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46A Living CanvasCool and soothing colors make for a warm and cozy home surrounded by meticulous landscaping and unobstructed views of the marsh scenery.

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62Healthy Hands CookingHealthy Hands Cookingis on a mission to empower our youth with the critical skills of healthy cooking.

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The ProfessionalRebekah Jacob’s passion for fine art keeps hergallery at the top of Charleston’s art scene

By JASoN A. ZWIKER

When her car broke down inMississippi, she bought art. It was what shewastheretodo.

ThisiswhatyoumustunderstandaboutRebekah Jacob.Shedoesnot stop.Throwanobstacleinherpathandshe’llsimplysizeitup,findawayaround,andkeepgoing.Sowhilethemechanicsdidtheirwork,shedidherown.

And,truthbetold,whenyourpassionisforthephotographythattellsthestoryoftheAmerican South, the Mississippi Delta isn’tsuchabadplacetofindyourselfstranded.Topicturethescene,closeyoureyesandletyourimaginationsoftenthelinesbetweenlongagoandnowjustalittle,likeaphotographinten-tionally left slightly out of focus.That fertilecrescentofblackalluvialsoilremainsthesame.It’sjustthenamesandthefacesofthepeoplethatchangeovertime.

MississippiishometoJacob.ShegrewupinClarksdale,surroundedbyawealthofmusi-calheritageandagriculturaltradition.ShewenttoOleMissforhereducation,earningaB.A.in English and M.A. in Art History. That’swhereshefellinlovewiththeworkofauthorandphotographerEudoraWelty.Thesincerityandstrengthofthoseimages,scenesfromruralMississippi,leftanindelibleimpressiononher.

“It’sawindowforpeopletoseewhatMis-sissippi is andhow thepeople live,” she says.“Thephotographyreallyistimeless.”

Welty’swork,alongwiththeDepression-era photography of Walker Evans and the

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scene.She’salwaysonthemove.WhensheisnotintownhostinganexclusivearteventatRJG,she’sverylikelyacquiring,appraising,or lecturing in key cities such as NewYorkCity,Houston,PalmBeach,orWashington,DC.Thatmobilityisessentialtoherbusinessstrategy.

“She’snotjustsittinghereinCharlestonwith a catcher’s mitt waiting for the artiststo show up,” says business strategist BaronHanson.“She’sjettingwheresheneedstobetofindtheartists,tomeetthecollectors,andtolearnwhatishappeningbehindthescenes.”

That tenacity has taken her to someamazingplaces.She’stravelledtoCubatoseefirsthandtheworkspacesoftherevolutionaryphotographers she admires. Many of themweredevelopingoutoftheirkitchensinksand,justthesame,creatingprintsofphenomenalquality.

Defining Jacob is a daunting task. Im-agineatop-tiercurator,fineartappraiser,andIndiana Jones all rolled up into one person.Thentakeintoaccountthatsheisadedicatedrunnerwhooftenplansexhibitsdowntothefinestdetailwhilethemilesslipbyunderherfeet. On top of all that, add in the fact thatshe’s still amazingly young for someone soaccomplished.

“That’stheexcitingpart:tohavesomeoneasyoungasherwhocanactuallyacquiresuchrareandhigh-valuedcollections,”saysHanson.“She’s come to the point, within eight years,whereshecanshowaworklike‘RedCeiling’byWilliamEggleston.”

Toputthatintoperspective,considerthis:inthespringof2013,copiesof‘RedCeiling’wereheldbytheMuseumofModernArt,theJ.PaulGettyMuseum(notcurrentlyonview),and Rebekah Jacob Gallery, in Charleston.That’snotalonglist.

Eggleston’sworkwaspartofRJG’s2012springshow“SomewhereintheSouth”,apow-erfulexhibitthatfeaturedsomeofthemostno-tableSouthernphotographers,includingcolorphotographypioneersEgglestonandWilliamChristenberry.

“Every artist I represent here has someconnection to the South,” she says. “Anotherpointisthattheyareallseasoned,professionalartists.”

ThisisperfectlyinlinewithhervisionforartinCharleston.Shewantsnothinglessthanforthecitytoberecognizedasanationalhubforfineartsandphotography.

RJG features diverse works includingpaintings andphotography, all at thehighestlevel of connoisseurship. Each artist repre-sentedisworld-caliber,havingbeenexhibitedacrosstheglobe,andhasworksinmuseumandcorporatecollections.

Inadditiontoherworkinthegallery,shealso offers appraisal services.The formal ap-praisalprocessisnecessaryformanypurposes,includingresale,estateplanning,andinsurance,andJacobhastheexperienceandcredentialstohandle this with the utmost professionalism.She holds a certificate in Appraisal StudiesinFineandDecorativeArts fromNewYorkUniversity and is aCertifiedMemberof theAppraisersAssociationofAmerica.

Keeping all of this in balance requiresconstanteffort.Travellingaroundthecountryisn’t just a perk of the job, it’s absolutely es-sential.“There’salotofmovementindifferentmarketsrightnow,”explainsHanson.“Thingsthat were once considered unattainable arestartingtobecomeavailable.”

When that once-in-a-lifetime grab sur-faces,eitheryou’rerightthere,readytoacquireit,oryou’renot.RebekahJacobmakesitaprac-ticetobethere.843.697.5471, rebekahjacobgallery.com.¡

soul-stirring portraiture of Doris Ulmann,becametheinspirationforalifelongpassion.ShesoughtouttheworkofCivilRightseraand Cuban revolutionary photojournalists.Thepowerofanimagetocapturetheimagi-nationandinspirechangeissomethingsheunderstandswell.

“Photography is immediate,” she says.“Thephotographerhastogetalittlebitlucky.These photographers were travelling, docu-mentingastoryinaverytruthful,matter-of-factway.Thecameraisveryhonest.”

“IwanttobetheDianeSawyerofthearts,” sheaddswitha laugh.“Ineed todigdeep and see the authenticity behind theworkformyself.IfIcan’t,itwon’tbeshowninthegallery.”

Thisworkethicisalargepartofwhathas kept Rebekah Jacob Gallery consist-ently at the top of Charleston’s visual art


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In2010,thefirstwaveofBabyBoomersturned65.Americaisagingatarapidpace.AccordingtoanAugust1,2011,articleinTheWashingtonPost,thenationwillseearapidincreaseinthenation’selderlyinthenextdecade.TheAARPPolicyInstitutereportedtwoyearsagothatthereweremorethan50,000licensedresidentialcaresettingsintheUnitedStates.LutheranHomesofSouthCarolina(LHSC)isamongthosestatistics.

