Food guides for South Carolina

How to Find Good Food in Charleston

Find good food in Charleston by learning Lowcountry plates, keeping short notes and sharing lists with trusted friends, then let your ratings guide you.

Lowcountry Cooking in Charleston: Red Rice, Okra, Benne

Lowcountry cooking in Charleston blends West African, Gullah Geechee and local traditions: rice, red rice, okra and benne. What they are and how to order them.

She-Crab Soup in Charleston: What It Is and How to Order

She-crab soup is a creamy Lowcountry bisque of blue crab, roe and sherry. What goes in it, how to taste it well and how to ask about shellfish and cream.

Shellfish Allergy in Charleston: What to Ask

A shellfish allergy in Charleston means asking about shrimp, crab and stock in Lowcountry classics. What to ask, what to watch for and how to rate.

South Carolina Food Guide: Lowcountry and Barbecue

A South Carolina food guide: the Lowcountry boil, mustard barbecue sauce, Hoppin John and shrimp and grits, with stops in Charleston and how to plan a trip.