennepepperintothefoodprocessor.

9.Processallingredientsuntilwellblended.

10.Transfertheroastedredpepperhummusintoaservingbowl,coverandchillinrefrigeratorforabout30minutessotheflavorswillblend.ServewithPitachips.(Recipeincookbook).

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Greek Revival from the Garden

PatriciaMoore-PastidesCookbook

A cookbook targetingyoung adults butvaluableforallnovices,GreekRevivalfromtheGardenfocusesonthetime-testedMediterraneandiet.

CABBAGE, WALNuT AND CRANBERRY SALAD

ROASTED RED PEPPER HuMMuS

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PatriciaMoore-Pastides,anaccomplishedcookandpublic-healthprofessional,presentsallnewrecipesfocusedonbringingthebountyofthegardentothetableineasyandaccessibleways.

Information:www.sc.edu/uscpress/books/2013/7190.html



Seerecipesonpage79.


Earth Fare

EarthFare74FollyRoad

Charleston,SC843-769-4800earthfare.com

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For over thirty-five years,EarthFarehasfeaturedthe freshest, mostdelicious qualityproducts fromaroundthecornerand around theglobe. TheseEuropean-styledmarkets can befoundin9states.

FABuLOuS FRuIT AND NuT BREAD

Ingredients11/3cupsallpurposeflour2/3cupwheatbran1cupturbinadosugar1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2cupOmegacranberries1/2cupSuperSweetApricots,diced2/3cupnaturalcutdatepieces1/4cuppecans,chopped3/4cup100%FreshPressedAppleJuice3tablespoonsMediterraneanOliveOil1teaspoondriedorangepeel1largeorganicegg,lightlybeaten1teaspoonSweetSpiceRub

Directions1.Preheatovento350°F.

2.Combineflourandnext6ingredients(flourthroughgroundcinnamon)inalargemixingbowl.

2.Stirincranberries,apricots,datesandpecans.Inaseparatebowl,combinejuice,oil,orangepeelandegg.

3.Addwetingredientstoflourmixture,stirringjustuntilmoist.

4.Spoonbatterintoa9x5inchlightlygreasedloafpan.SprinkletopwithTFMSweetSpiceRub(optional).

5.Bakefor50minutesoruntilawoodenpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean.

6.Cool10minutesinpanonwirerack.Removefrompanandcoolcompletelyonwirerack.

Thisbreadwilltravelwell,andcanonlybeenhancedwithorganicapplebutter,orperhapsasweetenedcreamcheesespread.Yum!

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

•Ifyouhaveaturkeyfryer,considerpreparingcrablegsfortailgating.Ittakessometimetobringthewatertoaboil–andlotsofgallonswaterjugs–buttheoohsandahhsfromthosearoundyouwillbeworthalltheeffort.

•SeekoutSashimi-gradetunaandhavecutasathickrectangle.Rollinbreadingofequalpartscrushedpecans,PankoItalianbreadcrumbsandFrench’scannedonionrings,allcrushedandmingledinthe

foodprocessor.Heatapanwithequalpartsbutterandoliveoilandsearthetunaoneveryside.Delicious,especiallywithpickledgingerandsaucefromBittersweetherbFarms.

•ColdBoiledShrimp.Can’tbeatit.Peelanddeveinbeforeheadingtothegame.Yourfriendswillthankyou.(Takeplentyofwipes,justincase.)

Andfinally,plentyofice,trashbags,andextraplates.Withfoodlikethis,you’lldrawacrowd!



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FromThe Southern Tailgating Cookbook: A Game-Day Guidefor Lovers of Food, Football, and the SouthbyTaylorMathis.Textandphotographscopyright©2013byJeffreyTaylorMathis.UsedbypermissionoftheUniversityofNorthCarolinaPress.www.uncpress.unc.edu

DEEP-FRIED COOKIE DOuGH

Frombacontobutter,ifitcanbebattered,itwillbedeep-friedandservedatthestatefair.TexasandOklahomafansmightdisagreeaboutwhichteamtocheerfor,butIsawbothsidesenjoyingfrieddessertsbeforekickoffoftheRedRiverRivalry.Ofallthefriedfoods,myfavoriteisfriedcookiedough.Thisegglesscookiedoughisidealforeatingunbaked.Makingthedoughandrollingitintoballsaheadoftimewillallowyoutoquicklyfryitupon-site.There’sabitoftechniqueyou’llneedtodeveloptocoatthedoughfullyinthewashanddredge,soIrecommendtryingthisrecipeoutathomebeforetakingittoyourtailgate.