FrankeatSeasidetracesitsbeginningstotheevangelicalLutheranCharitiesSocietyofCharleston,whenitwasfirstfoundedin1892onCalhounStreetindowntownCharleston.In1908theEvangelicalLutheranCharitiesSociety,nowknownasLutheranHomesofSouthCarolina,Inc.,purchasedandrenovatedtheAdgerfamilyhomeandsoontheJacobWashingtonFrankeHomewelcomeditsfirstguests.In1996,theFrankeHomebecameFrankeatSeasideandmovedtoitscurrentRifleRangeRoadlocation–a42-acretractwithintheSeasideFarmsplanneddevelopmentinthebeautifultownofMountPleasant.Sincethattime,thechurch’sministryhasgrowntoprovidebroadcontinuumofcareaswellasinnovativewellnessprogramsandservices.

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BetweentheassistedlivingofferingsofFrankeatSeaside,AprilDillon,CommunityOutreachDirector,explainsthereare46assistedlivingsuiteswithavarietyoffloorplansandcommongatheringplacesforsocialeventsandactivities.Anadditional22assistedlivingunitswithasecuredinteriorgardencourtyardare

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Dillonnotesthatthemainpurposeofassistedlivingistogiveresidentssupportasneeded,whileatthesametime,

encouragingasmuchindependenceaspossible.Eachprogramissupervisedbyalicensednurse,whoworkswithfamilyandcaregiverstocreateanindividualcareplanforeachresident,sostaffcanprovidejusttheamountofhelpwhenneededwithdailylivingtaskssuchasdressing,bathing,hygiene,andmedications.Shesays,“Wewanttogivethemjusttherightamountofhelp,attherighttime.”

LocatedminutesawayfrombeautifulbeachesandhistoricdowntownCharleston,theSeasideFarmsneighborhoodoffersabroadvarietyofshops,restaurants,walkingpaths,andmanyotheramenitieswithinclosedistanceofthecampus.Throughoutarealsoplacestositandrelax–onthe

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FrankeatSeasideencouragesinvolvementandindependenceforthoseresidentswhoareactive.Themonthlycalendarisbrimmingwithvariousopportunities.SomeresidentsareapartofsuchgroupsastheFrankeBowlersortheFrankeChorus.Attheon-siteRodenbergChapel,FrankehoststheRemington

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ortherapyappointmentswithouteverhavingtogooutside—weevenhaveanonsitepharmacyrighthere.”saysDillon.“Plus,iffamilymembersliveinseparateareas,oncampusduetotheirowncareneeds,it’seasierforthemtovisit,sharemealsandattendprogramstogether.”

Mealsandrefreshmentsareincludedinthemonthlyfee,asisthechancetoparticipateinFranke’saward-winning

“Franke is unique in that nearly all of our programs and services are under one roof. Residents can go from their apartment to the dining room, activities, beauty shop, or therapy appointments without ever having to go outside—we even have an onsite pharmacy right here.”


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wellnessprogramsandactivities.Frankewillprovidebasicfurnishingsuponrequest,yetresidentsandfamiliesareencouragedtobringtheirownfurnitureandbelongingstopersonalizetheirlivingspace.

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levelofcomfortbyofferingaquicksmile,agoodword,andimmediateresponsetotheneedsofeachmember. BeingatFrankefeelslikebeingathomewithfamily.”

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Chef Jon Cropf is all about servingfresh and sustainable seafood

By DENISE K. JAMES

Photographs By LEA DALES

I once caught a fish in mymother’sbackyard—asmallbass,the first and only fish I’ve ever reeled inwithafishingpole.WhileIneveratethefishmyself(Iwastoosqueamishforthat),I remember feeling proud and awestruckwhen my stepfather pan-seared my catchandenjoyeditfordinner.

When a meal comes straight to youfrom its origins without a middleman,there’s an appreciation for the food thatcannotbematchedbyatriptothesuper-market.ExecutiveChefJonCropf,ofBluRestaurant on Folly Beach, understandsthisphenomenonand,thus,onlythefresh-est food will do in his kitchen. In fact, Idon’tthinkhewouldmindmesayingheisabitofastickleraboutit.

CropfgrewupinBaltimore,whereheworkedhiswayupfromhisjobasadish-washer at a nearby country club. He waspromotedtolinecook,buthewasn’tsatis-fied;herealizedaculinarydegreewouldbehisnextstep.So,aftersevenyearsattheres-taurant,Cropfmoved toCharlotte,N.C.,toattendJohnson&WalesUniversity.

“ThoughIenjoyedcity life—grow-ing up in Baltimore and going to schoolinCharlotte—Iwaseventuallyreadyforsomethingdifferent,”saysCropf.“So,afterschool,mygirlfriend and Imovedout toLakeTahoe, which is the most beautifulplaceI’veeverbeen.”

Before all our readers wrinkle theirnoseindisdainattheideaofsomeonenotthinkingCharleston is themostbeautiful

place on Earth, under-stand that Cropf hadhis culinary in Tahoe,whereheworkedattheTahoe Mountain Clubwith “an incredible”sous-chefandexecutivechef.

“Theychangedmyapproach to cookingand my view on farm-ing,” declares Cropf.“Insteadofusingallthespices, marinades andrubs that I was accus-tomed to using, we letthe ingredients speak

forthemselves.”Cropfwaspromotedtsous-chefaftersix

monthsattheTahoeclub.Hewasthenre-sponsiblefortworestaurants—oneatthetopofthemountainandoneatthebottom.

“Ibasicallyhadtoguidethefoodbe-tweenthetwolocations,upanddownthemountain,”hesays.“Itwasironic:Acoupleofyearsbeforethat,I’dbeentakingabustoworkinacity.NowIwasonaSnowcat.”

Eventually, though Cropf describeshimselfasessentiallya“mountainperson,”the Deep South called him and his girl-friendbacktotheLowcountryarea,whichhappenstobeherhome.

“Thescenerywasbeautiful inTahoe,butitwasgoodtobebackintheSouth.Ienjoythehospitalityhere,”hesays.

LuckilyforeveryoneonFollyBeach,Cropf ended up at theTides Hotel as achef for Blu — a restaurant that, at thetime,wasbeingreinvented.

“Iwantedsomethingthatwasnotyetestablished,” he says. “I wanted to definethe vision of this place, which I have. Istartedassous-chef.”

SinceCropfalsoconfessestobeinganavidfisherman,becomingachefinChar-leston,particularlyduringtheculinaryren-aissanceweareexperiencing,istheperfectcomplementtohispassionforseafood.

“InTahoe, Imainlydealtwithgameanimals,chickenandbeef,”hesays.“IliketheopportunitytoworkwithseafoodhereatBlu.Wedohaveachickenoptionand

Plush settings inside the Blu Restaurant at tides of folly Beach.

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tuceandimportedlettuceisamazing.Ialsolovethecatfish,withCarolinaGoldriceontheside.”

Cropf ’s team members bring out thelocal tomato and cucumber salad for me.Ithashouse-pulledmozzarella,freshherbsand croutons. It tastes like summer on aplate,andeventheguydownthebarnoticeshowcolorfulitisandaskswhatI’meating.Icanhardlyanswer,ofcourse,becausemymouthisfull.

