The secret to why the Charleston area offers so many fine dining experiences is because much of the produce srve in local restaurants is grown locally. Even a number of marvelously flavorful heirloom vegetables—those old, open-pollinated varieties that have stood the test of time—harvested from local farms and gardens show up in the kitchens of Charleston's finest restaurants.
The tastes of Charleston are easily available to residents and visitors, alike, through a number of public venues. Perhaps the most popular is the Charleston Farmer's Market. The park at Marion Square in downtown Charleston is the perfect setting for the Farmer's Market. Nestled beneath beautiful trees with plenty of room for families to gather and children to play, the event comes to life each Saturday morning, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering an abundance of the freshest local produce, as well as plants, herbs and cut flowers. While strolling through the Farmer's Market, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch and listen to a variety of live entertainment. The Farmer's Market also offers an amazing assortment of juried arts and crafts, providing the best selection and most talented local artisans. The celebrated Charleston Farmer's Market is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.
Just across the Cooper River, the Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market offers another perfect opportunity to buy fresh, locally grown produce while enjoying the afternoon with your loved ones. Open on Tuesday evening beginning at 4 p.m., this family-friendly event showcases the area's treasure trove of fruits, vegetables, flowers, preserves, dips, breads, pies, and numerous other delectable treats. Savor a fresh meal prepared by one of our irresistible food vendors while enjoying live music. Also available for your assistance are the Clemson Extension Master Gardeners. This event is sponsored by the Town of Mount Pleasant.
While in Mount Pleasant, you may want to stop by Boone Hall, one of America's oldest working plantations, which has continously grown crops for over 320 years. Once known for cotton and pecans, the plantation still actively produces peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, and pumpkins, as well as many other fruits and vegetables for visitors to buy. Boone Hall's U-Pick fields are open in season, and operate two produce stnads on both sides of Highway 17, just north of Mount Pleasant.
Also convenient to Johns, Seabrook and Kiawah Islands is Freshfields Village. Fresh produce, butcher-cut meats, convenient location for sundries, books, or for a quick cup of coffee. Freshfields Village has the down home friendliness of Mayberry and Main Street. As they say at Freshfields Village, come shop at the crossroads of uptown and down home!
In 1978 A.W. Shuck’s opened on The Market. It was a place where you could get a plate of fried shrimp, a dozen raw oysters or an ice cold pitcher of beer. Shuck’s has expanded and evolved, but has remained true to its roots of local décor, local food, and a local atmosphere ... a casual, upscale spot where all feel at home.
Tristan offers a bold American menu with a global influence in a beautiful, yet relaxed atmosphere that reflects the character of a fine dining establishment. Located at 55 South Market Street (next to the French Quarter Inn), Tristan offers an energetic bar and an award-winning wine list.
Welcome to Charleston. Our heart of pine floors, ceiling fans and walls of hand-made brick have been the signatures of Lowcountry high-life since antebellum times. Even our name is derived from plantation jargon for livin’ large. Our menu is hearty and southern, featuring regional favorites prepared with Maverick artistry.
The secret to why the Charleston area offers so many fine dining experiences is because much of the produce srve in local restaurants is grown locally. Even a number of marvelously flavorful heirloom vegetables—those old, open-pollinated varieties that have stood the test of time—harvested from local farms and gardens show up in the kitchens of Charleston's finest restaurants.
In 1978 A.W. Shuck’s opened on The Market. It was a place where you could get a plate of fried shrimp, a dozen raw oysters or an ice cold pitcher of beer. Shuck’s has expanded and evolved, but has remained true to its roots of local décor, local food, and a local atmosphere ... a casual, upscale spot where all feel at home.
Tristan offers a bold American menu with a global influence in a beautiful, yet relaxed atmosphere that reflects the character of a fine dining establishment. Located at 55 South Market Street (next to the French Quarter Inn), Tristan offers an energetic bar and an award-winning wine list.
Welcome to Charleston. Our heart of pine floors, ceiling fans and walls of hand-made brick have been the signatures of Lowcountry high-life since antebellum times. Even our name is derived from plantation jargon for livin’ large. Our menu is hearty and southern, featuring regional favorites prepared with Maverick artistry.
