Charleston Living March/April 2015

March/April 2015

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Spring Getaways

It’s time to hop in the car and enjoy a getaway. Mountain views, beachfront balconies, and fun-filled towns.

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Create an Inviting Outdoor Space

Four outdoor projects that will inspire. Whether it’s new furniture, a swimming pool or an outdoor kitchen, investing in your outside spaces will result in long-lasting summertime fun.

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Celebrate Spring

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13 Buzz 13 Devour II

A Caribbean-inspired piece of art by Sarah Haynes

14 Calendar

41 72 77 Food Well Styled Special Section 41 The Beautiful Normal

The latest trends in cosmetic surgery and dermatology procedures

Our five musts from this

issue’s calendar of events

42 Gardening

44 Cosmetic Procedures

16 Events

Your guide to planning your social calendar

30 Entertainment

Reviews of new movies and music

32 Art Seen

Tips and advice from our garden experts

New minimally invasive

procedures in cosmetic surgery and changing ideas

about what makes skin

beautiful with dermatology practices

77 Dining Review

72 Local camps and a few that

80 In The Kitchen

are a short drive to help you

find the perfect camp for

your child. These camps offer everything from outdoor

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science skills to arts and crafts

The vivid Caribbean- inspired art of Sarah Haynes

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Summer Camp Guide

New book titles for some good reading

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Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

An Italian inspired menu that is perfect for every

occasion

86 Restaurant Guide

The best spots for eating and drinking in Charleston

Fundamentals 10 Reader Services 12 Publisher’s Letter 96 The Last Reflection

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before, but I believe spring is the best time of year in the Lowcountry. Charleston and the entire area brush off the winter chill and spring back to life with an increased pace in our steps. The earlier sunsets do put a hindrance in the typical Lowcountry lifestyle of being able to get outside after work to spend time with family or friends.

When March and April make their way onto the calendar, it indicates more than just a season change. The extended days and warmer afternoons bring people outside to enjoy neighborhood walks and dinners on the patio, and more recurring trips to the beach. This winter seemed colder and longer than usual, so I imagine that many of us in the Lowcountry are excited to start wearing t-shirts and flip flops again.

As we begin to thaw out and see the first signs of spring, we look forward to the warmer times ahead. We’ve pulled together a group of outdoor living experts to highlight their projects and share advice on the latest trends in outdoor living, from picturesque pools to outdoor kitchens, and turning your backyard into an inviting paradise 12 | CharlestonLivingMag.com

(see Outdoor Living, page 56).

We also bring you our annual list of recommended places for spring travel. We highlight some great places to visit that’s not too far from home but offer a different kind of view. Whether you’re looking for the mountain scenery, riverfront shopping, or placing some bets at the horse track, this year’s list will have you covered (see Springtime Getaways, page 49). And for our foodies, we bring you some tasty recipes with an Italian flare that are good for any occasion (see Celebrate Spring, page 80).

And now is the time to start planning (and registering) for summer camps.

School will be out soon, and the best camps fill up fast. We rounded up some of the top camps in Charleston, and a few that are just a short drive away, but are well worth the trip (see Summer Camps, page 72).

So let’s find a reason to get together with our friends and family this season, and go outside and celebrate the beauty that the spring season brings.

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YMCA Flowertown Festival April 27 - 29

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Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament Apr 4 - 12

Every spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serves as a backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women’s professional tennis. As one of the hottest tickets in professional sports, the Family Circle Cup is more than just a tennis tournament, it’s a festival with some world-class tennis thrown in. During the week, fans are entertained with a variety of activities aimed at making their week on Daniel Island a memorable one. Family Circle Tennis Center, 800-677-2293. familycirclecup.com

One of the premier special events held in South Carolina in the spring. The event has been expanded to include more than 30 attractions and thrill rides and is now open at night in prime time as well. The Farm Land portion of the event offers a number of family friendly attractions, magic shows, and more.

The Little Miss Berry Princess Contest and Pie Eating Contests are festival favorites that return by popular demand. This event really does feature something for everybody. Boone Hall Plantation, 843-884-4371. boonehallplantation.com

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Charleston Wine + Food Festival Mar 4 - 8

Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals. Over 80 events over the course of the Festival weekend.

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Lowcountry Strawberry Festival April 16-19

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843-795-4386, charlestoncountyparks.com/mullethaul West Meets East: Asian Art & Design in Europe and the Americas Mar 11 - 15 The Charleston Art & Antiques Forum is often referred to as the Premier Lecture Series in America. The 2015 Forum will explore the influences that Asian art and design have had on fine and decorative arts in Europe and the Americas. Lecture topics for the 2015 Forum include the treasures of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Eng-

land; the Chinese influence in western ceramics, interior design, and architecture; oriental carpets and rugs highly valued throughout the world; 19th-century American artists and the Holy Land; the influence of the trade route from Mexico to the Philippines; and the restoration of St. Giles House, ancestral home of Lord Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury and one of Charleston’s founding “Lords Proprietors”. The Keynote speaker will be David Beevers, Keeper of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton England. Other speakers are from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Winterthur Museum and Country Estate; Smith College; Sotheby’s; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Flather & Perkins Fine Art Insurers; and St. Giles House, England. Old Courtroom, 800-926-2520, charlestonantiquesforum.org Catch the Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk Mar 12 Join us for the 2015 Catch the Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk. After the race, there will be live music, a great post race party, a pot of gold for the winners and prizes for everyone who finishes before the Leprechaun. All

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Attendees to the Pawlooza will enjoy live music, craft beer, and food trucks. St. Patrick’s Day attire is encouraged for all, especially for the four-legged friends! Live music will be performed by The Knock Climb, an Irish band based in Columbia, SC. Food for sale will include Irish options as well as traditional festival fare, including corned beef, bratwurst, Italian ice and more. Wannamaker County Park, 12-4pm.

843-762-8089, charlestoncountyparks.com 38th Annual Symphony Designer Showhouse Mar 19 - Apr 19 The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League’s 38th Annual Designer Showhouse at 50 Hasell Street is an antebellum treasure located in the heart of downtown Charleston. Built in 1841, the parsonage of St. Johannes Lutheran Church is an imposing two-story Single House with double piazzas and fireplaces in nearly all of the spacious, high-ceilinged rooms. House viewing Mon-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 1-4pm.

843-216-1329, csolinc.org 68th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens Mar 19 - Apr 19 Set amid the historic ambiance of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. Tour approx.150 downtown Charleston’s grandest, private houses & gardens from Georgian & antebellum periods into

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Russian National Ballet Theatre’s Cinderella Apr 7 The Charleston Concert Association welcomes the return of the Russian National Ballet with Cinderella, originally performed in Moscow in 1945. Noted for the beautiful Prokofiev score, Cinderella is the classic fairy tale for all ages, told through a grand, stunning production by this elite ballet company. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. 843-727-1216. charlestonconcerts.org 80th Annual House & Garden Tours Apr 10 - 11 The tour will include some of Charleston’s finest houses and gardens in Historic District, and will feature flowers arranged by members of The Garden Club.

Refreshments will be served in a lovely Charleston Garden.

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2nd Annual Folly Beach Wine & Sign Apr 25 Have fun in the sun on the stunning Folly Beach Pier. Sip a glass of wine, talk, meet some wonderful authors and artists, and enjoy delicious food. Bask in the beautiful scenery of sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes, and views of the great Atlantic Ocean. Proceeds benefit the Diann Shaddox Foundation, an organization committed to finding a cause and cure for Essential Tremor, the largest movement disorder. Essential Tremor is a progressive neurological condition that causes a rhythmic trembling of the hands, head, voice, legs, or body. 10am-5pm.

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Reviews: Movies & Music MARIE SEBASTIAN ON NEW FILMS AND MUSIC

Self Titled

The Royal Blood

My roommate and I are constantly on the hunt for rock n’ roll these days, and we found a great example in this band. Two of the singles “Figure It Out” and “Out of the Black” feature the kind of driving electric guitars and drums that I’ve been missing. Yeah, I admit that this isn’t music to fall asleep to, but it’ll bring out your inner teenager ― and sometimes that’s the best thing.

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Shadows in the Night Bob Dylan

Yikes, Bob. I’ve always loved your tunes — Positively 4th Street is one of the best songs ever — but when I sampled this album it sounded like you’re nearing the end of your life, even if you are trying to be cool and cover classic songs. In fact, “Stay With Me” to “Full Moon and Empty Arms” were too sappy-dull to even finish. Whatever happened to your snark and soul? Now you just sound, well, old.

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I never watched Friends even though I was a teenager during the nineties. Still, the idea of Jennifer Aniston without her cute hair and annoying perkiness was enough to lure me to the theater and encourage me to fork over the cash for a ticket to see Cake. I found myself fixating on how un-Jennifer-like she looked for the first few moments — no makeup, a scarred face and a perpetual scowl. But I quickly forgot about all of it.

Let me warn you, this is not a page-turner of a movie. There are parts with little dialogue, parts where we feel as alone as Claire Bennett, our protagonist, is with her suffering. We are clueless regarding what happened to Claire — the real source of her anger, depression and pain pill addiction. It unravels slowly in our hands, almost like we’re gaining insight into Claire’s life at the same pace that she is. And we recognize that physical pain is not what holds us back as human beings — it’s those other kinds of pain, the ones that can’t be fixed by swallowing a pill.

Honestly, I have mad respect for Jennifer Aniston now, because she nailed the role of this ailing woman. We experience the setbacks that Claire has with healing right along with her.

When she winces in agony while getting out of the car, lying in her bed at night or doing nothing at all, we feel it too. I also must give props to Sam Worthington, who played the mourning husband of Nina (Claire’s fellow group member who killed herself ). They each got it right. They each come across as being haunted.

And can I just say what a refreshing change it is to watch a movie that doesn’t feature love and sex as the centerpieces? Actually, love and sex are on the total back burner — the characters are on the pain side of the pleasure/pain spectrum, to put it mildly. But they’re working on it.

Fortunately, right when we think that we can’t take any more of the film’s undeniably bleak mood, we have our turning point. And it involves cake. I even went and got a slice from Publix after I left the theater — and I felt a sense of triumph for Claire Bennett. I have to admit, I’ve never thought of a cake as being a vehicle for human emotions, but it works. And, as a symbol for celebration, it has never been so well deserved. ¡

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Fierce Beauty The vivid Caribbean-inspired art of Sarah Haynes

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he paintings hit like a punch to the gut, like

there’s this barely contained energy set to burst from the

canvas. It’s in the intensity of the colors, the strange angles, the way the eyes seem to burn into you straight off of the portraits.

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Stand in a gallery surrounded by the work of Sarah Haynes and every painting seems to ask: Do you understand? Do you get what I’m saying to you?

And then you meet her. She’s almost shy, soft-spoken. You understand at once: there’s more to this story, much more.

Haynes’ earliest memories are of island hopping through the Caribbean on a boat built by her father, an accomplished sailor. It was a stirring, Bohemian beginning to her artistic journey, marked by sights and experiences in faraway places and long stretches of time alone, in which she put pencil to paper and grew her own talent. She was homeschooled by her mother throughout their travels.

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Stag Fall, Oil on Canvas, 80” x 64”

“There was beauty in the darkness, but it was frightening too.” That’s Sarah, the artist, remembering Sarah, the small child, watching the night sky roll by as the boat slipped through the moonlit waters. There’s a subtle poetry in her words as she speaks of the times they travelled by night. She remembers the boat running on autopilot, either her father or her mother up to keep watch, and she herself close by. All around them, a vast openness of space.

Then, in the morning, the return of light and color to the sky and water. The vivid splashes of color that marked the islands that were home for only a while, echo in her paintings even today.

She loved to draw, right from the start.

Other children would catch sight of her, sitting and sketching, and run up to her to talk and play. But the times when they spoke the same language were few and farbetween. Sometimes they were the children of fellow sea-faring families, other times they were children indigenous to the islands.

She quickly learned to use her talent in art to fill in the gaps where words failed her.

that Professor Michael Phillips encouraged her to work large. Over the years, her paintings have appeared in exhibits at Charleston’s City Gallery, Eye Level Art, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, and Redux Contemporary Art Center. She was chosen as the subject for the second episode of Talent Freaks, a web-based series focusing on art and the creative process.

These days, Haynes is a favorite at Rebekah Jacob Gallery. “Sarah Haynes’ Caribbean-inspired color palate and thick, quick, confident brush strokes are key elements of

her paintings,” Rebekah Jacob says. “Her work is appealing to our client base across the country and we can barely keep her paintings in inventory. We look forward to expanding her collector base, as well as organizing key exhibitions that advance her career.”

On the road or at home in Charleston, Haynes’ focus is on art. Sometimes that’s in front of a canvas, other times browsing art openings and exhibits wherever she finds herself.

“The best art, for me, is visceral,” Haynes says. She tells the story of breaking down

“The best art, for me, is visceral. There has to be an emotional response.

That’s how I know art, when I feel it inside.”

The year they spent in Puerto Rico was the longest they stayed in any one place until they settled in Charleston. All of it filtered down through her, made its way through her head to her hands, and found a home in a sketchbook, later on a canvas. She drew what she found beautiful and she drew the things that frightened her: precursors of her mature work.

Once they began to set down roots in Charleston, Haynes found inspiration in her aunt, Thomasine Bradford, an Atlanta-based artist and art historian who once staged public performances and artful protests as a member of the Girl Vigilantes. “She helped me see that it was possible to make a living as an artist,” she says.