ThenextcourseisBlu’sshrimpn’grits,with local grits, provided by the GeechieBoyMill,andlocalshrimp.Thetextureissosmoothandcreamy,it’salmostanemotionalexperiencethatis,untiltheybringoutthepan-roastedgrouper,andI’mseriouslyover-whelmedwithdelight.

“These carrots were just picked thismorning,” they tell me, setting down myplate.

I’ve always said that with food thisgood, you almost don’t want anyone elsearoundwhileyou’re eating. It seems likeapersonal act, savoring every bite. Thus, IignoretheSaturdaybarcrowdandconcen-trate on the delicate snap of vegetables. Itisn’tdifficult.

Afterward, Cropf and I discuss theculinarytrendsintheLowcountry.

“I think using local ingredients willcontinue tobea trend,”he says.“It’s awe-sometoseecompaniessuchasGrowFoodwho are helping to distribute from thesmallestfarms—farmswhocouldn’tdoitontheirownotherwise.”

IaskCropfwhethertherecentalcoholbanonFollyBeachhashelpedtherestau-rantorhurtit,intermsofbusiness.

“Ithasdefinitelyhelped,”hesays.“Foronething,itbringspeoplewhowanttohaveadrinkontoourdeck.It’salsocalmeroverallonthebeach.”

Cropf ’s own life outside of the res-taurantworld isacalmone.Heprefers tospendquiettimeathomewithhisgirlfriend,Stephanie,aswellastheirdog,Grace.

“I’mmoreintosimplethings,”hesays.“Ienjoygardeningathome,takingourdogtothecountypark,thingslikethat.”

ThoughCropfloveshisprofessionasachef,hebelievesthatthesourceofthefood,arepetitivethemethroughoutourconversa-tion, shouldbepraisedas theheartofanymeal.

“ThisisthebestteamI’vebeenpartof,allthewayouttothepurveyors,”heinsists.“Thepeoplewhobringthingsfromtheearthareresponsibleforwhatrestaurantsare.”

(toptobottom)ChefCropfpreppingvegetables;Tomatoandcucumbersaladwithpulledmozzarella,tornherbs,andfocacciacroutons;Appspecial-scallops,summerfruitandvegetables-peaches,blackberries,Serranopeppers,duckperchutto,peachpureeandpeachvinegar;SwordfishwithCarolinagoldrice,carrotsandheirloomeggplant.

a steak option, but most of the menu isseafood.”

As far as which habits Cropf car-riedwithhimfromhistimeinTahoe,the“pristinevegetables”onBlu’smenuaretheanswer.Therestaurantmaintainsafriendlyrelationship with area farms, includingGeechie Boy Mill, Ambrose Farms andGrowFood.

“Some of the best farmers I’ve everworkedwithareinCharleston,”headmits.“IalsolovehowSouthCarolina’sgrowingseason is so long. It’smildallyear round,whichmeansyoucanalwaysfindbeautifulstuff.”

“What’syourfavoritevegetable?”Iaskhim.

“That’s a tough question,” he replies.“I’m super passionate about strawberrieswhentheirseasonfirstbegins.ThenI loveRomano beans and doing different thingswith those.My favorite vegetable toeat isafreshtomato.Justonaplate,byitself,withsea salt. I’ve always enjoyed tomatoes, buttheoneswegethereinthesummerarethebest.”

And it isn’t only the vegetables thatwerepickedthatday;therestaurantisoneoftheonlytwointheCharlestonareatouselivefish.SwimmingRockFarm,ownedbyRickEager,isaneco-friendlyandsustain-ableenvironmentforraisingfishsuchasreddrumandbass.

“It’smore sustainable thanharvestingwildfish,”explainsCropf.“Theydeliverthefishtousstillaliveinthemorning,whichIbelievegivesmystaffanappreciationanda

respectfortheingredient.”Naturally,when a restaurant is that

diligentabouta freshproduct, it seldomiswithoutaccolades.BluisamemberoftheSustainableSeafoodInitiative—andthey’vebeenplatinum,thehighestaward,for several years. Cropf also points outthat more and more restaurants in theLowcountryarejoiningtheelitelist.

“It’sgoodtoseethatotherrestau-rantsareconcentratingontheenviron-ment.The list theysendusgets longerevery month — it almost doubles,” heremarks.“Andit’snotaneasylisttojoin!

Theycomein,rummagethroughyourfishbins,callupyourpurveyorsandcheckuponyou.”Helaughs.“It’stoughtogetcertified.”

“Our menu changes regularly, aboutfourtofivetimesperyear,”hesays.“Ithinkeverythingonitissomethingwe’reallproudofasateam.Ilovethebutterlettucesalad.Thetastedifferencebetweenfresh,locallet-

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Living (BALA)awards, as judgedby theNationalAssociationofHomebuildersandProfessionalBuildermagazine.

Infact, thehomeowner’shomeisoneof theBALAwinners.BuffingtonHomestitledtheentry,“ALivingCanvas.”It’sappropri-ate,echoingCindy’spastimeaswellasthehome’sappearance.“It’sacozy,homeyplacewithcasual,lightcolors,”Cindysays.“Ididn’twantittoseemstuffyatall.”

Buffingtonandthehomeownerfamiliesactuallyenjoyarela-tionshipthatcoincideswiththebirthoftheBuffingtons’business.The homeowners met the Buffingtons nearly 17 years ago, whenDan and Cathy were building their first home on Ocean CourseDriveonKiawahIsland.“Myhusbandisjustafanaticaboutdetail.We loved thewoodwork,andaswewalked throughthathouse, Ihadneverseenabetterbuilthomeinmylife,”Cindyremembers.So,afterowningacondoforseveralyearsonKiawah, thehomeown-ersknewexactlywho tocontact for theirhomebuild:BuffingtonHomes.

CindyandJim,whootherwiseliveinIndianapolis,weredrawnto theremotenessofKiawahandthesolitudeprovidedby the is-land.Theyparticularlyappreciatedthesurroundings–themarshes,lagoonsandtidalcreeks–andtheviewsaffordedbythearea.Theirvistas, per the couple’s wishes, both of the interior and exterior,wouldbeawashincolor.

sarecreationalartist,Cindy(lastnamewithheldathomeownersrequest)leadsalifeetchedincolor.HerhusbandJim,acorporateattorney,ispartialtodetail.Theirvacationhome,adreamybuildsituatedonKiawahIsland,containstheirdualvision.Thehome–courtesyof constructionfirmBuffingtonHomesandarchitect Marc Camens – encompasses a pointed level of in-tricacy that ably met the couple’s needs. The dwelling’s designconcept is clear, as it maintains an affable relationship to its sur-roundings. All told, the construction unmistakably dovetails withthe mission of Buffington Homes – the group seeks to build thehome of each client as if it was their own. “(Buffington Homes)has so much expertise, and they care so much about the de-tail,” the homeowner says. “They’re not in it for the money.”

