Jun 12, 2014
reTAIL Is the Cat’s Meow Folks, if you have been reading my column for a little while you know that I like animals. Cows, pigs, chickens, and fish are mighty tasty, but I’m writing of the ones we usually have as pets. Homeless strays also tug at my heartstrings. If...
Jun 5, 2014
Over the last couple weeks the staff at West Of had the opportunity to visit some of West Ashley’s best burger joints and dive bars in search of the most outrageous burgers in our part of Charleston. The quest was both daunting and delicious. We sought out places that...
Jun 5, 2014
For your standard burger and fries, go for a solid pale ale, like Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale. This balanced yet hoppy beer is a great pairing for a classic burger with lettuce, tomato and onion. The hop flavors do a nice job of complementing the veggies, so as not to...
Jun 4, 2014
By any reasonable measure, the General Assembly gets a grade of “D” for its legislative performance — or lack thereof — over the two-year session that soon draws to a close. In this case, “D” is for dysfunction. Why? Because members of the legislature...
Jun 4, 2014
Folks, never be the only person in your family to own a pickup truck. Like wise, never be the only one who knows which is the business end of a screwdriver. Believe me, nothing good will ever come of these things. Years ago I worked at a local hardware and lumber...