Makes8servings

Ingredients 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour1⁄4teaspoonsalt4tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,softened1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar3tablespoonsgranulatedsugar1⁄4teaspoonvanillaextract2tablespoonsvegetableoil,divided1⁄4cupchocolatechips1cupmilk1egg11⁄4cupsself-risingflour2tablespoonsconfectioners’sugarPeanutoilforfryingConfectioners’sugarandchocolatesyrupforgarnish

Directions 1.Makethedoughthenightbeforethetailgate.Inasmall

bowl,mixtogethertheflourandsalt.Inamixingbowl,creamtogetherthebutterandsugars.Whilemixing,addthevanillaextractand1tablespoonoftheoil.Continuemixingthedoughwhileslowlyaddingtheflourmixture.Addtheremainingtablespoonofoil.Mixinthechocolatechips.Removethedoughfromthebowlandforminto8evenlysizedballs.Storeinasealablecontainerandrefrigerateovernight.Inaseparatesealablecontainer,addthemilkandeggandrefrigerateovernight.Inanadditionalsealablecontainer,addtheflourandconfectioners’sugar.Transporttherefrigeratedcontainersinacoolertoyourtailgate.

2.Whenyou’rereadytofrythecookiedough,stirthemilkmixture,thendipthecookiedoughinit.Rollitintheflourmixture,dipitbackintothemilkmixture,andthenrollitintheflourmixtureagain.Repeatthisprocessatotalof3times,untilathickcoatinghasformedaroundthedough.Makesurethedoughisentirelycoated.

3.FillaDutchoven2∕3ofthewayfullwithoilandheatoverapropaneburnerto365°.Frythebatteredballsofcookiedoughfor11∕2–2minutesuntilgoldenbrownontheoutside.Removefromtheoilanddrainonpaperbags.ServetheDeep-FriedCookieDoughwithconfectioners’sugarandyourfavoritechocolatesyrup.


DeepFriedCookieDough


Restaurant Guide

Ready to Eat?Useourrestaurantlistingstofindthebest

eatinganddrinkinginCharleston.

Locations: (D)Downtown;(DI)DanielIsland;(FB)FollyBeach;(IOP)IsleofPalms;( J)John’sIsland;( JI)JamesIsland;(KS)Kiawah/Seabrook;(MP)MountPleasant;(NC)NorthCharleston;(S)Summerville;(SI)Sullivan’sIsland;(WA)WestAshley

ArearestaurantsprovidethisinformationtoCharlestonLIVINGmagazine.Itispublishedaccordingtospaceavailability.Noadvertisingorotherconsiderationsareacceptedinexchangeforalisting.Toparticipateinourrestaurantguide,call843-856-2532.

American17 North Roadside Kitchen(MP)3563Highway17N.,606-2144.Traditionalfavoritesservedupinacasualandrelaxedsetting.Upscaleservicewithentreessuchasbraisedshortribsandsmokedporkchops.Dinnernightly.

Closed For Business(D)453KingSt.,853-8466.Chicbeerpubwithtastybarsnacksliketheporkslapsandwich,burgers,buffalooysters,andsalads.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Cork Neighborhood Bistro(NC)1067EastMontagueAve.,225-2675.Charmingbistroservingfresh,eclecticsandwiches,pasta,steaks,seafood,andsalads.Fullbarandwine.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Eli’s Table (D)129MeetingSt.,405-5115.Americandisheskissedwithsoutherncharminacozyatmosphere,intimateoutdoorseatingandlivejazzentertainment.Dailybreakfast7-11am,lunch11-3pm,anddinner5pm-until.BrunchSat&Sun7-3pm.

Liberty Tap Room & Grill(MP)1028JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,971-7777.

Handcraftedbrew-pubwithrichethniccookingstylesservingseafood,steak,chicken,burgers,soupsandsalads.

Queen Anne’s Revenge(DI)160-BFairchildSt.,216-6868.EnjoyclassicAmericancuisinewithauthenticpiratetreasureartifactsondisplay.Seafood,steaks,pasta,salads,andalargewinemenu.Lunch&Dinnerdaily,Sundaybrunch.

Southend Brewery (D)161EastBaySt.,853-4677.Custom-craftedbeersandsuperblocalcuisineinarustic,yetupscalesetting.GreatviewsofCharlestonharbor.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Toast (D)155MeetingSt.,534-0043.PraisedbytheNewYorkTimesas“amustforbreakfast”andvotedbestbreakfastinCharleston.BottomlessMimosasandgreatLowcountryfare.Opendaily6am-11pm.