Buffington Homes, as spearheaded by co-owners Dan andCathy Buffington, focuses on Kiawah Island and other premiumprojects throughout the Charleston area. For nearly two decadesnow,thefirmhaswonthepraiseofregionalandnationalbuildingassociations.Itsaccolades includea2009silveraward intheWallStreetJournal’sDreamHomescontest,andregionalawardsforbestresort/island products and best service. Dan Buffington has beenperenniallyrecognizedasaTop100BuildingCompanyPresidentbyHomeBuilderExecutivemagazine.Plus, for eight consecutiveyears,BuffingtonHomeshasreceivedthecovetedBestinAmerican

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Indoor and outdoor Living

Theuniquevacationhomeisnestledinamaritimeforest.Thewrap-aroundandcircularscreenporch,andadditionaloutdoorliv-ingareasprovideavarietyofindoorandoutdoorlivingchoices,andtheuseofstained,westernredcedarmatchesthewoodedenviron-ment,etchingthehomeinanatural,colorfulsetting.Itfeaturesaninvertedfloorplan,primarilytoallowmaximum,unobstructedviewsof the surrounding landscape,and to facilitateadramatic,vaultedliving area.The kitchen and dining areas are also situated on thesecondfloor,andthemajorityofthebedroomsareonthefirstfloor.

Construction necessitated a thorough and detailed approach.Thefinishoneachtrussconsistedof92separatepiecesofcustomtrim, an important aspect asmost of thehome ismadeofwood.Othercustomelementsincludedcabinetry,travertineandstonetile,milledflooringandmolding.

Theteam’scollaborationsupportedthelevelofspecificationre-quired, enabledbyallparties’ extensiveexperience. It allowed themtosurmount severaldesignrestrictions related tobuildingsetbacks,heightconstraints,minimumfirst-floorheightrequirementsandlotcoverage.Thefocusbecamesingular: situating thehomeamong its

surroundingstoofferitsoccupantssoothingcolorandarchitecturalmeticulousness.

Becauseofthosezoningrestrictionsthatdemandhomestobeconstructedataspecificheightabovesea level,architectMarcCa-mensdevotedconsiderablethoughttothefloorentryspace.Camensrealizedthatmostpeoplelookuponcetheyenteraroom,allowingthedesignchallengetobeovercome.Hedrewahigh-ceilingedfoyertopresentviewsofthesecond-floorcathedralceilingandadjoiningdiningarea.Thedetailedceiling,dormers,andtrimcreatemomentumasvisitorsmovethroughthespace.

The design fits with Camens’ approach. As the principal ofCamens Architectural Group, he asks crucial questions, seeking todeterminehowhisclientswishtolive,orhowtheyplanonusingthehome.Hegraspedthatthehomeowner’sdriverswerecolorandspace.“Ilovethegreatroomwithallthelightandwindows,”Cindysays.“WhenyouopenupallthoseFrenchdoorsintheroom,youreallyfeellikeyou’reinatreehouse.”

Notonlyatreehouse,butanartist’shome.Theentranceshow-casesoneofCindy’spieces:a15-foottriptych,orpanelpaintingthatisdivided into three sections.Ratherappropriately, theworkofartfeaturesamarshlandscape.

Thefoyeroffersexpansiveviewsofthehighceilings;kidsbedroom.

“I love the great room with all the light and windows. When you open up

all those French doors in the room, you really feel like you’re in a treehouse.”



TheothercolorsinthehomesproutfromanOrientalrugCindyfoundinIndianapolis.Thecolorsformthespectrumofthehome’spalate,allowingaplayful,creativenature.“IttookusacoupleofmonthstofindtherugIwanted,”Cindysays.“It’sinthegreatroom,inthemiddleportionofthefloor,andthedesignjustsortofstartedwiththecolorsinthatrug.”

The homeowner’s favorite areas in thehome,whichalsocontainsamasterbedroom,twoadditionalbedroomsandbunkroomthatsleeps five, are the great room, screened-inporch,Jim’sthird-flooroffice,and,ofcourse,the kitchen. Cindy’s family is of Germanheritage,andthespaceprovidesampleroomfor her to whip up sauerbraten, a deliciousGermanpotroastthattypicallymarinatesina mixture of vinegar, wine and other herbs,spices and seasonings. Even the meal tendstoemanatefromthelively,good-naturedtonethehomeownershavecreated.

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Still, Buffington Homes’ expertise, itseems,extendsbeyonddesignandconstruc-tion.Attherequestoftheirclients,Buffing-tonHomesalsoinitiatedayearlypreventativemaintenance program. Buffington CustomCare conducts yearly inspections and deliv-ersreportsprescribingcustomizedservicestoresolveanylong-standingproblems.

Alltold,theservicebridgesthegapfrombuild to upkeep, making use of BuffingtonHomes’ specialized database which containssuch information as original paint colors toplanspecifications.It’saparticularlypopularoptionforclientswholiveremotely.Propertyreviewsfacilitatelandscapemaintenanceandhomerefurbishingorrepairs,aswellastimelystormcleanupandpestcontrol.Thevalue isappreciable, adding to Buffington Homes’overallcapabilities.

Thefirmmaintainsareputationforpro-vidingexcellence,satisfactionandquality.Andoncemore,theBuffingtonHomesdeliveredonthehomeowner’sfamilyproject.ThoughCindyandJimwaitedyearstoinitiatethebuild,itwasworthit.Thespace,color,andsurroundingswillofferawonderfulvacationhomefornowandforyearstocome.TheBuffingtons,oldfriendsastheywere,camethrough.

“What I had found with a lot of thebuilders,” Cindy says, “they will tell peoplethatthepriceisgoingtobemuchlower,thentheykeepgoingupanditcostshomeownersmore.The Buffingtons were right on targetwith price. And with schedule. They wereperfect.Itwasagreatfitoverall.”

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decadeago,themajorityofushadneverevenheardof“gluten”.To-day,theprevalenceofglutenintol-

eranceorglutensensitivityhasdramaticallyincreased.Onein133peoplearediagnosedwith celiac disease. Since 2003 the salesof gluten free cookbooks and gluten freefoodsisgeneratinga$2.6billionindustry.

What is Gluten, Exactly?Gluten is a protein found in many

grains such as wheat, rye, and barley.Glutenistheingredientthatmakespizzadoughstretchy,givesbreada spongy tex-ture,andthickenssoupsandstews.Glutenisinmostbreads,crackers,pasta–regard-less of the shape, and desserts such ascookies, cakes, pies, puddings and somecandy bars. Surprisingly, it’s also foundin soups, sauces – soy and teriyaki, andmany salad dressings. Two commonlyused, hidden sources of gluten are malt(made from barley) and hydrolyzed veg-etable protein (often contains wheat).

Why Go Gluten Free? Most people can eat gluten. For

thosewithaglutenallergyorceliacdis-ease, gluten free becomes awayof life.Celiac disease is a genetic disorder. Itis thoughtthat2.5millionpeoplehaveceliac disease, despite increased test-ing only 150,000 are diagnosed. Thesymptoms of celiac disease are manyand varied, including chronic diarrhea,unintended weight loss, unexplainedanemia, fatigue, bone and joint pain,andinchildren-failuretogrow.Ifleftuntreated,thisdisordercandamagetheintestines and cause long term prob-lems. For individuals that have seena physician and been tested for celiacdisease, even a crumb can make theirimmune system respond dramatically.

