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DEPARTMENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
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Judy Manners shows us the power of imagination
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Our five musts from this issue’s calendar of events
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Reviews of new movies and music
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Kitchen and bath makeovers, from new countertops to cozy breakfast nooks
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How to repair the blunders of a prior landscape
Kinesthetic learning tables in lieu of traditional desks in the classroom
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Italian-inspired comfort foods with recipes
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Looking Ahead When the trees outside are bare, and the sky is cold and gray, the new year begins. The excitement of the holidays is followed by the quiet days of winter. We retreat to our nests and consider the changes in our lives since the last new year. There is no color to be seen in winter, and lush, green plants appear to be dead. If we could see beneath the ground, however, we would see roots growing deep and life preparing to burst forth in spring. I’ve always been fascinated with roses. Their velvet petals unfold with aweinspiring beauty. The bloom of a rose is magnificent, but the rosebush is thorny and not much to look at. The best roses appear when the bush has been pruned to a stubby stalk, which always amazes me. Just as the rosebush takes time to prepare for its colorful show, we can take this time inside to recreate our homes. In this issue you’ll find some great design ideas with our kitchen and bath makeovers, as we take a tour of three Charleston homes that have been totally transformed (see Home Redux, page 42). And we venture out of the States to review a new build in the private and up-scale Christophe Harbour develop12 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
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ment in St. Kitts, (see Multiple Inspirations, page 56). This is also the time of year where we make our resolutions to lose weight, exercise more and live healthier. So check out our easy ideas on healthy snacks (see Strategic Snacking, page 54). And let’s not forget that February is heart awareness month, so we bring you the latest in new treatments and heart disease prevention (see How Healthy is Your Heart?, page 49). The winter months for us in the Lowcountry also means getting outside with friends for backyard gatherings. There’s nothing like a good crab boil, and Charleston Crab House owner John Keener shows us first-hand how to throw this soirée (see Get Crackin’, page 64). We’ve also put together some great Italian recipes, like eggplant meatballs and homemade hand-torn pasta, hearty and warm, perfect for the cold nights ahead (see Italian-Inspired Comfort Foods, page 92). We hope you enjoy this issue of Charleston Living magazine and find its pages to be full of ideas and inspiration.
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In just three years, Tedeschi Trucks Band — the 11-member collective led by husbandwife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi — has taken its hearty roots-rich musical mix to audiences across the globe and become a proven music powerhouse. Driven by Trucks’ signature slide-guitar sound and Tedeschi’s honey-to-husk voice, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers an electrifying blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock drawing from an ever-evolving song list. 8:00pm. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 843-529-5000. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
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Darius Rucker featuring Eli Young Band and David Nail Feb 20
Darius Rucker’s True Believers Tour will be at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. It’s been a record year for Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the year, “Wagon Wheel” has helped the platinum-selling entertainer earn multiple nominations from the CMA and ACA Awards. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10:00am. 843-529-5000. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Charleston Restaurant Week Jan 8 - 19
Charleston Restaurant Week, executed by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, is an opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Lowcountry as participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus consisting of three items for one price. Restaurant Week is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area and menus will feature 3 items for $20, $30 or $40. To view menus and participating restaurants, please visit the website. 843-577-4030, charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
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Charleston Mardi Gras is a week-long affair, with parades, art showings, street fairs, live music and royal announcements in the downtown Charleston area. This is the fifth-annual week of Carnival celebrations and Grand Masquerade Ball to celebrate the history and culture of Mardi Gras on the East Coast. 843-408-5261, charlestonmardigras.com
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The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society. Highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking” and “Oyster Eating” Contests, live music on the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children’s Area and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste. The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser. 10:30am - 5pm. Boone Hall Plantation, 843-577-4030. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
Looking to fill your social calendar? We’ve got the rundown on what to do this winter season. Rocky Mountain School of Photography Photo Weekend Jan 11 - 12 Rocky Mountain School of Photography, based in Missoula, Montana, will be presenting a Photo Weekend in Charleston. This photo education seminar is geared toward beginner and intermediate level photographers wanting to improve their skills. Participants will get to choose up to five classes to attend from a list of ten, connect with professional photographers Tim Cooper and Tony Rizzuto, meet their fellow photographers, and experience a professional level group critique. Mini classes offered include Photo Basics I and II, Understanding Exposure: Using the Zone System, Understanding Light, Macro Photography, Landscape Photography and People Photography. Francis Marion Hotel, 800-394-7677. rmsp.com/weekends 2nd Sunday on King Street Jan 12 & Feb 9 Lined with locally owned shops, King Street has been hailed as one of the best shopping spots in America according to U.S. News and World Report. For one Sunday afternoon of every month, cars are re-routed so the street may become a lively pedestrian fair with outdoor dining, live music and special deals offered by the merchants. 2ndsundayonkingstreet.com 18 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
Charlotte’s Web Jan 24 - 26 The warm and moving story of a spider named Charlotte and a pig named Wilbur and their remarkable friendship has been acclaimed as the “best American children’s book of the past 200 years”. Now, share the story that you loved as a child with a new generation as Charlotte spins her enchanting web in this heartwarming and humorous tale of Wilbur, the remarkable pig, as it comes magically to life onstage. Fri 7:30pm, Sat 3:00pm. Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183. charlestonstage.com
Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South from the Johnson Collection Jan 17 - Mar 23 This exhibition examines the core concepts of the Romantic Movement as it unfolded in fine art of the American South. Having had its genesis in European literature and art, romanticism found its way into the cultural output of the young republic, both North and South. The same ideals that imbued the canvases of the Hudson River School also colored the art of painters who found their inspiration and audience below the Mason-Dixon Line. Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706. gibbesmuseum.org
Charleston Boat Show Jan 24 -26 The Charleston Boat Show has grown into the biggest boat show and sale in the Lowcountry. It specializes in new powerboats, including everything from small jon boats, skiffs and cruisers, to yachts and ski boats. There is something for everyone’s taste and budget. It’s a fact that this show offers incredible deals, and previews of the hottest new boats available on the market. A must-attend event for family-friendly fun, it’s everything you need for life on the water. Fri noon-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Charleston Area Convention Center, 843-529-5011. thecharlestonboatshow.com
4th Annual Charleston Marathon Jan 18 The Charleston marathon is a scenic 26.2mile run that will showcase the beauty and history of the Lowcountry, starting in downtown Charleston and ending in North
Braise & Brew Festival Jan 26 The annual Braise & Brew beer dinner at Middleton Place is the ideal gift for the man or woman who enjoys the dark, delicious, soul-warming beers of winter, and the flavors of locally-sourced, slow-cooked meats and vegetables. Braise & Brew combines Holy City’s finest beers with a robust menu of braised
fare, served over several courses in front of a roaring fire in the Middleton Place Pavilion. The three-hour feast will take place from 6-9pm. The Inn at Middleton Place, 843-556-6020. middletonplace.org Chosen Women’s Conference Jan 30 - 31 Chosen 2014 is a two-day conference experience with over 1,000 Sisters of all ages. Come and feel renewed, as you spend time with other amazing women. Come and be encouraged, as you hear from nationally known speakers. Come and be reminded that you have been chosen. Speakers include Greg Sturratt, Jen Hatmaker, Christine Caine, and Mercy Lokulutu. Register online by visiting the website. Thur 5-9:30pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm & 5-11pm. Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, 843-881-2100. chosenwomensconference.com A Night in the Valley Jan 31 The Trident Technical College Foundation and Culinary Institute of Charleston host the 11th annual A Night in the Valley. This year’s event will truly be a special occasion as it marks the beginning of the 50th anniversary year of Trident Technical College. For the past decade, A Night in the Valley has played a crucial role in raising awareness of the programs at TTC and has provided substantial support for student scholarships, educational equipment in the classrooms and other programs of the college that benefit students directly. 6:30pm. Main Campus at TTC, 843-574-6693. tridenttech.edu/wine.htm The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center Chart a Course for Children Feb 6 Chart a Course for Children is one of Charleston’s most unique charity events. Guests enjoy cocktails and sumptuous appetizers while bidding on exciting silent auction items. Following is a specially-prepared, three course dinner and a live auction offering exciting vacations, exclusive dinning opportunities and fine original art. All proceeds from the auction support the delivery of critical services for abused children and their families seen at DNLCC. 6-11pm. Individual tickets are $175 per person. Corporate tables are also available. Fleet Landing Restaurant, 843-723-3600. dnlcc.org
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Gourmet & Grapes at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Feb 7 - 9 Gourmet & Grapes is a weekend-long culinary extravaganza that is the only fundraiser in the Lowcountry that brings together renowned chefs and winemakers to raise money for cancer research. The event, benefits Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. Schedule includes: Friday, An Epicurean Affair The Ocean Room, The Sanctuary, 6:30pm. Elegant, black-tie exclusive dining experience featuring The Sanctuary’s very own culinary visionaries while pairing beautiful wineries from Jordan Vineyard & Winery. With the breathtaking Ocean Room as a backdrop, savor a luxurious evening with the region’s most celebrated gourmet and grapes. Saturday, Gourmet Culinary Luncheon The Ocean Room, The Sanctuary, 12pm. Exquisite culinary demonstration and elegant multicourse luncheon featuring Executive Chef Colin Bedford of The Fearrington House Restaurant held in the picturesque Ocean Room. The guest chef will describe and demonstrate the preparation of the dishes, while Mira Winery will pour specially selected wines for each course. Build Your Own Afternoon The Sanctuary, 2pm. After lunch guests can attend one of two great seminars featuring Jordan Vineyard & Winery and Laurent Perrier Champagne. Taste back vintages of Jordan Cabernet with winemaker Rob Davis or sip bubbles as Sarah Halstead hosts the Champagne tasting seminar. Wine Odyssey Gala The Terrace Ballroom, The Sanctuary, 6:30pm. Savor the flavors of the Southeast. Meet the chefs and taste their unique creations while sipping on distinctive wines from around the world at this main event and auction gala. Then, dance the night away with a champagne and chocolate afterglow. Sunday, Farewell Brunch Jasmine Porch, The Sanctuary, 11:45am. Celebrate the weekend and salute the chefs at this seaside brunch featuring the chefs of Kiawah Island Golf Resort. 843-768-6000. gourmetandgrapes.com
The Chocolate Affair Feb 8 This gala event offers gourmet catering and chocolate desserts from Charleston’s finest restaurants and specialty shops. An open bar is available and the Reception Menu includes a variety of hors d’oeuvres. The evening also features more than 200 auction items for every budget. Bid items include jewelry, fantasy vacations, furniture, artwork, dinner packages, gifts, and services. The Daniel Island Club, 843-740-6793. thechocolateaffair.net Camelia Walks at Middleton Place Feb 13 - Mar 22 Special guided tours focus on camellias throughout the original gardens as well as the “new” camellia garden of the 1950s. Admire hundreds of varieties, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the first camellias planted in America. Camellia Walks are free with paid admission to Middleton Place, but reservations are required. Tours are Tue, Thu & Sat., 11:00am. Middleton Place, 843-5566020. middletonplace.org Memphis Feb 18 - 19 The winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Memphis, will be performed at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center as part of the Best of Broadway 2013-2014 Season. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. The Best of Broadway series features the best in national touring Broadway shows. 843529-5012. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com The Temptations and The Four Tops Feb 22 Two of the most iconic and best-selling vocal groups in American music history, the Temptations and Four Tops helped define the Motown sound and shape pop and R&B music for the last five decades. The two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members bring their decades of hits to the Lowcountry for one night only! 8 pm. North Charleston Performing Arts Center. 843-5295012. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
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Arcade Fire
Reflektor (Merge Records 2013)
It’s been a few years now since The Suburbs but, much like with The Suburbs, Arcade Fire’s fourth studio album requires listening for a bit to get over your “But this doesn’t sound like Neon Bible!” Shock. Still, plenty of tracks pack that thought-provoking genius that fans crave.
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Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Michael C. Hall, Dane DeHaan and Ben Foster; Directed by John Krokidas; R
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The Diving Board
Elton John (Capitol Records 2013)
This is Sir Elton’s 31st solo album, and if you haven’t kept up with his tunes since the “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)” days, you may find yourself less than satisfied. Not that the disc isn’t suitable for those cozy winter nights by the fireplace. Plenty of piano riffs and that heartfelt voice make The Diving Board a relaxing pick.
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The murder of David Kammerer during the midst of the Beat poet heyday is a story that perhaps only the most enthusiastic literary snobs can recount. But in Krokidas’ directorial debut, it becomes a full-fledged reason to suffer for the sake of your writing. Young Allen Ginsberg arrives at Columbia University in New York City, innocent and in search of suitable distractions from the problems he has left at home—namely, a mentally ill mother and nonchalant father, poet Louis Ginsberg. The distraction he meets is Lucian Carr, a passionate and spoiled young man who has managed to seduce other young men into doing his bidding. At one point while watching this film, I leaned over and whispered into my movie-buddy’s ear: “All the women in this story are stereotypes—whorish librarians, nagging homemakers and overbearing mothers.” Yet, for all of the less-than-palatable representations of women, you certainly could not call Kill Your Darlings a typical dude’s flick. There are no fart jokes whatsoever, and the one scene where a woman is trying to pleasure poet Allen Ginsberg, he, of course, can’t stop looking over her shoulders and into the eyes of Lucian Carr. The love triangle between Carr, Kammerer and Ginsberg is one that the viewer will only be able to feel through Ginsberg’s eyes. Kammerer, who ruthlessly pursues Carr and begs shamelessly for his attention, sabotages any chance of Ginsberg requiting his own love for Carr. Of course, there’s also that little nagging voice in the back of the viewer’s head that suspects Carr only uses Ginsberg anyway—to complete his school assignments, take the brunt of blame in his high-jinks and bolster his ego. After Carr murders Kammerer for “self-defense,” Ginsberg continues to write himself into fame. He comments during the final line of the film that love and sadness make him a poet, an idea that the film seems to perpetuate how tragedy and heartache allowed these writers to be who they were. Besides the inconsistent and ill-suited soundtrack, this film is certainly worth a viewing, particularly for those who are fascinated by literature of the beat generation. Each of the actors portrays his character with sincerity, including Jennifer Jason-Leigh, who plays Ginsberg’s mentally unstable mother dearest.
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Nature’s Medicine Ken Immer leads the way to a healthy life with his nutrient rich graw foods
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he sound begins, low and soft, at his lips and then then rises, filling the room. It’s one syllable, “Om”, a sacred sound, drawn out across half a minute. It calls the class to order, letting budding yogis know that it’s time to work their way up to a finale that will leave them feeling exhausted but blissful, glad of a good workout. “I always start class with breath awareness,” Immer says. “It’s the key to the practice, and something that requires constant attention.” 24 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
Teaching yoga isn’t all Ken Immer does these days – far from it – but it’s close to his heart. Because yoga is a huge part of the path that made him the man he is today: chef, founder of graw foods, teacher, and a leader in the local healthy living scene. Graw foods, a local business that has rapidly made its name known throughout the southeast, makes healthy foods from raw ingredients using techniques that release the natural flavors and nutritional value of the food. All of the seeds and nuts are soaked and sprouted to release micronutrients and wash away bitterness. Their flagship product, gRAWnola, is sprouted raw granola in a variety of yummy flavors. “Graw foods is always working on something new,” he says. Right now that includes more recipes and flavors, graw crumbs gluten free magic mix & flour, videos, a cookbook, and an app for smart devices aimed at helping the health-conscious meet their goals. “We’ve also recently launched a new bulk product, graw seeds. These are sprouted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds flavored with herbs sourced from a local farm here in Charleston.” Ken wasn’t always the go-to guru of good-for-you. Years ago, Ken was overweight and unhappy, working in the food-and-beverage industry. As soon as he finished a shift, he’d be out drinking and partying all hours of the night. He didn’t give much thought to his food choices in those days. As a result, he often felt tired and generally not well.