AsianBasil(D)460KingSt.,724-3490.(MP)1465LongGroveRd.,606-9642.TraditionalThaientreesusingthefreshestingredients,inachicandrelaxedsetting.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinnernightly.

O-Ku (D)463KingSt.,737-0112.BoldandstylishdécorsetthetoneforthisupscalesushiandJapaneseeatery.MenuselectionsincludeChileanseabassandyellowtailcarpaccio.Dinnernightly.

BakeryChristophe Artisan Chocolatier(D)363½KingSt.,297-8674.UniquecombinationofFrenchpastries,chocolatesculptures,andhand-paintedchocolatepieces.

Cupcake (D)433KingSt.,853-8181.(MP)664LongPointRd.,856-7080.Acupcakeloversdream,offeringanarrayof50+deliciousflavorssuchasredvelvetandcarrotcake.Opendaily.

Whisk Bakery (D)209MeetingSt.,628-5954.Offersthefinestpastries,freshbakedbreadsandgardencrisps,colorfulsalads,andavarietyofcoffees.Breakfastandlunchdaily,dineinoronthego.

BBQJB’s Smokeshack( J)3406MaybankHwy.,557-0426.Classicbuffetstyleeateryservingsmokedporkandchickenwithanarrayoftastysidedishes.Lunch&Dinner,Wed-Sat.Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q(D)288KingSt.,577-0406.(NC)4964CentrePointDr.,747-3800.Knownfortheirslicedbeefbrisketandcheesebiscuitswiththeirownbrew-houseale.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Sticky Fingers(D)235MeetingSt.,853-7427.(MP)341JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,856-7427.(S)1200N.MainSt.,871-7427.HickorysmokedSouthernstyleribsandbarbeque.VotedBestRibs.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Bars&TavernsBoone’s Bar & Grill(D)345KingSt.,577-6665.Greatselectionoftastyburgers,sandwiches,andappetizers,withanarrayofbeersandbourbonchoices.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

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Charleston Grill is by far its brightest star.


Market Street Saloon (D)32N.MarketSt.,577-2474.(NC)7690NorthwoodsBlvd.,576-4116.Featuresaward-winningbarbecueandthehottestwaitstaff,thisisthego-tolocationforaraucousparty.Amust-see,highenergyexperience!Mon-Sat4pm-2am,Sun7pm-2am.

Poe’s Tavern (SI)2210MiddleSt.,883-0083.Festivelocalpubservingfishtacos,sandwiches,salads,andthebestburgersontheisland.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Deli/CaféAlluette’s Café(D)80ReidSt.,577-6926.Holisticvegetariansoulfoodsuchashummussandwiches,limabeansoup,andlocalseafoodselections.Lunch,Mon-Sat.Dinner,Thur-Sat.

Café Fork (WA)2408AshleyRiverRd.,769-0300.AnupscalelunchcaféservingavarietyofcuisinestyleslikemodernAmerican,Creole,andsouthern.Specialtysandwiches,desserts,andshe-crabsouparetopchoices.Outsidediningandcateringservicesavailable.Lunch,Mon-Fri.

Caviar & Bananas (D)51GeorgeSt.,577-7757.Specialtyfoodcaféwithgourmetsandwiches,salads,freshsushi,preparedfoods,wine,beer,andcoffee.Breakfast,Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Five Loaves Café (D)43CannonSt.,937-4303.(MP)1055JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,849-1043.Gourmetsoups,salads,andsandwichesinarelaxedatmosphere.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Laura Alberts Tasteful Options(DI)891IslandParkDr.,881-4711.Anarrayofhouse-madesalads,gourmetsandwiches,andseafooddishes.Largeselectionofwinesandcraftbeers.Lunchdaily,Dinner-Wed.,Saturdaybrunch.

Our Local Foods Café (MP)1190ClementsFerryRd.,849-0080.Freshfromthefarmhealthyoptionstoincludesandwiches,bakedchicken,andItaliansausagewithgrits.Breakfast&Lunchdaily.Take-homedinners.

Rosebank Farms Café(KS)1886AndellBluffBlvd.,768-1807.DelectableSouthernfarewithgorgeoussunsetsattheBohicketMarina.Diversemenutoincludevealmeatloaf,shrimpandgrits,andseasonalproduce.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Eclectic/FusionAtlanticville Restaurant(SI)2063MiddleSt.,883-9452.Upscaledininginacharmingbeachatmosphere,servingfreshseafoodandsteaks.Dinnernightly.Sundaybrunch.

