Hello! It’s been a while since I made a full blog post. Since I came back from Italy, I didn’t go out much during the month of October. As we approach the end of November, my friends are preparing to move out of Charleston to their next duty station in the next two months. I want to spend time with them as much as I can and cherish these moments here in Charleston before they head their separate ways.
With that being said, here is my November Food Log in Charleston.
Harbinger Café
Where: 1107 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
What I ordered: The Wholy City Quiche, Honey Latte
How much I spent: $19.79
Harbinger Café has an earthy cottage vibe. Came here to catch up with a friend. Quiet to moderately loud atmosphere (depending on how many people there are). Perfect place to study/work or to get some coffee with a friend like I did.
Ding Tea & Ha Long Café
Where: 281 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
What I ordered: Bahn Mi Sandwich with Lemongrass Pork, Hokkaido Milk Tea with Boba
How much I spent: $15.30
If you're looking for an inexpensive spot to eat at and need a break from southern food, this place is a must go. Probably the best Bahn Mi Sandwich I have eaten so far!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Where: 4959 Centre Pointe Dr #104, North Charleston, SC 29418
What I ordered: 10 Boneless Chicken Wings with Honey BBQ sauce
How much I spent: Free in honor of Veteran’s Day
Great place to watch sports and hang out with friends while eating some wings.
A.C.’s Bar & Grill
Where: 467 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
What I ordered: Gin and Tonic cocktail
How much I spent: $5.00
My friends and I favorite dive bar to pregame at before hitting the nightlife in Charleston. Compared to the other bars in Charleston, this is one of the cheapest bars I've been to. (Look out for the $2.00 beer specials!)
Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Where: 701 E Bay St No. 110, Charleston, SC 29403
What I ordered: Oysters (x144), Ceviche, Baguette
How much I spent: ~$330, split between 4 people ($82.50 each)
After being rejected to an oyster roast, we found this place online having a $1/oyster special. Juicy and thick meat in these bad boys.
Carmella’s Café and Dessert Bar
Where: 198 E Bay St #100, Charleston, SC 29401
What I ordered: Cookies and Cream Cake
How much I spent: $15.00, split between 3($5 each)
I would say that this is THE late night dessert café here in Charleston. They are generous with the size of their desserts.
Chubby Fish
Where: 252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403
What I ordered:
[1] Trigger Fish Tempura
[2] Octopus
[3] B-Liner Snapper Ceviche
[4] Poached Grouper
[5] Chili Garlic Shrimp
[6] Smoked Catfish Curry
[7] Whole Flounder With Ginger Scallion Sauce
[8] Citrus Bombshell
How much I spent: ~$200, split between 4 people ($50 each)
If you want to get seated at this highly sought-out restaurant that takes no reservations... Start lining up at 4:30pm (opens at 5pm). Probably one of the top seafood restaurants here in Charleston... and just based on my own intuition ;)
Sweetgrass Garden Annual Oyster Roast 2022
Where: 3121 State Rd S-10-1156, Johns Island, SC 29455
What was provided: all-you-can-eat roasted oysters, chili, beer from Low Tide Brewing
Tickets: $32.64 – purchased through Eventbrite
All funds and donations help support the farm’s mission of growing healthy food for those in need.
This was my first oyster roast event. I enjoyed how low-key and humbling this farm was. Plenty of roasted oysters where you could shuck them with your friends and family. A live band played while we sat on a lawn chair and go into a food coma.
That wraps up my eats in Charleston for November! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. On the note of giving thanks, I want to thank my friends here in Charleston for me for being part of my support system. Even if they don't see it... eating out, clubbing, or just sitting in the house with them has helped remind me that these are the kind of people that make the journey worth it and to keep pressing on. Be sure to give thanks to your friends and families as well… even if it’s through food ;)
Comment below what you are thankful for!
Oh myyy Carmella’s cake 😍😍😍 What am I thankful for? I’m thankful for you!!!!