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He’d seen other men - including men in his own family - suffer the consequences of weight problems and unhealthy living. So one day he made the decision to put on the brakes and turn his life around. Yoga was the kind of exercise he chose and it ultimately helped him redefine his life. It wasn’t long before he was sufficiently advanced in his practice to take the plunge into training to train others. Ken had a crisis of confidence during yoga teaching training, however, when he reached the part of the program in which prospective teachers are required to go on a vegetarian diet. He went from an initial reaction of “I can’t do this” to “Okay, I can do this just long enough to get through the 26 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
He also shares the knowledge he’s gained about healthy eating as an adjunct instructor at The Culinary Institute of Charleston, teaching a Vegan & Vegetarian course. Wherever something interesting is happening with food in Charleston, there’s a good chance Ken will be there. Look for him at Charleston Cooks! and Southern Season program”. The surprise came after he began the in 2014. He even has a “Dinner & a Show” diet. Not only did he begin losing weight, dine and learn program where he will come he also felt significantly happier and more to your home and cook in your kitchen for a small group – a great education / entertainenergetic. These days, he teaches a men’s only ment idea for a dinner party. He encourages those seeking to become yoga class in Park Circle (Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.). “Yoga is for everyone,” he says. “We’re more conscious about their food choices to working to help make yoga a more gender- shop at local farmers markets. Often, the neutral experience. A lot of men have shied very people who grow your food are there, away from the practice because it’s been available to answer questions. “I get most of my personal food from marketed towards women for many years. My classes are about athleticism. That really local farmers who I know and trust,” he says. gets you connected to your body. A yoga “We’re all in this together, and when we play class - for anyone - should leave the student our part in the bigger picture, we all can feel feeling more connected and aware of their valuable and worthy, and live a comfortable life.” 843-225-2983, grawfoods.com. ¡ own body with a sense of calm and focus.”
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Stimulating Minds with Movement Kinesthetic learning tables in lieu of traditional desks in the classroom help facilitate cognition and optimizes brain function
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By COLLEEN TROY
tacy Shoecraft taught elementary school for years and was all-too-familiar with the effect that hours of sitting had on her young pupils. The squirming, the sleepy eyes, the drifting attention all conspired to indicate that there must be a better way. “I remember what it’s like to be a kid, and you just need to move,” she says. “But our system doesn’t really work that way.” 28 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
Little did Shoecraft know that she was about to stumble upon a growing movement, one in which educators and medical experts are aligned in the belief that physical activity improves student performance on a wide variety of measures. Among those individuals is John Ratey, whose book Spark tracks some interesting observations about learning while moving. His theory is that the brain constantly creates new brain cells, and physical activity helps preserve them. Ratey is among a growing chorus of advocates who believe education + exercise = real learning. Meanwhile, medical experts note the lack of modern-day movement is leading to obesity and other diseases, earlier and earlier in life. Those observations have spurred more standing desks in offices (heard the theory that sitting is the new smoking?), gyms at the workplace, and a campaign to restore PE to every school. Another local advocate is Ed Pinney, owner of KidsFit in Huger, whose mission
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has long been to incorporate movement into the classroom. Ed’s company has helped outfit numerous local schools with activity-based learning equipment, and he’s now found a fervent advocate in Shoecraft. The fifth-grade Pinckney Elementary teacher works with kids at every learning level “including both gifted students and those who need a resource teacher,” and she says every one of them benefits from activity-based learning. Shoecraft’s “a-ha” moment came over a year ago, as she noticed a number of her special needs students benefited greatly 30 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
when they moved more. She brought an exercise bike into her classroom, and saw positive results. Around the same time, she attended a teacher’s seminar on the merits of kinesthetic learning, and met a local advocate who knew where to source the equipment. “And I just one day thought, this is going to happen. We’re going to bring this equipment to our classroom,” says Shoecraft, adding: “We spend so much money trying to improve education, and this is something that works well. It just makes sense.” And yet, there was no line item in the school district’s budget for classroom exercise equipment. Having spied a kinesthetic learning table she wanted to procure (it mirrors the movements of bicycles, balance, a ski swing, cross lateralization and elliptical, all while seated), she knew she had to find about $3,900 per table. Somewhere. Inspired by their own experience with the classroom bike, Shoecraft’s students organized themselves to raise awareness – and money. Voluntarily working together during lunch hours, the students brainstormed sources of funding and support. “They approached it like a business. They brainstormed who to contact and how to do it,” she says. Their list was impressive.
Student-written letters went out to the likes of Warren Buffet, Michelle Obama, Boeing representatives and MUSC. They filmed a video and shared a link in their letters. And funds started coming in from parents, friends and others. Ultimately, Shoecraft outfitted her fifth-grade Pinckney Elementary classroom with 3 tables for about $10,000 (she notes locally owned KidFit gave them a break on the price). And now she’s advocating for others to introduce the concept to their classrooms. Another Pinckney teacher has installed a table, and educators from other schools drop by frequently. Berkeley County schools have also made some inroads with classroom kinesthetic. Armed with enthusiasm and energy, the teacher is trying to create a bigger movement around movement: “I want to see this in each classroom, school, district and throughout the nation,” she enthuses.
But does it all really work? Shoecraft says her students have already registered measurable improvements on their academics. In just a few months (the tables were installed last April), she saw one strong student take her PASS tests while riding the table’s bike, and log a 70 point increase. Kids who’ve been diagnosed with attention issues have become more focused in the classroom. A group from the College of Charleston will visit her class this Spring to collect data on the effects of the activity based learning. No matter the data, Shoecraft is swayed: “As a teacher, I believe learning can be fun. It’s all about getting the kids engaged. And this does exactly that.” ¡
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Kids Play At Tom’s Toys, unique wooden building blocks stimulate imagination, and brings out the kid in all of us
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alk into the play area at Tom’s Toys of Charleston and the urge to build becomes almost irresistible. That’s okay. That’s precisely why the play area is there.No glue, no screws, nothing to snap and lock – KAPLA is all about balance and creativity. It’s not just brainstimulating, it’s fun. Kids love to plop down on the floor and stack the planks, creating castles, skyscrapers, bridges, or whatever else the imagination dreams into being.”
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“It’s fun to watch,” says store manager Judy Manners. “Kids will immediately sit down on the carpet and start playing. Parents will stand and watch for a little while, maybe look around, but after awhile, they are right down there on the floor with the kids.” “KAPLA is perfect for kids ages 3 to 99,” she adds with a laugh. “It is great for drawing kids away from the video games and bringing families together for playtime.” Art historian and antique dealer Tom van der Bruggen came up with the idea for KAPLA when he left the Netherlands to restore a medieval castle in France. After drawing up plans for his restoration and attempting to build a scale model with wooden blocks, he found the materials entirely unsatisfactory. Floors, roofs, and lintels simply did not work when constructed from chunky cubes. So he invented his own building material, small planks based on a 1:3:5 progres-
sion; i.e. the width of each plank was 3 times the thickness and the length 5 times the thickness. He called these Kabouter Plankjes, Dutch for Gnome Planks, KAPLA for short. The planks are certified green, made from pine harvested renewably in the Bordeaux region of France, and only non-toxic paints are used. KAPLA comes in kits based on number of blocks – anywhere from 40 to 1,000, with color options ranging from natural wood to black and white and multicolor. “We suggest beginning with the natural blocks,” Manners says. “The natural blocks have a lot of resin and that helps the blocks stay where you put them. When you are ready to add accent colors, there are many different options available.” Tom’s Toys also features another plank toy invented by Tom van der Bruggen: TomTecT. The planks are longer and thinner than KAPLA and blue clips are used to fasten them together, allowing a more technical building experience. “KAPLA is about balance and gravity, while TomTecT is about strength and structure. It has a more mechanical feel to it and it is for ages 6 and up.” Browse the KAPLA side of the store and you will see fantastic displays of everything from a freestanding lion to a scale model of the Eiffel Tower. On the TomTecT side, there are airplanes and Ferris wheels. While the two plank systems are not interchangeable, they each stimulate different aspects of the creative learning process. If you need inspiration, art books are available, filled with ideas ranging from simple designs for beginning builders to advanced concepts for those ready for a challenge. So how did a retail store exclusively dedicated to toy planks invented by a Dutch native living in France come to be in Charleston? “Tom was traveling up and down the southeastern coast while visiting the United States,” Manners explains. “He happened to stop in Charleston. He immediately fell in love with the city because it reminded him of the kinds of places he loved in Europe.” In addition to being a local retail store, Tom’s Toys also distributes KAPLA and TomTecT to toy stores, museums, and schools across the United States. KAPLA is a sponsor for the Masters of the Building Arts Festival, presented every
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year in Charleston by American College of the Building Arts. KAPLA is also shown at toy festivals throughout Europe and the United States, including Great Home School Convention in Greenville,
For some, KAPLA can become a lifelong interest. Ideas for what and how to build with KAPLA abound on social media sites such as Pinterest and YouTube. Formal and informal structure building competitions
“It is great for drawing kids away from the video games and bringing families together for playtime.” SC, Southeast Home School & Educational Expo in Atlanta, GA, and Chicago Toy & Game Fair. “Homeschooling is growing rapidly, especially in the South,” Manners notes. “And we’re seeing a lot of interest in educational toys like KAPLA and TomTecT among homeschoolers.”
happen all around the world. Highly experienced builders may use thousands of planks to produce intricate designs that take hours to build. “This is the kind of playing that most of us grew up with. Building is just plain fun. Best of all, we’re learning while we do it.” 843-720-8943, kaplaus.com. ¡ 32 January/February 2014 | 33
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Mayoral candidate Mark Smith, previous mayor Billy Swails, and Mayor Linda Page.
Building a Roadmap Linda Page sets her vision as the newly elected Mount Pleasant mayor By HOLLY FISHER
In her first four days in office, Mount Pleasant Mayor Linda Page attended three ribbon cutting ceremonies along with meetings for Mount Pleasant Waterworks, the Charleston County Aviation Authority, and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. “It’s been a whirlwind,” she said. It’s likely, though, Page wouldn’t have it any other way. She seems to thrive under a busy schedule as business owner, public servant, single mom to two grown children, sister and friend. Page has been a staple of the Mount Pleasant business community for years. She took over Page’s Thieves Market from her parents in 1981. She and her brother, Tony Page, started Page’s Okra Grill. Page later sold her half to her brother, finding her efforts were better spent as an auction34 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
eer and doing personal property appraisals while running the retail business her parents started in 1959. The signature red barn that houses Page’s Thieves Market has become a Mount Pleasant icon where Page is a fixture, selling antiques and home décor as well as hosting estate auctions.
Time to ‘fix things’
Page certainly had plenty on her plate, but
felt the pull of public service. In 2009 she was elected to Mount Pleasant Town Council. “Women run for office because we want to fix things,” Page said. In her tenure as councilwoman, Page served on the Planning Committee, Finance Committee, Fire Committee and chaired the Annexation Committee. One of her areas of interest while on council – and a platform for her mayoral candidacy – was filling the “doughnut holes” within the town. There
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BUZZ | SOUTHERN DRAWL are several pockets of land that aren’t within the town limits, although they may be surrounded by property that is within the town. In the last two years, Page was instrumental in annexing 1,500 aces into the town limits. She doesn’t want to force any property owners to annex, but she is interested in making sure people are educated about the annexation process and the benefits of being in the town limits so they can make an informed decision. Those living within the town limits typically have cheaper property taxes, Page said, as well as reduced insurance, sanitation service and discounts on town recreation facilities and activities. But one of her biggest concerns is safety. Those pockets not within the town limits rely on Charleston County services, which means those residents might have to wait for a fire truck to arrive from Awendaw, as opposed to town fire services that could be closer. The issue of annexation is particularly sensitive in cultural communities, Page said. The largely African-American communities are often more deeply rooted to their land and have a greater respect for property that has been passed down through generations. But Page worries about what happens when a younger generation decides it doesn’t want the property and annexes into the town. “My fear is that these communities will be picked off one at a time,” Page said. Page has been working with town councilwoman Thomasena Stokes-Marshall, who is passionate about property rights. They will be working together to educate community leaders and open the lines of communication, Page said.
Encouraging public discourse
The themes of “community” and “communication” are core to Page’s plans as mayor, and she’s eager to engage Mount Pleasant residents and business owners in the future of the town. Pointing to a recent controversy over a new I’On development in the Old Village, Page said she’s happy to see 100 people show up to a meeting because they are passionate about an issue. What she wants, though, is for people to come out during the planning process to voice concerns or opinions, instead of waiting until a building is coming out of the ground. Town council is in the process of reviewing the overall comprehensive plan. A 10-year road map for Mount Pleasant, council reviews the plan at the five-year mark. It’s 36 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
the ideal time for citizens to offer up ideas, criticisms or even a thumbs up for the direction in which the town is headed. Page grew up in Mount Pleasant so she knows all too well how the town has grown and developed. Density is an issue and she encourages residents to speak up and have a voice in the long-term plans for the town.
ity is a heck of a problem to have.” With it comes the distinct challenge of maintaining quality of life while encouraging smart growth, she said. When it comes to growth, Page considers herself somewhere in the middle. She’s not opposed to development as long as it’s mindful of the infrastructure that’s in place.
“Linda Page showed folks how a female candidate can talk qualifications, experience and the importance of being a woman.” “It’s our roadmap,” Page said of the comprehensive plan. “And I want the citizens to help draw that roadmap.” Mount Pleasant’s prosperity has brought new residents, more business and added opportunities for the people who live and work there. But, as Page said, “prosper-
While Mount Pleasant hasn’t had any trouble attracting residents or even retail, Page’s vision is to encourage more industry and affordable housing for young workers and the senior population that often retires to the area. “It’s easy to have the vision,” Page said. “It’s hard to make it come to fruition.”
(clockwise from opposite) Linda and Ryan Nelson, Public Relations person for Waterdog Grill; Linda with Lewis White, Tanya Taylor, and Deanna Smith; Linda with Jimmy and Penny Bagwell at the announcement party.
But Page will devote the next four years to achieving her vision the best she can. “I think the next four years will pass with the blink of an eye,” she said. “My hope is the community is better with my public service.” Mount Pleasant’s most recent mayor, Billy Swails, said he’s happy to pass the torch to Page. “She signs the front of the check, not the back of the check, so she understands businesses, property taxes and how to run a business – and that’s what the town of Mount Pleasant is.” Swails, who has known Page for years, called her a “strong, determined get ‘er done woman.” He added, “She’s going to be a great mayor and she’s going to work extremely hard.”