Cru Café (D)18PinckneySt.,534-2434.AlocalfavoriteservingupgourmetfoodswithanAsianflairlikesearedsalmonandThaiseafoodrisotto.Indoororfrontporchdining.Lunch&Dinner,Tue-Sat.

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Offering catering to the Lowcountry

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

Eurasia Café & Wine Bar (MP)915HoustonNorthcuttBlvd.,606-2616.ContemporarycuisinewithEuropeanandAsianinspireddishessuchassearedtunaandbeefcarpaccio.Largewineselection.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Graze(MP)863HoustonNorthcuttBlvd.,606-2493.Diverseeclecticcuisinewithsmall“grazing”plates.Dishesincludespicytunatatakiandbraisedshortribs.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Red Drum (MP)803ColemanBlvd.,849-0313.TraditionalLowcountrycuisinewithaSouthwesternflair.Fresh,sustainableseafooddishes,steaks,andporkchops,servedinacasualatmosphere.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

FineDining39 Rue de Jean(D)39JohnSt.,722-8881.Frenchbrasseriecuisineinanintimatediningatmosphere.Servingsteaks,sushi,burgers,andsalads.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.Sundaybrunch.

Anson (D)12AnsonSt.,577-0551.Alocalfavoriteamongfinediningeateries,offeringaromanticsettingandfreshlocalseafoodlikecrustedgrouperandshrimpandgrits.Extensivewinelist.Dinnernightly.

Carolina’s(D)10ExchangeSt.,724-3800.Largewoodcolumnsdefinethiscontemporaryeatery,servingupdelectablefreshfish,veal,braisedshortribs,localclams,andseasonalvegetables.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinnernightly.

Charleston Grill (D)224KingSt.,577-4522.World-classdiningatoneofCharleston’stopeateries.Aneverchangingmenuisuniquelydividedintofourmaingroups–Cosmopolitan,Lush,Pure,andSouthern.Livejazz.Dinnernightly

Circa 1886 (D)149WentworthSt.,853-7828.DelectablecuisineisservedupattheWentworthMansion,withdisheslikecrabcakesouffléandbraisedporkshank.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails(MP)1968RivieraDr.,884-1177.Finediningwithinarelaxedandcasualatmosphere.TastyseafoodandsteakswithanAsianflairlikesearedseabassandacowboyrib-eye.Innovativemartinis.Dinnernightly.

Cypress Lowcountry Grill (D)167EastBaySt.,727-0111.Contemporarychicmeetsnostalgicinthisawardwinningeatery,servinglocalfavorites.Dinnernightly.

Fig(D)232MeetingSt.,805-5900.Nationallyacclaimedbistroservingfresh,locallysourcedfood.Menuchangesdaily,fromherbroastedtilefishtobutterednoodleswithwhitetruffles.Dinner,Mon-Sat.


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High Cotton(D)199EastBaySt.,724-3815.Southerncuisineofferedhighfashionstyle,withfreshlocalvegetables,seafood,andcharbroiledsteaksaccompaniedbytastysauceslikebéarnaiseandcabernet.Dinnernightly.

Magnolia’s(D)185EastBaySt.,577-7771.ContemporarymeetsoldworldcharmwithaSoutherncuisinemenuthat’sdividedbetweenuptownanddownsouth.Lunch,Mon-Sat.Dinnernightly.

McCrady’s Restaurant(D)2UnityAlley,577-0025.Southernfinediningwithanawardwinningchefoffersupinnovativefoodchoicesusingthefinestlocalingredients.Dinnernightly.

Peninsula Grill(D)112N.MarketSt.,723-0700.Southernclassicsservedinanelegant,yetrelaxedsetting.Awardwinningchefandimpeccableservicemakethisalocalfavorite.Firstclasswinelist.Dinnernightly.

Tristan (D)55S.MarketSt.,534-2155.Modernandinventivecuisineinaswankyatmospheremakesforagreatdiningexperience.Servingupsuchfavoritesashay-smokedflounderandlambribs.Dinnernightly.

FrenchFat Hen( J)3140MaybankHwy.,559-9090.ApopularhangoutofferingCountry-Frenchcuisinesuchasbarbeque-roastedduck,steaks,bouillabaisse,porkchops,andlocallyraisedfathens.Dinnernightly.Sundaybrunch.