That inspiration and her early years of learning to understand her world through art guided her through studies at Charleston County School of the Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, and College of Charleston. It was at College of Charleston

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perhaps deeper – straight through to the place words can’t reach.

Sarah Haynes is represented in Charleston by Rebekah Jacob Gallery, 502 King Street. See more of Haynes’ work at sarahmhaynes.com.¡

(clockwise from top left) Cows Dreaming, Oil on Canvas, 103” x 70”; Leap for Heaven, Oil on Canvas, 5’ x 4’; Orange Portrait, Oil on Paper, 30” x 22.5”; Snow, Oil on Wood, 6”x6”

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The gluten free trend that has been gaining momentum over the last few years may indeed be much more than just a fad or needed diet adjustment for those with celiac disease. Within Grain Brain, neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter exposes the main culprit in degenerative brain disorders as inflammation that can be fed by carbohydrates. The biggest of the offenders are carbohydrates containing gluten and those high in sugar.

Diseases such as dementia, ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety, depression and autism all could be positively affected by addressing our diet of processed carbohydrates.

Perlmutter explains the process by which the inflammation occurs within different conditions, while also supplying a week-by-week journey toward getting your brain grain free and started on the road to the growth of healthy new brain cells. Perlmutter’s The Grain Brain Cookbook is also available for those interested in making these healthy changes become an every day reality.

The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload

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The New York Times bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music has returned with a new mission to help us develop our brains and sift through the veritable mountain of information received almost every minute of every day. From managing Internet overload to preventing the beginning stages in the next generation, author Daniel Levitin draws on neuroscience as he advises our exhausted minds on matters both big and small to try and create an oasis for our present day mentality.

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

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How does one become emotionally strong? Is there a viable way to train yourself to better meet the challenges life could, in theory, throw your way before they occur? The well-known, much read list of things mentally strong people don’t do, by psychotherapist Amy Morin, has made its way from engaging over ten million people on Forbes online, to a convenient cover to cover version. Cast out fear, failure and the need for control, to begin a time of better thinking for both happiness and success in your future.

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The Transformation Matt Alexander of Palmetto Medical Initiative is transforming public health care in far away countries

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It was almost 11 years ago, but Matt Alexander remembers it clearly.

He was at Charleston Southern University when his parents decided to adopt six children from Liberia. Well, actually, they decided to adopt two children, but after six months, they found out that there were still four siblings stuck in Liberia.

“This was right after the cease-fire in Liberia,” Alexander recalls. “My dad and I flew out to push the paperwork through the embassy to get the other four kids. What I saw was transformative to me. It was transformative about how I thought of the world, about poverty, about the needs and the solutions to those needs.”

Today, as cofounder and executive director of Charleston’s Palmetto Medical Initiative (PMI), he logs countless flight miles to continue that transformation.

In fact, as he stops at a Starbucks for a conversation, he’s on his way home to pack for an early-morning flight to Nicaragua.

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He’ll combine several days of business – including visiting the country’s first and soonto-open second PMI-built medical centers, as well as look into acquiring land for a third – with an early 10th anniversary celebration with his wife, surfing and fly fishing.

PMI builds medical centers in countries whose public health care “is where people go to die,” as Alexander says his colleague, Michael O’Neal, puts it.

PMI’s low-cost medical centers are locally operated, and designed to become selfsustaining. Their first center was in Uganda, soon followed by Nicaragua.

Alexander’s Liberia experience combined with another transformation when he worked for the Prison Fellowship, a national Christian ministry for inmates and their families, based in Leesburg, VA. Alexander and Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson (of Watergate fame) were visiting inmates on death row in South Carolina.

“It had an enormous impact on me, in the same way as seeing people living in terrible conditions in Liberia,” Alexander said.

But the other impact was the realization that the kind of change Alexander wanted, happened only slowly within large, unwieldy

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nonprofits. Alexander found himself impatient, and it taught him that he wasn’t cut out for the world of large nonprofits.

In October 2008, Alexander and his friend, Dr. Edward O’Bryan, were surfing on Folly Beach and had stopped for lunch.

O’Bryan mentioned that he had done shortterm medical missions before, but what he really wanted to do was something longer term.

“He was saying he had done the parachute approach, when you fly in and fly out,” Alexander says. “But what would it be like

(above) PA, Ashley Worley, examines a patients ear.

Ashley and her new husband, Bryan, decided to come on PMI’s 2014 December Uganda medical trip for their honeymoon. (top) Seth Bolt of local Charleston band, NEEDTOBREATHE, plays with some children at a PMI medical outreach.

to take all of these resources, all the funding and expertise that goes into these short-term missions, and what if you could focus that on making a lasting impact, getting a better return on your investment?”

Here was the action-based change Alexander was searching for. The two threw together a business plan and, three months later, they were on the ground in Uganda, thanks to a lucky connection with two local businessmen.

As Alexander was starting to talk about this grand plan, the businessmen approached him, saying they were looking for a pilot project for St. Andrew’s Church in Mt. Pleasant.

They would put up the seed money and offer contacts if PMI did its inaugural clinic in Uganda.

Although PMI now has eight U.S. employees and 80 who work in their own countries, at first it was a shoestring operation.

“It was literally just me, O’Bryan and close friend and photographer Josh Blake,” Alexander says.

The three spent a week in Uganda. Seven weeks later, they returned with a team of 25 students and medical professionals, mostly from MUSC. Uganda proved to be an ideal start: the perfect mix of stability, diversity of partners, and a cycle of preventable suffering and disease.

Shortly after, a member of the Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, which had worked with Nicaragua for years, approached PMI with the funding and contacts to build in that country.

PMI also has been approached by St. Michael’s of Charleston and plans to launch a clinic in Burundi with the help of that congregation.

Alexander says PMI is stopping with these three countries and will focus on expanding within the countries rather than moving to new countries. Last year, they launched a 20 by 20 campaign to have 20 medical centers, mostly in Uganda and Nicaragua, by 2020.

The model in each of the three countries is the same: PMI funds a full-service medical clinic and hires and trains locals to run the clinic. PMI provides the basic infrastructure, including setting up a board of directors and bylaws for each country, and each clinic

charges affordable fees that get plowed back into the operating expenses of the clinic. PMI also provides “support with accountability” in the long-term, including keeping track of the clinics’ financials, marketing strategies, and patient feedback.

The model is designed to make each clinic break even within 18 months.

Uganda exceeded the model. Within six months, the first clinic there was covering 90% of its costs and seeing 900 patients; by the 13th month, it was making a 10%-15% profit and seeing more than 1,000 patients.

To date, more than 90,500 patients have been seen in Uganda, and Nicaragua, which opened its first clinic in January 2014, has seen 12,500 patients.

“We see real results and it is a great experience for our patients,” Alexander says.

Alexander says the patients can afford the nominal fees charged by PMI’s clinics.

“When people see we have trained professionals, we have the supplies they need, when they leave they will get better, then they prioritize the money for the fees,” he says.

Navigating and negotiating with partners in these countries relies on introductions from partners, a refusal to consider bribes no matter the local culture, and getting good legal counsel in each country.

Navigating and negotiating with partners in these countries relies on introductions from partners, a refusal to consider bribes no matter the local culture, and getting good legal counsel in each country.

“It can be a large challenge to navigate government,” Alexander admits. “Michael O’Neal (director of international projects) is exceptionally gifted at knowing how to navigate. I live in black and white and Michael’s blood pressure doesn’t rise in the gray areas.”

Although delivering health care is PMI’s core business, of necessity, it has developed a specialty in creating trips for the volunteers who want to help. So far, about 1,300 volunteers have traveled to PMI’s clinics. About 30 volunteers make up a team. Once on location – which is within an hour or two radius of the actual clinic – the volunteers do outreach, and refer back to the clinic. PMI is mindful that it is the locals who should deliver the actual care to their countrymen and the volunteers are there to build capacity.

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hind and work in the clinic, but not to deliver care, to train. Our local staff love having access to American-trained, board-certified staff,” Alexander says.

Many of the volunteers sign up for more than one stint with PMI, and several Peace Corps volunteers have stayed for twoyear stints.

“We get tons of repeat volunteers.

It’s the quality of the overall experience, that people are able to invest in something that’s going to be there when they get back,” Alexander says. “They can build relationships.”

In addition to the help of volunteers who pay their own way, PMI relies on individual donations and corporate or church gifts.

It is “donor cultivation” that keeps Alexander on the road, including travel with the Charlestonbased band, NEEDTOBREATHE, which has adopted PMI as its cause to support.

Band members even went on a mission trip to Uganda in December.

“We get tons of repeat volunteers. It’s the quality of the overall experience, that people are able to invest in something that’s going to be there when they get back.”

On March 23, the Grammy Awardnominated band will host its annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic featuring musicians, professional athletes and other celebrities at the Daniel Island Club. The band, along with cohost Commonwealth Cares Foundation, will donate proceeds of the event to PMI. Last year’s event raised $140,000 and helped fund about half the cost of a planned second clinic in Uganda. This year’s Classic

A nurse at Masindi-Kitara Medical Center in Uganda takes the blood pressure of a patient.

will benefit PMI’s 20 by 20 Campaign.

“There’s something I learned about myself,” Alexander says. “I’m inspired and rewarded just by an organization that does something well. It’s what I love about PMI. We follow through and do what we do in a way that honors our donors. To me, it’s been quite a process to watch us grow, to hear stories from patients all the time. Possibly because I’ve seen so many nonprofits not doing anything really transformative to people’s lives. We’re really changing people’s lives every day in a way that is thorough and meaningful. I’m hanging my hat on feeling really proud of this organization.”

Editors Note: Registration for the NEEDTOBREATHE Classic begins at 9 a.m. the day of the tournament, with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an after party concert with NEEDTOBREATHE and friends, plus a live and silent auction. ¡

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Tips and advice from our garden experts

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learned rather quickly that I would soon be building a fence at my family’s new home. It’s a larger house on a small property—we have children and they have their pets and bouncing balls. Enough said.

So as I am building this “necessity”, it reinforced my thinking as to the benefits (which I trust will outweigh the lumber costs) of this architectural addition to the landscape. As designers, our company has been approached by numerous (local

and new to the area) clients wishing for the “downtown Charleston look”, i.e., a courtyard. But what is it about the courtyard that is so appealing? Is it the privacy, the plantings, or the intimacy that they provide? Whatever it may be, the magic of the courtyard begins and ends with the bones of this type of landscape—the wall!

So what is the process and what questions should first be answered in tackling such an aggressive addition to the home landscape? For one thing, find comfort in

the notion that just about everyone’s yard could handle and accept the addition of a courtyard. Whether yours is a wide open property or not, tree-filled and shady, or bordered by numerous other homes, a section that is wisely chosen and logistically correct can be partially or fully walled or fenced to begin the path to this most Charleston of outdoor “rooms”. Use marking paint to outline the proposed area and “design on the ground”.

This means to go ahead now and plan the pathways, site any furniture that may be used on the hardscape, and envision yourself in the resultant space. Did you allow enough room for gatherings?

Do the plants you wish to use have space to mature?

Does the fence or wall material continue or enhance the architecture of the home?

Can you get from point A to Point B easily enough? Can the project be done (phased or not) within your particular budget?

Yes, lots of questions to be answered for sure. But remember, that “downtown Charleston look” took hundreds of years, in many cases, to develop and age gracefully. Please also note most importantly that the spaces began with structure. A wall, an outbuilding, or a fence extending from the side of the house is the nexus of the construction. Do not think of it as building walls or fences, but more appropriately the creation and defining of space. And not just any space—it will be your sanctuary, your “go-to” spot after a hectic day for relaxation and intimate family time.

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Restoring Femininity New minimally invasive procedures in cosmetic surgery and changing ideas about what makes skin beautiful with dermatology practices

By DAN CONOVER

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hould you ever doubt

that beauty is an eternally moving target,

try talking to a plastic surgeon with a few years in the business.

Some of that is driven by cultural changes. Some is the result of new discoveries in health, diet, fitness and medicine.

And as the science and technology behind modern cosmetic treatments and procedures improves along an ever-accelerating path, so too do the options available to consumers who aspire to meet that evolving, shifting standard.

Yet despite the amazing array of new technologies available to plastic surgeons and dermatologists, there seems to be some agreement around a central theme: Hightech tools are great, but the force driving many of the most important recent advances in the field is simply a deeper understanding of the human body and its structures.

Take Dennis Schimpf, MD. He’s a young private-practice plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction – and part of a generation of Charleston surgeons who

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found themselves in the right place at the right time. Schimpf went through residency at MUSC in the 2000s – at the moment when the city was becoming synonymous with a new technique called a DIEP, or more informally, a Perforator Flap Reconstruction.

The perforator flap procedure is an elegant evolution of a class of breast reconstructions that avoids the use of implants by taking tissue from one part of a woman’s body – typically her abdomen – and then using those tissues to construct a naturallooking breast. Avoiding implants offers advantages to certain patients, but even when a woman qualifies, there’s a drawback: That tissue includes muscle, and removing it weakens the abdominal wall.

In DIEP reconstructions, the surgeon takes only skin, fat, and blood vessels – leaving the muscle in place.