A role model for women
Page’s public service includes a role that extends beyond comprehensive plans and budget approvals. She is a role model for women considering public office, and for future generations of young women. Initially, Page didn’t think too much about being a woman and running for office. With two older brothers, she’s naturally competitive. “I want to do what the boys do,” she said. Since 1960, only seven women have been on town council or served as mayor, Page noted. And yet of the 55,000 registered voters in Mount Pleasant, 27,000 are women. “It’s time for women to step up, or I guess the new term is ‘lean in,’” Page said. Page’s successful run for mayor grabbed
the attention of those in the community who have been pushing for more women in office, including Project XX, a non-partisan organization focused on getting more women elected and appointed to office in South Carolina. “Linda Page showed folks how a female candidate can talk qualifications, experience and the importance of being a woman,” said Ginny Deerin, co-founder of Project XX. “With only one woman of eight members on Mount Pleasant Town Council, balance is lacking. Linda Page was not afraid to talk about it. For too long, female candidates have put the ‘woman thing’ in the closet, fearing that bringing it up would discount the importance of qualifications. Linda believed she had what the town needed – and being a woman was just the icing on the cake.” Recently Page was part of a panel of women speaking to a group of Girl Scouts at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School. Page was delighted to find the girls really responded to her position as an elected official. “They thought I was a rock star for being mayor,” she said. “They asked for my autograph.” As young girls (like these Girl Scouts) grow up, they won’t think twice about women in office. It won’t be a big deal, Page said. Page said her own big personality has maybe insulated her from many of the ways women running for office get beat up in discussions, like the color of a woman’s suit, or whether she has adequate childcare. Page said in 2013 it’s “shameful” if issues like that even come up in a conversation. Page did face some family tragedy just as her campaign was getting started. Her son, Andy Parker, was injured while working on a tree. He remains in a wheelchair after suffering a spinal cord injury. But it didn’t derail Page’s quest to become mayor. “Once he was medically stable, I knew I would stay in the race,” she said.
An open door
Juggling family, a business and public office is all in a day’s work for Page. You’ll find her in jeans, boots and a T-shirt working at Page’s Thieves Market, having lunch at Page’s Okra Grill or enjoying a glass of wine with friends. A self-described workaholic, Page said she loves all facets of her busy life while maintaining a balance of work and time with her family and friends – even stopping to wish Facebook friends a “happy birthday” each morning. Page wants her tenure as mayor to have that same openness. She’s quick to share her phone number and encourages residents to contact her with questions or concerns. “I want to let people know I’m here to listen,” she said. “I can’t always fix their problems, but I’m truly concerned.” ¡ 36 January/February 2014 | 37
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Love Between the Covers
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story. At the tip of your fingers lies the abilitiy to fall into a whirlwind romance. Just as easily, you can put yourself right in the middle of a heart-breaking loss. Whether it is a love of the arts, the love of family or of that
one person seemingly made just for us, these books seem to strike just the right note for this love obsessed and newly optimistic time of year. While they may not always chronicle an actual amorous romance, they will absolutely foster an adoration of the written word and its infinite possibilities. So for Valentine’s Day, fall head over heels for reading.
We Are Water by Wally Lamb
Wally Lamb’s latest work We Are Water is a modern look at love, relationships and the act of survival through the unexpected pain life can toss in our path at any moment. Within the novel, the very nature of relationships is examined and questioned including bonds of friendship, family and love. Through a stellar cast of characters, the reader is taken through multiple narrators, all centering ultimately on the life of prominent artist Annie Oh. Looking forward to her second marriage with her partner Viveca, Annie should by all accounts be at a time of her life for celebration; and yet, secrets lurk in her past that not only haunt her but also permeate into the lives of her children and former husband. It’s only through facing the events of the past that Annie and those she cares for may truly have a chance at a future.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Author Donna Tartt has created a stunning saga in her latest novel inspired by the passion of art, or more specifically, the adoration of one very unique painting known as The Goldfinch by artist Carel Fabritius. Inspired by that one small artistic work, she weaves a tale that is enchanting but also both harsh and cruel in its honesty. When a senseless terrorist attack at a New York City art museum robs a teenage boy of his mother he must search to find not only how to get over the loss of such a cherished individual but also how to survive life with an absent alcoholic father. From the streets of Manhattan to the desert of Las Vegas, Theo Decker must navigate his adolescence in way he could have never imagined.
Someone by Alice McDermott Alice McDermott is the kind of writer who comes along so rarely. Her gift as a storyteller is that of being able to make the ordinary seem extraordinary. In her newest novel, readers will find a perfect example of her beautiful and seemingly effortless style. Writing that is so organic in nature it seems as if the book might perhaps have written itself when it is in actuality the product of a remarkably well-honed talent. Taking one person’s life and capturing it entirely while showing how every event, circumstance and detail enhance our lives for better or worse even if we cannot always see it or remember it that way is a copious endeavor that is executed flawlessly. It is an examination of fate, a look at our interconnectedness as human beings, and testament to just how important even the smallest act or moment can truly be.
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Well Styled BEAUTY | HOME | GARDEN EDITS
Rediscovering Home Kitchen and bath makeovers run the gamut, from new countertops to cozy breakfast nooks.
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Bridal Bliss So you’ve got the guy, the dress, the flowers and chosen a hairstyle. What about your make-up?
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Your body and skin reflect what you eat, so get plenty of veggies and fruits. Makeup will only wear on your skin as well as you take care of it.
to do your own makeup on your wedding day or utilize the services from a professional, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind prior to the big day.
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If you plan on doing your own makeup, test out all products you plan on using at least a month before your wedding date. Skin can sometimes react unexpectedly to new products, and your wedding day is not the best day to have an allergic reaction or a breakout.
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If you plan on hiring a professional makeup artist, set up a trial run before your big day. Nothing is more important than meeting the person who will be in charge of your face on your wedding day. Not only is it important that you like their work, but also that you feel comfortable with them. After all, you want someone who’ll be able to make you feel calm and relaxed on such an important day. A trial run is also a great way to play around with different makeup looks so that you can feel confident in your appearance as you walk down the aisle. Don’t be shy when talking to your makeup artist. Express your vision. He/she should be able to provide you with an assessment and a recommendation that meets your needs.
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Skip the facials about ten days before your wedding day. Many facial treatments used in salons can have a harsh reaction on the skin. Rest is the key for a radiant complexion. Remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and lose the caffeine. Try not to stress too much. Stress may cause impurities on your skin. If you have some impurities, leave them alone. Don’t make things worse.
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If you are planning on doing your own makeup, to ensure that your makeup lasts all day, utilize a primer. A silicone-based primer will provide the best canvas to work with. Primer will hide any imperfections and seal any noticeable pores. It will ensure that your makeup stays put throughout your big event. Remember, you will be exposed to a full and active day, which may increase the chances of your makeup running.
For a natural makeup look, choose colors that compliment your complexion and show off your best features. Many brides are scared to venture outside of their normal makeup look for fear that they won’t look like themselves. That’s why when hiring a professional, it’s important to communicate about the look you want. Any professional makeup artist will know how to accentuate your features and still keep you looking natural but in a way that will show up nicely in photographs. It’s important to remember that while your makeup might look like more than what you are used to, it will translate differently in your photos. Wear more blush than you think you should because that is normally the first thing to wear off, aside from lips. A little bit of extra blush can go a long way to adding color to the face and giving that warm glow without looking too bronze. Wear something on your lips a little darker than normal, because it’s going to make the pictures so fantastic. If you wanting a nude look, choose a shade darker than your lip tone in the beige family, or you can line the lip and fill it in
that provides a matte finish to your face. You can always add a slight shimmer to the tops of your cheeks, inner eyes and under the brow bone. Any more than that and you’ll be looking like a disco ball. If you have dryer skin, you will want to go with a more dewy look to the skin without looking greasy. Set skin with a makeup setting spray to ensure that your makeup lasts throughout the ceremony and into the reception.
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If deciding whether or not you should wear artificial eyelashes, check with a professional before your wedding day – especially if you have never worn false eyelashes before. If you are not used to them, they can not only irritate your eyes, but also ruin your makeup. So include this in your trial run if possible. Also, make sure to wear everything waterproof. It’s so easy to find waterproof mascara and eyeliner and you will feel safe knowing that if tears happen to fall, you will at least look pretty crying. Also, choose a lasting lip color. If it doesn’t last, make sure it matches your groom’s outfit, because he’ll be the one wearing it. Lip stains work really well as they give a nice color to the lips that you need for pictures, plus it lasts for hours. So there you have it. Eight important tips for your special day. Utilize them all and you’ll hear gasps from your guests and know that years from now, your friends and family (not to mention your beloved) will still talk about how radiantly beautiful you were as a bride. ¡
with a liner, then wear the gloss you always wear. Remember not to be shy because you don’t want to look washed out in your wedding photos.
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For the brides who want that bold and glamorous look, focus on the eyes and lips. Go old-Hollywood glam with a slightly winged eyeliner and matte red lipstick. Or opt for a runway-inspired look by pairing a dramatic smoky eye with a nude lipstick. Perfectly done smoky eyes look classy. It’s a great look for weddings too, provided you do it with lighter colors. You want your eyes to look feminine and bridal but not punched. You are better off without colors like black, brown, grey, charcoal, etc. The key is to know which feature you want to bring focus to.
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WELL STYLED | HOME
Home Redux Home remodeling is something we all consider at some point, and for these three kitchen and bath makeovers the end result is truly astonishing
Carolina Kitchens
The Holzer family’s kitchen is one of those rooms that you really see no need to leave. There’s space to enjoy a leisurely meal as a family, space for Whitney Holzer to cook—which she says is one of her favorite activities—and plenty of space to spare. Stewart Culler, a full-time designer at Carolina Kitchens, used her design chops to turn the slightly segregated room into an open meeting place for the Holzer family to enjoy. 42 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
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“We moved everyhing except the sink!” laughed Culler, who has designed kitchens and bathrooms for the last 12 years. Culler described herself as being both a creative person and a mathematical person. She “stumbled into” cabinetry after graduating from the College of Charleston with a degree in Historic Preservation. “I’ve been drawing houses since I was 5 years old,” she said. Carolina Kitchens, which is located off Clements Ferry Road near Daniel Island, specializes in any room of the house that needs storage, according to Culler. She describes the company as “cabinet people” and stressed that everything is made-to-order, from custom to semicustom options. The Holzer household is a recent project where Culler, who is one of the three full-time designers on board at Carolina Kitchens, was able to enjoy the challenges of opening up a tough space to make it attractive, functional and efficient. “The kitchen was in the shape of a trapezoid,” explained Culler. Not being particularly visual, I requested photos and saw for myself how the old kitchen created a corner of sorts, which prevented Holzer from viewing the family room while she cooked in the kitchen. Because Carolina Kitchens sticks to the theory that a designer should learn how a client uses a space, Culler spent ample time quizzing the Holzers on the use of their kitchen—and of their home in general. “Stewart asked a lot of questions about our day-to-day life,” said Holzer. “She asked
about how often we entertain at our home, even whether we drink wine or cocktails.” After some thorough consultations, Culler and team got to work on designing a dream kitchen for the Holzers. The new kitchen includes two functional islands—one for preparing food and one for eating—plus a wet bar, more cabinets and a full pantry. Storage is no problem in the Holzers’ new kitchen, which, according to Whitney, was a priority. “I cook a lot, so we had to figure out easy access to everything,” she remarked. “And more pantry space was important.” Culler “played” with several different designs before she determined what would suit the Holzers best. The support column, which was part of the original kitchen, needed to stay in place, so another column was added for symmetry between the two islands. “Removing the column would have compromised structural support,” explained Culler.
Two islands The process of plus a built-in redoing the kitchen breakfast nook took about eight add unique weeks. Appliances functionality were switched out, to this kitchen the original side wall remodel. was torn down and the finished look is one where members of the Holzer family, and guests, can access the kitchen more readily as well as converse with the chef from the family area. “This is definitely the heart of our house,” mused Holzer. “We’re in here all the time.” Culler expressed to me how important it is that the families enjoy their new spaces. “I love it when a client calls me back after a gathering or a holiday meal and exclaims to me how much they love the new kitchen,” she said with a grin. “And I love what I do—how a 16th of an inch can make that much difference.”
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No one would ever insult a home in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. Even houses that beg for slightly updated changes retain their sense of dignity and tradition.
One such house, recently renovated by Jilco Kitchen and Bath, is the abode of Gina and Sean McKinless. Designer Savannah Classen called the project “her biggest and most challenging to date,” but the McKinless family seems more than pleased with the results.
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Gina McKinless, who hails from Nashville, Tenn., and wanted to move to Charleston after visiting the area for years, was kind enough to show me around her home. The Jilco team, including Classen, worked on the kitchen as well as the upstairs bathrooms and the laundry room. Contractor Sam Lisi of Village Restoration initially introduced the couple to Jilco’s services. As it turned out, selecting Jilco as a team and Classen as the designer was a compliment to the company’s precision. McKinless explained to me how she wanted to work with her home’s natural walls— not add to or compromise the structure.
“It was important to us to stay in the footprint of the home,” she explained. Another crucial point for the family kitchen was ample cooking space, which the new kitchen achieves. McKinless emphasized how she enjoys cooking and “socializing while cooking.” “We wanted to utilize every inch of space,” noted Classen. “We also wanted a view of the waterfront out the front windows of the home.” The laundry and bathrooms in the McKinless household likewise benefitted from the Jilco touch. New cabinets were installed in all three rooms, providing plenty of storage.
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Jilco Kitchen & Bath
White cabinetry with grey/white countertops is nicely complimented with the island’s black cabinets.
“The house was older and thus lacked the amount of storage we needed,” McKinless pointed out. In addition, Jilco updated the vanities and the showers in each bathroom and added marble countertops to the laundry area. “We deal with anything regarding countertops and cabinets,” said Classen. “We provide all the hardware and do the installation ourselves. It was tricky in this case—but I love the challenge of getting it exactly the way someone wants.” The McKinless family purchased the home in December 2012 and began working with Classen in January 2013. The couple did not move in until the end of Sep-
tember, when renovations were completed. Of course, plenty of meetings took place between the Jilco team and the homeowners during those nine months—from the moment the contractor introduced everyone to when the couple was able to move in. “First I looked at the floor plans, then I went and met with Gina and Sean,” said Classen. “We went out together and picked out finishes—I was with them for every meeting.” McKinless described Classen as “detail oriented” and said she helped her decide the right way to make use of space, right down to whether drawers or cabinets would be best.
“She also did some fantastic CAD drawings for us, and it helped put things into perspective,” said McKinless. Despite the amazing results of the bathrooms and laundry room—yes, they let me take a peek inside—everyone seems to think that the McKinless kitchen is the greatest result of the work put into the home. “It’s my favorite part,” confessed McKinless. “I like the orientation and the openness of the room. I enjoyed the opportunity to configure things the way I wanted.” “I think the kitchen is the focal point of the house,” Classen agreed.
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When Libby Harris walked into what would soon become her second home on the Isle of Palms, her first instinct was well-deserved skepticism. The place was falling apart, outdated and “just awful,” according to the Charlotte, N.C. resident. “I didn’t know if I could do it,” she told me. Perhaps you are wondering why, exactly, Harris would even attempt to deal
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with such a loathsome building. After all, there are many lovely homes in the Lowcountry, at the ready for a new owner. But Harris admitted that she “kept coming back to it,” after viewing other properties. Something about the condo drew her in—maybe it was the promise that her contractor, Mark Canevazzi of Barrier Island Builders, would be able to utterly transform it, which he did. Once Harris gave everyone the thumbs up to begin working on the condo, she was amazed at how much needed to be done all at once—and how she herself did not have to do any of the work. “This has been one of the easiest projects I’ve ever encountered,” she admitted. “It was completely hands-off for me.”
