A Feast for the Eyes and Tastebuds
Sweatman’s Garden is as visually dazzling as it is delicious by Lorne Chambers | Editor The highly-anticipated Sweatman’s Garden has officially opened in South Windermere and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in West Ashley. Charleston’s first sodary and fondue lounge...
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A Pie With A View
Creekside Pizza, which opened a couple weeks ago, offering amazing marsh views of Longbranch Creek, gourmet pizzas and Italian entrees, and an extensive bar menu, including an impressive craft beer list. Don’t be fooled though, you can bring the kids, the...
Basement Beer
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — it’s the most wonderful time of the beer! From somewhere around September through well into the New Year, it’s just the season for beer lovers. Every trip to my local bottle shop brings new offerings and special releases....
Masters of the Pit
Harrison Sapp, Comer Smith, and Griffin Bufkin of the popular Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island, Ga. will join fellow pitmasters and friends Aaron Siegel, Taylor Garrigan, and Madison Ruckel of Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ to host a special Pitmaster Backyard...
A Time For Giving Thanks
It’s the time of year for giving thanks. Thanks for all of the wonderful things that we have — family, friends, hope, and love. Let’s try to be positive and look for the good things in life. And, one of the good things we have is beer. This week, as you plan out your...
Manny’s Turns 20
When West Of published its first issue in February of 2005, the West Ashley dining landscape looked quite a bit different. There were still several “old school” restaurants — places that were just synonomous with West Ashley — such as Liberty Café, Sunfire Grill,...
No Opportunity Wasted
Known to some as “downtown West Ashley,” the Avondale Business District certainly has a vibrant, mini-metropolitan vibe. There’s always something happening, and even bigger things on the way. Avondale Restaurant Week, Avondale 5k, a Halloween Pub Crawl, next week’s...
Breakfast of Champions
Double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout-That about says it all. Can you imagine the beer that would have these words written on the label? Well friends, consider it done, and once you’ve had it, your life might not be the same. The beer in question is the famous...
Bigger Beers Fight The Cold
With the temperatures continuing to hover on the colder side of the thermometer, I begin looking for stronger beers, those that will keep me warm and satisfied on even the most frigid nights. And, while imperial stouts and double IPAs are also muscular, it’s the beers...
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ Celebrates Seven Years
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ has had an exceptional seven years in the Charleston area with their two popular locations, a bustling catering operation and an in-house dining concept Home Team Kitchen located inside The Alley Charleston. Pitmaster Aaron Siegel and his...
Sweet Success
Since the Grand Opening in September, Butter Blossoms Bakery’s business has been ‘blooming’. Hundreds of cookies and cupcakes have been sold, and the Tea Room has hosted lots of children’s parties. Demand has been so great for bridal showers and grownup birthday...