La Fourchette (D)432KingSt.,722-6261.RusticFrenchclassicsinacozyatmosphere.Servingfavoritessuchascassoulet,tenderduckconfit,hangersteak,andFrenchshepherd’spie.Regionalwinelist.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

ItalianFulton Five(D)5FultonSt.,853-5555.AromanticdiningexperiencefeaturingtraditionalItaliandishessuchashandmadepasta,lambchops,andsearedduck.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Il Cortile Del Re(D)193KingSt.,853-1888.Topspotforaromanticwinebarinacourtyardsetting.FeaturingTuscanspecialtiesincludingpastadishes,freshseafood,soups,andsalads.Excellentwinelist.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Mercato (D)102N.MarketSt.,722-6393.Enjoylivejazzwhiledininginachicandstylishatmosphere.Dinnernightly.

Pane e Vino (D)17WarrenSt.,853-5955.AfavoritelocalhangoutservingtraditionalItalianfaretrattoriastyle.Heartypastadishes,localseafood,andagreatwinelist.Dinnernightly.


Sette(MP)201ColemanBlvd.,388-8808.ClassicItalian-Americanentreessuchascapellinipomodoro,marsala,porkshank,andveal.Half-pricewinespecialsonweeknights.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Trattoria Lucca(D)41BogardSt.,973-3323.RusticItalianfarewithuniquepastaselections,andexcellentseafooddishessuchasscampgrouperandgrilledtrumpetmushrooms.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

Wild Olive ( J)2867MaybankHwy.,737-4177.RusticItalianfareinacasualdiningatmosphere.Servingupfavoriteslikevealmarsala,shrimppicatta,risottobianco,andthetraditionallasagna.Dinnernightly.

MediterraneanLana Restaurant(D)210RutledgeAve.,720-8899.ElegantandcozydiningwithaMoroccanflair.Richflavorsandwellportioneddishesincluderisotto,seafood,poultry,andbeef.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Muse(D)82SocietySt.,577-1102.Eclecticcuisineinasecludedandquietatmosphere.Entreesincludegrilledswordfish,seabass,shortribs,duck,risotto,andalargewineselection.Dinnernightly.

Sermet’s Corner(D)276KingSt.,853-7775.(DI)115RiverLandingDr.,471-1777.Upscaleservicewithinanintimatesetting.Servingupfreshseafood,pasta,beef,andlocalproduce.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Tabbuli (D)6N.MarketSt.,628-5959.LocallysourcedfreshtapasandauthenticMediterraneancuisineandrawbar.Tabbuliboasts“thebestpatiobardowntown”.Lunchdailybeginningat11am.

MexicanSanti’s(D)1302MeetingSt.,722-2633.(S)114HolidayDr.,851-2885.AnarrayofauthenticMexicandishesinacomfortablediningatmosphere.VotedBestMargaritas.Lunch&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Taco Boy(D)217HugerSt.,789-3333.(FB)15CenterSt.,588-9761.FreshMexicanentreessuchasfishtacos,andanarrayofbeerandmargaritaselections.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Yo Burrito(D)77WentworthSt.,853-3287.(MP)675JohnnieDoddsBlvd.,856-0061.Servingupbigburritoswithtastystuffingssuchaschickenorgrilledmahi-mahi.Margaritasandcoldbeersmakeforagreathappyhour.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

RESTAURANT GUIDE

SeafoodAmen Street Fish & Raw Bar(D)205EastBaySt.,853-8600.Traditionalrawbarwithfreshseafoodchoicesincludingoysters,clams,flounder,andshrimp.Extensivebeerandwineselections.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Blossom(D)171EastBaySt.,722-9200.CafélikeatmosphereservinguplocalseafoodwithanItalianflair.Homemadepastadishes,gourmetpizza,ovenroastedfish,andpoachedshellfisharetopselections.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Blu Restaurant & Bar (FB)1CenterSt.,588-6658.Freshlocalseafoodwithinanoceanfrontsetting.Spendadayatthebeachandthenenjoytapas-styleentrees.Breakfast,Lunch,&Dinnerdaily.

Charleston Crab House (JI)145WappooCreekDr.,795-1963;(D)41S.MarketSt.,853-2900.“Familyownedfor20yearsandstillcrackin!”FreshLowcountryseafoodserveddailyinacasual,familyatmosphere.Featuringfreshbluecrabs,snowcrablegs,ahituna,freshsaladsandsandwiches,seafoodplatters,andmore.