To give you an idea of how comprehensive changing up this condo was, keep in mind that Harris did not want to retain one morsel of it, not even the ceilings. She described how everything was taken out and her current vacation home is “nothing like what she first saw.” The folks at Mevers Kitchen and Bath, a company based in Mount Pleasant, were happy to jump on board for Harris’ kitchen, bath and laundry room makeovers. New cabinets, countertops, appliances and drawers now appear in the rooms—all designed by Heidi Walker, an interior designer. “This has been my first time working with Mevers Kitchen and Bath,” said Walker, who has designed for 20 years. “They’ve
PHOTOS COURTESY MEVERS
Mevers Kitchen and Bath
Crisp white cabinets and quartz countertops offer a contemporary look (opposite and right). Master bath is well appointed with dual sinks.
been easy to work with.” Walker said they decided to keep the same footprint in Harris’ kitchen, but they installed all new cabinets, counters, fixtures and appliances. The countertops in the kitchen were redone in a material known as Frosty Carrina, a type of quartz that is nonporous and resistant to heat and scratching. It was perfect for the kitchen, which Walker designed specifically to be the hub of the home. The master bathroom is the picture of luxury, with mosaic tile, a marble floor and a double-head shower. The two guest bathrooms, along with the laundry area, are environmentally friendly, each sporting countertops made from recycled materials. “Mevers provided everything,” said Walker. “From countertops to doorknobs.” Because Harris does not live in the Charleston area full time, keeping her abreast of the home’s progress was important to the team. Walker and Mevers sent her email and photo updates constantly, and helped her make decisions for the good of the project. For example, Harris explained how she was considering knocking down one of the kitchen walls, but, after some consultation with Walker, she chose not to. “Heidi designed a drawing with the wall absent so that I could see what it would look like,” Harris said. “In the end, I kept the wall for cabinet storage.” Two more notable updates to the condo are the nooks Mevers helped Harris build for her beloved cat, Sheba. The cat now enjoys her own area for eating in the kitchen, as well as a private kitty litter area in the laundry room. “It turned out really cute and Sheba loves it!” Harris raved. ¡
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Access
Let’s always remember how one is to move through the garden. Is hardscape needed to improve the logistics? Think of enticing points of entry, for instance, or demarcation of a resting point, the best vantage spot to enjoy a particularly nice view. Keep in mind, though, that guidance is needed for eyes as well as feet. One can obscure the bad and create “pathways for the eye” with wise decisions.
Architecture
Yes, a bit of architecture might be key, but strive to utilize a garden structure in the most simple of ways. Think of a pergola in the distance that, while strongly constructed and maybe of a bold complimentary color, creates a point of reference. Or perhaps, a simple arbor or trellis that forms a backdrop to a teak or wrought iron bench. Don’t be afraid—do create a few points of strength that can be enjoyed from inside the home as well as outside.
Plantings
How to Repair the Blunders of a Prior Landscape
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evening I couldn’t help but think about the simple, unpretentious meal my wife and I enjoyed in our favorite French bistro. The key to our enjoyment, we both concluded, were the simple, straightforward presentation and flavors. “Ah”, I thought, “simple is best!” Yes, a restaurant’s menu can apply to your home’s landscape as most residential landscapes would prosper under the axiom of “less is more.” As landscape designers, we are called often to repair the blunders of past plant choices and layouts. This usually includes what we, as landscape designers and constructors, call “editing”—the simple
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process of keeping what’s good and removing or transplanting that which is misplaced or of improper use. So, clear the palate, as it were, and start with as blank of a slate as possible so as not to blur what could be. Now, simplify:
Bed Lines
Often the easiest and actually the most impactful decision can be made early on in the design and implementation process. Carefully crafted bed lines, whether linear or gracefully curved, go a long way towards picking up the architecture of the home and the framing of plant materials. This is a key determinant to success and organizes the presentation of color and texture.
Finally, the plants! The “dessert” of the landscape are now to be enjoyed with a logical, enhanced layout. But which ones? Think of a complimentary plant palate, one that infuses color and/or texture in meaningful ways. And please consider native plants. Just as chefs search locally for the best and most satisfying local, indigenous product, we are blessed with a grand variety of native plants that both satisfy aesthetic needs as well as benefitting from their inherently low level of maintenance. So, enjoy a glass of Cotes-du-Rhone as you consider the enticements. Just remember that what will work is that which is tried and true. As a classic dish is prepared so might your landscape. Savor the simple that is before you as your home’s landscape is transformed into the piece de resistance of the neighborhood. ¡
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By PATTY CRAVEN and NICK POPOVICH of DIG Landscape.
Health HEART HEALTH | DIET
The Human Heart Dr. Darren Sidney quips on shocking the heart back into a steady rhythm with electricity.
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How Healthy is Your Heart? For February’s annual Heart Awareness Month, we talked with four cardiologists associated with each of the four Charleston area hospitals — Roper Mount Pleasant, East Cooper Medical Center, Trident Medical Center and Medical University of South Carolina — who shared some of the latest and greatest news in heart disease prevention and treatment.
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human heart is a pump that delivers oxygen throughout the body and to the tips of our fingers and toes, a pump that runs on electricity. The human heart is also a muscle that needs to be exercised and benefits from exercise like any other muscle in the body.
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Death from heart disease has been cut in half over the last 30 years “through better management of risk factors, more aggressive treatment of coronary disease and heart attacks when patients have them, and better treatment of heart failure,” said Dr. Michael Gold, chief of cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Major risk factors for heart disease are: family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cigarette smoking and diabetes. Doctors are quite aware of the power of those risk factors. At the same time, they are figuring out new guidelines for cholesterol management written by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology that could expand the number of Americans prescribed cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. “Today, the emphasis that we take is to get people to eat healthier, eat fewer calories and learn to eat complex carbohydrates
Zumba photo Sarah Pack, MUSC Public Relations
Robert Powell leading a Zumba class at MUSC Wellness Center.
such as fresh vegetables rather than simple carbohydrates like refined sugars,” said Dr. John Ciccone, a Roper St. Francis physician partner with Mount Pleasant Cardiology. “You can get a lot more bang for your buck from patients who follow a diet and exercise program and lose weight.” Ciccone said he advises stopping smoking and doing regular resistance exercise, which also strengthens bones, to stay heart healthy. Charleston’s mild climate makes yearround fitness possible. “Where I live in Mount Pleasant, I see people walking and jogging and biking all the time,” Ciccone said. Board certified in integrated holistic medicine, Ciccione said he also uses stress management techniques such as guided imagery, breathing exercises and music therapy with patients to treat the “bad” stress that is a negative factor for heart health. Management of risk factors is important, said Dr. Kenneth Hanger of Lowcountry Cardiology Associates, who practices at East Cooper Medical Center and other facilities. But “death rates from cardiac disease are going down because we’re pretty aggressive about treating it,” Hanger said. “There are still the same amount of heart attacks coming in. People get stented. They live longer.” He is an interventional cardiologist. “I do all the fixes,” he said, such as placing lifesaving stents into narrowed arteries. Although men have more heart attacks than women, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Symptoms of a heart attack are stealthy in women, Hanger said. “Instead of chest pains, they might just not be feeling right. They might be fatigued, short of breath, something vague,” he said. A triathlete, Hanger recommends 30 minutes of vigorous exercise five times a week for everyone. “The more activity the better,” said Dr. Darren Sidney, an electrophysiologist at Trident Medical Center who treats heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, an often unexplained irregular heartbeat. The American Heart Association estimates some 2 1/2 million people nationwide have atrial fibrillation, which can lead to a stroke. “If you have not exercised for a while, if you have not seen a doctor for a while, do
Dr. John Ciccone, a Roper St. Francis Physician Partner with Mount Pleasant Cardiology.
something simple like get an electrocardiogram,” Sidney said. Risk factors for atrial fibrillation include high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, although not everyone with sleep apnea has an irregular heart rhythm, Sidney said. “A lot of people discount their symptoms as they get older,” he said. “When I ask them if they have fatigue or shortness of breath, they say, ‘No, I’m just getting older, I can’t do everything I used to do.’ There may
be some component to that but that might be a heart rhythm disorder. Atrial fibrillation causes people to feel wiped out.” “People need to be more aware that we do offer treatments for this,” he said. “Twenty years ago, we didn’t. My goal is to get you able to do what you want to do, whether it’s an exercise program, walking around the mall, or traveling.” At Medical University of South Carolina, a leading networking center for stroke and heart disease in South Carolina, the Department of Cardiology has about 30 50 January/February 2014 | 51
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Women and Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” around the same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the United States. Despite increases in awareness over the past decade, only 54 percent of women recognize that heart disease is their number one killer. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for African American and white women in the United States. Among Hispanic women, heart disease and cancer cause roughly the same number of deaths each year. For American Indian or Alaska Native and Asian or Pacific Islander women, heart disease is second only to cancer.
Symptoms for Women While some women have no symptoms, others experience angina (dull, heavy to sharp chest pain or discomfort), pain in the neck/ jaw/throat or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These may occur during rest, begin during physical activity, or be triggered by mental stress. Women are more likely to describe chest pain that is sharp, burning and more frequently have pain in the neck, jaw, throat, abdomen or back. Sometimes heart disease may be silent and not diagnosed until a woman experiences signs or symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure, an arrhythmia, or stroke.
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High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans have at least one of these three risk factors. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including: Diabetes Overweight and obesity Poor diet Physical inactivity Excessive alcohol use
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To reduce your chances of getting heart disease: Know your blood pressure. Having uncontrolled blood pressure can result in heart disease. High blood pressure has no symptoms, so it’s important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you should be tested for diabetes. Having uncontrolled diabetes raises your chances of heart disease. Quit smoking. Discuss checking your cholesterol and triglycerides with your healthcare provider. Make healthy food choices. Being overweight and obese raises your risk of heart disease. Limit alcohol intake to one drink a day. Lower your stress level and find healthy ways to cope with stress. Source: Centers for Disease Control
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research trials going on at any given time, said Gold, also an electrophysiologist. MUSC is the only center in South Carolina that treats patients who have a genetic metabolism disorder that causes runaway cholesterol and blood pressure levels, by using an innovative new non-drug technique, he said. The procedure, akin to dialysis, filters cholesterol out of the bloodstream every couple of weeks, he said. MUSC is also studying patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure whose brains are sending signals to their arteries to narrow, Gold said. “We’ve made so many advances that it’s harder to find newer medications, so there’s been a tremendous resurgence of innovative therapy,” Gold said. “Device-based therapies have become more and more common.” “Prevention’s the key, but also when someone has a heart attack, opening that artery immediately is critical,” he said. “It’s exciting times because there have been so many great advances in heart health and heart care.” ¡
(Above) Roper St. Francis Heart-walk crew. (Below) Dr. Michael Gold, MUSC Cardiology.
Fitness photo Dawn Brazell, MUSC Public Relations; Dr. Gold photo Elizabeth Anne Thompson, MUSC Digital Imaging
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(Left) Jennifer Rhodenbaugh, personal trainer at MUSC Wellness Center, demonstrates use of MUSC’s new outdoor fitness park; (Above) Dr. Darren Sidney, a Trident Health Provider with Charleston Heart Specialists.
Heart Health Events
Feb. 6 Women’s Heart Health Night
5-7 p.m., Trident Medical Center, 9330 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston. Free, includes dinner. Register: 797-3463.
Jan. 25 Roper St. Francis Families for a Healthy Heart Health Fair & Kick-off Event
Free health screenings, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Metro North Church, 109 Central Ave., Goose Creek. Free. Screenings include: blood pressure, glucose/cholesterol and more (3-4 hours fasting suggested). First come, first serve. Seating is limited and registration is required for all classes. To register, call 402-2273. The program teaches easy ways to be healthy and active. This is a great program for churches and schools to join, and is led by a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified advanced personal trainer. Classes run through April.
Feb. 1 MUSC Heart & Vascular Center’s Annual Go Red Heart 4K Run and Walk
9 a.m., Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina Pavilion, 20 Patriots Point Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Race fees: $30 through Jan. 10; $35 through Jan. 31; $40 day of race. muschealth.com/goredrun
Feb. 20 The Heart of the Matter: The Importance of Women’s Heart Health Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, Medical Office Building, Classrooms 1 & 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Valerie Scott, Mount Pleasant Family Practice. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Join Dr. Scott and learn about risk factors, warning signs and ways to care for your heart.
Feb. 20 Heart Health Screenings
8 a.m.-12, Trident Medical Center, 9330 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston. Café A and B. Free. 797-3463.
Feb. 27 Heart Healthy Conversations
6-7 p.m., Trident Medical Center, 9330 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston. Café A and B. Speaker: Dr. James Benner. Free, includes dinner. Register: 797-3463. 52 January/February 2014 | 53
HEALTH | DIET
Strategic Snacking Go ahead. Reach for that mid-afternoon snack. It’s a whole lot better for you than you think.
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By EDNA COX RICE RD, CSG, LD
oes “healthy snacks” for weight
loss sound too good to be true? Most people need to eat every three to four hours to avoid getting too hungry. Waiting much longer often leads to overeating. Not including snacks can actually sabotage your resolution to change your diet and lose weight this year. Research shows that snackers tend to have healthier diets. Your body is better able to absorb and use the nutrients when meals and snacks are eaten. Dividing your calories into a pattern of three meals and two or three snacks, instead of only three meals, can help keep you energized all day long. The key to smart snacking is all in the planning. Strategize!
Strategies for Smart Snacking
Plan It. Start with a game plan. Get organized in the kitchen. Keep healthful staples on hand, such as whole wheat, low-fat crackers; whole wheat mini bagels; fat-free or low-fat cheese; and nonfat yogurt. Prepare fruits and vegetables in advance to save time. Keep these healthy options visible: place a bowl of fruit on the counter; keep sliced veggies in the front
of the frig, so they’re easy to grab and go. These simple strategies can make healthy snacking seem effortless. Make It Count. Focus on including whole foods and limiting processed foods as often as possible. Whole foods not only contain Vitamins and Minerals, but also important antioxidants and phytochemicals that help boost your immune system. You’ll avoid spending your snack calories on “empty” foods and will make every bite count nutritionally. Be strategic and use minimally processed whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and nonfat milk products; for example, substitute crispy veggie slices in place of fat and sodium laden chips. An added advantage, nutrient dense whole foods are less costly than most processed foods.
Bring It. Pack it, stuff it, but always bring food with you. Pack apples, bananas, baby carrots, whole grain crackers in your purse, backpack, briefcase, or gym bag. Keep a snacksize bag of almonds, a box of raisins, or an energy bar in your desk at work. Having these healthier options on hand prevents you from getting caught short and reaching for that candy bar or doughnut in the break room. Drink Up. Are you really having a snack attack? Or are you thirsty? We often confuse the sense of thirst with feeling hungry. Drinking water or any calorie-free beverage before a meal or snack can curb your appetite, and you can dramatically reduce your caloric intake just by drinking more water vs. sweet tea or sodas. Since we all need at least six to eight 54 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
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Measure It. Portion control is a must to limit calories and keep snacking sensible. Measure it, weigh it, count it out; then store it in small containers or snack bags for right-sized portions. Spend a little time daily or weekly pre-portioning your snacks and you’ll not only save time, but you’ll slash calories as well!
glasses of water daily, start your snack break with a tall glass of water. Wait a couple of minutes before eating; you may be surprised when those hunger pangs subside. You weren’t starving after all. Go Lean. Lean protein can keep you feeling fuller longer. Snack on a combo of fiber-rich carbohydrate and protein for a satisfying snack. Pair veggies with hummus, or try protein-rich Greek yogurt with fresh fruit. If you need an energy boost to get you through the afternoon, go lean with a higher protein snack. Crave Crunchy. If you crave crunchy snacks and typically reach for a bag of chips, try a new strategy: lose the chips and add veggies that crunch or air-popped corn. If you’re not ready to completely give up the chips, look for pre-portioned servings; a smaller bag of chips may save two to three hundred calories every time you crave the crunch.