Eating Right With Gluten Intolerance»Readfoodlabelscarefully.»Lookforglutenfreegrains,flour,andfoodproductsinfoodstores.»Packglutenfreefoodsifeatingawayfromhome.

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»Readrestaurantmenuscarefullyandaskthechefaboutrecipeingredients.»Choosefresh,wholefoodsandingredients.Manyprocessedfoodsincludegluten-containingingredients.

Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity is an-otherproblemontherise.Thesymptomsare similar to celiac disease – stomachcramps, diarrhea, bloating – but are notasdramatic andwillnotdamage the in-testines. Avoiding gluten “most” of thetimecanimprovethesesymptoms.Someindividualsexperiencingconditionssuch

as migraines,depression,fibromyalgia,andchronic fatigue syndromehave found relieffollowingaglutenfreediet;butthisdoesnotworkforeveryone.

Gluten Free the Latest Ticket to Weight Loss?

Many people are on the gluten freebandwagon to lose weight. Does it work?Weight loss might occur for some dueto healthier food choices. Most desserts,breadedandfriedfoodsareavoided,andtheyarelesslikelytoovereatwithfewerchoices.Butifglutenfreeproductsaresubstituteditcanincreasecaloricintake.Withoutgluten

Additional ResourcesCeliacDiseaseFoundation(CDF)www.celiac.orgGlutenIntoleranceGroup(GIG)www.gluten.netRecipeExchange:www.glutenfreedom.comwww.glutenfreerecipes.org

tobindthefoodstogether,fatandsugarareincreasedandusedtoincreaseflavor.Afewpretzels may be only 110 calories, but thesame portion of gluten free pretzels mayprovide 150 calories or more. Gluten freefoods may be higher in carbohydrates, fatsandsodium.Thefeel–goodeffectofglutenfree eating could be due to simple mind-ful eating rather thangluten avoidance.Byeliminating processed foods and increasingwholefoodslikeveggies,fruits,beansandothernon-glutengrains,you’llfeelhealthier,happierandlighter–whetheryoursystemcantolerateglutenornot.


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Executive Chef Eric Huff with Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill.


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Burwell’s Stone Fire GrillCharleston’s next generation steakhouse

By WENDY SWAT SNYDER

Photographs by LEA DALES

WhensomeonelikeBravo’sTopChefMastershostCurtisStoneshowsupatyourplaceforabitetoeat,youknowyou’redoingsomethingright.InCharlestonrecentlyforaspecialevent,thecelebritycheffromDownUnderwas reportedlydirecteddowntown to Burwell’s Stone Fire Grillwhenheasked“what’sgood?”

Thetoneyeateryisservingupa“nextgeneration”versionofclassicsteakhousefareinaspaceonlowerMarketStreetborderingthedocks.Inlessthanayearsinceopening,therestauranthasquicklybecomepopularamong the downtown dining-around set,andisafavoritewateringholeofafewlocalcelebritychefsaswell.

“Theconceptof thesteakhouse–big,beefy, masculine – hasn’t changed in 100years,”notesBurwell’spartnerKenEmery,who specializes in restaurant design. “Wewantedtomodernize it,andtohavemoremenu offerings for lighter appetites thanjustafilet.”

EmeryteamedupwithNorthCarolina-based JohnThomas, a corporate restaurantexecutive,back in2011tobringthisvisiontolife.TheysearchedtheSoutheastforasite,anddecidedCharleston–withitsreputation

asaculinarytown–wasaperfectfit.“We also believed that the Market

districtisCharleston,”recallsThomas,“andthatitwouldbeexcitingtodosomethingintheMarket.”

They found two adjacent buildings –14and16NorthMarket–andbrokethroughwallstocombinethepropertiesinto one, 5,600 squarefootspace.

“Duringthedemoli-tion we found old woodunder the drywall dat-ing back to 1894,” saysEmery. “We wanted topreserve everything thatwecould–that’swhythefloors don’t match. Wealsoresistedputtinginanelevator and refurbishedtheoriginalstairs.”

Executive Chef EricHuff was brought on

boardduringthebuild-outphaseandspentasmuchtimewieldingasledgehammeraswritingthemenu.

“I stained every beam on the secondfloor,” says Huff, who’d worked underCirianDuffy,formerexecutivechefatTris-tan.“I helped pick out booths, watched itgrowfromthegroundup.Weallputalotofblood,sweat,andtearsintoit.”

Emery notes that the vision for theinteriorwasa radicaldeparture fromstea-khouse form: creating a variety of spaces– open dining room, exhibition kitchen,barwithTV,andanintimatesecondfloor–tailoredtodifferingdiningexperiences.

“It’s a ‘see and be seen’ venue, some-thingthat’sabigtrendtodaywiththeriseof socialmedia.Wedesigned the space tohavedefined,yetvisuallyopenareas.”

Theexhibitionkitchenisafocalpointfordinerswhowanttogetinontheaction.Bar-style seatingprovides front rowviewsof the kitchen– the non-stop intensity ofthechefs,theline,andservers.

Pansearedgrouperwithzucchinilatke,gardenhash,wildspinachandstrawberrybarbequesauce.


A spacious, open floor plan diningroom with several oversized windows onMarket Street feels expansive and cozyat the same time. Rich banquettes lining

thewalls surround additional tables–allprovidingviewsbothinsidetherestaurantandout–thehistoricU.S.CustomsHouseacrosstheboulevardmakesastrikingvisual.

The generous bar exudes a warm,neighborhood vibe with an overheadmonitor for sports fans. Nearby, a winecellar doubles as a lounge with comfort-able, chat-inducing seating arrangements.Surroundingwoodwork is original cypressdating to 1894. The bar top is reclaimedflooringsalvagedfromcentury-oldrailroadcarsfoundbyCharleston-basedReclaimedDesignworks.

The second floor loft blends moderndesign with reclaimed structure: rusticbeamsandbeadboardframebrightpatternson thebanquettes.Perched at the edgeoftheroominapocketoverlookingthelowerlevel,asingletablefortwooffersprivacyfor

a special evening,while, at the same time,showcasingtheevent.

“Creating a yin and yang was thegoal,” recalls Emery of the business plan.“We wanted a mix of old world and new,pockets andopen space. Ithas the energyofopposites.”

And if you haven’t been to Burwell’ssince they opened the rooftop bar—go!Battling bartenders, edgy shipyard views,and a patio decked out in sleek, lounge-yseating covered in eye-popping red areshakingitupforthecocktailcrowd.

The menu surprises with unconven-tional preparations of steak house classicslikeadeconstructedCaesarsaladfeaturinga bed of whole baby romaine leaves, crispsalmonskins,olive tapenade, anda lightlyfriedquailegg.Searedscallopsaretakentoanew levelwithabacon-ychunkofcrispporkbelly.