Coast(D)39-DJohnSt.,722-8838.Relaxedatmospherewithanarrayoffreshlocalseafooddishesandanoutstandingdrinklist.Dinnernightly.

Finz Bar & Grill(MP)440ColemanBlvd.,654-7296.Relaxedatmospherewithfreshlocalseafood,tastyburgers,anddelectableappetizers.Livemusic,fullbar,andwinelistmakethisaneighborhoodfavorite.Lunch,Fri-Sat.Dinnernightly.

Fish(D)442KingSt.,722-3474.SouthernfavoriteswithanAsianflairsuchasMandarinchicken,andfreshoffthedockseafoodselections.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Fleet Landing (D)186ConcordSt.,722-8100.Waterfrontdininginacasualsetting,featuringclassicSoutherndishessuchascrabcakes,friedoysters,fishsandwiches,andgumbo.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant(D)10HayneSt.,723-3474.Upscaleseafoodhouseservinganarrayofinnovativeandclassicdisheslikeroastedgrouper.VotedBestSeafoodRestaurant.Dinnernightly.

Morgan Creek Grill(IOP)8041stAve.,886-8980.PanoramicviewsoftheIntracoastalwaterwaymakethisatopdestinationforlocalseafood,steaks,andnightlychefspecials.Boatdockingavailable.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Pearlz Oyster Bar(D)153EastBaySt.,577-5755.(WA)9MagnoliaRd.,573-2277.Fun,eclecticrestaurantservingthefreshestseafoodinacasualdiningatmosphere.Dinnernightly.

The Boathouse at Breach Inlet(IOP)101PalmBlvd.,886-8000.OverlookingtheIntracoastalwaterwaywitharotatingmenuoffreshseafood,steaks,andpasta.Alocalfavoriteforoveradecade.Lunch,Tue-Sat.Dinnernightly.


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SouthernHominy Grill (D)207RutledgeAve.,937-0930.ClassicSouthernfareinaneighborhoodsetting.Awardwinningchefoffersgenerousportions,freshbreads,andthebestshrimpandgrits.Breakfast,Lunch,&Dinner,Mon-Sat.

Hucks Lowcountry Table (IOP)1130OceanBlvd.,886-6772.Oceanviewsinanelegantbutcasualatmosphere.ServingLowcountryclassicslikeshrimpandgritsandfusiondishessuchasscalloprisotto.Lunch&Dinner,Tue-Sun.

Husk Restaurant (D)76QueenSt.,577-2500.Usingonlylocallysourcedingredients,Huskoffersaneverchangingmenuoffreshfish,steaks,chicken,andvegetablesdoneSouthernstyle.Lunch,Mon-Sat.Dinnernightly.

Slightly North of Broad (D)192EastBaySt.,723-3424.Upscalefoodinacasualsetting,withsuchfavoritesasprimerib,poachedmussels,andcrabstuffedflounder.Lunch,Mon-Fri.Dinnernightly.

The Library at Vendue Inn(D)19VendueRange,577-7970.HistoricdiningspotfeaturingtraditionalLowcountrycuisine.Seasonalmenuwithanemphasisonlocallyinspireddisheslikecrabcakesandshrimp&grits.Dinner,Tue-Sat.

Virginia’s on King(D)412KingSt.,735-5800.Upscaleyetrelaxedatmosphereservinguptraditionalfarelikefriedchicken,deviledcrab,po’boys,andanarrayofsidedishes.Breakfast,Lunch,&Dinnerdaily.

SteaksBurwell’s Stone Fire Grill(D)14NorthMarketSt.,737-8700.“Thenextgenerationofsteakhouses”coinedbythoseintheknowofbeeftrends,thisisaseeandbeseeneateryservingupchoicecutsofbeef,localseasonalvegetables,andsustainableseafood.GreatlocationoverlookingtheMarketarea.Fullbar.Dinnernightly.

Grill 225(D)225EastBaySt.,266-4222.Upscaleandfancywithprivateboothsandwhite-jacketedservice,servingupprimeUSDAsteaksandselectseafoodentrees.Lunch&Dinnerdaily.

Halls Chophouse (D)434KingSt.,727-0090.Family-ownedhigh-enddiningwitharichinteriorsetting,offeringupsteakscookedtoperfectionandchoiceseafooddishes.Dinnernightly.

