67 2023 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. Bes tOfMPpodcas t . com BEST FRIED CHICKEN Page’s Okra Grill carves a fourth notch in the Best Of belt! Offering patrons its signature fried chicken in a variety of ways, such as southern fried chicken livers, hand-cut country fried chicken, marinated grilled boneless chicken and whole fried chicken dinners with choices of white or dark meat, it’s easy to see how Page’s keeps raking in the accolades! Other finalists: Kickin’ Chicken, The Basement BEST GRILLED CHEESE It’s where generations have made memories. Whether you prefer the grilled cheese sandwiches alone or with milkshakes like your grandparents had as teenagers, let Pitt Street Pharmacy fix you up. The good old days are really so nearby. Other finalists: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream, East Bay Deli, Owlbear Café, The Basement BEST GRITS Monikered as the “Incorrigible Grits Tinkerer,” Grace & Grit Chef Frank Kline and team will wow you with an ever-growing repertoire of delicious flavors. Done in chef-to-table fashion by personally walking the dining room, making rapport with guests and seeing to it that everyone is happy, the chef at this restaurant is the extra ingredient in the long-loved Southern staple. Other finalists: Acme Lowcountry Kitchen, Page’s Okra Grill BEST HAPPY HOUR Come on and get happy at Saltwater Cowboys! Though a relative newcomer among Lowcountry restaurants, Saltwater Cowboys caught on fast and is now one of Shem Creek’s finest. Established in 2017, with a passion for perfectly crafted cocktails, the SWC happy hour is something you will look forward to all day long. Get in the “spirit!” Other finalists: Water’s Edge, Charleston Sports Pub BEST HOT DOG Voted all of Charleston’s best hot dog for 20 consecutive years, the fold east of the Cooper tend to agree. Jack’s Cosmic Dogs’ all-beef dogs, handcrafted sausages, sandwiches, veggie bites, fresh-cut fries, soft serve, drinks and all-around fun atmosphere will help you see why the food is out of this world. Other finalists: Skoogies, Johnny’s Hot Dogs BEST ICE CREAM We all scream for ice cream! A Lowcountry staple since 1972, Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream has grown to six locations on the strength of its award-winning ice cream. With over 30 flavors, the sky is the limit. A massive sundae, famous banana split or milkshake, it is all amazing, and best served with a nap under a Palmetto tree. Other finalists: Izzy’s Scoops and Sweets, Marble Slab Creamery BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT A multiple Best Of winner and high-place finisher, SAVI Cucina +Wine Bar’s Italian side alone will keep you coming back. From its Neapolitan-style pizzas to the handmade seafood ravioli, Italian wedding soup or linguine con vongole with local clams, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to Italy! Other finalists: La Pizzeria, Bricco Bracco BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Coastal Crust creates the kind of meal that has kids of all ages smiling and eating every bite. Family-owned and using only local ingredients, Coastal Crust’s trademark wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh salads, antipasto options, desserts and made-from-scratch pastas will keep you biting as much as your kiddos. Other finalists: Mellow Mushroom, Chick-fil-A BEST MAC ’N CHEESE Mount Pleasant is craving mac & cheese from Crave! The gourmet take on the traditional dish is only one item that makes this menu so mouthwatering, but it’s unforgettable. Their nationally and globally acclaimed dish consists of 10-year cave-aged sharp cheddar, imported parmigiana, hand-made mozzarella, Italian cavatappi pasta and chef ’s secret ingredients. Is your stomach talking to you yet? Other finalists: Home Team BBQ, Charleston Sports Pub
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