Thepulledporkhushpuppies—Huff ’splay on the Lowcountry classic—areadornedwithHolyCityporter,housepick-les,andgoldbarbequesauce.

Research directed the team towardleaner, cleaner cuts of beef. “People aretrending away from big steaks with nosides,”saysEmery.“Welookedforalotofuniquecuts andcreated someofourown,like the bistro and the Wagyu New Yorkstripmedallion.”

“We have a chef ’s special everyevening,” notes Emery, “that might beeither a local seasonal fish or somewhatexotic protein—kangaroo, bison—what-ever chef ’s interested in at the moment.It’s an opportunity to do something funanddifferent.

Burwell’s menu also offers a solidmix of non-beef selections: free rangechicken, several fresh fish dishes and a ce-dar planked lump crab cake, for example.

ProbablythemostradicalofBurwell’sapproaches isa700degree lavastone thatis brought to the dinner table for searingyourownsteak.Thewaitstaffiswell-versedintheexcitingcookingtechniqueandpro-videsguidanceandassistanceifnecessary.

“That’spartoftheexcitement–it’sdif-ferent,”musesEmery.“That’sbeenourgoal,not to compete, we love Charleston andwant to get alongwith everyone. If you’relookingforsomethingdifferentwe’rehere...andit’sbeenapleasureintroducingthenextgenerationofthesteakhouse.”

Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill14 North Market St., Charleston843-737-8700burwellscharleston.com

(below)Localseasonalsaladwithspinach,pickledicicleradish,bluecheese,candypecans,strawberries,andchampagnevinaigrette.Pulledporkhushpuppieswithgoldbarbecuesauceandhousemadepickles.

“The concept of the steakhouse – big, beefy, masculine – hasn’t changed in 100 years. We wanted to modernize it, and to have more menu offerings for lighter appetites than just a filet.”


FooD | MILKSHAKES

Pistachio Banana MilkshakePrep: 5 minutes • Makes: Serves 4

2cupslow-fatmilk 1cupvanillanonfatyogurt 1cupice 1package(3.4oz)instantpistachiopudding

mix 1banana

Placeallingredientsinblenderandblendonhighspeeduntilcreamy.Pourintoglassesandserve.

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Fudge ShakePrep: 10 minutes • Makes: Serves 2

ButterscotchSauce: 4tablespoonsunsaltedbutter 1/2cupdarkbrownsugar 1teaspoonkoshersalt 1/2cupheavycream 1teaspoonvanillaextractPeanutButterFudgeSauce: 1/4cupbutter 1cupsweetenedcondensedmilk 1/2cupchocolatechips 1/4cuppeanutbutter 1teaspoonvanillaMilkshakes: 3cupsvanillaicecream 1/2cupmilk 1/3cupbutterscotchsauce 1teaspoonvanilla

1.Makethebutterscotchsauce.Meltbutterinsmallsaucepot,addbrownsugar,heavycreamandsalt.

2.Bringtoaboilandreducetomediumheat.Boilfor3-4minutes.Removefromheatandstirinthevanilla.

3.Place2tallglassesinthefreezer.4.Maketheicecream.Taketheblenderjarand

add1/3cupofthebutterscotchsauce,milk(lessifyoulikethickshakes),andvanilla.Placetheblenderjarinthefreezer.

5.Scoopoutthevanillaicecreamandplaceinanotherbowl.Placeicecreambackinthefreezer.Freezeboththeicecreamandingredientsintheblenderjarforatleast20-30minutes.

Stir It UpSatisfy your cravings with these quick and easy milkshakes

Recipes by Julia Chun

PistachioBananaShake


6.Makethepeanutbutterfudgesauce.Inamicrowavesafebowladdthebutter,condensedmilk,peanutbutterandchocolatechips.Microwavefor30seconds,stirandmicrowaveanother30secondsandstir.Wheneverythingismeltedandcombinedtogetherstirinthevanilla.Setaside.

7.Whenreadytoserve,removethetwoglassesfromthefreezerandaddsomeofthewarmpeanutbutterfudgesaucetothebottomofeachglass,thenaddadrizzleofthebutterscotchsauce.

8.Removetheicecreamandblenderjarfromthefreezer.Addhalfoftheicecreamtotheblenderandblendonhighuntilsmooth.Addremainingicecreamandblenduntilsmooth.Layertheshakeintheglasseswiththebutterscotchsauceandthepeanutbutterfudgesauce.Serveimmediately.

Strawberry Cheesecake ShakePrep: 5 minutes • Makes: Serves 2

3/4cupnonfatvanillayogurt 3ounceslightcreamcheese 1/2cupfrozenstrawberries 1-2teaspoonsagavenectar

Addallingredientstoablenderandprocessuntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.

Strawberry Swirl ShakePrep: 30 minutes • Makes: Serves 4

8cupsquarteredstrawberries 3cupsvanillaicecream 1cupsugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Strawberriesforgarnish

1.Startbymakingstrawberrysyrup.Combinestrawberries,sugarandlemonjuiceinlargesaucepanandheatovermediumhighheat,stirringandmashingthestrawberries.Letboilforaboutfiveminutesoruntilbrightredandstrawberrieshavesoftenedandbrokenapart.Letcool.

2.Strainstrawberrymashintoacontainer,pressingstrawberrypulp.Discardpulpandstoresyrupintherefrigerator.

3.Forshakes,blendhalfoficecreamand1cupstrawberrysyrupinblenderonhighspeeduntilsmooth.Addsecondhalfoficecreamandblendagainuntilsmooth.Divideamongchilledglasses.Spoonsomemoresyrupontopandgarnish.Serveimmediately.

Cookies&CreamShake

Cookies & Cream ShakePrep: 5 minutes • Makes: Serves 2

1cupnonfatvanillayogurt 1/2cuplowfatmilk 1/2cupice 1packageKeeblerMiniFudgeStripesDark ChocolateRightBites Pinchofsugar

1.Combineyogurt,milk,andiceinblenderandblenduntilcreamy.Onlow,slowlypulseincookiesuntiljustcrumbled.Stirinsugar.

2.Pourintoglassesandserve.

StrawberryCheesecakeShake


FooD | IN THE KITCHEN


By kAtHERINE PEttIt Photos by

JAN PINNINgtON


HealthyHandsCookinghasamission:Toempowerandeducateouryouthwith

thecriticalskillofhealthycooking,nutrition,andfunfitnesssotheycanmakeinformeddecisionsforalifetimeofwellness.Toreachthesekidsnationallythroughanetworkoftrainedandcertifiedself-employedinstructorswhocanhelpfightobesityandrelatedillnesses.

It’sagrandplan,andasfounderJanPinningtonwilltellyou,theideahasbeenpercolatingforalmost40years.

“I’vebeenpassionateaboutcookingsinceIwasaboutseven,”sheexplained.“Inmychildhoodworld,mymomcookedeverynight.Ilookaroundtoday,andsomanyofusfeedourbusyfamilieswithfastfoods,packagedfoods,andquickdrive-thrueateries.”