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth. Tame your sweet tooth with naturally sweet foods such as two fruit skewers dipped in dark chocolate; you only add about 185 calories. Other strategic options: a sliced apple with caramel sauce, about 200 calories; an eight ounce glass of chocolate soy milk is only 160 calories. You can feel good about and enjoy these snacks that are oh so sweet! Make It Skinny. Save one or two hundred calories every time you use these simple strategies: switch from popcorn cooked in oil to air-popped or microwave fat-free popcorn; use fat-free half & half in your coffee rather than cream; go fat-free with all salad dressings; substitute non-fat yogurt for mayo in dips and sauces. Fill up on Fiber. Increasing your daily fiber intake can facilitate your weight-loss goals. Fiber can help you feel full and satisfied with fewer calories. Consuming foods that are high in fiber help support a healthy digestive and cardiovascular system. Fruits and vegetables are among the best sources of fiber; they’re convenient and are tasty snack options.
To help you strategize here are a few Strategic Snack Selections with only 200 Calories or Less! • Convenient to keep at your desk: pumpkin seeds ½ cup, 143 calories, 6 g protein and loaded with Magnesium and Zinc. • Pair two slices of string cheese with whole-grain crackers (6 crackers) at only 170 calories: this is a satisfying high protein, low fat treat. • PB&J never goes out of style: peanut butter(or any nut butter) and jelly sandwich made with whole wheat bread (35 – 50 calories / slice), only one tablespoon of natural peanut butter instead of the usual two and reduced sugar jelly, 195 calories, 6 g protein, an excellent source of fiber and the antioxidant Vitamin E. • Quick and easy snack: classic hummus (2 ounces) and baby carrots (about 10) provides a tasty boost of Vitamin A, 170 calories, 4 g protein, and 5 g fiber. • Dip whole wheat pretzels (about 15) in low-fat ranch dressing: for 175 calories you get a boost of fiber and a low-fat way to satisfy that craving for crunch. • Munch on Edamame: these baby soy beans are packed with protein and fiber, 150 calories. • Nonfat yogurt 6 ounces with 1/2cup strawberries (or fruit of your choice): 160 calories, and a good source of Vitamin C and calcium; for an added protein boost go Greek. Greek yogurt has twice the protein than most other yogurts. One large grapefruit is only 60 calories and a great source of Vitamins A and C and fiber.Graze on one cup cherry tomatoes at only 27 calories per serving: loaded with antioxidants Vitamin A, C, E and Vitamin K. Fresh fruit 1 to ½ cup and 8 ounces nonfat milk “milk shake” is a power snack providing Vitamin A, C, D, Calcium and protein at only 150 calories.½ cup Brown rice pudding made with nonfat milk or fortified vanilla soy milk makes a yummy Calcium and Vitamin D rich snack for 140 calories. A mood-boosting snack of a low-fat carrot muffin topped with apple butter: 180 calories, Vitamins A, C, K, folate, and fiber. • For a warming treat try instant oatmeal topped with cinnamon: only 160 calories and a good source of fiber.Ten kalamata olives and sparkling water: only 90 calories and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.Freeze a handful of red grapes for five minutes to make them sweet and crisp: 100 calories and a very good source of Vitamin C. 54 January/February 2014 | 55
M U L T I P L E
Inspirations
Herlong & Associates designs a stunning luxury home in Christophe Harbour overlooking the lush tropics of Saint Kitts By ROB YOUNG
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The upper-level porch provides expansive views of the Christophe Harbour bay.
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uxe design requires a luxe touch.
Nowhere is that more apparent than at Christophe Harbour, an exclusive, high-end development at the southern end of Saint Kitts.The seaside villas provide a stunning landscape: lush hillsides climbing from the ocean floors, white sand beaches, serene bays, and protected habitats spanning more than 2,500 acres alongside the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The natural surroundings of the private community complement a peaceful Caribbean enclave set with stylish homes, exclusive amenities and an exceptional, 300-berth super-yacht marina. The island and harbour have proved to be fertile grounds for Herlong & Associates, a full-service Charleston architecture firm dedicated to coastal custom design, residential renovations and interior design. The company also is home to Flatfish Island Designs, an offshoot enterprise that provides intricately thorough and polished home plans for purchase. All told, Herlong & Associates commands an uncommon expertise for all manners of consumers. Though most of Herlong’s work is concentrated in the Lowcountry, Saint Kitts represents an important part of the company’s business. Herlong & Associates, as led by principal Steve Herlong, has developed a number of villas on the island during the past four years. Just recently, the firm completed its first private home on Saint Kitts. Overall, the project took two years – one for design, and one for construction. “This was our first big custom house, and now we’re working on another really nice custom home for a couple out of Houston,” Herlong says. One thing’s for certain: the setting is splendid. With year-round, average air temperatures hovering around 84 degrees, Saint Kitts maintains a moderate, tropical climate. The proximate waters are a few degrees less, while sea breezes help keep the island cool, particularly in the evenings. In total, Christophe Harbour possesses 12 miles of coastline and six beaches. Coral reefs, historic shipwrecks and a celebrated sea turtle monitoring program give the seas additional prominence. As with the island, Christophe Harbour retains an authentic Caribbean soul. Infrastructure already includes Hillside, Beachfront and Cardinal Point enclaves within Sandy Bank Bay. The Pavilion Beach club, surrounded by palms, stone arches and fireplaces, was opened two years ago. Additionally, the first phase of construction has started for the Tom Fazio designed golf course, which takes full advantage of the sweeping mountain ledges that tower 500 feet. And just outside the resort in Basseterre, the capital of Saint Kitts, duty free shops line merchant centers. Offerings include crystal, 58 January/February 2014 | 59
china, porcelain, gold and silver jewelry, tobacco, liquor, watches, leather goods and more. Recreation services feature boating, snorkeling and other activities. In fact, one quarter of the Saint Kitts is classified as American oceanic rainforest, a rare ecosystem teeming with unique plants and animals. All land above the 1,000-foot range is classified as a national forest reserve, assuring preservation for decades to come. “This is going to be an area or resort where people from the States, from Europe, from Russia and other parts of the world come to visit and live,” Herlong says. “The exclusive super yacht harbor is going to be a huge draw for the international crowd. It’s not unlike what you see at St. Barts, which is maybe 40 miles away.” Conventionally, the homes on the island pull from multiple inspirations. “Stylistically, the influences are French island, French colonial, Dutch colonial and British colonial. You’ll see all three of those depending on the history of the island,” Herlong says. The Herlong & Associates home was built with an eye on preserving those Caribbean traditions. “Saint Kitts was for a long time a British colony, so there is substantial British influence. So we were trying to understand and develop and respect typical Caribbean styles. There’s a touch of simplicity and elegance to it,” Herlong says. “We drew from those ideas, but more specifically from the British colonial sensibility,” he continues. “And we not only tried to work that into the house and architecture, but we wanted to bring that into the interiors and furnishings as well.” 60 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
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And really, it speaks to the strengths of the firm, especially Herlong. Hailing from Saluda, S.C., Herlong moved to Charleston once he graduated from Clemson University in 1979. At first, he found work at a commercial architecture firm before branching out on his own. He founded Herlong & Associates approximately 22 years ago, the design-build firm emphasizing custom construction work. He established the firm fresh from a three-year sailing expedition with wife Susan aboard their 37-foot, cutter-rigged sailboat. Afterward, he felt cleansed, instilled with a greater admiration for nature and its influence on design. Reflective of the philosophy, on Saint Kitts Herlong & Associates crafted a home with a refreshing mix of British colonial and contemporary styles. Located on a hillside lot, the space offers fantastic views across Christophe Harbour bay, elevated above crescent beaches. These lots typically are ideal for privacy. The home itself, contains an open, central living space with large, foldaway doors. Two identical master suites on the upper level provide extraordinary privacy. The lower level offers two bedrooms and bathrooms, and affords entry to the porch, pool area and outdoor kitchen space. Herlong & Associates designed the home for a group of investors from the Charleston area. “They’re planning on enjoying it, going down occasionally,” Herlong says. “It’s not likely to be a full-time residence. It’s going to be for people to go spend a week or so at a time with family and good friends.” Interestingly, too, the build team was almost entirely local as well. Charleston’s own Phillip Smith worked as the general con-
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tractor, coordinating the project with The rear elevation offers lots of privacy RAZO Construction of Saint Kitts. and views of the beach; Herlong & Associates team members (opposite) The second Theresa Bishopp and Heather Allison master suite. managed the interiors and unique finishes, helping to create an aesthetic perfect for entertaining. “It took the skill not only of us as architects, but our full interior design staff was involved too. We had to select, source and procure all the finishes, materials and furnishings,” Herlong acknowledges. “Then we had to have everything shipped and we had to go down to the island and actually uncrate everything and set the house up for the owners. It took a complete effort from our team.” The market seems to be growing, too. Already, Herlong has seen great interest in the home – and in Saint Kitts. “I was lucky enough to stay in the house during Saint Kitts’ annual member-guest event this fall. The house was just being finished, and we were able to host all of the member-guest group. “Everybody was excited to see what kind of possibilities are available for truly, high-end luxury living in Saint Kitts.” ¡ Architect & Interior Designers: Herlong & Associates 843-883-9190, herlongarchitects.com General Contractor: Phillip W Smith 843-881-9828, phillipsmithcontractor.com
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get crackin’' No pinching allowed here,―just delicious crabs to serve to family and friends
Sure, you could sit inside again this winter season. Or, you could take your cue from John Keener, owner of the Charleston Crab House, and throw a distinctly grown-up soirée on a dock at dusk, with fabulous Charleston she-crab soup and a Lowcountry crab and shrimp boil. And no we didn’t forget the sweets— key lime pie makes for the perfect ending.
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Crab Dip 1 pound special crab meat 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat 1 pound minced celery 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon white pepper 1 pound Mozzarella/cheddar 1 jar Dukes mayonnaise
1. 2. 3. 4.
Rinse and clean crab meat. Add crab meat. Mince the celery, strain and add to mix. Combine and mix in all ingredients. Chill for 1 hour. Serve with fried pita cuts.
She Crab Soup
1 pound butter 1/2 pound crab base 1 1/2 cups minced celery 1/2 pound crab roe 4 cups flour 1 1/2 gallons of milk 4 quarts half and half whipped cream 1 cup honey 3 pounds machine pick crab meat 1/4 cup Indian mace
1. Heat a pan skillet on medium-high and add butter.
Once the butter has melted add minced celery (dried).
2. Add the flour one cup at a time, whisking as you go. 3. Once the roux has acquired, add the milk
and cream, again whisking as you go.
4. Cook until sauce has acquired a creamy texture. 5. Add the machine pick crab meat (picked and dried). 6. Add the crab meat, roux base, honey, crab roe and
Indian mace, whisking as you go.
7. Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the sauce
has reached a creamy texture.
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Spring Veggie Salad 10 Roma tomatoes 5 Cucumbers 2 Vidalia onions 1 cup Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Virgin olive oil Kosher/sea salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Dried dill weed Powdered mustard 3 tablespoons sugar
1. 2. 3. 4.
Cut onion into strips. Cut cucumbers into thin slices. Cut tomatoes into wedges. Mix all in a large bowl, chill for 30 minutes and serve.
Lowcountry Crab and Shrimp Boil 25 fresh Blue crabs 5 pounds shell-on-shrimp (headed or head-on) 2 pounds Carolina pride smoked sausage 2 Vidalia sweet onions 1 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1. Boil in water the Old Bay seasoning,
onion, and sausage for 10 minutes. 2. Add blue crabs, cook for 10 more minutes. 3. Add shrimp, cook 3-5 minutes.
4. Serve with cocktail sauce or drawn butter.
Key Lime Pie see recipe page 69.
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Key Lime Pie 7 egg yolks 1 can condensed milk 2 oz. key lime juice 1 Graham cracker pie shell
1. In a large mixing bowl,
add in yolks and whisk thoroughly 2. Add in condensed milk. 3. Pre-heat convection oven to 325 degrees. Let cook for 15 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.
Easy Boiled Crabs with Garlic Butter Salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh garlic 1 cup chopped parsley leaves 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or to taste 6 blue crabs
John and Brandy Keener (top right) with friends Mike Dupree, Joe and Nicole Nicholson, and Sherry Dupree.
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small pan over medium-low heat.
Cook for 3 minutes or until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Boil/steam crabs in a large pot with basket, making sure the water covers
the crabs. Add Old Bay seasoning and salt. Cook crabs until they are red, approximately 10 minutes, then let crabs cool to the touch.
3. Crack crabs and remove the lungs, leaving the roe in and claws attached.
Crack the crab in 2 sections down the middle.
4. In a deep skillet, melt butter and add the garlic and parsley.
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Behind the crabs course exterior is some of the best flavor the ocean has to offer — sweet, salty, and perfectly tender.
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Bet - The - Company Lawyers
John P. Linton
J. Rutledge Young, Jr.
Johnny and Rutledge put decades of experience to work for Duffy & Young's clients. U.S. News selected them both as "Bet-the-Client" lawyers for the Tri-County area in 2014.
U.S. News rated Duffy & Young as one of the three "Tier One" commercial litigation firms in Charleston. This is an honor based on peer reviews and client assessments. Duffy & Young represents clients all over South Carolina. Whether your business is a small private company or a globally significant public company, we provide big firm benefits with a small firm's service.
96 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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A Record A RecoRd of SucceSS of Successin the couRtRoom in the Courtroom As one of South Carolina’s premier personal injury law firms, Gedney M. Howe III, PA has a reputation as the place injured people and other firms turn to for tough litigation cases.
