Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2017

www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine LC Recovery Room Tavern 685 King St. Charleston Dive bar factor: Filthy and fabulous Denise: I had to giggle when I read the Google description calling Recovery Room a “no frills bar” – that’s kind of an understatement. Affectionately known as “Rec Room” by those who frequent the place, if you’ve never ordered a Pabst Blue Ribbon here, it won’t matter – they still sell more cans of that well-loved hipster beer than anywhere else in the world. Not being a PBR drinker myself, I opted for the Paloma, after I was pleasantly surprised that our bartender, Parker Hastings, had a proper cocktail menu to offer. The drink was delicious, plus we found out the bar is going to start hosting goldfish races, a good time if I’ve ever heard of one. The winning fish goes home with a new owner, just like at the fair. I couldn’t help but notice that it sounded like something fun for kids in a not-so-kid-friendly place. Hastings, as if reading my mind, reminded me that “no one is more similar to a child than a drunk person.” True. Krysta: Formally a biker bar here in Charleston, Rec Room is becoming known now as more of a hipster hangout, though you wouldn’t guess it from the outside looking in. Catching up with Parker, the friendly bartender who was kind enough to answer all our questions, we got a better sense of why Rec Room is easily one of the better dive bars in town. Despite being the number one seller of PBR, Parker had no complaints pouring my second Guinness as he pointed in the direction of the boccie courts outside, which host matches every Wednesday night. Despite the rap for being a man-bun and millennial-infested bar, I have to say, it was one of my favorite stops. Tin Roof 1117 Magnolia Road Charleston Dive bar factor: Good and grungy Denise: An icon of West Ashley, Tin Roof is a hip dive with plenty of colorful lights, live music and a craft hot dog menu that looked so tasty, Krysta the vegetarian ordered one to bring home for her husband. If I had to sum up Tin Roof in a few words, it would be the perfect bar for artsy types – not only is there typically some kind of live musical performance, it’s been known to host fashion shows, films on the patio, trivia and other fun stuff. So order a whiskey or beer plus a hot dog to soak it up (the Chicago dog looked good, I have to admit) and stay for a while. 8 J.C. Long Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843.242.8310 | www.dinghyiop.com From Sandwiches to Salads to Conch Fritters, the DINGHY menu has something for everyone! Check out our live music calendar and come enjoy some tunes on the patio. Open Daily from 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM Late Night Food Arcades and Games 9 TVs and Jukebox C UISIN E L O W C O U N T R Y Celebrating the Flavors of CHARLESTON It's a Pizza PARTY! Get You a Slice The New GRACE & GRIT We Taste-Tested for You Host a Party Try these Recipes FOOD THAT SHINES This Year's Golden Spoon Awards 2017-18GoldenSpoonEdition LowcountryCuisineMag.com U ,iViˆÛià ÃÌ>Ìi܈`i `ˆÃÌÀˆLṎœ˜ ̅ÀœÕ}… ̅i - 7iVœ“i i˜ÌiÀð U >à > Ài>`iÀň« œv £Óä]äää «iÀ ˆÃÃÕi U à «ÕLˆÃ…i` ˆ˜ LœÌ…«Àˆ˜Ì >˜` `ˆ}ˆÌ> vœÀ“>Ì U >à ˆÌ¿Ã œÜ˜ ÜiLÈÌi ÜÜÜ° VՈȘi°Vœ“ U >à ˆÌ¿Ã œÜ˜ «>}i] ÜÜÜ° >ViLœœŽ°Vœ“É œÜVœÕ˜ÌÀÞ ÕˆÃˆ˜i >}>∘i DID YOU KNOW? To include your restaurant in this magazine and website 843-345-7012 or Publisher@LowcountryCuisineMag.com