Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb2016

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2015
BEST OF 2016
Best New RestauRaNt
Tavern & Table’s proud owners say this gorgeous
boite was created to be a gathering place where
people sit in comfort and share small plates for the
table or enjoy a hearty meal. They succeeded, and
tossing in both indoor and outdoor dining on
beautiful Shem Creek didn’t hurt.
Second – The Americano
Third – On Forty-One
Best Pizza
One person’s “best
pizza” is an
opinion; two
persons’ is a
disagreement;
three usually
involves fightin’
words. But in
Mount P., our
readers’ accolades
go to La Pizzeria.
This family owned
and operated restaurant offers a varied menu of
Neapolitan delights.
Second – MellowMushroom
Third – Andolini’s
Best Place to DiNe outDooRs
Al fresco, or
dining outdoors,
literally means “in
the fresh air,” and,
if you love your
fresh air brisk with
the saltiness of
Shem Creek,
there’s no better
place in town to
kick back with a
cocktail or enjoy a
fine meal than Tavern & Table.
Second – Red’s Icehouse
Third – Water’s Edge
Best Place to take aN out-of-towNeR
Can Tavern &Table do no wrong? It’s new, it’s exciting,
it’s attractive and it’s situated on the banks of historic
Shem Creek. Don’t take any visitor here who you
wouldn’t want to pick up and move to Mount Pleasant.
Second – Shem Creek Bar & Grill
Third – Red’s Icehouse
Best Raw BaR
Whether a stand-
alone restaurant
or a section of
one, a raw bar is
where live
shellfish are
shucked and
served. But you
know that, if
you’re a raw
seafood buff. And,
if you are, Shem Creek Bar & Grill is the place for you.
If you’re not a fan, well, why not?
Second – Red’s Icehouse
Third – SALT at Station 22
Best RestauRaNt seRvice
Page’s Okra Grill labels its dining experience “local
food for local folks,”which may be why its parking lot is
filled day and night. Snag yourself a parking spot, walk
inside and you’ll be treated like a relative – from the
good side of the family!
Second – Red Drum
Third – SOL Southwestern Kitchen + Tequila Bar
Best RiBs
An out-of-state
visitor wrote:
“Good service,
cool vibe, super
friendly staff …
would’ve bought
a sampler pack if
we weren’t
traveling.” Even
folks “from off”
understand quality and that you can enjoy great ribs
right here at Sticky Fingers Ribhouse on Johnnie
Dodds Boulevard. A word to the wise: extra napkins!
Second – Home Team BBQ
Third – Melvin’s Barbecue
BeST SeaFOOd
TheWreck (of the Richard and Charlene) claims it’s
“where taste buds do the judging.”They must be right
because from shrimp to scallops, oysters and more,
readers judged this bistro number 1. Looking for fried
chicken or a steak? As they say on Shem Creek,
“fuggedaboudit!”
Second – R.B.’s Seafood Restaurant
Third – Shem Creek Bar & Grill
Best Ribs
- Sticky Fingers
Ribhouse
Best Pizza
- La Pizzeria
Best Place to
dine Outdoors
- Tavern & Table
Best Raw Bar
- Shem Creek
Bar & Grill