There’s great demand for perforator flap surgery – strong enough that Charleston has been able to market itself as a medical destination, riding a national trend away from implants and toward the patient’s own

tissue. But Schimpf rejects the notion that there’s a “best” option for every woman who has been through a mastectomy (“there’s only the option that’s right for each patient”), but for women whose treatment included radiation therapy, it’s often a better and less painful choice than implant reconstruction.

So why did Charleston become the focal point for this particular type of procedure?

“Hurricane Katrina,” Schimpf says.

The story unfolds this way: Robert J. Allen, MD, is an MUSC-educated plastic surgeon and pioneer in the field of breast reconstruction. After a series of residencies, he wound up in practice in Louisiana – until Hurricane Katrina in 2005 drove him back to Charleston. That’s why his breakthroughs on a series of reconstructive “flap surgeries” occurred in the Lowcountry, not Cajun country. It’s also why former MUSC residents like Schimpf emerged into private practice with a competitive advantage over their peers.

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Dr. Patrick O’Neill

“It’s like anything, when there’s a new procedure and you’re already out in practice, it can be hard to adjust or go back and learn.

But in my generation, we’ve grown up with this being the focus. It’s ironic that a small city like Charleston is really the focus for this procedure, and a lot of it goes back to Dr. Allen.”

Of course, the bulk of Schimpf ’s private practice is devoted to breast augmentations and various lifts. The numbers tell the story: Nationally, about 110,000 American women undergo mastectomies each year.

Roughly three times that number elect various forms of breast enhancement surgeries.

Patrick J. O’Neill, MD – a breastspecialist who shares space with Schimpf on Daniel Island – has seen other trends affect the plastic surgery sector. He began his practice here in Charleston as an attending physician in 2000, entered private practice in 2009, and won last year as the Charleston Living Magazine’s “Best Plastic Surgeon.” His practice provides a full menu of cosmetic choices to patients.

“I think that today we as plastic surgeons try to understand and achieve something that we call ‘the Beautiful Normal,’” he said. “And I think that’s what most people really want. The vast majority of my breast augmentation patients want to restore their femininity. They want to look fit and feminine. They don’t want to stand 46 | CharlestonLivingMag.com

out. They want to look normal among their peers. The same is true for faces.”

In the past, he said, cosmetic surgeries were often associated with failed attempts to push the envelope of personal appearance: Skin stretched too tight, physical structures undermined in pursuit of unnatural lines, breasts extended to epic proportions, with often unfortunate results.

“When it comes to plastic surgery, our tools and our thinking have evolved,” he said. “And that’s true of body contouring patients, too.”

Take “Cool Sculpting,” for example.

Dr. Dennis Schimpf

Doctors noticed that children who regularly consumed popsicles sometimes wound up with dimples in their cheeks. They eventually determined that cooling skin and fatty layers down to near-freezing will cause some portion of the chilled fat cells (typically in the 20 percent range) to die off.

Not instantly, but gradually, over a month or two.

Not surprisingly, for many patients this non-invasive, non-traumatic treatment – which involves cooling plates applied to the skin – is rapidly replacing liposuction as a means of dealing with hard-to-reduce fat deposits. And because it can be done gently over time, patients can return every few months for new treatments until they achieve their desired results.

O’Neill says the patients in his practice report a 93 percent satisfaction rate with the procedure.

That’s not to say that every minimally invasive and popularly marketed procedure is going to produce desired results, he said.

“Lunchtime Lifts” – a class of surgical face-lifts that involve smaller incisions and shorter recovery times draw a lot of attention, but are often appropriate only for younger cosmetic surgery patients. “There’s just more skin that has to be removed once you get past a certain age.”

Nationally, about 110,000 American women undergo mastectomies each year. Roughly three times that number elect various forms of breast enhancement surgeries.

Skin is the specialty of Michele Mittelbronn, MD. She’s a dermatologist with offices in Mount Pleasant and Pawley’s Island, and has been in practice for the past 12 years.

She’s noticed quite a few changes over time, some related to technologies and materials, but much of it related to changing ideas about what makes skin beautiful… and what makes beautiful skin.

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“We’re changing the way we think about fat,” she said. “You look at facelifts people used to do, and yes, they were tight.

But they looked gaunt.”

“A youthful face has a fuller look to it, because over time our faces tend to lose facial fat. Now, if you look at someone and their skin is sagging, maybe they have a jowly appearance, you might think, ‘that’s fat.’ Well, that’s not fat. That’s gravity.”

“We have fat pads under our skin, and those are dissipated or lost as we age. Our face starts losing its curvature. So instead of removing skin and fat, they’re trying to reposition fat now. The problem is when there’s not enough fat to go around, because

“I think pale is the new tan. To have your skin not sun damaged, that is a sign of intelligence.” it’s been lost. And that’s where the fillers come in.”

Mittelbronn cites big changes in the filler market over the past decade, but describes the past five years as an “explosion.”

Today she offers 12 different types, enabling her to more accurately match the needs of her patients.

But the biggest change she’s seen over time is the cultural shift in the way people view tanning. It’s a universal trend – “Just look at the movie stars today – they’re all pale,” Mittelbronn says – that’s particularly significant here.

The generation that came of age in the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties remembers a time when tan skin was a fashion-must.

George Hamilton was more famous for his tanning regimen as for his acting, and many young women sun-bathed obsessively. That unprotected exposure to the sun not only puts people at risk of cancer, it also prematurely ages skin at an alarming rate.

And while UV rays are bad no matter where you’re exposed to them, Lowcountry life on the water “is double indemnity,” Mittelbronn said.

“It’s a coastal thing. You get the (light) not only coming down from the sun, but also coming up from the bottom, off the water, as reflection.”

“Think about how much life here is about the water,” she said. “The people here, they’re surfers, they’re boaters, and they’re realizing their lifestyle isn’t working for them as they’re aging. They’re coming to me and saying ‘I made mistakes when I was younger, and now I want to fix things.’ And we can help with that.”

“I think pale is the new tan. To have your skin not sun damaged, that is a sign of intelligence. If you go back to the 17th and 18th century, the people with tans were the workers, and the royals were very careful to protect themselves from the sun. So it’s done these flips throughout time. But now it’s totally changed.” ¡

Resources: Dr. Michele Mittelbronn Coastal Dermatology 843-881-2265 coastalderm.net Dr. Patrick O’Neill O’Neill Plastic Surgery 843-881-2130 oneillplasticsurgery.com

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Springtime Getaways

By LINDA LAMB, KATIE MCELVEEN and KATHERINE PETTIT

Grandfather Mountain in Spring.

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hop in the car and enjoy a getaway. Mountain views

beachfront balconies, and fun-filled towns. They’re all just a drive away.

Banner Elk, North Carolina It’s known as the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, but in Spring, this beautiful small town is just as appealing as when it’s filled with snow bunnies. Hiking and cycling are popular and a number of clubs welcome visitors to join in their excursions. Maps are available from the chambers of commerce.

Rhododendron and mountain laurel begin to blossom. With some of the highest mountains east of the Rockies, the views are nothing short of spectacular.

Blue Ridge Village Resort offers super accommodations, with and indoor pool and amazing vistas. Canoeing and kayaking

are close by, along with great sightseeing options and unique shopping. Accommodations can include private decks and mountain views, as well as whirlpools to help you unwind after a day of hiking along the Appalachian Trail, or perhaps around the resort area. All amenities in place assure visitors of the perfect getaway. Nature lovers will delight in being so close to Pisgah National Forest, as well as Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain – one of the most amazing areas to be found – anywhere. Of course, lounging by the pool while enjoying majestic scenes may be excitement enough.

Just ask the knowledgeable staff to help you and yours plan events that will guarantee

good times, in a beautiful resort.

Shoppers, be sure to make a stop at WingN’it, a beautiful little eclectic shop located downtown inside the “The Little Red Caboose.” You’ll find charming home décor items, and perfect gifts for you and your friends. Think garden ornaments and flags, eclectic decorations and all things to feed and invite your feathered friends to stop at your deck or yard and enjoy a gourmet snack, or perhaps a new home. A huge selection of bird feeders guarantees that you’ll find the perfect fit as a gift, or to take back home. As for squirrels, they have feeders, as well as bird feeders which discourage the little rascals from pilfering all the seed. Green friendly, with many items made in the U.S., it’s a fun stop along your way.

(If you visit Banner Elk in winter, visit the owners’ other business, Snow Toys, a great ski shop that’s a cut above most rental stores with great personal service.)

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Try something exotic like Rabbit and Waffles, or the classic Southern-style pecancrusted trout. And you certainly can’t go wrong with Chef Tom’s legendary crab cakes.

Wash it all down with an interesting artisanal beer or a glass of wine from a boutique winery.

If you’re in town on a Sunday, you can’t miss brunch. We recommend the Sweet Potato Waffles Foster or perhaps the Salmon Hasherole smothered in Hollandaise sauce.

And don’t get us started on the desserts. Crispy Crème Cheesecake. Need we say more?

Even when there is still a chill in the air, you can still enjoy your meal al fresco with their heated outdoor dining area.Another strong option is Jackalope’s View Restaurant at Archer’s Mountain Inn, where you can enjoy spectacular views with your tantalizingly delicious cuisine and superb wine list.

Perched near the top of Beech Mountain, and once the mountain retreat of legendary football coach Paul Dietzel, it’s now a superb restaurant and lodge. Plan a night of it and begin with a Jackalope’s Juice Martini, followed by their oven-roasted escargot.

Delicious! Entrees are creative and include Hoisin Short Ribs, Scottish Salmon, Crispy Duck Breast and Beef Tenderloin. Save room for their blueberry bread pudding with vanilla bean sauce – devine!

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Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home Monticello

Charlottesville, Virginia If Virginia is for Lovers, then Charlottesville is for lovers of history, wine, beautiful rolling countryside and a vibrant art scene.

It’s a lovely drive into the hills that attracted Thomas Jefferson to build Monticello, his beloved mountaintop home. (It’s the only home in America which has been recognized by the United Nationals as a World Heritage Site.) Any visit to the area should begin with plenty of time to marvel at the building and grounds. Take a guided tour or you will miss some of the treasures. Between April and October, there are tours of the outdoor gardens and plantation that’s well worth your time. Afterwards, buy a bottle of wine, or perhaps some seeds from his garden.

The Gift shop is well-stocked with goodies.

For your accommodations, consider the Boar’s Head, the official hotel for the University of Virginia. Their rooms offer an inviting retreat and the balconies invite a morning cup of coffee and quiet time.

There’s a strong arts and entertainment scene, with live music for all tastes, performed by talented musicians who love the area and its cultural amenities. Plan to stop by The Southern with its unique venue.

You’ll love the ambience.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, disc golf, and horseback riding, and if the weather’s a bit warmer, consider tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting. Soar above the earth with hot air ballooning, high ropes courses and skydiving. Walking trails cover historic areas, and range from amateur strolls, to hikes guided by survivalists.

For a dining splurge, head to the Ivy Inn Restaurant, positioned in a lovely historic home, with a garden patio for dining when the weather demands it. The menu changes daily, but it’s al-

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina With its 200-foot-tall SkyWheel Ferris Wheel, picturesque boardwalk and spate of restaurants and activities, Myrtle Beach is re-emerging as a top destination for families. Start with a new show: All That, the tireless clogging sensation from “America’s Got Talent” performs on Thursdays at Carolina Opry. Then there’s golf. You already know that Myrtle Beach is a top golf destination, but did you know that Miniature Golf was invented here? Try Captain Hook’s Adventure Golf, where the two-18-hole courses are tricked out with caves, an animated Tinkerbell, a pirate ship and even a smoking scull. Afterwards, fuel up at Garden City Pier, where you can sit at the counter and order a famous fried hot dog at Sam’s Corner, then stroll over to the Painter’s Homemade Ice Cream for cones in flavors like Birthday Cake, Devil’s Food Cake, Coconut and Chocolate Almond in addition to the old standbys. Kids also love the giant aquarium at the Horry County Museum in Conway (it was featured on Animal Planet’s “Tanked”), they can also check out creepy medical instruments from the turn of the century and dioramas of South

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Carolina wildlife. There’s plenty for adults, too, like Jack Thompson’s historic photos of Myrtle Beach and a well-curated collection of military uniforms and other clothing from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Instead of a hotel, consider renting a beach house—both Surfside Realty and Flipkey offer dozens of options. Pick up fish to cook at home from the fish shack in Conway, it’s located under a live oak tree behind the Kingston Presbyterian Church, or head to Sea Captain’s House for hush puppies, fried flounder and coleslaw. visitmyrtlebeach.com

Sewanee, Tennessee Now that the Sewanee Inn has reopened at the gateway to the University of the South’s 13,000-acre domain, there’s one more reason to visit this gorgeous mountain retreat perched high atop the Cumberland Plateau.

Dark wood and native stone offer a soothing backdrop for public areas; book-walled nooks outfitted with coffee tables, leather armchairs and huge windows encourage quiet reflection.

For the best views – mountains, trees, golf course – book one of the balconied corner rooms on the second floor of the Inn. Sewanee is a mecca for hikers, who flock to the tiny town each spring to walk through clouds of woodland wildflowers, and past waterfalls surging with winter snowmelt toward awe-inspiring views of green valleys, rocky outcroppings and endless sky. When you’re not hiking, drive to the Memorial Cross, a huge and moving monument perched on the edge of a cliff; visit All Saints Chapel, a 19th-century Gothic church complete with turrets, stained-glass windows and ornate stonework located on the main campus or pop into Locals Gallery, which features the work of 13 local artists.

