Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2020

198 www.MountPleasantHomes.com | www.MountPleasantAgents.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com lowcountry cuisine F ood is a language of love. There is no dispute. Chicken noodle soup. Freshly baked cookies. Casseroles in condolence. Food offers a means to express care, appreciation, love. And though Valentine’s Day may bring mixed feelings to some, it is in its entirety an opportunity to eat — and for that, we can all celebrate. So this Valentine’s Day, whether you’re celebrating that perfect someone, taking a chance with someone new or simply appreciating the gals or pals in your life, make Feb. 14 an opportunity to step out and feast. The greater Mount Pleasant area offers an abundance of delicious, delightful restaurants for celebrating, a few of which are listed here. BY JEN GLEKAS Be My Valen-Dine THE OBSTINATE DAUGHTER 2063 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island 843-416-5020 theobstinatedaughter.com Chef and owner Jacques Larsen delivers flavorful, fresh eats in this beachside establishment, all fit for sharing. The menu includes seafood-forward plates, house-made pastas and oven-fired pizzas infused with Larsen’s Northern Italian techniques and an appreciation for locally sourced fare. Savor Mepkin Abbey roasted mushrooms with kale and luscious farm-fresh eggs. Enjoy pillowy ricotta gnocchi served with a delectable short rib ragu and topped with zippy horseradish and pine nut gremolata. The space is