“Litigation is hard work and we keep our focus on the client.” —Gedney Howe III, chosen once again to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Attorneys The firm represents (left to right): victims of wrongful death, Caroline West, personal injury, Gedney M. Howe, III,trucking Alvin Hammer andJ. automobile accidents,
defective products and
Practice Areas: premises liability, as well as Personal injury and medical and government Criminal Defense
negligence. Howe also handles business litigation and criminal defense. Asone oneofofSouth SouthCarolina’s Carolina’s premier premier personal personal injury injury law law firms, firms, Gedney Gedney M. As M. Howe Howe III, III, PA PA has has a reputation as the place injured people and other firms turn to for tough litigation cases. a reputation as the place injured people and other firms turn to for tough litigation cases. “Litigation hardwork workand andwe we keep keep our says Gedney Howe III,III, “Litigation is ishard our focus focuson onthe theclient,” client,” says Gedney Howe 2013 chosen once again to the South Carolina Super Lawyers and Charleston Best Lawyers lists. SUPER LAWYERS chosen once again to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Thefirm firmrepresents representsvictims victimsof of wrongful wrongful death, death, personal injury, trucking and automobile The accidents, defective products and premises liability, as well as medical and government accidents, defective products and premises liability, government negligence.Howe Howealso also handles handles business business litigation and criminal defense. negligence. CHOSEN TO
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Administrative / Regulatory Law
Michael A. Molony · Young Clement Rivers, LLP · Charleston · 843-577-4000
Admiralty and Maritime Law
R. Randall Bridwell · Charleston School of Law · Charleston · 843-329-1000 David M. Collins · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Julius H. Hines · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Marvin D. Infinger · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Douglas M. Muller · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Gordon D. Schreck · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
Appellate Practice
Stephen P. Groves, Sr. · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Alvin Hammer · Gedney M. Howe, III · Charleston · 843-722-8048 Pg. 75 Douglas M. Muller · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 John C. von Lehe, Jr. · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200
Arbitration
Capers G. Barr III · Barr, Unger, & McIntosh, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-5083 M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 H. Brewton Hagood · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 Wade H. Logan III · Buist Byars & Taylor · Mount Pleasant · 843-856-4488 David B. McCormack · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 G. Trenholm Walker · Pratt-Thomas Walker · Charleston · 843-727-2200 Pg. 80 Thomas J. Wills IV · Wills Massalon & Allen · Charleston · 843-727-1144
Banking and Finance Law
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· Charleston · 843-722-0311 Ashley Steele Nutley · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Mark S. Sharpe · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Bryan L. Walpole III · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 John H. Warren III · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Kevin Campbell · Campbell Law Firm · Mount Pleasant · 843-884-6874 Pg. 87 R. Michael Drose · Drose Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-767-8888 Gerald M. Finkel · Finkel Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-577-5460 J. Ronald Jones, Jr. · Clawson & Staubes, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-2026 Robert A. Kerr, Jr. · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Cynthia J. Lowery · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Tara E. Nauful · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Ivan N. Nossokoff · Ivan N. Nossokoff · Charleston · 843-571-5442 Charles P. Summerall IV · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 David B. Wheeler · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Charles J. Baker III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 Paul A. Dominick · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Richard A. Farrier, Jr. · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Marvin D. Infinger · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 John P. Linton · Duffy & Young · Charleston · 843-720-2044 Pg. 74 Andrew J. Savage III · Savage Law Firm · Charleston · 843-720-7470 Charles P. Summerall IV · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
Business Organizations
Scott Y. Barnes · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. · Charleston · 843-722-3366
Commercial Litigation
Charles J. Baker III · Womble Carlyle
Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 H. Michael Bowers · Smith Moore Leatherwood · Charleston · 843-300-6600 William C. Cleveland III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 E. Bart Daniel · E. Bart Daniel, Attorney at Law · Charleston · 843-722-2000 Pg. 77 Paul A. Dominick · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Morris A. Ellison · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Andrew K. Epting, Jr. · Andrew K. Epting, Jr. · Charleston · 843-377-1871 Julianne Farnsworth · Farnsworth Law Firm · Charleston · 843-763-1289 Richard A. Farrier, Jr. · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Gerald M. Finkel · Finkel Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-577-5460 Henry E. Grimball · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Robert H. Hood, Jr. · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Marvin D. Infinger · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 John P. Linton · Duffy & Young · Charleston · 843-720-2044 Pg. 74 E. Warren Moise · Grimball & Cabaniss · Charleston · 843-722-0311 Alice F. Paylor · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 A. Victor Rawl, Jr. · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831 Richard S. Rosen · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 G. Dana Sinkler · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660 Thomas S. Tisdale, Jr. · Hellman Yates & Tisdale · Charleston · 843-266-9099 G. Trenholm Walker · Pratt-Thomas Walker · Charleston · 843-727-2200 Pg. 80 Bradish J. Waring · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440
Construction Law
C. Allen Gibson, Jr. · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843722-3400 H. Brewton Hagood · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 John D. Harrell · Harrell Law Firm · Charleston · 843-766-4700
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Copyright Law
Cherie W. Blackburn · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440 John C. McElwaine · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200
Corporate Law
W. E. Applegate III · Moore & Van Allen PLLC · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Scott Y. Barnes · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 J. Sidney Boone, Jr. · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831
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James S. Bruce · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 William E. Craver III · Craver & Current · Charleston · 843-577-7557 John B. Hagerty · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 J. David Hawkins · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 B. C. Killough · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 Julie O. Medich · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Mark S. Sharpe · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Susan M. Smythe · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Chris B. Staubes III · Clawson & Staubes · Charleston · 843-577-2026 John H. Warren III · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660
Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar
Dale T. Cobb, Jr. · Belk, Cobb, Infinger & Goldstein, PA · Charleston · 843-554-4291 Francis J. Cornely · Francis J. Cornely · Charleston · 843-937-4090 Gedney M. Howe III · Gedney M. Howe, III · Charleston · 843-722-8048 Pg. 75
Lionel S. Lofton · Lofton & Lofton · Charleston · 843-722-6319 Pg. 81 Michael P. O’Connell · Stirling & O’Connell · Charleston · 843-577-9890 Andrew J. Savage III · Savage Law Firm · Charleston · 843-720-7470
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Dale T. Cobb, Jr. · Belk, Cobb, Infinger & Goldstein, PA · Charleston · 843-554-4291 Gedney M. Howe III · Gedney M. Howe, III · Charleston · 843-722-8048 Pg. 75 Lionel S. Lofton · Lofton & Lofton · Charleston · 843-722-6319 Pg. 81 Michael P. O’Connell · Stirling & O’Connell · Charleston · 843-577-9890 Andrew J. Savage III · Savage Law Firm · Charleston · 843-720-7470 Jerry N. Theos · Uricchio, Howe, Krell, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith · Charleston · 843-723-7491 Pg. 85
DUI/DWI Defense
Timothy C. Kulp · Timothy C. Kulp · Charleston · 843-583-3310
Economic Development Law
Stephanie L. Yarbrough · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400
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Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
J. Edward Bell III · Bell Legal Group · Georgetown · 843-546-2408 Richard D. Bybee · Smith, Bundy, Bybee & Barnett · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-1623
Employment Law - Individuals
Allan R. Holmes · Gibbs & Holmes PC · Charleston · 843-722-0033 Amy Y. Jenkins · McAngus Goudelock & Courie · Mount Pleasant · 843-576-2900 Terry Ann Rickson · Rickson & Mjaatvedt · Charleston · 843-722-1500
Employment Law - Management
Cherie W. Blackburn · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Molly Hughes Cherry · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 J. Walker Coleman IV · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Carol B. Ervin · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 Allan R. Holmes · Gibbs & Holmes · Charleston · 843-722-0033 Amy Y. Jenkins · McAngus Goudelock & Courie · Mount Pleasant · 843-576-2900 Wilbur E. Johnson · Young Clement Rivers ·
Charleston · 843-577-4000 David B. McCormack · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 A. Christopher Potts · Hitchcock & Potts · Charleston · 843-577-5000 Eric C. Schweitzer · Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart · Charleston · 843-853-1300 Elizabeth Speidel · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 David S. Yandle · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
Energy Law
Lucas C. Padgett, Jr. · McNair Law Firm, P.A. · Charleston · 843-723-7831
Environmental Law
Stan Barnett · Smith, Bundy, Bybee & Barnett · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-1623 Ben A. Hagood, Jr. · Moore & Van Allen PLLC · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Eric C. Schweitzer · Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart · Charleston 843-853-1300 Mary D. Shahid · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 N. Jackson Smith · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200
William L. Want · Charleston School of Law · Charleston · 843-329-1000
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Alvin Hammer · Gedney M. Howe, III, P.A. · Charleston · 843-722-8048 Pg. 75 Mia Maness · The Law Office of Mark C. Tanenbaum · Charleston · 843-737-6279
Family Law
Mark O. Andrews · Andrews Mediation & Law Firm · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-8886 Robert N. Rosen · Rosen Law Firm, LLC · Charleston · 843-377-1700 Pg. 87 Lon H. Shull III · Shull Law Firm · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-6585 Ann M. Stirling · Stirling & O’Connell · Charleston · 843-577-9890
Family Law Mediation
Mark O. Andrews · Andrews Mediation & Law Firm · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-8886 Robert N. Rosen · Rosen Law Firm, LLC · Charleston · 843-377-1700 Pg. 87
Financial Services Regulation Law
John H. Warren III · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660
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First Amendment Law
Stephen F. DeAntonio · DeAntonio Law Firm, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-8080 Thomas S. Tisdale, Jr. · Hellman Yates & Tisdale · Charleston · 843-266-9099
Government Relations Practice
E. Bart Daniel · E. Bart Daniel, Attorney at Law · Charleston · 843-722-2000 Pg. 77 N. Jackson Smith · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200
Health Care Law
J. Marshall Allen · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843722-3400 Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Cynthia Bankhead Hutto · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Michael G. Roberts · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney · Charleston · 843-576-2800 A. Hoyt Rowell III · Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman · Mount Pleasant · 843-727-6500 Elizabeth T. Thomas · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366
Insurance Law
Samuel R. Clawson · Clawson & Staubes · Charleston · 843-577-2026 R. Michael Ethridge · Carlock, Copeland & Stair · Charleston · 843-727-0307 Pg. 72 Michael J. Ferri · Grimball & Cabaniss · Charleston · 843-722-0311 Gerald M. Finkel · Finkel Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-577-5460 Henry E. Grimball · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Stephen P. Groves, Sr. · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 E. Warren Moise · Grimball & Cabaniss · Charleston · 843-722-0311 Elizabeth Scott Moïse · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Michael A. Molony · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 James D. Myrick · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Charles R. Norris · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Morgan S. Templeton · Wall Templeton & 82 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
Haldrup · Charleston · 843-329-9500 Mark H. Wall · Wall Templeton & Haldrup · Charleston · 843-329-9500
Labor Law - Management
Cherie W. Blackburn · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Molly Hughes Cherry · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Allan R. Holmes · Gibbs & Holmes · Charleston · 843-722-0033 Wilbur E. Johnson · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 A. Christopher Potts · Hitchcock & Potts · Charleston · 843-577-5000 Eric C. Schweitzer · Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart · Charleston · 843-853-1300 David S. Yandle · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm LLC · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Kent T. Stair · Carlock, Copeland & Stair · Charleston · 843-727-0307 Pg. 72 Susan Taylor Wall · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Morris A. Ellison · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Mark S. Sharpe · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Bryan L. Walpole III · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Robert C. Byrd · Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP · Charleston · 843-727-2650 J. Ronald Jones, Jr. · Clawson & Staubes · Charleston · 843-577-2026 Tara E. Nauful · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Ivan N. Nossokoff · Ivan N. Nossokoff · North Charleston · 843-571-5442 Charles P. Summerall IV · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
Litigation - Construction
Charles J. Baker III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Walter H. Bundy, Jr. · Smith, Bundy, Bybee & Barnett · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-1623 R. Michael Ethridge · Carlock, Copeland & Stair · Charleston · 843-727-0307 Pg. 72 C. Allen Gibson, Jr. · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
H. Brewton Hagood · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 Thomas C. Hildebrand, Jr. · Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein · Charleston · 843-727-2650 W. Jefferson Leath, Jr. · Leath, Bouch & Seekings · Charleston · 843-937-8811
Litigation - Environmental
Stan Barnett · Smith, Bundy, Bybee & Barnett · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-1623 Timothy W. Bouch · Leath, Bouch & Seekings LLP · Charleston · 843-937-8811 Ben A. Hagood, Jr. · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Sean D. Houseal · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Eric C. Schweitzer · Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart · Charleston · 843-853-1300 Mary D. Shahid · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Ellison D. Smith IV · Smith, Bundy, Bybee & Barnett · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-1623 N. Jackson Smith · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 William L. Want · Charleston School of Law · Charleston · 843-329-1000
Litigation - ERISA
Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm LLC · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Amy Y. Jenkins · McAngus Goudelock & Courie · Mount Pleasant · 843-576-2900
Litigation - Intellectual Property
William C. Cleveland III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Marvin D. Infinger · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 B. C. Killough · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Cherie W. Blackburn · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Molly Hughes Cherry · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 J. Walker Coleman IV · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Carol B. Ervin · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 Amy Y. Jenkins · McAngus Goudelock & Courie · Mount Pleasant · 843-576-2900 Wilbur E. Johnson · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 David B. McCormack · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
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Alice F. Paylor · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 David S. Yandle · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
J. Walker Coleman IV · K&L Gates LLP · Charleston · 843-579-5600
Litigation - Municipal
Marvin D. Infinger · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440
Litigation - Real Estate
William C. Cleveland III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Paul A. Dominick · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Thomas L. Harper, Jr. · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 John P. Linton · Duffy & Young · Charleston · 843-720-2044 Pg. 74 Michael A. Scardato · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831 David M. Swanson · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366
Litigation - Securities
Michael J. Brickman · Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC · Charleston · 843-727-6500 William C. Cleveland III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Richard S. Rosen · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Laurel R.S. Blair · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Andrew Chandler · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert M. Kunes · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 Richard S. Rosen · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Irvin J. Slotchiver · Slotchiver & Slotchiver, L.L.P. · Charleston · 843-619-7796
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm LLC · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Carl E. Pierce II · Pierce, Herns, Sloan & Wilson · Charleston · 843-722-7733
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Anne McGinness Kearse · Motley Rice · Mount Pleasant · 843-216-9000 Pg. 78 Charles W. Patrick, Jr. · Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC · Charleston · 843-727-6500 Joseph F. Rice · Motley Rice · Mount Pleasant · 843-216-9000 A. Hoyt Rowell III · Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman · Mount Pleasant · 843-727-6500 Mary F. Schiavo · Motley Rice · Mount Pleasant · 843-216-9000 Pg. 83 Edward J. Westbrook · Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman · Mount Pleasant · 843-727-6500
Mediation
Jon L. Austen · Pratt-Thomas Walker, P.A. · Charleston · 843-727-2200 Pg. 80
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Capers G. Barr III · Barr, Unger, & McIntosh · Charleston · 843-577-5083 William C. Cleveland III · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 Wade H. Logan III · Buist Byars & Taylor · Mount Pleasant · 843-856-4488 Bachman S. Smith III · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 G. Trenholm Walker · Pratt-Thomas Walker · Charleston · 843-727-2200 Pg. 80 Thomas J. Wills IV · Wills Massalon & Allen · Charleston · 843-727-1144
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
John K. Blincow · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney PA · Charleston · 843-576-2800 Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Richard S. Rosen · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 Barbara Wynne Showers · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Todd W. Smyth · Smyth Whitley · Charleston · 843-606-5635
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
E. Vernon F. Glenn · Clore Law Group · Charleston · 843-722-8070 Susan Corner Rosen · Rosen Law Firm · Charleston · 843-377-1700 Pg. 87 Richard S. Rosen · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Elaine H. Fowler · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney PA · Charleston · 843-576-2800 Julie O. Medich · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Thomas Waring · Moore & Van Allen PLLC · Charleston · 843-579-7000
Personal Injury Litigation Defendants
M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-7700 Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Stephen E. Darling · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 E. Vernon F. Glenn · Clore Law Group · Charleston · 843-722-8070 Henry E. Grimball · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 84 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
William C. Helms · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert H. Hood, Jr. · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 D. Gary Lovell, Jr. · Carlock, Copeland & Stair · Charleston · 843-727-0307 Pg. 72 James D. Myrick · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 David L. Savage · Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton · Charleston · 843-937-8000 Henry B. Smythe, Jr. · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Joseph Thompson III · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 John H. Tiller · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Geoffrey H. Waggoner · Waggoner Law Firm · Mount Pleasant · 843-972-0426
Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs
William E. Applegate IV · Yarborough Applegate · Mount Pleasant · 843-972-0150 J. Edward Bell III · Bell Legal Group · Georgetown · 843-546-2408 M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-7700 E. Vernon F. Glenn · Clore Law Group · Charleston · 843-722-8070 Joseph P. Griffith, Jr. · Joe Griffith Law Firm · Charleston · 843-225-5563 Pg. 79 Kenneth Harrell · Joye Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-554-3100 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Gedney M. Howe III · Gedney M. Howe, III · Charleston · 843-722-8048 Pg. 75 Carl H. Jacobson · Uricchio, Howe, Krell, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith · Charleston · 843-723-7491 Pg. 85 Mark Joye · Joye Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-554-3100 George J. Kefalos · George J. Kefalos · Charleston · 843-722-6612 Lionel S. Lofton · Lofton & Lofton · Charleston · 843-722-6319 Pg. 81 Francis X. McCann · Law Offices of Frank McCann · Charleston · 843-577-4242 Richard S. Rosen · Rosen, Rosen & Hagood · Charleston · 843-577-6726 Susan Corner Rosen · Rosen Law Firm · Charleston · 843-377-1700 Pg. 87 David L. Savage · Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton · Charleston · 843-937-8000
Daniel Scott Slotchiver · Slotchiver & Slotchiver · Charleston · 843-619-7796 Mark C. Tanenbaum · The Law Office of Mark C. Tanenbaum · Charleston · 843-737-6279 Jerry N. Theos · Uricchio, Howe, Krell, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith · Charleston · 843-723-7491 Pg. 85 Alan D. Toporek · Uricchio, Howe, Krell, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith · Charleston · 843-723-7491 Pg. 85 Geoffrey H. Waggoner · Waggoner Law Firm · Mount Pleasant · 843-972-0426
Product Liability Litigation Defendants
Michael T. Cole · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Stephen E. Darling · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Robert H. Hood, Jr. · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Greg Horton · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 G. Mark Phillips · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Randell C. Stoney, Jr. · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 John H. Tiller · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366
Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs
J. Edward Bell III · Bell Legal Group · Georgetown · 843-546-2408 Mark Joye · Joye Law Firm · North Charleston · 843-554-3100 Charles W. Patrick, Jr. · Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC · Charleston · 843-727-6500
Professional Malpractice Law Defendants
Mary Agnes Hood Craig · Hood Law Firm LLC · Charleston · 843-577-4435 N. Keith Emge, Jr. · Carlock, Copeland & Stair · Charleston · 843-727-0307 Pg. 72 Robert H. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 James B. Hood · Hood Law Firm · Charleston · 843-577-4435 Susan Taylor Wall · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831 John S. Wilkerson III · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney · Charleston · 843-576-2800
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Public Finance Law
Charlton deSaussure, Jr. · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Rion D. Foley · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831 John Paul Trouche · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 M. William Youngblood · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831
Railroad Law
John E. Parker · Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A. · Hampton · 803-943-2111
Real Estate Law
Adam E. Barr · Barr, Unger, & McIntosh, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-5083 William J. Bates · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 William Bobo, Jr. · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 J. Sidney Boone, Jr. · McNair Law Firm · Charleston · 843-723-7831 David H. Crawford · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Lynn L. Crooks · Lynn Lawandales Crooks ·
Charleston · 843-789-4116 Morris A. Ellison · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Elaine H. Fowler · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney · Charleston · 843-576-2800 W. Foster Gaillard · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Thomas L. Harper, Jr. · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Cynthia Spieth Morton · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 Matthew J. Norton · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Neil C. Robinson, Jr. · Nexsen Pruet · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Elizabeth W. Settle · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Mark S. Sharpe · K&L Gates · Charleston · 843-579-5600 Susan M. Smythe · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400 James H. Suddeth III · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366 David M. Swanson · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd · Charleston · 843-722-3366
M. Jeffrey Vinzani · Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani · Charleston · 843-628-7544 Thomas Waring · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 John H. Warren III · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660 J. Howard Yates, Jr. · Joseph H. Yates Jr. · Charleston · 843-723-6407
Securities / Capital Markets Law
John H. Warren III · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660
Securities Regulation
John H. Warren III · Warren & Sinkler · Charleston · 843-577-0660
Tax Law
Scott Y. Barnes · Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. · Charleston · 843-722-3366 Edward G. R. Bennett · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 T. Heyward Carter, Jr. · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 Jennifer Williams Davis · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 J. Michael Grant · Grant & Kuyk · Charleston · 843-723-5200 James K. Kuyk · Grant & Kuyk · Charleston · 843-723-5200
URICCHIO, HOWE, KRELL, JACOBSON, TOPOREK, THEOS & KEITH, P.A. Charleston, South Carolina Law Firm Many years of experience and dedication representing our clients. Finding a lawyer whose values and concerns match yours can be challenging. At the Charleston, South Carolina, firm of Uricchio, Howe, Krell, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith P.A., our law firm is rated as one of the preeminent law firms in the state. The firm was founded in 1971 and will continue for many years to come. We are deeply rooted in the Charleston community and are concerned about the community as a whole as well as all of its residents. These are all reasons to choose our firm when you need experienced and skilled legal representation.