Sandwiches, salads and cold beer are a traditional lunch at Shenanigan’s; get there early for a prime seat on the sun-splashed porch. For dinner, head to IvyWild. Chef Keri Moser’s sophisticated takes on regional staples like pork loin, which is brined in cider, roasted and served with caramelized bacon, crunchy pistachios and sweet cherries are becoming new classics.

Sewanee Inn: sewanee-inn.com; IvyWild: ivywildsewanee.com

Savannah, Georgia “Stroll the squares. I never get tired of them,” advised a friend who lived in Savannah for years.

Ah, the famous squares – with their hanging moss, picturesque live oaks, welcoming benches and historic statues of forgotten heroes. As you walk around Savannah, you’re constantly encountering these gorgeous green spaces that give the city its park-like ambience.

Don’t linger in the squares too long, though, because there’s much to do and see in a city rich in colonial, Revolutionary War and Civil War history. You might want to start with a guided trolley tour of the Historic District – and if possible, stay there. Then you can stop off later at interesting homes and churches, the bustling River Street tourist district or the nearby City Market.

Try Desposito’s for great local seafood, the Crystal Beer Parlor for delicious burgers and homemade potato chips, and Leopold’s (founded in 1919) for scrumptious ice cream. For a Southern-style feast, try Mrs. Wilke’s Dining Room on Jones Street – but expect to stand in line.

Did you read “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”? Be sure to stop by the Mercer-

Williams House, where you can imagine the kinky carryings-on of that novel and movie.

Your shopping options range from quilts and linens to paintings, artsy jewelry and unusual spices (the Salt Table). For a glimpse of the coast, take a little drive east to Tybee Island with its lighthouse and adjacent museum. visitsavannah.com

Boone, North Carolina There’s so much to see and do around Boone in all seasons. Although ski season has wound down, March Madness offers end of the season low rates for skiing at Ski Beech, Ski Sugar and Appalachian Ski Mountain.

Hawks Nest offers snow tubing and also features the longest zipline in the region, open year-round (weather permitting).

Once Spring officially arrives, Tweetsie Railroad opens on April 11, giving the entire family a fun way to experience the wild, wild west.

A springtime visit would have to include a trip to Grandfather Mountain, with its magnificent views and occasionally surprising weather. Bring a warm jacket and camera, just in case you spot black bears, deer, river otters, cougars, or perhaps, predatory birds.

At Grandfather, you can take behind-the-scenes tours of animal habitats, as well as naturalist guided tours of trails and forest area. At 11am each day, members of the naturalist staff take weather and climate observations in front of the Fudge Shop (and enjoy a piece of chocolate heaven).

For hikers, consider the tough, three-mile hike up the mountain, or the 13-mile Tanawha Trail. Try entering from the parking area at popular Rough Ridge Overlook on the Parkway (milepost 302).

Linville Caverns is a great attraction in any weather! It’s all underground. An easier walk is the trail around Bass Lake, which also offers access to the Moses Cone Estate.

The trail also connects to the entire 26-miles of former carriage trails at the estate (for adventurers with more endurance).

During your stay, a must-visit is the Gamekeeper Restaurant, where owners Ken

and Wendy are known for interesting and delicious interpretations of Southern classics.

The menu changes seasonally blending the traditional with the exotic, satisfying both meat and veggie lovers. With a menu that offers unexpected delights, such as ostrich, grilled bison hanger steak, grilled elk rack chops, rabbit and mountain trout. And save room for Wendy’s Bread Pudding, a local favorite. Need accommodations? Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis is famous for luxurious hospitality and gourmet dinners. In Boone, consider the Lovill House Inn, a consistent AAA Four Diamond Award winner.

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Bluegrass and bourbon, horses and history: Kentucky’s second-largest city offers those pleasantries plus burgeoning options for foodies.

Horse lovers, start at Keeneland Race Track, which a Kentucky-born friend pronounces “one of my favorite places in the whole world… even the queen of England has been there.” The Keeneland gift shop (open all year) has a superb selection of equestrian-themed clothing, jewelry and decorations. And among many places to gaze on grazing horses, the Kentucky Horse Park has almost 50 different breeds as well as equestrian museums and exhibits.

For history enthusiasts, Lexington offers hours of fascinating browsing. There’s the restored Shaker Village, the HuntMorgan House and Civil War museum, the Waveland plantation historic site and the estate of Henry Clay (1849-1952). Mary Todd Lincoln’s childhood home features many of her personal possessions.

A carriage ride might give you ideas about where to dine – with options ranging from down-home barbecue to exotic Ethiopian. One sweet stop popular with locals is North Lime Coffee & Doughnuts.

If you’re up for a picturesque drive, Lexington food and culture writer Alan Cornett suggests Wallace Station, on the Old Frankfort Pike in nearby Versailles. It offers delectable pastries and sandwiches, such as an “inside out” version of a Kentucky specialty, the “hot brown” — turkey, ham, tomato, bacon and a tasty touch of Mornay sauce.

Finally, what’s a Kentucky trip without a sip or two of bourbon? Ask about visiting one of the distilleries along the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Lexington: visitlex.com; Kentucky Bourbon Trail: kybourbontrail.com; Wallace Station: wallacestation.com

Beech Mountain Resort, North Carolina Beech Mountain Resort’s trails cover a wide range of skill levels, challenging ATV riders from novice to pro. The trails, scenic lift rides, the Beech Tree Bar and Grille, and the new 5506 Skybar will be open this summer every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from June through September. Scenic lift rides to the Skybar are also available to patrons.

The Skybar is the highest in the East.

Waterfalls in Hendersonville.

It’s a glass roundhouse named for Beech Mountain’s superlative elevation and offers food and beverage service in comfort. A new observation deck is ideal for relaxing with friends.

Beech Mountain Resort’s newly constructed disc golf course offers a challenging and unique design. Play nine holes with one lift ride, or play a full eighteen, requiring three lift rides.

A great craft brewery in Western North Carolina is delighting those who love beer.

Located in the Alpine Village, Beech Mountain Brewing Co. has the capacity to brew up to 100 gallons per day and will be open year round to serve skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and other resort visitors.

The brewery features three distinct

ales created on-site, with consulting from award-winning brewer Will Young of Blind Squirrel in nearby Plumtree. Heading the list of beers is the 5506 Pale Ale, followed by the Cream and Scotch Ales available by the pint or the growler. Flight tastings are also available, along with brewery tours, which include a pint and a keepsake glass. Beech Mountain Brewing Co. is open Thursday through Sunday. beechmountainresort.com

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Hendersonville and Henderson County Whether you’re looking for great entertainment, great adventure, or just a great view, Hendersonville and Henderson County, NC, just several short hours away, has something for everyone as warmer weather arrives.

Take in a comedy, drama or fantastic musical at Flat Rock Playhouse, the official state theater of North Carolina. For show information or tickets, visit their website.

If it’s the outdoors you crave, make a visit to The Carl Sandburg Home, located beside the Playhouse. Enjoy a guided tour around the National Historic Site, (don’t miss his 10,000 books, still on display), or you can simply walk through the grounds, and greet the descendents of Mrs. Sandburg’s dairy goat herd.

Take in the downtown and enjoy some tunes at Rhythm & Brews, a music series scheduled for the third Thursdays of May, June, July, August and September. A free event, the concert series brings an exciting line-up of bands to the district. The venue for the concert series is the Azalea Lot in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, which sits adjacent to King Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues in downtown. ¡ Hendersonville: historichenderonville.org; Flat Rock Playhouse: flatrockplayhouse.org

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Create an Inviting Outdoor Space

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s the calendar pages flip to spring, Charleston area homeowners pull out their

outdoor furniture and dust off their grills, ready to enjoy the sunshine and picturesque

Lowcountry living. It’s not uncommon for locals to spend more time on their patios than in their living rooms, so they want comfortable and inviting outdoor spaces perfect for a lazy weekend or a gathering of friends. If you’re thinking of giving your outdoor space a fresh look for the spring and summer season, get inspired by these outdoor projects. Whether it’s new furniture, a swimming pool or an outdoor kitchen, investing in your outside spaces will result in long-lasting summertime fun.

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Blue Haven Pools & Spas Brian Peppin, manager and vice president at Blue Haven Pools & Spas, received a very specific request from homeowners living in Mount Pleasant: a low-maintenance pool with a one-of-a-kind design for their new home. Peppin didn’t pause at the challenge and his team went to work combining two different styles into one that would meet the needs of the customers.

“We are capable of doing this type of work all the time,” he said.

The design team created a natural, freeflowing pool with a variety of unique features: built-in bar stools next to the outdoor entertainment area, a custom elevated spillover spa and an automated control system. The pool also has a large, free-flowing tanning edge where the homeowners and guests can situate their lounge chairs in a shallow pool of water, but not be sitting in three feet of water.

The low-maintenance pebble pool interior finish and premium travertine deck keep in line with the high-quality and low-maintenance focus, while the custom waterfall with built-in steps and slide give the pool a truly one-of-a-kind look.

The pool deck connects with the covered outdoor entertainment area and custom outdoor kitchen for a complete outdoor living experience.

843-552-6000, bluehavensc.com

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Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston When it comes to outdoor kitchens, Linda McLain of Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston and Signature Appliance Center chooses only those cabinets, appliances and countertops that can withstand outdoor conditions. So when a Kiawah Island homeowner came to her for help with an outdoor kitchen that needed to be both durable and low maintenance, McLain recommended Lifestyle Outdoor Cabinets. The cabinets not only look

nice but are long-lasting and easy to maintain.

Lifestyle Outdoor Cabinets can be pressure washed inside and out, and they have built-in water drains so there is no risk of damage to the cabinets. McLain used ipe wood, a durable and strong hardwood found in South America and parts of Central America, with decorative metal inserts. Ipe is a popular choice for outdoor use because of its hardy nature, and it has the same fire rating as concrete and stucco. Also the home already had an ipe wood deck so the cabinets coordinated well with the space.

The cabinets also provide ample storage,

McLain noted, with drawers, pull-out trash cans and other amenities. You don’t have that with a stucco enclosure, she said. This is a product that lasts and has storage opportunities.

The appliances in the outdoor kitchen are also rated for outdoor use and are able to withstand the varying temperatures. And the countertops are a durable granite.

The homeowner’s outdoor kitchen space is covered, so McLain added a ventilation system, but the side opens up to views of an infinity pool with the Kiawah River and marshes as the backdrop.

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Backyard Retreats After seeing a colorful row of Adirondack chairs in front of Backyard Retreats in Mount Pleasant, a Daniel Island couple enlisted Sharon Campbell’s help with their home’s outdoor space. Step one was decorating a large screened porch with a fireplace and then a smaller side porch.

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from one area of the home to the next.

“You can stand at the front door and see all the way to the screened porch so we want (that porch) to flow and blend so it’s an extension of the home,” she said.

The screened porch is outfitted with Ebel wicker furniture, swivel chairs and an outdoor rug to create a warm and comfortable space.

Two accent tables of cut glass create statement pieces for the room without being overly distracting.

For the side porch, Campbell used the couple’s existing furniture but added custom cushions and pillows for a fresh look.

Campbell takes into account each customer’s personality and style. “We want it to come together but also be something they are comfortable in.”

She worked with a palate of varying colors to reflect the homeowners’ preferences while creating an inviting space. “It’s a place you can walk in and feel very comfortable,” Campbell said.

Being able to tackle the project in stages was beneficial, Campbell said, because the homeowners can use the porches while the rest of the outdoor space is being completed.

843-856-0049, backyardretreatsinc.com

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Backyard Retreat Photos Ashley Walker

Outdoor Concepts of Charleston Homeowners from Johns Island were looking for an outdoor living space they could use year-round. They enlisted the expertise from the folks at Outdoor Concepts of Charleston to help design their custom space. Locally owned, Outdoor Concepts specializes in bringing indoor comforts to the outside.

With their complimentary design services and custom creations, Outdoor Concepts worked with their Johns Island clients to add an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, pergola and pool.

The full outdoor kitchen has refrigeration and a grill. It is enhanced with a custom fireplace with hand-laid stones, making it perfect for use as a pizza oven, roasting marshmallows or for warming up a chilly evening.

Two pergolas were installed for shade, plus an infinity pool and hardscape to take advantage of the home’s waterfront views.

As more people relocate to Charleston, they are eager to take advantage of the warmer climate with year-round outdoor living spaces.

That’s where Outdoor Concepts steps in to create a custom space that fits the clients’ needs and season of life – whether a couple who wants to entertain or a family eager to gather around the firepit and roast S’mores. ¡ 843-885-8314, myoutdoorconcepts.com

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Living the Dream

Max Crosby Construction builds a charming vintage style home with open, casual living spaces designed to take advantage of the panoramic views of the great outdoors

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The living room sits off of the dining room and has a double-sided fireplace.

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rowing up along the

coastline in New Jersey, it was always Art Rudolph’s dream to own a home on the shore. He wanted his children to experience the same lifestyle he enjoyed as a youth. Only now, it’s no longer a dream.

Rudolph, his wife Maggie, and their two children moved into their brilliant waterfront home on Daniel Island in October. Max Crosby Construction and Catalyst Architects provided the craftsmanship and customization, enabling Rudolph to fulfill his lifelong wish. “It’s just the style and the openness that I love. I enjoy the fact that it’s elevated and has a beautiful view from the back,” says Rudolph, an executive at energy giant Kinder Morgan.