ForJan,itwasacalling,becausesherealizedherdaughterwasn’tlearningtheskillsJanknewwouldhelpherasshegrew.“Iwanttohelpkidslearnaboutcookingandpreparinghealthy,nutrition-densemealsthatarealsoappealing,”shesaid.Andshe’swellonherway,withaneight-hourinteractiveprogramthatteachesyoungpeoplefrom5-13thebasicsofhealthycooking.Thereareclassesonavarietyofsubjects,andpeoplesigningontobecomeinstructors,notonlyintheCarolinas,butalsothroughouttheUnitedStates.Itbeganhere,buttheconceptisspreadingfast.

Hercompanyofferselementaryandmiddleschoolsafreehealthyeatingandnutritionpresentationbasedonavailability.

Studentslearnhowtoproperlyreadafoodlabel,calculatehowmuchsugarisintheirfavoritedrinks,andenjoyanappletastingactivity.It’sagreatstart.

WeaskedJanifshewouldshareafewofherrecipeswithus.Childrenareoutofschoolandwithtimeontheirhands,itmightbeaperfectopportunitytodoabitoffamilycookingtogether.

FooD | IN THE KITCHEN


2-Minute CrepesThesedeliciousfruitcrepescometogetherquicklywhenusingablendertomixthebatter.Fast,nutritious,andfullofwholegrains,thesebreakfastcrepesaresuretopleaseeventhepickiesteaters!

2eggs11/2cupsnon-fatmilk1cupwholewheatflour(or1/2white,1/2wheat)1teaspoonsugar(ornaturalsweetener)DashSaltButterNon-StickCookingSpray1Banana,sliced8-10Strawberries,slicedPowderedSugar

Directions:

1.Placethefirst5ingredientsinablenderandbeatuntilsmooth(about10seconds).2.Heatanon-stickpantomediumhighheat.Spraywithcookingspray.Pourbatterintopanuntilapproximately6”indiameter.Flipwhenbottomsideisbrowned.Cookthe2ndsideuntilgoldenbrown.Removetoalargeplate.3.Placeslicedstrawberriesandbananasoncrepeandrolluntilclosed.Topwithslicedfruitanddustwithpowderedsugar.

Baked Sweet Potato FriesWhatchilddoesn’tloveFrenchFries?Thesebakedsweetpotatofriesarenotonlycrispyanddelicious,buttheyalsopackanicenutritionalpunch.Butshhhhh….don’ttellyourkidstheseareactuallygoodforthem!Getyourkidsinvolvedbyhelpingtowashandseasonthepotatoes.

1MediumSweetPotatoperperson,skinsleftonOliveOilnon-sticksprayFreshlygroundseasalt

Directions:

Preheatovento350degrees.

1.Washandcutpotatoesintosame-sizedjuliennepieces.Spreadinasinglelayeroncookiesheetandspraygenerouslywithspray.

2Sprinklefrieswithseasalt.Bakeinovenforapproximately20minutesuntiltendercrisp.3.Removefromoven,loosenfromsheet,spraywithadditionalcookingsprayandaddextrasaltifdesired.4.Placesweetpotatoesunderbroileruntilbrownedandcrispyontheoutside.Servewithketchupfordipping.


Make Your Own PizzaEmpoweryourkidsandhavefuntooon“MakeYourOwnPizza”night!Giveyourkidshealthytoppingchoicesandletthemcreatetheirownmasterpiece.Here’show...

6WholeGrainPitas(oneperserving)1½cupspizzasauce(1/4cupperserving)1½cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese(1/4cupperserving)

Assortedhealthytoppingssuchasgrilledchicken,mushrooms,onions,garlic,pineappletidbits,tomatoes,olives,bananapeppers,spinach,etc.

Directions:

1.Preheatovento400degrees.

2.Placepitaonparchmentpaperonbakingsheet.Spreadpizzasauceonpitacomingclosetotheedge.Sprinklecheeseoversauceandtopwithyourfavoritehealthytoppings.

3.Bakeinovenfor8-10minutesoruntilcheesebubbles.Coolslightlyandcutwithpizzacutterinto4pieces.


Smoothie Pops

OrangeStrawberryBananaSmoothiePops1cuporangejuice6oz.strawberry/bananayogurt1cupfreshstrawberries1bananaFreshorfrozenberries(optional)

Directions:

Blendfirst4ingredientsuntilsmooth.Pourintopopsiclemolds.Stophalfwayifdesiredandaddafewpiecesoffreshorfrozenberries.Continuetofillmoldsleaving1/4”spaceatthetop.Freezefor90minutes.Removefromfreezer,dropinwoodensticksandcontinuefreezinguntilsolid.Runmoldunderhotwatertoloosen.Wrapeachpopsicleinwaxpaperandstoreinalargefreezerstoragebag.

Tropical SmoothieSmoothiesarefast,easy,healthy,andfun.Andsincetheonlyapplianceneededisasimpleblender,yourkidswillhavefunexperimentingandcreatingtheirownaward-worthycreations.Pourintoatravelcupwithastraw,andyou’llalsohaveadeliciousbreakfastonthego!

1cup100%Cranberry/PomegranateJuice1cupfrozenmixedtropicalfruit(pineapple,mango,papaya)1cupvanillaflavoredyogurt

Directions:

Blenduntilsmoothandgarnishwithafreshberry.

Jan Pinnington is a Nutritional Consultant and Founder of Healthy Hands Cooking. For more recipes, or to learn about kids healthy cooking classes and instructor business opportunities, visit www.HealthyHandsCooking.com


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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.


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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125 Central Avenue, Summerville • 821-7733

Offering catering to the Lowcountry

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.

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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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.


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.

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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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By KATIE MCELVEEN

Playing at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge


hey had me at the caramel creams.Notafancynew-stylebrand,buttheold-fashioned tan-and-white chewy

delightsfrommychildhood,wrappedinthefamiliarcrinklycellophane.IhadbeenatTheRitz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds PlantationforlessthantenminuteswhenIdiscoveredthem, inagiantglassapothecary jar in thenewly renovated club lounge, surroundedby, what else, homemade cookies.To theircredit, thestaffpretendednottonoticemynear-constantvisitsfor“ice”or“bottledwa-ter.”They’dseenitbefore,I’msure.

Thosecaramelcreamsweren’t theonlyfun surprise the resorthad in store forme.Thenextwasmytourofthe30-acreprop-erty.OnaSegway.DuringthedriveinI’dnoticed a few people zooming along thewalking paths on the two-wheeled stand-upvehicles. Iftheycoulddoit,socouldI.AndsocouldmyhusbandBill.Aftermeet-ing“SegwayDave”wholeadsthetours,andeasingunsteadilyaroundthewell-barricadedpracticearea,wetookoff,slowlyatfirst,thengaining confidence. Before long, we wereconfident enough to chat with Dave, whogave us the history of the plantation as heshowedusaround.