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Lawyers who focus on you and your needs. Another reason to select our law firm for your legal needs is our philosophy of practice. We offer high quality legal services with the resources of a large firm, yet the personal attention of a smaller firm. Our practice focuses on providing the legal services that people are most likely to need. We specialize in the following areas of practice: personal injury, worker’s compensation, family and domestic law, and criminal defense. 17 1/2 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 723-7491 Fax: (843) 577-4179 www.uricchio.com
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John C. von Lehe, Jr. · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Thomas F. Moran · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200 Robert B. Pearlman · Pearlman & Pearlman · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-7443 Michael G. Roberts · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney · Charleston · 843-576-2800 Irvin J. Slotchiver · Slotchiver & Slotchiver · Charleston · 843-619-7796 Kenneth F. Smith · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
& Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 Andrew Chandler · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 Robert M. Kunes · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett · Charleston · 843-577-2300 James K. Kuyk · Grant & Kuyk · Charleston · 843-723-5200 Paul M. Lynch · Moore & Van Allen · Charleston · 843-579-7000 Michael G. Roberts · Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney · Charleston · 843-576-2800 Lester Schwartz · Lester S. Schwartz · Charleston · 843-571-1170 Kenneth F. Smith · Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice · Charleston · 843-722-3400
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Workers’ Compensation Law Employers
Edward G. R. Bennett · Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett, P.A. · Charleston · 843-577-2300 C. Michael Branham · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 T. Heyward Carter, Jr. · Evans, Carter, Kunes
Malcolm M. Crosland, Jr. · Steinberg Law Firm · Charleston · 843-720-2800 Mark Davis · McAngus Goudelock & Courie · Mount Pleasant · 843-576-2900 Kenneth Harrell · Joye Law Firm · North
Kirsten L. Barr · Trask & Howell · Mount Pleasant · 843-352-4007 Johnnie W. Baxley III · Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley · Mount Pleasant · 843-284-1080 Allison Carter · Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley · Mount Pleasant · 843-284-1080 Mark Davis · McAngus Goudelock & Courie · Mount Pleasant · 843-576-2900 Wallace G. Holland · Young Clement Rivers, LLP · Charleston · 843-577-4000 Roy A. Howell III · Trask & Howell · Mount Pleasant · 843-352-4007 Elizabeth B. Luzuriaga · Luzuriaga Mims · Charleston · 843-410-4713 F. Drake Rogers III · Young Clement Rivers · Charleston · 843-577-4000 Harold E. Trask · Trask & Howell · Mount Pleasant · 843-352-4007
Kevin Campbell
Susan C. Rosen
Robert N. Rosen
Campbell Law Firm, P.A. 890 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-6874 www.campbell-law-firm.com
Rosen Law Firm, LLC 18 Broad St., Ste. 201 Charleston, SC 29401 843-377-1700 srosen@rosen-lawfirm.com www.rosen-lawfirm.com
Rosen Law Firm, LLC 18 Broad St., Ste. 201 Charleston, SC 29401 843-377-1700 srosen@rosen-lawfirm.com www.rosen-lawfirm.com
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Kevin Campbell was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kevin Campbell is the president of Campbell Law Firm, P.A. located in Mount Pleasant. He is certified by the State of South Carolina and the American Bankruptcy Institute as a specialist in helping financially troubled individuals and businesses. The Campbell Law Firm assists clients with work-out arrangements with creditors, Chapter 7 cases, Chapter 13 cases and Chapter 11 cases. He is past president of the SC Bankruptcy Law Association and was chairman of the Association’s annual seminar in May of 2013. He is on the panel of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees, a position he has held since 1979.
Susan Rosen was named the Best Lawyers’ “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for Charleston in 2013 and Best Lawyers’ “Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year” for Charleston in 2011. She has also been selected for inclusion in the South Carolina Super Lawyers magazine and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, formerly serving as the Charleston Chapter’s President. She has an AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and is a member of the AAJ (President’s Club), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Susan served on the Boards of the SC Bar Foundation and the Hollings Cancer Center. She also served on the Boards of the Charleston Neighborhood Legal Assistance, Inc. and the Charleston Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (2000 Chairperson for the Komen Charleston Race for the Cure7 and Volunteer of the Year in 2001).
Robert N. Rosen was named the Best Lawyers’ 2010 Charleston, SC Family Lawyer of the Year and has been listed in Best Lawyers for 22 years. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He served as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Charleston (1976-1985) and was General Counsel for the Charleston County School District (1982-2003). Robert has lectured and written extensively for legal education programs and is certified as an arbitrator in family law cases by the AAML. Robert received his M.A. in history from Harvard and is the author of seven books, including: A Short History of Charleston; Confederate Charleston; The Jewish Confederates; Charleston, A Crossroad to History; Saving The Jews: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Holocaust; and Straight Talk About South Carolina Divorce Law. He served on the Boards of Historic Charleston Foundation and is Chairman of the Arts and History Commission of the City of Charleston.
Trademark Law
Cherie W. Blackburn · Nexsen Pruet, LLC · Charleston · 843-577-9440 Ernest B. Lipscomb III · Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms · Charleston · 843-577-7700 John C. McElwaine · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Charleston · 843-853-5200
Trusts and Estates
Water Law
N. Jackson Smith · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP · Charleston · 843-853-5200
Workers’ Compensation Law Claimants
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Food DINING OUT | IN THE KITCHEN | RESTAURANT GUIDE
East Bay Landmark
PHOTO ASHLEY WALKER
Crab and Avocado Stack: Lump crab meat, red onion, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil with chopped avocado at Saffron Cafe & Bakery.
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Saffron Cafe & Bakery Aesthetically beautiful, delicious, and flavorful By WENDY SWAT SNYDER
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t’s been almost thirty years since Saffron Cafe & Bakery opened its
doors on, what was then, a somewhat transitional stretch of East Bay Street. Difficult as it is to imagine, it was a time when only a handful of restaurants populated the city, and Charleston had no culinary scene. Now a city landmark, Saffron has expanded both its menu and its horizons. The year was 1986, and the new eatery—located a stone’s throw from the Gaillard Auditorium—became a popular destination for hungry patrons on their way to or coming from an event. Saffron’s bakery/ cafe concept was unique to the Lowcountry and an instant success. Owner Shahram Aghapour began his culinary journey in Boston, where he worked his way through college cooking at an Italian restaurant. He found his way to Charleston on a trip south, searching for a warmer place to call home. “I wanted to move from the cold of Massachusetts,” he recalls, “and was just passing through on the way to Florida. I spent the night in town—the Spoleto Festival was going on, the city was bustling—and I fell in love.” Aghapour relocated to South Carolina where he met his wife, Diane. Together, they built a home in the downtown area that they still live in today. He quickly established himself as a restaurateur in the city—experimenting with a couple of different dining concepts. Aghapour soon had an epiphany while working alongside a French pastry chef in one of his kitchens. He recognized the absence of authentic European pastries in the region and decided to fill the niche. Hence, Saffron Cafe and Bakery was born, and would become known as much for its decadent desserts as its savory dishes. Aghapour’s sister Shari, a master pastry chef, eventually joined the culinary team and today, with almost 18 pastry chefs and a dozen bakers in two locations, Saffron is
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Thai Curry with coconut base red curry, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables.
supplying artisanal breads and baked goods to inns, hotels, and restaurants throughout the area. And, in an effort to promote local vendors, in the spring of 2014 Harris Teeter will begin carrying several Saffron baked goods. Fans will be able to purchase breads, breakfast pastries, and cookies at 12 grocery store locations throughout the area. Aghapour shared the “secret” behind his hearty, beautifully crusted loaves: an oldschool process of fermentation involving a slurry of water and flour that is barreled for 24 hours until it bubbles. This natural yeast is added to bread dough that, in turn, is allowed to ferment for several hours, slowly rising as it does so, creating a thick crust. Saffron takes pride in its sourcing of high quality products—many of which are organic—and house-made sauces and dressings. A small farm near Charlotte provides free range chicken, beef, and lamb. The staff makes every effort to accommodate patrons with dietary restrictions, and the menu contains dishes that are gluten-free, vegetarian,
and vegan. Several pastries are prepared vegan as well. Local dishes such as she-crab soup have become permanent fixtures on the menu, making Saffron a fusion of food from around the globe. Fresh and well-seasoned starters include falafel, hummus, and an amazing eggplant mirza, each served with pita wedges—the falafel has deep-fried crunch and a pillow-y chick pea interior—all great dishes to share. The Mediterranean salad features field greens, feta, chickpeas, cucumbers, beets, tomato, a boiled egg and stuffed grape leaves served with Italian dressing. Substitute almonds for the egg and feta and this vegetarian dish becomes vegan. Salads suitable for a light meal include a choice of either grilled ginger shrimp or chicken with crisp rice noodles and almonds, served on a bed of greens with sesame-ginger dressing. Saffron chicken—a Middle Eastern “pot roast”—is a specialty consisting of chunks of dark meat chicken gently braised
(left) Cornish Hen Kabob: Cornish Hen marinated overnight in saffron lemon and greek yogurt. (above) The Trio: Shirazi salad, hummus and eggplant mirza served with Pita bread.
and in a lemony broth with vegetables and herbs. The heart-warming dish arrives in a small bowl more the consistency of a thick soup, and is served with saffron basmati rice. Other Middle Eastern specialties include Fasenjoon: a fusion of walnuts and pomegranate juice with free range chicken, grilled vegetables and basmati rice. Smoky kabobs include the Koobideh: traditional ground lamb skewered and charbroiled with vegetables, and served with saffron basmati rice. The Cornish hen offering is lemon and saffron infused and grilled with vegetables. A kabob featuring jumbo marinated shrimp is also available. A curry of shrimp sauteed with fresh spicy herbs, onion and garlic becomes vegetarian by substituting tofu for seafood, and adding broccoli, zucchini, carrots, onions, peppers, and fresh cream over saffron basmati rice. Aghapour showcases his training in an Italian kitchen with dishes such as beef carbonara, seafood fettucine, and pasta margherita.
Desserts may be enjoyed in traditional Middle Eastern fashion—accompanied by a strong tea brewed in a large samovar, and customized with more or less steaming hot water poured to individual taste. The light and crunchy bamieh is a little nugget of pas
flavored tobacco are a popular pass time many patrons enjoy on the patio. The Saffron Café & Bakery family gives back to the community in a variety of ways, including supporting non-profit organizations associated with schools and hospitals.