“We’re from the Northeast, so we’ve always enjoyed the Northeast shore, the coastline look. That’s what we were striving to gain.”

Most importantly, the home, situated on Ralston Creek, provides ample space and the perfect panorama. “The second floor, the master bedroom, has the most beautiful view of the back river. The back deck overlooks the water, and the back porch allows it to be open.

The pool is elevated as well, so it feels like it’s all connected. It flows very well. The whole first floor is an open space – and that’s what we wanted. We like it open and flowing.”

Second Home The build actually represents the second pairing for the Rudolph family and Max Crosby principal Jamison Howard. Max Crosby Construction built the Rudolphs’ previous home, also on Daniel Island, in 2008. “It’s a great personality match,” Howard says. “There is no greater compliment in this business than

to have a past client call you to build another home for them.”

Their relationship actually began fortuitously. Call it serendipity. “The first house, we were looking for a builder, and we were looking for a designer,” Rudolph recalls. “We met a couple that was working with Jamison, but they had to relocate. And when they relocated, they were trying to sell their lot, and trying to see if anyone was interested in the plans for their home. My wife knew the couple, and she showed us the plans and it was very similar to what we were looking to build.”

And perhaps more significantly, they knew Howard – and trusted him. “Jamison is the type of person that if there’s an issue, he says I’ll take care of it. There’s never an argument from Jamison,” Rudolph says. “It’s very easy to trust him. He looks out for our best interests. He’s very honest. If he sees us going in a direction that we might not enjoy, he’s not just a yes man. He’ll give his input, and my wife really enjoys working with him. He 66 March/April 2015 | 67

(clockwise from above) The kitchen has a sleek contemporary design; outside patio with infinity pool; home office; playroom with boat bar.

treated my wife with the greatest respect, and it was just a very good connection.”

Max Crosby Mission For Howard, the build is a continuation of Max Crosby’s mission. Crosby founded the firm with his wife, Jackie, nearly four decades ago. The company has grown substantially since then, becoming a well-known name in the customized home market in and around Charleston. The agency is selective, building three to eight homes per year, as it adheres to its early-year philosophy as a small custom 68 | CharlestonLivingMag.com

home builder committed to the smallest details and customer support. More recently, Coastal Living selected Crosby as an Official Builder of the 2013 Showhouse, publishing a pictorial in its October 2013 edition.

Howard, a native of Marietta, Georgia, came aboard in November 1999. While at the College of Charleston, he began working with framing and construction crews during the summer. Upon graduation, Howard attended the Savannah College of Art and Design’s three-year Masters of Architecture program. He met Crosby near that time, and began learning about the business. He found

a warm and receptive mentor in Crosby, landing a full-time position. Crosby passed away from cancer in September 2009, but Howard carries on, continuing the company’s goal of focusing on consistency and exceeding client expectations.

Pleasant Partnership It’s safe to say that Howard succeeded here.

Catalyst Architects, a firm with offices in Lexington and Georgetown designed the plans, as company principal Heather Stallworth and Howard worked seamlessly to

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The master bedroom is spacious with a balcony overlooking the marsh.

to Rudolph’s “boat bar,” which resembles the stern of a vessel. “There’s an elevated room on the right side of the house that has an open carport below it than can be used for entertaining, oyster roasts, and things like that,” Stallworth says. “The room is a casual game room, and Art has this cool boat bar we designed one of the rooms to accommodate. It has a nautical feel, too, and it looks like the back of a sports fishing boat.” Plus, it even has “fighting chairs as the bar stools,” Howard adds.

Other special features include cedar shake siding and a metal roof mixed with shingles. The trim work is also traditional, featuring shiplap and simple lines. The interior contains some reclaimed products, such as barn siding that Max Crosby interior designer Widney Pierson obtained for the couple. “It has a very Northeastern feel to it,” Howard says.

It also features custom staircases and white oak flooring, which was creatively presented. “Rather than introduce a stain to it, we created a driftwood color through a process called fuming. This produces a color through a chemical reaction with the wood,” Howard says. “We had some oak beams that were in the family room, and we used the same process to create the consistent color.”

“It’s a complicated house in its structure,” Howard adds, “with multiple levels for the outdoor living spaces. That was a challenge in the construction because you have to make sure to get that right from the start.

But it’s really a fantastic living space with a pool and fishing boat on the dock.”

Rewarding Process

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provide an ideal home. “I think Catalyst, the architect, did a phenomenal job. We didn’t give them any examples; we just told them what we were looking for. And they nailed it, first shot,” Rudolph says.

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outdoor living space. As to the exterior, they really liked the idea of a classic look, but with a nautical feel. There’s a rounded tower piece on the corner near the back of the property that extends, and makes for some really nice, large spaces to capture the view. It was just a really fun project. It was fun to do something on the inside that was a little more modern as materials go.”

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The Rudolphs’ reaction, too, made the project rewarding. “They were really pleased and excited. Maggie mentioned that we should leave a stack of business cards because they had received lots of inquiries about the house,” Stallworth says. “It’s just a phenomenal site. The views are just incredible. It represents great craftsmanship, and Jamison was so wonderful and easy to work with. It was a really great project.”

“We are really proud of what we made together with the Rudolphs and Jamison,” Stallworth continues. “To me, the home reflects what so many of our clients are looking for – the charm of a vintage house, combined with open, casual living spaces and connection to the outdoors that people value today.”

It was truly a shared endeavor, one that will have the Rudolph family grinning for years to come. “It was a great team effort, between the architect, landscaping company, and Jamison,” Rudolph says. “We just had a great team that worked very well together.” ¡

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summer camp guide

By MARIE SEBASTIAN

Grass is Greener Riding School Camp

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Campers form close bonds with their cabin mates and counselors, some that last a lifetime! And what better environment to nurture personal and spiritual growth than with activities like riding zip lines, hiking down a creek, shooting archery, or reaching new heights using high rope elements.

Campers at Asbury Hills also participate in age appropriate worship lead by the Camp Pastor and a live band, followed by small group breakout devotions.

During the regular academic year, Ashley Hall is an exclusive school for girls, but its Summer Day Camp Programs offer seven one-week sessions and is open to kids of both genders and from schools all over the Lowcountry. Boys and girls will enjoy art and crafts projects; field trips to zoos, water parks, fun parks, museums and movies; athletic activities; and a daily swim in the school’s pool. The camp is broken up into four age groups: three and four year olds, rising kindergarten, first and second grade, and third and fourth grade.

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well-being of children affected by pediatric cancer and their family members, with an emphasis on building self-esteem, courage, confidence and trust. The camp’s goal is “to give these children life-changing experiences that offer hope, courage and the will to fight one more round.” Since 1982, Camp Happy Days has brought smiles to the faces of more than 1,500 kids who otherwise would have nothing to smile about.

843-571-4336 camphappydays.org

Camp Odyssey Camp Odyssey is a fun, exciting week filled with cool activities, new friends and awesome staff ! During the week, campers can

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h, camp. What a wonderful way to meet new friends, Camp Happy Days

learn (or perfect) a new skill such as kayaking, swimming, Camp Happy Days is all about fun, laughter

or horseback riding, and simply get away from it all. and the joy of childhood – for children ages Lucky for us, there are lots of opportunities that will offer your 4 through 16 who are battling cancer. The camp’s programs are aimed at improving children all kinds of ways to have fun during the Carolina summer. the emotional, physical and psychological

participate in new adventures, including: archery, sailing, arts & crafts, overnight camping, swimming, canoeing, climbing tower and fishing. Housing is provided in comfortable cabins with 10 single beds for campers and supervising staff. Camp Odyssey is a perfect program for first time campers, as well as ‘veteran’ campers who enjoy exciting activities in the outdoors and making new friends.

participate and learn from certified instructors. The fleet consists of 10 Optomists, two Open Bics, three Lasers and 13 Vanguard 420s. For the youngest sailors, the Guppy Program is aimed at building confidence and providing safety and fun for 5- to 7-year-olds.

Clemson, SC. 864-646-7502 clemson.edu/centers-institutes/ outdoor-lab/camps/camp-odyssey.html

Charleston County Parks & Recreation

Camp Sewee If your children love the outdoors, and especially the water, they’ll be crazy about Camp Sewee. Where else can they spend a week learning all about what it would be like to be a marine biologist or a naturalist? The camp, for 8- to 16-year-olds, has provided an excellent opportunity for fun and education to more than 333,000 kids since it was established in 1934. Activities include island ecology and salt marsh study; marine wildlife exploration and crabbing; trips to the South Carolina Aquarium, Sewee Environmental Education Center and local water parks; and Nature and night hikes.

803-397-9778 seweesummer.camp

Camp St. Christopher One of the Lowcountry’s well-established camps—76 years and counting—with a Christian background, Camp St. Christopher is located on Seabrook and gives kids of all ages a chance to bond in the great outdoors. Highlights of the camp include archery, kayaking and water sports, plus the chance for fellowship and worship. Children 5 to 18 are welcome—but the dates of the sessions are different for each age bracket, so check the website for scheduling.

843-768-0429 stchristopher.org

Charleston Community Sailing “Sailing, sailing, over the bounding main.”

That’s what your children might be singing while they’re learning all about life on the water at the Charleston Community Sailing Summer Program. Kids from 5 to 18, from beginners to seasoned sailors, are welcome to

843-607-4890 charlestoncommunitysailing.org/ programs/summer-classes

Do your kids want to learn how to navigate the waters of the Lowcountry in a canoe or kayak, or on a paddleboard? Have they always dreamed about rock climbing or mountain biking? Do they enjoy creating arts and crafts projects? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should take a serious look at the summer camps offered by Charleston County Parks. A wide range of other programs are offered as well for children from 5 to 16 years of age, at parks throughout the county. Full and partial scholarships, based on economic need, are available.

843-762-2172 ccprc.com/1570/summer-camps

Charleston Museum Just because its summertime doesn’t mean your kids have to stop learning. The Charleston Museum offers children of all ages the chance to have fun and find out about subjects ranging from Nature to Colonial America to the world of dinosaurs. Explore small creatures that live in the marsh, learn about ancient Egypt, and dye cotton fabric from ink you’ll make. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Charleston Museum is located at 360 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston.

Register now for spring classes and summer camps for ages 7-16 Math and Science Creative Arts Computer Technology Culinary and Pastry 21st Century Life Skills

843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org/summer-camps

Charleston SUP Safaris Stand Up Paddleboarding is all the rage in Charleston nowadays and makes for a brilliant summer camp as well. Led by owners “Big Jon” Ory and Philip Antman, this day camp is held on Folly Beach on Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Kids must be between 12 and 16 years of age and strong swimmers. The equipment is provided—including sunblock—and kids are given a certificate of achievement at the end of the week. They’re also taught water

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safety, paddleboarding etiquette and other awesome skills that will help them navigate the water with skill and enjoyment.

843-817-7877 charlestonsupsafaris.com/summer-camps.html

Charleston Tennis Center Charleston has been called the best city in the United States for playing tennis. As it turns out, it’s also a great city for tennis camps, such as the Charleston Tennis Center’s summer camp, taught by professionals Toni Young and Fredrik Anderson. Each session offers instruction in fundamental strokes—with one-on-one lessons—and reinforces skills with the help of interactive games and prizes. Plus, if you find yourself feeling jealous of your kid’s swing, you can sign up for the adult camp.

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Earthshine Discovery Center The property offers a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and learn something about themselves as well as the remarkable natural world of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Families of all ages will enjoy the perfect combination of recreation, outdoor activities and learning. Make hand-dipped candles, grind corn, and throw tomahawks.

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summer camp guide run. Nature hikes, archery, treasure hunts, nighttime campfires (with s’mores, of course), and scavenger hunts round out the activities the whole family will enjoy.

Lake Toxaway, NC. 828-862-4207 earthshinediscovery.com

East Cooper Gymnastics Camp Summer will improve by leaps and bounds with an adventure at the East Cooper Gymnastics Camp. You can select either the full-day camp, which lasts from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., or the half-day camp, which lasts from 9 a.m. until noon. Campers will increase physical skills such as flexibility, coordination and strength by spending time on the bars, beams, vault and other equipment. Each child receives an award on the last day of camp. Sessions run from June until August, so don’t be afraid to book this one in addition to your other plans.

843-849-6668 eastcoopergymnastics.com

Edisto River Adventures For kids between the ages of 10 and 16 who are itching to get outside and away from technology, the Edisto River Adventures camp may be just the ticket. Each camp session includes one overnight stay and plenty of water activities on the Edisto River, such as kayaking, canoeing and tubing. Waterlogged campers will enjoy corn hole, volleyball, horseshoes and plenty of other games. There’s even a field trip to Bee City in the cards.

843-870-6978 edistoriveradventures.com/summercamps-for-kids-and-teens-ages-10-16

Fear No Easel Fear No Easel takes the fear out of art. Paint in a social atmosphere and have a fun evening with your friends, sipping wine or beer and create your own work of art. Their artists will guide you to a creation that even Picasso would envy. With classes for adults and kids, they can take care of your private party, bachelorette parties and birthday parties. View their online calendar for dates and you can also register online.