Oak Steakhouse (D)17BroadSt.,722-4220.Upscalesteakhousefareinanimpeccablesetting,servingcertifiedAngusbeefandfreshlycaughtseafood.Awardwinningwinelist.Dinnernightly.

The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary (KS)1SanctuaryDr.,768-6253.Richmahoganysetsthetoneforthisupscaleeatery,servingupchoicedryagedbeefandfreshlocalseafoodfromaneverchangingmenu.Dinner,Tue-Sat.


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cubadivingismyguilty pleasure.Iknowwhichdivesarefavorites withotherenthusiasts,andIhavemyto-dolistforfuturetrips.Asaresult,whenmy family got the opportunity to take aseven-daytriptotheU.S.VirginIslands,Iwasalloverit.

Mywifewasinterestedinsomequal-ity pool time, shopping and snorkelingwith turtles. My two teens wanted toexplore thebeachesand try theirhandatnewwatersports.AndIjustwantedtodive.Andsowepackedourbagsandheadedfortheairport.

TheplanetoucheddowninCharlotteAmalie after less than four hours in theairandonestopinAtlanta.We’ddecidedto rent a car. Driving on the left side ofthe road was no big deal, and it gave usthe freedom to see and do more things.We grabbed the luggage and were at theMarriott Frenchman’s Reef & MorningStar Marriott Beach Resort, where theadventurebegan.Alongtheway,wecouldtellthattherewasmuchtodiscoverinSt.Thomas despite its size (32 square miles).Thatwouldcomelater.

First, accommodations at the resortarenothingshortofspectacular,especiallyafter its $48 million dollar renovationin2011.Youmaynotneed apassport totravelhere,buttheatmosphereisdistinctlyCaribbean–it’sanotherworld.Apparently,lovebirdsfinditappealing.Therearemorethan200weddingsheldhereeachyear.

Even the rooms feel exotic, althoughamenitiesaretop-drawerandwelackedfornothingduringourweekinparadise.

It All Begins with WaterFirst, the family checked out the infinitypools, fitness center and beach front. MywifescheduledanafternoonattheLuxuryLazule Sea Spa. (Guests can reserve aprivate spa pool for $25/day.) The teenssetoffdownthebeach,andI spokewiththeconciergeaboutadive.Weall agreedtomeetlater.

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I went diving near the Cow and CalfrockswiththeAquaActionDiveCenteroutofSecretHarbour.MysontookaDiscoverScuba class, where he learned to dive andhadpersonalsupervisiontokeephimfromdescendingmorethanthemaximumdepthof40ft.Mywifeanddaughtersnorkeled.

Later, we compared notes overlunch at the Sunset Grill in Secret Har-bour. The attractive restaurant puts acreative spin on island classics. Fishsandwiches, burgers, chicken salad, pluslots of local favorites, sourced locallywheneverpossible.

The next day, we had a breakfast thatwould be replicated for the entire trip – ahugebuffetatAquaTerraattheresortthatfeatured scrambled eggs, made-to-orderomelets and all kinds of fresh fruits andbreads.Therewasnoreasontogoelsewhere.

AfterwardIwentdiving.Onweekends,weatherpermitting,specialtripsaremadetoFrenchCapCay,adeeprockpinnacleinex-ceedinglyclearwaterwithenormousledgesthat support super-sized queen angelfish,plus some sea creatures like lobsters andnursesharks.Itwasamazing.

My son went with me and had a per-sonaldivemasterwhomadesurehestayedat the 40-foot maximum. The ladies wentsnorkelingagain.Itreally isbeautiful,clearwaterforviewing.

We had lunch at the Fat Turtle, indowntown Charlotte Amalie. It had greatviewsandgoodburgersandfishsandwiches.Theplaceishoppingatnight,butstillbusyduringtheday.Itwasrated#2oftheislandrestaurantsonTripAdvisor.

Late in the afternoon, we drove toMountainTopforascenicviewofMagen’sBay. The banana daiquiris are justifiablyworldfamous!ThelocalBotanicalGardensofferedanicechangeofpaceandareworthavisit.

We returned to the Aqua Terra atFrenchman’sReeffordinner.Thefishisfreshandthefoodworthstayingattheresortfor.

The next morning we decided to tourthe resort. It gaveus a great feel for all oftheamenitiestheyoffer(andthereare lotsofthem).

The teens spent the afternoon enjoy-ingStandUpPaddleboarding through theresort’s Adventure Center. It’s a growing

sportinthisareaaswellasbackhome,andeveryonewhotriedit lovedtheviewstand-ingupandthefullbodyworkout.

