Have you ever been to Charleston, SC? I hadn't, and I was excited to go. Not only would I finally get the chance to see this amazing city, but my sister-in-law and brother-in-law live there with their four girls, and our nephew is a Sous Chef at "Slightly North Of Broad" -- a restaurant in the city. I was really looking forward to seeing all of them, as well as looking forward to sharing a great meal together -- and I wasn't disappointed.
My sweet hubby and I @ Waterfront Park Pier. The Ravenel Bridge in the background. |
Before going, I poked around a little on-line and found a lovely video about Charleston HERE. There's lots of great information at this site, and you can even ride along on part of a carriage tour of the city!
We enjoyed one of those awesome CARRIAGE RIDES around the city, and saw so many beautiful old homes -- as well as homes that were built to look old. Of course there are certain building standards in a historical city like Charleston. They don't care what you do to the inside of your home, but the outside must blend in with the other historical homes and buildings.
We enjoyed one of those awesome CARRIAGE RIDES around the city, and saw so many beautiful old homes -- as well as homes that were built to look old. Of course there are certain building standards in a historical city like Charleston. They don't care what you do to the inside of your home, but the outside must blend in with the other historical homes and buildings.
We walked the length of The Charleston City Market, and saw all kinds of interesting booths. There were many sweet grass basket makers. I heard one man say his family had been making these baskets for 40+ years. You see these sweet grass basket stands everywhere in Charleston -- in the city, and at the side of 4-lane highways!
We ate a delicious gourmet meal at SLIGHTLY NORTH OF BROAD (or S.N.O.B.). Prior to our meal, we enjoyed a fruit plate and a cheese plate. I ordered the Maverick Beef Tenderloin (perfection!) with Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, served with Bernaise and Green Peppercorn Sauce. Dessert was lemon sorbet with blueberries (with a birthday candle!) I also tasted my niece's Peach Cobbler, and it was to die for! Every single thing I tried was delicious!!! You can view their menu HERE. They have a gluten-free menu as well. If you're in Charleston, I recommend you stop in! Reservations are suggested, but I understand that you might be able to catch a table without one if your timing is right (meaning come when they're not busy. Good luck with that!) The atmosphere is relaxed and low-light -- a nice break from walking up and down the streets of the city.
Charleston was awesome!
-- and fifty is feeling pretty great so far!
Happy birthday! Sweetie - you sure don't look 50! What a great birthday treat! I've always wanted to see Charleston - ever since I read the Eugenia Price books in high school! Beautiful!
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