843-284-3327 fearnoeasel.com

Gibbes Museum of Art Budding artists in your family will enjoy the opportunity to work with practicing artists as well as museum guides during the weeks of day camp at the Gibbes Museum. Different themes

include All About Animals, Art Through the Ages and Exploring Nature, each with its own activities. Tuition for the weeklong experience includes the child’s art supplies, snacks and even tours of the museum. Best of all, campers will enjoy art in a variety of media, such as sculpting, printmaking and painting.

weekly beginning May 26 through August 15. Participants must be at least 8 years old and must know how to swim. Leave the rest to the expert instructors.

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Teen Venture Camp

Mount Pleasant Paintball Don’t ignore the hunch that your child could use some team-building skills this summer, along with a few lessons on survival and self defense. Mount Pleasant Paintball’s day camps will provide all of this and more, in a fun, well-supervised environment. Tuition for a week of camp includes all kinds of great stuff such as membership to the facility for a whole year, a Mount Pleasant Paintball tee shirt and a banquet on Friday night. Campers must be at least 10 years old. Each session can only accommodate 50 people, so hurry and sign up.

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Teens aged 13-16 will explore the limits and physical challenges of outdoor recreation designed to inspire and instill a sense of awe for the environment that can last a lifetime. Choose between a variety of week-long, overnight

camping sessions including climbing, whitewater kayak and mountain biking. You can also choose a 3-day session including mountain biking, SUP and whitewater kayaking. Teens will have opportunities to learn about cooperation, leadership and responsibility in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Additionally, all programs will include core activities designed to introduce responsibility and ethical consideration for the outdoors in which we tread. All necessary equipment and food for activity and overnights will be provided.

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843-696-9930 mountpleasantpaintball.com/summer-camp

Nature Adventures Outfitters

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Sol Surfers Surf Camp If you live near the ocean, and most of us do, it’s only natural that your kids might yearn to learn about how to ride the Atlantic waves. At the Sol Surfers Surf Camp for kids, they’ll pick up the basics of surfing, advancing based on their ability and comfort level. They’ll also gain the confidence that will carry over into other activities and throughout their lives. The camp runs

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Kids from 6 to 17 can enjoy fun on the water and learn a lot about the environment as well at one of three Nature Adventures Outfitters Teen and Kids Camps. Options include the weeklong Naturalist Adventure Day Camp, offered to 6- to 12-year-olds in June, July and August; Teen Wilderness Adventure Camp, for 13- to 16-year-olds, from July 27 through August 1; and Teen Stand Up Paddleboard and Kayak Camp, for teens in the 12 to 17 age group. Nature Adventures Outfitters is located on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant.

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The Grass is Greener Riding School This camp is worth attending, if only to find out what “horsey games and crafts” are all about—which are promised on the Grass is Greener’s website. And for your young equestrian, a week of spending time with horses will surely bring about a smile.

Camps run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Campers will not only enjoy fun and social activities – they’ll also learn safety precautions and how to tack and care properly for a horse.

Just prepare yourself for the “Daddy, I want a pony,” conversation afterward.

843-952-5147 grassisgreenerridingschool.com/summercamp

The Little Gym of Summerville If your little ones aren’t quite old enough to enjoy sleep-away camp, you can still elect to give them a great time at the Day Camp at Little Gym of Summerville. Those who know anything about The Little Gym are already aware how much kids love it—it’s the perfect

Earthshine Discovery Center Camp

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summer camp guide place to play hard. And for the summer camp sessions, the camp offers special events plus arts and crafts in addition to physical activity.

Possibly the best part about this day camp is the flexibility in scheduling—you can sign up for several weeks at a time, one week at a time or even just a day.

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Trident Tech Let’s say you’re looking for a summer camp for your kids but you live too far away from Trident Tech’s main campus in North Charleston. No problem – Trident Tech offers its Kids College for 7- to 16-year-olds

at five other locations throughout Charleston County, including Mount Pleasant, Moncks Corner, downtown Charleston, Hollywood and St. George. Concentrating on developing children’s imagination, creativity and talent, sessions range from Magic Camp to Everything Southern to Pastry Boot Camp to Playful Poetry, and almost everything in between.

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Wine & Design Your budding Picassos and potential Rembrandts will have the opportunity to hone their artistic skills at the always-popular Art Buzz Kids Summer Camp, where they will be inspired by the work of artists from around the globe, including sculpture, pottery, the art of welding and, of course, painting. Monday through Friday sessions are available from June 16 through August 8 in two age groups: 4 to 6 and 7 to 12. Wine & Design is on Broadway Street in Mt. Pleasant and Ashley River Road in West Ashley. ¡ wineanddesignus.com

Food DINING OUT | IN THE KITCHEN | RESTAURANT GUIDE

Cedar Plank Salmon

PHOTO ASHLEY WALKER

Garlic & Rosemary marinated Atlantic Salmon grilled to medium rare with a warm Mediterranean salad, at Crave Kitchen & Cocktails.

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FOOD | DINING OUT

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

By WENDY SWAT SNYDER Photos by Ashley Walker

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hen you’ve wrestled the

bragging rights for “the most

life-changing mac ‘n’ cheese in America” from some of the country’s culinary big shots—Sarita’s Macaroni and Cheese in New York City, for example— you may be tempted to rest on your laurels.

Sure, Charleston’s raucous dining scene makes food headlines practically every other day, but when an eatery in the tamer suburb of Mount Pleasant steals the show, that can be, well, life-changing. At Crave Kitchen & Cocktails, the culinary crew has taken the landslide win in stride.

As the story goes, when Esquire contacted executive chef Landen Ganstrom with the news that his macaroni and cheese recipe had beaten nine others in the 2013 national competition, he let out a loud “woo-hoo!” and was soon on to the next challenge. The kitchen set about devising a deconstructed package of the award-winning pasta that a customer could take home for an easy dinner or holiday dish for 20. All that’s required is a spoon and a pan to recreate the dish, piping hot, in minutes. Instructions are included for combining 10-year aged California cheddar, mozzarella, cavatappi, and a secret ingredient suggested by Ganstrom’s young daughter.

The chef ’s menu is influenced by personal lifestyle choices that actually preclude macaroni and cheese. “I’m very health conscious,” says Ganstrom—a self-proclaimed “crossfit guy” who maintains a pasta-free Paleo diet.

“My menu reflects my style with dishes like the sea bass—served with a fresh salsa; or the salmon, which comes with a Mediterranean salad—they’re low carb, very light.”

A blend of casual and fine dining, Crave offers something for every palate, balancing healthy and more indulgent dishes. A sandwich of smokey honey-chipotle marinated pulled pork is drenched in a rich tomato-based sauce with a spicy kick, and comes topped with a coconut onion ring. A garlic herb wrap stuffed with char-grilled veggies and goat cheese is an option on the lighter side.

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Large sea scallops seared on a bed of rich lobster risotto and garlic pan fried local green beans.

A Kansas native, Ganstrom credits his new coastal hometown for a fusion of Lowcountry flavors with his French and German training, and local demand for dictating dishes that have been popular since the restaurant opened. Dishes such as hanger steak, sea bass, and scallops—featuring top quality product from respected purveyors. Scallops Fed Ex-ed fresh from the Boston area are seared and served atop a rich lobster risotto garnished with tender claw meat. Artisan beef from Painted Hills is showcased in the classic steak frites that revolves through the specials board.

Local sourcing of as many ingredients

as possible is also a big part of the culinary program at Crave. Ganstrom says he was a farm-to-table proponent before it became trendy. “I’ve been working with farmers ever since I came to the Lowcountry,” he maintains. “Why wouldn’t you? That’s the fun of being a chef! I have a farmer I get wild boar sausage from, another grows hydroponic lettuces, another provides produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, and collard greens.” The kitchen’s shrimp comes from Shem Creek in the summer when “it’s booming” and the blue crab is local in season as well.

The same level of care is brought to the beverage program headed by Michael

(clockwise from above) Pan seared Chilean sea bass with a sweet chili ginger glaze over a chilled black bean salad wrapped with a cucumber ring; Brie Bites: fried Panko crusted French triple creme Brie served with house-made dried apple chips and a grape and bell pepper marmalade; The crew and management team of Crave.

Fitzgerald, whose handcrafted libations are so thoughtfully composed—taking into account “incredible nuances and textures”—the staff refers to him as a “cocktail chef ” rather than a mixologist. His objective: “to deliver a drink that is as natural and fresh as possible.”

Fitzgerald’s amazing bloody Mary, dubbed “Ancho Maria,” is light on tomatoes and flavored with a tincture of celery, fennel, and caraway seeds—and a host of other proprietary ingredients. Roasted ancho chili peppers pulverized with Kosher salt rim the glass of this subtly flavored drink.

“We put pride and love into our food,” says owner and veteran restaurateur Peter Woodman, whose leadership has taken the restaurant to another level since his purchase of the property in 2013.

“Peter’s knowledge of every aspect of the restaurant—from the dish pit to the bar—is refreshing,” says Ganstrom, who holds a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson County College and who, like Woodman, completed an apprenticeship program while in school.

“He understands how to bring out the best

in every employee and utilize that to make the experience better for every guest.”

Woodman acknowledges that his management style—driven by respect and core values—is unique. “My job is to serve and support our staff. Ultimately, our line cooks, servers, bartenders, and hosts are in the best possible position to serve our guests—and exceed their expectations.”

General manager Anthony Melius has been associated with Woodman since their early days in Boston, Mass. “I’ve worked with Peter for 11 years,” says Melius, who is, himself, a hands-on manager, getting his start in the business as a dishwasher. “I met him three months after he moved from Cork, Ireland. His attention to detail and customer service acumen are unbelievable.”

“Peter and I will both work the line,” notes Ganstrom, “we’ll work the front door, help out behind the bar—get a good feeling for every position in the restaurant. I believe that’s what has made a difference, made the experience for the guest memorable.”

Woodman’s approach centers around

a very literal interpretation of “hospitality”.

“Every guest has been invited to the restaurant by me,” he contends. “You have to honor that, and have a genuine love for serving people. That’s what we do.”

“My wife Sarah is my true inspiration and driving force behind my work ethic,” adds Woodman, admitting that he’s a “lucky man”. “I could not do what I do without her support and understanding.”

On the horizon for Crave followers is an ambitious renovation—the final step in what has been a multifaceted process to make this diamond shine. With Woodman at the helm, the same attention to detail that rules the house is guaranteed, promising “a restaurant with a soul and character.”

Life-changing—they’ve got that down. ¡

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FOOD | IN THE KITCHEN

This Italy-inspired menu is perfect for every occasion

By KATHERINE PETTIT

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Photos by CARTER WADE

Planning a family get-together as Winter melts into Spring?

We put together some of our favorite Italian recipes and the results are sure to please your guests (including that Italian grandmother who longs for flavors from her homeland).

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D iv i n o

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

36 oysters in the shell 6 strips of bacon, small dice 2 Tbs olive oil ¼ cup fennel bulb, small dice ½ cup onion small dice ½ cup red bell pepper small dice 1 banana pepper, small dice 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ tsp Spanish Paprika ¼ Tbs dry oregano ¼ cup white wine 1 Tbs Pecorino cheese ½ Tbs Asiago cheese ¼ cup Panko crumbs

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Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

• Clean each oyster, rinse and separate oyster from its shell, keeping the oyster in the half shell.

• Place each oyster in a large roasting pan in a single layer.

• In a medium sauté pan cook the bacon till crispy, then add the five next ingredients, stir and sauté for a minute, then add paprika and oregano and cook for five minutes until ingredients are tender. Pour the wine into the sauté pan, and cook until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in pecorino, Asiago, and Panko.

• Top each oyster with the mixture and bake for 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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2 oz bacon, diced 3 shallots, finely chopped 1 Tbs garlic, minced ¼ tsp smoked Spanish paprika 1 cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup minced fresh basil 3-4 lbs mussels 3 fresh tomatoes, diced

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Mu s se l

Makes 4-7 servings

Directions

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• Over medium-low heat, sauté bacon until crispy. Then, add butter, shallots and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 more minutes; add smoked Spanish paprika and mussels, then sauté for three minutes. Add white wine, cream, basil and tomatoes.

• Cover and bring back to a simmer for 7-8 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Discard any unopened mussels.

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Stuffed a Pe p p e r anan s with

Italian Sausage Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 Tbs olive oil 10 banana peppers 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage 1 cup cream cheese (softened) 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

• In a large saucepot bring water to a boil.

• Blanch banana peppers for two minutes, then transfer them to a bowl with ice water to stop cooking process. Pat each pepper dry, cut each one lengthwise, and set aside.

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat sauté the Italian sausage until cooked (about 10 minutes). Remove and allow cooked meat to cool in a separate bowl.

• Combine the Parmesan and cream cheese with the cooled meat in a food processor.

• Process until just combined with a creamy texture.

• Stuff each pepper with about 3-4 ounces of the filling.

• Top with the shredded mozzarella.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Sweet Basil Vinaigrette Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves ½ cup white balsamic vinegar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp salt 1 ½ cups olive oil

Directions

• In a blender combine the first six ingredients on medium speed, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify.

• Serve over mixed baby greens with strawberries, pine nuts, shaved fennel, and a bit of goat cheese.