Together,wewentzipliningwithTreeLiminExtreme.Situatedhighintheforestof St. Peter Mountain, you catch breath-taking views of Magen’s Bay, the BritishVirginIslandsandbeyond.Theoperatorsarecertifiedandverysafety-conscious.

Fordinner,webranchedoutatCocoJoe’s.ItwasCaribbeanBuffetNightwhichmeant lobster, shrimp, fish, prime rib,great vegetables and more. A Caribbean-style band entertained us and dancerskept the energy high. The beach viewswent on forever and the whole familylovedit.

Stillmorewatersports thenextday,asweallwentsnorkelingwithturtlesthroughthe Adventure Center. The tour goes outtoTurtleCoveoffBuck Island and turtles,largeandsmall,oldandyoung,swimuptoyou.Thiswasgreatfun,butdesignedmorefornovicesthanexperienceddivers.

That evening, we were ready for nightkayaking,anewandverypopularadventureat Frenchman’s Reef. A guide gave us ourinstructionsandputusinaclear-bottomedkayak (think glass-bottomed boat in theFlorida Keys). As the sun went down, weturnedontheLEDlightswhichringedthebottomofourboats.Wecouldseewhatwasglidingbelowusandtheeffectwasamazing,withalltheboatsandlights,andtheshore-

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Thenextdaytherewastimeforonemoredive,andsowewentdivingatGrassCayandCongoCaywithCokiBeachDiveCenter(mywifeanddaughtersnorkeled).Thiswasagreat,personalizeddivewithonly4-6peopleontheboat(onthisday,itwasjustmyfamilyoffourandthedivemaster).Wesawthree-footlobsters,averylargeoctopusandaschoolofbabysquid–allinall,aremarkableadventure.

Playing TouristsForlunch,wedecidedtoexploreCharlotteAmalie,thecapitaloftheU.S.VirginIslandsandaduty-freeMeccaforshoppers.Before-tripresearch told us that the best buys on St.Thomas included jewelry,alcohol, china, crystal, perfumes, art, clothing, watches and cameras.Thereare literallyhundredsof shops, somehoused inolderhistoricbuildings.Onethingwedidn’tdowasresearchonthegoingpriceforcamerasandgoldbeforewelefthome.ItwasdifficulttodeterminethetrulygreatbargainsandIwilldefinitelydomyhomeworkbeforereturning.

LunchwasatMollyMalone’s,anotherfavoritewithlocalsandvisitors.Ourlasttwodinnerswereequallymemorable:ARoomwithaView,atBluebeard’sCastleofferedanexcellentfine-diningexperi-enceoverlooking theharbor.Filetmignon, lobster, shrimpscampi

–itwasallgood.

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Thelastnightwasabitmorelow-key.TheCaribbeanSaloongaveusexcellentviewsoftheFourthofJulyfireworksonSt. John,andhomemadepizza–justrighttobegintowinddown.Thiswasaper-fectwaytocombineawonderfulfamilyvacationwithdiving–whatcouldbebetter?

Some History St.Thomasiscontainedinonly32squaremiles,butitfeelslikemuchmore. Magen’s Beach and Sapphire Beach are frequently touted asamongthebestofthe40beachesontheisland.Watersportsareking,withswimming,sailing,diving,snorkeling,fishing,parasailing,kayak-ing,andstanduppaddleboarding.Butthere’shistory,startingwiththename,whichwasgivenbyChristopherColumbusinhonorofUrsula,martyredbytheHunsforrefusingtomarryapaganprince.Oldsugarplantationshave largelydisappearedand the tumultuous slave tradewas discontinued in 1848 after the practice was prohibited. Whatremainsarethevestigesofacolonialwayoflife.In1917,theislandswerepurchasedfromDenmarkfor$25millioningold.Today,thegoldcomesintheformoftouristsseekingaCaribbeanvacationwithoutcompletelyleavingtheU.S.behind.

Enjoy the island’s world-renowned golf course, and energeticnightlife.Climbthefamous99StepsofCharlotteAmalieforanin-comparableviewoftheCaribbean.Visitthesecond-oldestsynagogueintheWesternHemisphere,FortChristianorFrenchImpressionistpainterCamillePissarro’schildhoodhome.


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The firm representsvictims of wrongful death,personal injury, truckingand automobile accidents,defective products andpremises liability, as well asmedical and governmentnegligence. Howe alsohandles business litigationand criminal defense.

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