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Located in Greene County, Georgia(factoid: Greene County was named forRevolutionaryWar hero General Nathan-ielGreene)ReynoldsPlantation ispartofwhatwasonceknownas“Cracker’sNeck.”MercerReynolds,Sr.,thelocalbusinessmanwho patented the process for solidifyingcottonseedoil,acquired7,000acresoflandintheearly1900s,referringtothetractas“LingerLonger” for its uncanny ability tocompel visitorswant to extend their stays.Coupled with the adjoining land ownedby his cousin James Madison Reynolds,the family soon owned more than 10,000acres. Within the property the familyoperated the Rock House, a hunting andfishingretreat.Thelandbecameevenmorevaluable in 1979 when Wallace Dam wasconstructed and subsequent flooding oftheOconeeRiverformedLakeOconee.In1985,thetractwasreleasedtotheReynoldsgrandchildren,whodevelopeditintoRey-noldsPlantation.

Although the original cabin is stillstanding–it’snowanaturecenteropentoresidents–it’sbeenjoinedbyhundredsofotherhomeswithinthehugeproperty.Al-though most are second (or third) homes,there are enough full-time residents tokeep the place from feeling like a ghosttown. Even on a misty, cloudy day, wepassed several walkers and joggers alongtheway.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge arrived in2002. The lodge itself is rustic, but per-fect: thestonefireplacesarehugeyet freeofmessyash,woodenfloorsgleam,andnocobwebs dangle from the impossibly highwood-beamed ceilings. Plush furnishingsset throughout the lobby are comfortableandinviting,evenforkids,manyofwhomcurlupandquietlyplayvideogameswhiletheirparentssipwineorcoffee.Outside,athicketofpinescarpetedinsoftpinestrawopensonto agrassymeadow that leads tothelake.Treesstruckbylightninghavebeen

carvedintostunninglydetailedsculpturesofnativeanimals.

The main hotel has 251 freshly re-furbished rooms, but there are also sixtwo-and-three bedroom golf cottages thatcome,intrueRitz-Carltonstyle,withtheirown barbecue butlers, who can whip upjust about anything your heart desires onthegrill. Whenwearrivedat themarina,Segway Dave explained that Ritz Carl-ton guests can also charter pontoon boatsequipped with chefs who can whip up afive-stargourmetpicnicinasecludedcove.Dogs, who are welcome in the resort, cancruisealong,too.

In addition to the Segway tours andboatcharters,TheRitz-Carltonoffersmoretraditional pursuits as well. The second-largest lake in Georgia, Lake Oconee is awaterywonderland,andtheresorttakesfulladvantage,offeringfishingforbass,bream,catfishandcrappy–withaguideorwith-out – kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding,

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knee and wakeboarding, jet-skiing, waterskiingandcanoeing.There’sasandybeachforswimmers.

Beyond the lake, there’s biking alongthesametrailswecoveredviaSegway,ten-nis, indoor and outdoor pools, horsebackriding,skeetshooting,afitnesscenterandawhopping117holesofgolf.Unlessitrains,eachnightendswiths’moresaroundthefirepit(tipfromabarbecuebutler:fortheulti-mates’more,swapoutthetraditionalHer-sheybarwithaReese’sPeanutButterCup).Thissummer,Sundaynightconcertsarebe-ingfollowedbyfireworks;theresortisalsoofferinganumberofpackagesthatincludewater sports rentals, golf, boating and spatreatments featuring summery ingredientsliketea,watermelonandlime.Duringthewinter,theemerald-greencourtyardoutsidethe lobby thathostedCarrieUnderwood’sweddingistransformedintoanice-skatingrink.

Those 117 holes of golf are a hugedraw. Within Reynolds Plantation thereare six rock star-designed champion-ship golf courses ( Jack Nicklaus, TomFazio, Rees Jones), five of which are opento hotel guests. The courses have drawnhonors from Golf Digest, GolfWorld andGolfWeek magazines for their impressiveelevations, dramatic topography andgreensettings.UnderthewatchfuleyesoforiginalcoursearchitectBobCuppandformerAu-gustaNational superintendentBillyFuller,Reynolds’first course,TheLanding, isun-dergoing a renovation that includes hole

redesign,newbunkering, the expansionofteeboxesandanewsetofforwardtees,aswellasworkonthecartpathsandbuildings.Moreover,muchofCupp’soriginalatmos-phereisbeingrecapturedwiththeplantingofperipheralornamentalgrassesthatevokea links feel while adding shape and chal-lengestomanyholes.

WecouldhaveeasilydrivenoutofTheRitz-Carlton Lodge for meals – there areseveralclustersofshopsandrestaurantstenminutes outside the gates – but it didn’tseem to make sense when there were somany options within the resort. Besidesthose caramel creams, the Club Loungeoffered a Breakfast of Champions everymorning that ran the gamut from healthy(fruit,cereal,homemadeyogurtincuteglasspots) to decadent (sticky buns, eggs Ben-edict)andeverythinginbetween,includingsparkly mimosas. Even better, everythingwasstillfreshandhotwhenslackerslikeusshowedupatthecrackofteninsearchofbacon.

Lunch offerings were soup, salad,sandwichesandsomethinghot;weusuallypoppedinforacocktailandanibblebeforedinner.Lotsofhigh-endresortshavestea-khousesandTheRitz-CarltonLodgeisnodifferent:LingerLongerSteakhouseiscar-nivorebliss.Forus,though,itwasthede-tailsthatmadeitspecial.Wewerethrilledtodiscoverseveralwell-pricedwinesonthelist,andwhenBillandIsplitasteakatthebaronenight,thebartendernevermadeusfeellikecheapskates.Infact,hedidtheop-

posite,bringinguseachseparatesidedisheswhenweshouldhavehadtosharejustone.There’s also contemporary Southern fa-voritesatGeorgia’sBistro,whichreopenedin April after a complete re-do. The chefhasworkedhardtosourceingredientsfromlocalvendors,andwecouldtasteit.Saladswere composed of greens too delicate andsweet to make a journey of more than acouple of miles and moonshine cocktailswereablasttotry.AtGaby’sbytheLake,whichservesinnovative,upscalebarfood–think lobster grilled cheese and barbecuenachos–withviewsof thewater, youcancome straight from thepoolorbeach.Nomatterwhereweate,though,thebestpartwasthevibe.LocalresidentshavemadeTheRitz-CarltonLodgeagatheringspot.Asguests,welovedthefunandfestiveenergytheybroughttotherestaurants,jokingwithstaff,visitingwitheachotherandchattingwithvisitors.

Andthenwehadtoleave. Thequickdrive back to Columbia – less than threehours–madeiteveneasiertopromisethatwe’dbebacksoon.

TheLingerLongerBarlivesuptoitsname. Lookingover#2ontheNationalBluffcourse.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds PlantationOne Lake Oconee TrailGreensboro, GA 30642706-467-0600www.ritzcarltonlodge.com


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