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B o lo g ne s e Ingredients

2 Tbs olive oil 3 pounds ground lean sirloin beef 3 pounds Italian sausage 2 Tbs dried Italian herbs ½ Tbs garlic ½ Tbs fresh-ground nutmeg ½ Tbs cinnamon 1 small onion 2 celery stalk 4 cup of dry red wine 4 Tbs tomato paste 2 32oz containers of beef stock ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 84 | CharlestonLivingMag.com

Makes 8-10 servings

Directions

• Dice celery, onion and garlic to ¼ inch.

Over medium high heat in a large saucepot, sauté sirloin until brown. Remove the browned meat from the pot and place in a bowl.

• Over medium-high heat in the same saucepot combine celery, onion and garlic and cook for five minutes. Return the meat to the pot, stir and continue to cook for an additional five minutes.

• Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, Italian spice, garlic, tomato paste, wine, and beef stock. Cook until all of the liquid evaporates.

• Add heavy cream and Parmesan at the end.

Mo l ten

C ho c o la t e C a ke Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients 4 whole eggs 4 egg yolks ¾ cup sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsalted butter 6 ozs semi-sweet chocolate morsels

• • • • • • •

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Whisk together eggs, yolks and sugar until well combined.

Add flour and mix until incorporated.

Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler.

Add chocolate to flour mixture, whisk until combined.

Pour batter into greased muffin pan, filling each cup ¾ full.

Let batter set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until chilled.

• Bake for 14 minutes, or until center is just set, but still wobbly.

• Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Be delicate as cakes are very fragile.

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Restaurant

Guide Locations: (D) Downtown; (DI) Daniel Island; (FB) Folly Beach; (IOP) Isle of

Palms; ( J) John’s Island; ( JI) James Island; (KS) Kiawah/Seabrook; (MP) Mount

Pleasant; (NC) North Charleston; (S)

Summerville; (SI) Sullivan’s Island; (WA) West Ashley

Bakery Christophe Artisan Chocolatier (D) 363 ½ King St., 297-8674. Unique combination of French pastries, chocolate sculptures, and hand-painted chocolate pieces.

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Ready to Eat?

Use our restaurant listings to find the best eating and drinking in Charleston.

American Closed For Business (D) 453 King St., 853-8466. Chic beer pub with tasty bar snacks like the pork slap sandwich, burgers, buffalo oysters, and salads. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Eli’s Table (D) 129 Meeting St., 405-5115.

American dishes kissed with southern charm in a cozy atmosphere, intimate outdoor seating and live jazz entertainment. Daily breakfast 7-11am, lunch 11-3pm, and dinner 5pm-until.

Brunch Sat & Sun 7-3pm.

Liberty Tap Room & Grill (MP) 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 971-7777. Handcrafted brew-pub with rich ethnic cooking styles serving seafood, steak, chicken, burgers, soups and salads.

Rutledge Cab Co (D) 1300 Rutledge Ave., 720-1440. Voted best authentic American restaurant. Family friendly serving omelets, burgers, wings, sandwiches, kabobs, and entrees like grilled salmon and sirloin steak. Full bar.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Southend Brewery (D) 161 East Bay St., 8534677. Custom-crafted beers and superb local cuisine in a rustic, yet upscale setting.

Great views of Charleston harbor. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Toast (D) 155 Meeting St., 534-0043.

Praised by the New York Times as “a must for breakfast” and voted best breakfast in Charleston. Bottomless Mimosas and great Lowcountry fare. Open daily 6am-11pm.

Asian

Cupcake (D) 433 King St., 853-8181. (MP) 664 Long Point Rd., 856-7080. A cupcake lovers dream, offering an array of 50+ delicious flavors such as red velvet and carrot cake.

Open daily.

Whisk Bakery (D) 209 Meeting St., 628-5954. Offers the finest pastries, fresh baked breads and garden crisps, colorful salads, and a variety of coffees. Breakfast and lunch daily, dine in or on the go.

BBQ JB’s Smokeshack ( J) 3406 Maybank Hwy., 557-0426. Classic buffet style eatery serving smoked pork and chicken with an array of tasty side dishes. Lunch & Dinner, Wed-Sat. Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q (D) 288 King St., 5770406. (NC) 4964 Centre Point Dr., 747-3800.

Known for their sliced beef brisket and cheese biscuits with their own brew-house ale. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Bambu Asian Bistro (MP) 604 Coleman Blvd., 248-8229. New menu reflects the many different styles of Asian cuisine. Expect to find Thai curry, tempura, chicken katsu, sushi, salads, pad thai, and a full bar. Warm and relaxed atmosphere with patio seating and daily happy hour. Lunch and Dinner.

Sticky Fingers (D) 235 Meeting St., 8537427. (MP) 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 8567427. (S) 1200 N. Main St., 871-7427. Hickory smoked Southern style ribs and barbeque. Voted Best Ribs. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Basil (D) 460 King St., 724-3490. (MP) 1465 Long Grove Rd., 606-9642. Traditional Thai entrees using the freshest ingredients, in a chic and relaxed setting. Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner nightly.

Boone’s Bar & Grill (D) 345 King St., 577-6665.

Great selection of tasty burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers, with an array of beers and bourbon choices. Lunch & Dinner daily.

O-Ku (D) 463 King St., 737-0112. Bold and stylish décor set the tone for this upscale sushi and Japanese eatery. Menu selections include Chilean sea bass and yellowtail carpaccio.

Dinner nightly.

Bars & Taverns

Dunleavy’s Pub (SI) 2213 Middle St., 883-9646. Traditional Irish-American fare offering excellent burgers, sandwiches from crab cakes to roast beef, salads, and plate specials like Shepherd’s pie. Cash only. Large beer selection and outdoor patio seating available.

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Market Street Saloon (D) 32 N. Market St., 577-2474. (NC) 7690 Northwoods Blvd., 5764116. Features award-winning barbecue and the hottest wait staff, this is the go-to location for a raucous party. A must-see, high energy experience! Mon-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 7pm-2am.

Poe’s Tavern (SI) 2210 Middle St., 883-0083. Festive local pub serving fish tacos, sandwiches, salads, and the best burgers on the island. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Deli/Café Alluette’s Café (D) 80 Reid St., 577-6926. Holistic vegetarian soul food such as hummus sandwiches, lima bean soup, and local seafood selections. Lunch, Mon-Sat. Dinner, Thur-Sat. Bull Street Gourmet (D) 120 King St., 722-6464. Upscale eatery offers elegant deli sandwiches, soups, salads and breakfast bites, as well as a variety of homemade prepared foods, deli meats and cheeses, produce and boutique wines and beer. Open daily 8am9pm.

Café Fork (WA) 2408 Ashley River Rd., 769-0300. An upscale lunch café serving a variety of cuisine styles like modern American, Creole, and southern. Specialty sandwiches, desserts, and she-crab soup are top choices.

Outside dining and catering services available.

Lunch, Mon-Fri. Caviar & Bananas (D) 51 George St., 577-7757. Specialty food café with gourmet sandwiches, salads, fresh sushi, prepared foods, wine, beer, and coffee. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily.

Five Loaves Café (D) 43 Cannon St., 937-4303. (MP) 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 849-1043. Gourmet soups, salads, and sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch & Dinner, Mon-Sat. Laura Alberts Tasteful Options (DI) 891 Island Park Dr., 881-4711. An array of house-made salads, gourmet sandwiches, and seafood dishes. Large selection of wines and craft beers. Lunch daily, Dinner-Wed., Saturday brunch.

Waterfront Dining

Rooftop Dining

James Island 145 Wappoo Creek Dr. 843-795-1963

Downtown 41 S. Market St. 843-853-2900

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Saffron Cafe & Bakery (D) 333 E. Bay St., 722-5588. Freshly baked goods like breads, pastries and desserts, signature sandwiches and salads, pizza, house-made pasta, and middle eastern specialties like saffron chicken and shrimp curry. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Live music on weekends.

Graze (MP) 863 Houston Northcutt Blvd., 606-2493. Diverse eclectic cuisine with small “grazing” plates. Dishes include spicy tuna tataki and braised short ribs. Lunch & Dinner, Mon-Sat. Red Drum (MP) 803 Coleman Blvd., 849-0313. Traditional Lowcountry cuisine with a Southwestern flair. Fresh, sustainable seafood dishes, steaks, and pork chops, served in a casual atmosphere. Dinner, Tue-Sat.

Fine Dining 39 Rue de Jean (D) 39 John St., 722-8881.

French brasserie cuisine in an intimate dining atmosphere. Serving steaks, sushi, burgers, and salads. Lunch & Dinner daily. Sunday brunch.

Anson (D) 12 Anson St., 577-0551. A local favorite among fine dining eateries, offering a romantic setting and fresh local seafood like crusted grouper and shrimp and grits.

Extensive wine list. Dinner nightly.

Charleston Grill (D) 224 King St., 577-4522.

World-class dining at one of Charleston’s top eateries. An ever changing menu is uniquely divided into four main groups – Cosmopolitan, Lush, Pure, and Southern. Live jazz. Dinner nightly Circa 1886 (D) 149 Wentworth St., 853-7828. Delectable cuisine is served up at the Wentworth Mansion, with dishes like crabcake soufflé and braised pork shank.

Dinner, Mon-Sat. Crave Kitchen & Cocktails (MP) 1968 Riviera Dr., 884-1177. Fine dining within a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Tasty seafood and steaks with an Asian flair like seared sea bass and a cowboy rib-eye. Innovative martinis. Dinner nightly.

Cypress Lowcountry Grill (D) 167 East Bay St., 727-0111. Contemporary chic meets nostalgic in this award winning eatery, serving local favorites. Dinner nightly.

Fig (D) 232 Meeting St., 805-5900.

Nationally acclaimed bistro serving fresh, locally sourced food. Menu changes daily, from herb roasted tilefish to buttered noodles with white truffles. Dinner, Mon-Sat. High Cotton (D) 199 East Bay St., 724-3815. Southern cuisine offered high fashion style, with fresh local vegetables, seafood, and charbroiled steaks accompanied by tasty sauces like béarnaise and cabernet.

Dinner nightly.

Eclectic/Fusion

Magnolia’s (D) 185 East Bay St., 577-7771.

Contemporary meets old world charm with a Southern cuisine menu that’s divided between uptown and down south. Lunch, Mon-Sat. Dinner nightly.

Cru Café (D) 18 Pinckney St., 534-2434. A local favorite serving up gourmet foods with an Asian flair like seared salmon and Thai seafood risotto. Indoor or front porch dining. Lunch & Dinner, Tue-Sat.

McCrady’s Restaurant (D) 2 Unity Alley, 577-0025. Southern fine dining with an award winning chef offers up innovative food choices using the finest local ingredients. Dinner nightly.

Peninsula Grill (D) 112 N. Market St., 723-0700. Southern classics served in an elegant, yet relaxed setting. Award winning chef and impeccable service make this a local favorite. First class wine list. Dinner nightly.

Tristan (D) 55 S. Market St., 534-2155.

Modern and inventive cuisine in a swanky atmosphere makes for a great dining experience. Serving up such favorites as hay-smoked flounder and lamb ribs. Dinner nightly.

French Fat Hen ( J) 3140 Maybank Hwy., 559-9090. A popular hangout offering Country-French cuisine such as barbequeroasted duck, steaks, bouillabaisse, pork chops, and locally raised fat hens. Dinner nightly.

Sunday brunch.

Italian Fulton Five (D) 5 Fulton St., 853-5555.

A romantic dining experience featuring traditional Italian dishes such as handmade pasta, lamb chops, and seared duck. Dinner, Mon-Sat. Il Cortile Del Re (D) 193 King St., 853-1888. Top spot for a romantic wine bar in a courtyard setting. Featuring Tuscan specialties including pasta dishes, fresh seafood, soups, and salads. Excellent wine list.

Lunch & Dinner daily.

Mercato (D) 102 N. Market St., 722-6393.

Enjoy live jazz while dining in a chic and stylish atmosphere. Dinner nightly.

Pane e Vino (D) 17 Warren St., 853-5955.

A favorite local hangout serving traditional Italian fare trattoria style. Hearty pasta dishes, local seafood, and a great wine list. Dinner nightly.

Sette (MP) 201 Coleman Blvd., 388-8808.

Classic Italian-American entrees such as capellini pomodoro, marsala, pork shank, and veal. Half-price wine specials on weeknights.

Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner, Mon-Sat. Trattoria Lucca (D) 41 Bogard St., 973-3323. Rustic Italian fare with unique pasta selections, and excellent seafood dishes such as scamp grouper and grilled trumpet mushrooms. Dinner, Tue-Sat. Wild Olive ( J) 2867 Maybank Hwy., 737-4177. Rustic Italian fare in a casual dining atmosphere. Serving up favorites like veal marsala, shrimp picatta, risotto bianco, and the traditional lasagna. Dinner nightly.

Mediterranean Lana Restaurant (D) 210 Rutledge Ave., 720-8899. Elegant and cozy dining with a Moroccan flair. Rich flavors and well portioned dishes include risotto, seafood, poultry, and beef. Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner, Mon-Sat. 88 March/April 2015 | 89

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Muse (D) 82 Society St., 577-1102. Eclectic cuisine in a secluded and quiet atmosphere.

Entrees include grilled swordfish, sea bass, short ribs, duck, risotto, and a large wine selection. Dinner nightly.

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Sermet’s Corner (D) 276 King St., 853-7775. (DI) 115 River Landing Dr., 471-1777. Upscale service within an intimate setting. Serving up fresh seafood, pasta, beef, and local produce. Lunch & Dinner daily.

