![]() Page’s fills their Savory Buttermilk Waffles with Cheddar Cheese, Sage Sausage, Roasted Corn, and Jalapenos. Mark went with Page’s Famous Chicken and Waffles ($15.00). The side of Okra was phenomenal! It was still slightly crisp, tossed with Cherry Tomatoes and a light dressing. There was very little filler, and they were a good size for an appetizer. They served two nice pan-seared Jumbo Lump, and Sweet Blue Crab Cakes. ![]() We shared an appetizer, the Low Country Crab Cakes ($13.00). It was delicious and also comes carafe if you are drinking more than a glsss! Red Sangria Page’s makes their Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon, Triple Sec, Pomegranate, and Fresh Fruit. Mark started with their Red Sangria ($7.00). It sits on a corner with parking all the way around.īecause of COVID restrictions, they were not taking reservations and limiting party size. The building looks like it might have been an old Howard Johnsons. Page’s serves “local food for local folks.” When you drive out Coleman Boulevard, it’s hard to miss. Doing a Yelp search, we found a well-rated place called Page’s Okra Grill and wanted to check it out. by enslaved Africans originating from the West Coast of Africa.Īnother night in Charleston, we crossed the bridge to nearby Mt. This traditional meal was brought over to the U.S. We’d go back as there were many things on the menu we’d love to try.Īccording to Wikipedia – Charleston red rice or Savannah red rice is a rice dish commonly found along the Southeastern coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina, known simply as red Rice by natives of the region. It was flavorful, the rice was not overcooked, and it had some nice size pieces of sausage in it.ĭespite being located on a tourist strip, the food is not overpriced, the service is good, and the food is excellent. It was delicious and came out perfectly Medium Rare, which never happens! Pimento Cheese Burger with Red Rice and SausageĪs good as the Burger was, the meal’s standout was the side dish, the Red Rice with Sausage. The Burger is topped with Fried Green Tomato, Pimento Cheese, and Bacon and was served on a Toasted Bun. Mark went a little farther from tradition with their Pimento Cheese Burger ($18.00). But, there was plenty of Sausage, Shrimp, and Chicken for the price. Overall it was excellent, not s spicy as he would like, but not a lot is. Red Rice is served with Smoked Sausage, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, and Sautéed Onions and Peppers. The menu has an excellent selection of interesting appetizers, Signature Sandwiches, Burgers, and Charleston’s Southern Specials that date back to 1932.Ĭhuck went with one of Charleston’s Southern Specialties, the Jambalaya ($18.00). Rooftop dining Main dining and bar areaīeing in a touristy area, we expected the food to be overpriced and mediocre – but were pleasantly surprised! The downstairs where we ate had huge windows that opened onto the street. The restaurant is very eclectic and offers live music, a classic speakeasy type bar, and a rooftop deck. Established in 1932, they are considered to be Charleston’s Oldest Restaurant. Ultimately, we chose Henry’s on the Market which is located directly across from the City Market. It received its name from locals as enslaved people and free blacks often sold their wares there and did some shopping for the plantation. In Charleston, the City Market, previously known as the Centre Market was unofficially known as the ‘Slave’s Market’. Shoppers in City Market Tile Mural inside of City Market Wandering around, we found places that were too touristy or very overpriced. When it finished, we made our way to explore the Charleston City Market. We had done a walking tour of downtown Charleston and the waterfront. So, this first place came as a total surprise to us. Wake N Bacon, a Pizza featured on Food Paradise! IĪs a rule, we try not to eat in touristy places. You’ll understand if you’ve seen our blog post- Uptown Social: Unexpected Pizza. ![]() In general, Charleston seemed to have some of the best food and, surprisingly, in some very random places. We especially like great food in unexpected places or traditional foods with a unique twist. We did our best to eat as much low country cooking and barbecue as possible on this trip. ‘Southern Cooking’ takes on a lot of personalities when you break things down.
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