In an effort to promote local vendors, in the spring of 2014 Harris Teeter will begin carrying several Saffron baked goods. de choux that is deep fried and coated with a sweet syrup, and a perfect pairing with the tea. The must-have French Napoleon is a less sweet option—with alternating layers of fine, flaky pastry and cream. The cafe’s recent remodel included an outdoor patio, a game court, and a woodburning oven which brought back the famed whole-wheat pizza for which a Saffron sister restaurant had been known. Middle Eastern hookah pipes filled with water and apple-
The restaurant features happy hour specials and serves a pizza and salad buffet every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Eggplant “Meatballs” in a Garlic Confit Marinara ┃ Eggplant “Meatballs” 1 large eggplant 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, divided use (see Garlic Confit Marinara) 1 yellow onion, divided use (see Garlic Confit Marinara) 3 cups bread crumbs (fresh is best) 2 large eggs, beaten 3 ounces Parmesan Reggiano, shredded 1 T flat-leaf, Italian parsley, plus more for garnish 1 t salt 1 t pepper All-purpose flour, for coating Vegetable oil, for frying Garlic Conf it Marinara 1/2 of porcini and onion mixture (from Eggplant “Meatballs” recipe) 1/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 3/4 cup olive oil 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with juice 1 1/2 t sugar Salt and pepper to taste
Serve with…
Parmesan Reggiano Garlic bread
Serves 4
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prick eggplant all over with a fork. Place in aroasting pan and roast for 1 hour or until it collapses. When cool, scrape the flesh (only) into a bowl. 2. Rehydrate the porcini mushrooms by placing them into two cups of boiling water. Set aside to cool. When cool, chop mushrooms and strain juice of any grit. 3. While the eggplant is cooking, begin your tomato sauce by gently cooking garlic and onions in olive oil, covered in a large pot, stirring occasionally, for one hour or until brown and bubbly. Remove from heat and spoon out one half of the mixture into the bowl containing the eggplant. 4. Next, add tomatoes, 1/2 of the mushrooms (chopped) and all of the mushroom liquid to the pot; bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Blend until smooth with a hand-held stick blender. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until sauce is thickened. Adjust seasonings. 5. To make the meatballs, add remaining mushrooms, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and parsley to the eggplant and garlic-onion mixture. On a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper, shape mixture into approximately twenty 1-1/2 inch balls. Dust with flour and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until firm. Fry in 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven until browned all over. Drain on paper towels. 6. Ladle the Eggplant “Meatballs” into the sauce and simmer until reheated. 7. Before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan Reggiano and chopped parsley. Serve with garlic toast or chunks of Italian bread.
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Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad ┃ Serves 2 Salad 1 medium fennel bulb 2 oranges 10 oil-cured black olives 2 T white balsamic vinegar or orange flavored vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil for drizzling
Directions 1. In a large salad bowl, shave the fennel bulb into whisper-thin slices using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Save the stalks for soup and reserve a few of the fronds for a garnish. 2. Peel the oranges and remove each segment between the membranes, taking care not to include any seeds. When the orange segments are removed, squeeze the remaining orange juice into the bowl. 3. Add orange segments, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and serve.
Quick Italian Dressing (optional) Dressing ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil or lighter oil, such as grapeseed ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 1 clove of garlic 2 slices of roasted red pepper 1 T yellow onion 1 t sugar (or sweetener of choice) 1 t sea salt or kosher salt ¼ t freshly ground pepper
Directions 1. Place all ingredients except oil into a food processor and blend. Slowly pour oil into mixture and continue blending for a few seconds until the dressing is emulsified. 2. Adjust salt, pepper and sugar to taste. Shake and drizzle a tablespoon or two over arugula and tomatoes just before serving.
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Hand Torn Pasta with a Fiery Tomato Tapenade ┃ Serves 4 Pasta Dough 3/4 cups of semolina flour 3/4 cups of unbleached white flour sifted with 1/2 t kosher salt 2 eggs, beaten 2 T water 2 T olive oil (optionally substitute chili oil)
Directions 1. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it’s pliable and smooth. If you have a stand-up mixer with a dough hook, knead on medium speed for ten minutes. Large humming appliances tend to make the dough much smoother and our lives much easier, but honestly, the cooked result will not be noticeably different. And, personally, I think kneading dough is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Semolina is textured flour; the final texture should be smooth when the heel of your hand flattens it. 2. Next, rest the dough beneath a dish towel for 20 minutes while you make the sauce and heat the pasta water. When ready, roll the dough into a large, pizza-sized round. The dough will thicken as it cooks, so roll it out thinner than you want it when cooked. If you choose to use a pasta roller with six depth notches, pass it through until you reach three or four. I prefer the dough a bit thick for this recipe. 3. Tear the round into approximately 2” x 2” squares. Don’t worry about being uniform. Cook squares in salted, oiled and boiling water until al dente.
Tomato Tapenade Sauce Sauce 2 T olive oil (optionally substitute chili oil) 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup good chardonnay 28 oz. can of tomatoes (e.g., imported San Marzano whole tomatoes) 1/2 cup pitted, spicy green and black olives 2 T capers, drained 2 anchovies, minced (optional) 1/4 t red pepper flakes
Toppings Pine nuts, lightly toasted Parsley, chopped Parmesan for shaving (e.g., Parmigiano Reggiano) Extra virgin olive oil
Directions 1. Add salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground pepper to taste. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the yellow onion until tender. Add the garlic and sauté for one more minute. Add the wine and cook until it is reduced by half. Add remaining ingredients and cook for at least fifteen minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Next, rest the dough beneath a dish towel for 20 minutes while you make the sauce and heat the pasta water. When ready, roll the dough into a large, pizza-sized round. The dough will thicken as it cooks, so roll it out thinner than you want it when cooked. If you choose to use a pasta roller with six depth notches, pass it through until you reach three or four. I prefer the dough a bit thick for this recipe. 3. In low pasta bowls, layer pasta and sauce. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan shavings.
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Thin-crust Pizza Pizza dough
1 cup bread flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 T olive oil 1/2 t honey, agave or sweetener of choice 1/4 t kosher salt 1 t dry oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and/or red hot pepper flakes 1 1/4 t dry active yeast 1/2 cup water + 2 T more, if needed
Pizza topping suggestions Chicken and spinach sausage, pesto and feta Pine nuts, pesto, goat cheese and fresh basil Thinly-sliced tomatoes, basil and fried mozzarella slices (heat separately, add cheese halfway through cooking) Preserved lemon peel, capers and pre-cooked Pulled chicken Sliced mushrooms, provolone and red hot pepper flakes Sweet ham, garlic slices and freshly shredded Parmesan Thinly-sliced eggplant, tomato sauce and goat cheese Arugula, shrimp, capers and feta (add shrimp when the feta starts bubbling) Chicken (pre-cooked), BBQ sauce and red onion slivers Smoked turkey (pre-cooked), sweet onion, sliced fresh tomatoes and mushrooms (shown)
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Directions 1. Preheat oven to 550 degrees. If you have a pizza stone, place it inside the oven to heat. 2. Either throw all of your dough ingredients into a bread maker on the “Pizza Dough” setting or combine all of your ingredients and knead the dough for about ten minutes until it’s soft and pliable. Let it rest for 10 minutes under a warm, damp cloth. Knead it again (gently) for few minutes. Put the dough ball in a bowl and cover it with olive oil and a warm, damp dishtowel. Set the bowl in a warm location and let it rise for up to 30 minutes. 3. After the dough has risen, roll it out before transferring it to a pizza peel or sheet pan. Round it up for a traditional pie or stretch it out oblong for a rustic, Italian countryside vibe. Before placing it on the peel, spread a small amount of cornmeal on the peel’s surface for added texture beneath the crust. You may want to dab a little olive oil around the rimmed crust for a golden hue. When you top a thin-crust pizza, less is more. If you want to pile on the goodness, double the dough. Using an extra large spatula, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. 4. Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until cheese is browning.
Note: The right ratio of flour to water is key to the perfect pizza dough. Humidity may make a difference with your dough consistency, so be sure your dough has formed a nice moistened ball before it starts to rise. This may call for a few more splashes of water.
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
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.
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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. Cork Neighborhood Bistro (NC) 1067 East Montague Ave., 225-2675. Charming bistro serving fresh, eclectic sandwiches, pasta, steaks, seafood, and salads. Full bar and wine. Lunch & Dinner, Mon-Sat. 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. Firewater Grill (S) 109 Holiday Dr., 2612121. Fresh made burgers and hand-cut steaks along with seafood, salads and a full bar is what to expect at this newly remodeled restaurant. Outside patio, live music and comedy nights on Sat. Lunch and Dinner. 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. Southend Brewery (D) 161 East Bay St., 853-4677. 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 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. 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.
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier (D) 363 ½ King St., 297-8674. Unique combination of French pastries, chocolate sculptures, and hand-painted chocolate pieces. 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., 577-0406. (NC) 4964 Centre Point Dr., 7473800. Known for their sliced beef brisket and cheese biscuits with their own brew-house ale. Lunch & Dinner daily. Sticky Fingers (D) 235 Meeting St., 853-7427. (MP) 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 856-7427. (S) 1200 N. Main St., 871-7427. Hickory smoked Southern style ribs and barbeque. Voted Best Ribs. Lunch & Dinner daily.
Bars & Taverns 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.
Area restaurants provide this information to Charleston LIVING magazine. It is published according to space availability. No advertising or other considerations are accepted in exchange for a listing. To participate in our restaurant guide, call 843-856-2532.
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AT ISLE OF PALMS MARINA
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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. Market Street Saloon (D) 32 N. Market St., 577-2474. (NC) 7690 Northwoods Blvd., 576-4116. 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.
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Deli/Café Alluette’s Café (D) 80 Reid St., 5776926. Holistic vegetarian soul food such as hummus sandwiches, lima bean soup, and local seafood selections. Lunch, Mon-Sat. Dinner, Thur-Sat.
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Eclectic/Fusion 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. 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.
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Lana Restaurant (D) 210 Rutledge Ave., 7208899. 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.
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.
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. 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.
French Fat Hen ( J) 3140 Maybank Hwy., 5599090. A popular hangout offering CountryFrench cuisine such as barbeque-roasted 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Mercato (D) 102 N. Market St., 722-6393. Enjoy live jazz while dining in a chic and stylish atmosphere. Dinner nightly.
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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.
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.,
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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., 577-5755. (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.
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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. 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. 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. Dinner nightly. 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. 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.
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Wine Tasting in Alsace Here, at the edge of France and Germany, cultures and cuisine co-mingle beautifully, with a lot of help from the fruit of the vine.
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A 14th-generation vintner from Mittlebergheim, a tiny hamlet in France’s Alsace region, Seltz can speak for hours about soil composition, pairings, sugar content and proper serving temperature. Today, though, as we’re standing in the tasting room of his 16th-century home and winery, he’s teaching me how to properly spit wine onto the floor, a necessary skill since there are no spit buckets in the vicinity and, at 10 am, it’s too early to start drinking. It’s not going well. As my companions effortlessly shoot perfect spurts out of pursed lips or take the easy way out and swallow, I’m dribbling down my chin. M. Seltz gives me one more chance, shakes his head and suggests we move on. Alsace’s wine culture can be traced back to the Romans, who snatched picturesque valley between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River from the Celts in 58 BC and immediately began planting grapes on the sunny slopes. In 1953, the French Government linked Alsace’s 107 “vintner villages” with a well-marked, 105-mile long Route des Vins d’Alsace. It’s a beautiful trail that winds through peaceful vineyards, storybook villages and stunning estates. Along the way, castles from the Middle Ages look down from emerald-hued ridges that wouldn’t look out of place in Ireland. The main route is also crisscrossed by more than 50 walking paths that loop through meadows and woods, climb hills covered in grape vines and pass through tiny villages. Signposts lead the way and offer information on historic sites and wine growing. Alsace’s Germanic roots have also made its food and wine traditions different from anywhere in France. As in the rest of France, the types of grapes that can be legally cultivated in the region is regulated; Alsace’s white varietals, Sylvaner, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Gewurztraminer are considered less French than German, where they’re also grown. But where German wines can have a sweeter edge, in Alsace, the wines display more freshness and minerality.
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dense, spicy gingerbread cookies that fill bakery shelves in the fall and winter. More often than not we ate in winstubs, the uniquely Alsatian wine bars that serve traditional dishes in surroundings that are homey with paneling and red checkered tablecloths. We’d startead our visit in Strasbourg, a picturesque medieval city known for its pretty canals, covered bridges, twisty cobbled streets that lead to lively squares and profusion of architectural treasures, particularly the Cathedral, with its still-working astronomical clock and ornate 466-foot spire. Half-timbered buildings give the landscape Hans Christian Anderson vibe, but within the walls I found French cafés and boutiques selling clothing, leather goods and accessories from France. Museums abound, but we were taken with the unassuming Alsatian Museum, which is filled with artifacts that include costumes, pottery and traditional painted furniture. One surprising fun fact we learned is that the Amish community in America originated in Alsace. It made sense. Much of the furniture had been painted with motifs similar to what’s seen in Amish communities, and the evil spirit-intimidating symbols topping doorways resembled the colorful hex signs that appear on Amish barns. Tiny villages revealed marvelous restaurants: Chef Olivier Nasti of La Winstub du Chambard, in Kayserburg, has been awarded a Michelin star at his formal restaurant in the in the Chambard Hotel; at the winstub we lunched on impeccable dishes – some Alsatian, some not, like fish in aspic, sauerkraut and veal risotto. In the tiny village of Kientzheim, the stylish Cote Vigne served duck confit, beef with morel mushrooms and turbot with fennel and black olives under massive stone arches. It’s said that wine tastes better sipped in the vineyard, and after this afternoon, I agree. We’ve set up a picnic in one of Willm winery’s vineyards in Barr, which is as famous for its centuries-old Grand Cru Kirchberg vineyard – one of 51 Grand Cru estates in Alsace – as it is for St. Martin, its 17th century Protestant church. We’re tasting Cremant d’Alsace, a light, uncomplicated sparkler that’s made using the same method as Champagne, but with local varietals standing in for the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier that can be used in Champagne. Next, we move on to still wines, starting with Pinot Blanc and Riesling, then moving to Pinot Gris, finally, spicy Gewurztraminer. They’re surprisingly dry, without the heaviness or odd aroma that I’ve tasted in these varietals before. Even better, we’re enjoying them with traditional Alsatian accompaniments. One of which
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is Kuglehopf, the turban-shaped bread that’s eaten at all hours, both with coffee and with wine. Unlike the rich, sweet version seen in other parts of Europe, Alsatian Kuglehofp is a bit dryer, with a salty bite that’s nice with the wine. There are also wheels of Munster cheese, which is aged and served with caraway seeds sprinkled on the top and large, soft bretzles, which resembled pretzels in every way except the spelling, French bread with distinctive pointed ends and pate. We walked off our lunch in the postcard-worthy town of Obernai, with its neat half-timbered houses, pretty town square, ancient synagogue and Renaissance bucket well. Just off the square, Rue de General Gourad is lined with bakeries and sophisticated shops selling clothing, pottery, foie gras and home goods. Although the town is located on the Wine Route
and is well-known to tourists, it has managed to maintain its authentic charm. We spend another afternoon in Colmar, one of the region’s largest cities, and easily one of the lovliest, particularly in the canal-strewn Little Venice area. Although it’s considered the wine capital of Alsace, art is everywhere in Colmar. Frederik Auguste Bartholdi – sculptor of the Statue of Liberty – was born here. His works adorn several buildings, including the statue of a cooper that was added to the 1609 House of Heads, which is covered with a façade of masks. It’s also the home of the Unterlinden Museum, where the Issenheim altarpiece (the magnificent multi-panel work painted by Matthias Grunewald), is displayed. We’re back at wine tasting the next day, this time driving from our home base in Rodern, where our cloistered inn sits in the shadow of a an 18th century church amid acres of pinot noir grapes, to Domaine Weinbach, in Kayserberg. Owned by Colette Faller and her daughters Catherine and Laurence, Kayserberg has been in the Faller family since 1898. Elegant in black with a chic blonde chignon – but with telltale dirt under her nails – winemaker Laurence tells us that although the domain was established in 1612, grapes have been planted here since 890. As she points out specific plots of land and explains how the different soils will affect the wine, we realize that we’re someplace special. Entering the chateau, the first thing we notice is a decidedly non-winery aroma emanating from the back. Laurence explains that we’re smelling what will eventually be cassoulet, a fragrant French stew, to be served for lunch for the grape pickers, many of whom have returned back for their 30th harvest season. Next, we notice that our tasting will be held in the dining room, amid antiques and family photographs. We also realize that we were right. The wines – Pinot Blancs, Rieslings, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminers – display an elegance and finesse we hadn’t experienced before. I chose not to spit. ¡
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