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Tabbuli (D) 6 N. Market St., 628-5959.

Locally sourced fresh tapas and authentic Mediterranean cuisine and raw bar. Tabbuli boasts “the best patio bar downtown”. Lunch daily beginning at 11am.

Mexican Santi’s (D) 1302 Meeting St., 722-2633.

(S) 114 Holiday Dr., 851-2885. An array of authentic Mexican dishes in a comfortable dining atmosphere. Voted Best Margaritas.

Lunch & Dinner, Mon-Sat. Taco Boy (D) 217 Huger St., 789-3333. (FB) 15 Center St., 588-9761. Fresh Mexican entrees such as fish tacos, and an array of beer and margarita selections. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Yo Burrito (D) 77 Wentworth St., 853-3287. (MP) 675 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 856-0061. Serving up big burritos with tasty stuffings such as chicken or grilled mahi-mahi.

Margaritas and cold beers make for a great happy hour. Lunch & Dinner daily.

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Black Bean Co. ( JI) 869 Folly Rd., 2772101; (D) 429 King St., 277-0990; (MP) 1600 Midtown Ave., 416-8561. All natural energizing wraps, gyros and salads, fruit smoothies, and delicious desserts. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free available. Craft beer and organic wine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Seafood Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar (D) 205 East Bay St., 853-8600. Traditional raw bar with fresh seafood choices including oysters, clams, flounder, and shrimp. Extensive beer and wine selections. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Blossom (D) 171 East Bay St., 722-9200.

Café like atmosphere serving up local seafood with an Italian flair. Homemade pasta dishes, gourmet pizza, oven roasted fish, and poached shellfish are top selections. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Blu Restaurant & Bar (FB) 1 Center St., 588-6658. Fresh local seafood within an oceanfront setting. Spend a day at the beach and then enjoy tapas-style entrees. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner daily.

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Charleston Crab House ( JI) 145 Wappoo Creek Dr., 795-1963; (D) 41 S. Market St., 853-2900. “Family owned for 20 years and still crackin!” Fresh Lowcountry seafood served daily in a casual, family atmosphere. Featuring fresh blue crabs, snow crab legs, ahi tuna, fresh salads and sandwiches, seafood platters, and more.

Coast (D) 39-D John St., 722-8838. Relaxed atmosphere with an array of fresh local seafood dishes and an outstanding drink list.

Dinner nightly.

Slightly North of Broad (D) 192 East Bay St., 723-3424. Upscale food in a casual setting, with such favorites as prime rib, poached mussels, and crab stuffed flounder. Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner nightly.

Finz Bar & Grill (MP) 440 Coleman Blvd., 654-7296. Relaxed atmosphere with fresh local seafood, tasty burgers, and delectable appetizers. Live music, full bar, and wine list make this a neighborhood favorite. Lunch, Fri-Sat. Dinner nightly.

The Library at Vendue Inn (D) 19 Vendue Range, 577-7970. Historic dining spot featuring traditional Lowcountry cuisine.

Seasonal menu with an emphasis on locally inspired dishes like crabcakes and shrimp & grits. Dinner, Tue-Sat.

Fish (D) 442 King St., 722-3474. Southern favorites with an Asian flair such as Mandarin chicken, and fresh off the dock seafood selections. Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner, Mon-Sat.

The Macintosh (D) 479 King St., 789-4299. the Macintosh brings a taste of homegrown cuisine to Charleston, offering a soulful menu inspired by Charleston-native and executive chef, Jeremiah Bacon. Set in a comfortable neighborhood space situated on Charleston’s bustling upper King Street. Dinner nightly, Sunday brunch.

Fleet Landing (D) 186 Concord St., 722-8100. Waterfront dining in a casual setting, featuring classic Southern dishes such as crabcakes, fried oysters, fish sandwiches, and gumbo. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant (D) 10 Hayne St., 723-3474. Upscale seafood house serving an array of innovative and classic dishes like roasted grouper. Voted Best Seafood Restaurant. Dinner nightly.

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Hyman’s Seafood (D) 215 Meeting St., 723-6000. A Charleston landmark and voted best seafood by Southern Living magazine 9 years in a row. Seafood favorites like shrimp and grits, lobster bisque, she-crab soup, whole crispy flounder, and more. Sandwiches, salads, and a full bar for cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily.

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Hucks Lowcountry Table (IOP) 1130 Ocean Blvd., 886-6772. Ocean views in an elegant but casual atmosphere. Serving Lowcountry classics like shrimp and grits and fusion dishes such as scallop risotto. Lunch & Dinner, TueSun.

Morgan Creek Grill (IOP) 80 41st Ave., 886-8980. Panoramic views of the Intracoastal waterway make this a top destination for local seafood, steaks, and nightly chef specials. Boat docking available. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Pearlz Oyster Bar (D) 153 East Bay St., 5775755. (WA) 9 Magnolia Rd., 573-2277. Fun, eclectic restaurant serving the freshest seafood in a casual dining atmosphere. Dinner nightly.

The Boathouse at Breach Inlet (IOP) 101 Palm Blvd., 886-8000. Overlooking the Intracoastal waterway with a rotating menu of fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta. A local favorite for over a decade. Lunch, Tue-Sat. Dinner nightly.

Virginia’s on King (D) 412 King St., 735-5800. Upscale yet relaxed atmosphere serving up traditional fare like fried chicken, deviled crab, po’ boys, and an array of side dishes. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner daily.

Steaks Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill (D) 14 North Market St., 737-8700. “The next generation of steakhouses” coined by those in the know of beef trends, this is a see and be seen eatery serving up choice cuts of beef, local seasonal vegetables, and sustainable seafood. Great location overlooking the Market area. Full bar.

Dinner nightly.

Grill 225 (D) 225 East Bay St., 266-4222.

Upscale and fancy with private booths and white-jacketed service, serving up prime USDA steaks and select seafood entrees.

Lunch & Dinner daily.

Halls Chophouse (D) 434 King St., 7270090. Family-owned high-end dining with a rich interior setting, offering up steaks cooked to perfection and choice seafood dishes.

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Oak Steakhouse (D) 17 Broad St., 722-4220.

Upscale steakhouse fare in an impeccable setting, serving certified Angus beef and freshly caught seafood. Award winning wine list. Dinner nightly.

Hominy Grill (D) 207 Rutledge Ave., 9370930. Classic Southern fare in a neighborhood setting. Award winning chef offers generous portions, fresh breads, and the best shrimp and grits. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, Mon-Sat.

The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary (KS) 1 Sanctuary Dr., 768-6253. Rich mahogany sets the tone for this upscale eatery, serving up choice dry aged beef and fresh local seafood from an ever changing menu. Dinner, Tue-Sat.

TRAVEL

The Gathering Place A Southern Texas resort makes getting “lost” a revitalizing experience

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The 3-mile entry road unfurled ribbon-like, offering easy turns and gently

sloping terrain as I approached the heart of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Bluebonnets were bursting on both sides of the long driveway,a colorful cacophony and quintessential Texas welcome to this luxury wilderness escape. Situated along the banks of the Lower Colorado River between Austin and Bastrop, the resort did not feel at all like a hotel, but more the rambling Texas ranch I never knew I’d wished for.

Divided into two wings, 491 comfortably appointed guest rooms are spread in generous fashion over the property, most with a balcony or patio. Gathering areas are everywhere—chairs grouped together around Shellers Firepit, just waiting for s’mores, horseshoe pits tucked under a canopy of shade—unspoken invitations for guests to stop and stay awhile and enjoy simple pleasures. It’s evident they take leisure very seriously here.

To acquaint myself with the lay of the land, I decided to explore a bit on foot. Exiting the double glass doors of the lobby to

the sprawling Riversong Lawn, I met Boo Boo the alpaca and his handler, out for a stroll with two miniature donkeys, Captain and Trooper. These are just a few of the resort’s mascots, frequently meeting and greeting guests as they make their rounds. I’d later meet one of the four Percheron draft horses frequently used for wagon pulls, as well as T-Bone and Ribeye. Nothing says Texas like meeting two Longhorns holding court in a fenced-in field. (And let’s take a moment to say thank you for fences, shall we?) Meandering sidewalks led me through the property, past the Butterfly Meadow and 92 March/April 2015 | 93

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Lost Pines’ lobby is open and bright.

Each room is a peaceful retreat.

its secluded benches draped with red trumpet-shaped blooms, past the tranquil Hummingbird Garden, and near a clearing with picnic tables overlooking the Colorado River.

The 405-acre resort joins the 1,100-acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park, alongside walking trails that stretch for miles underneath a canopy of Loblolly pines. If you’re wondering how pine trees ended up near Bastrop—separated from the better-known pine forests of East Texas by more than 100 miles—well, it depends on whom you ask. Local lore attributes the “lost pines” to Native American runners, planting seedlings to comfort a homesick Indian bride who married into a Central Texas tribe. Biologists attribute the 70-squaremile concentration of trees to global warming, glacial activity, and Mother Nature’s quirky personality. Whichever answer you choose, the namesake pines are breathtaking, growing in excess of 100 feet tall with an average lifespan of 100-150 years.

With rolling hills, river frontage, and a wide expanse of land in all directions, there’s no shortage of recreational opportunities here.

For the adventurous, kayaking, rafting and floating on the Lower Colorado River are fun ways to wile away the hours, unless hiking or horseback along the 18 miles of trails is more your speed. Renegade Trailhead is the place for archery and trap shooting, or try your hand at the 7,205-yard, par-72 golf course, where the course’s 18 holes make the most of the terrain’s natural beauty. Families will love the Crooked River Water Park, where there’s a place and an activity for 94 | CharlestonLivingMag.com

everyone. Multiple pools, a splash pad, three whirlpools, a private sandy beach, a sand volleyball court, a 1,000-foot flowing river and a two-story water slide promise fun for hours. The only thing missing was a rope swing or two, which would be a perfect addition to trees down by the riverbank.

After a busy day, Spa Django is the best place to unwind. It’s 18,000 feet of bliss and home to approximately 50 different treatments, including the Texas Two-Step Massage and a series of herb garden treatments, for which some of the ingredients are grown in the resort’s gardens. Named for guitarist Django Reinhardt, the spa experience intertwines his gypsy, musical spirit with nature through the tranquil setting and aromatic herbal products. Help set the tone for your spa experience by selecting the background music for your treatment, and don’t miss the chance to laze by the heated spa pool.

The lobby’s deep porch, heavy-laden with rocking chairs, is the ideal spot for a pre-dinner drink, especially if it’s a Moonshine Margarita, made with Grand Marnier, fresh-squeezed lemon and lime, agave nectar and Fitch’s Goat Moonshine, distilled in nearby Smithville. The traditional salted rim is tasty, but sugar was a sweet alternative. Play darts or a round of pool at Shellers Barrelhouse Bar if you just can’t sit still, and make sure you bring your appetite to dinner.

Five restaurants, each with its own Texan flair, are available for guests, not to mention a couple of places to grab a snack post-golf game or an aperitif. From fine dining to a quick, casual bite, there is no reason to go hungry here. Chefs celebrate Hyatt’s commitment to health and wellness and to “buying local” by incorporating sustainable ingredients from area purveyors such as Texas Olive Ranch, Dallas Mozzarella Company, and Fiesta Tortilla. The aforementioned herbs used at the spa—tarragon, rosemary, basil and others—are also used to add finishing touches to local and regionally inspired fare. Menus change frequently to allow for the freshest seasonal ingredients. Dinner on the upstairs porch at Stories, the fine dining establishment, was particularly memorable, and not just for the fare. The secondstory perch overlooks the pecan trees of Shady Grove and Plantation Lawn just beyond, creating a delicious spot to sit a spell long after the meal was through. The Builders Room is available for small groups or

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special events, offering a kitchen view and custom menus.

Sunset brings a new set of adventures, including stargazing, movies under the stars, horse-drawn wagon rides and live music performances by local musicians, many of them from Austin, the “live music capitol of the world.” It is worth noting, however, that instead of seeking it out, sometimes the music finds you. Late in the afternoons, live music is playing right in the lobby, where you can enjoy it even if you’re en route to someplace else. From country to blues, swing to singer/songwriter tunes, it’s an indulgent and very Texan surprise to be treated to, as they say, “ear candy.”

Whether you plan your activities from sunrise to sunset or prefer to take the day as it comes to you, make sure to plan at least a half-day trip to nearby Bastrop, Texas’ most historic small town.

Incorporated in 1837, the terms Main Street and Old Town are not a marketing ploy—this town is the real deal. Stroll across the Old Iron Bridge (and follow the local tradition of spittin’ off, if you wish), visit the old courthouse, stores and restaurants from the storied sidewalks,

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and visit one of the city’s two parks, connected by the Colorado Riverwalk. Bastrop County is part of the Texas Independence Trail, a grand loop that takes visitors through the important sites in the Texas Revolution and the days of the Republic, while nearby Elgin is the Sausage Capital of Texas. You just never know what you’re going to find when you head out to explore in Texas.

Too soon, my time at Lost Pines came to an end. Leaving a treasured new destination is always difficult, but I smiled at the thought of gathering here with my family, or returning for an anniversary trip with my husband. I pictured coming here for a girlfriends’ getaway, or perhaps an extended family reunion. Or maybe, over time, all of the above. ¡ Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 512-308-1234 www.lostpines.hyatt.com 94 March/April 2015 | 95

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