EAT + DRINK
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
THE AZALEA BAR & GARDEN
This new craft cocktail space has a large bar area, a more intimate library, and a gorgeous urban garden. Whether you prefer a whiskey flight, the traditional absinthe drip, or a chocolate mezcal old fashioned, be sure to order the Southern Platter with spiral ham, pepper jelly, and housemade cheese cookies. theazaleabarandgarden.com
BEXLEY FISH & RAW BAR
This menu from Charleston native and former NICO and Kiawah Sanctuary chef Jeremy Holst sources locally for creative small and large seasonal plates, as well as iterations of classics like kimchi grits and South Carolina fried quail with yuzu buttermilk, plus an impressive raw bar selection. bexleysummerville.com
DAY DRINK BRUNCH LOUNGE
Charleston has always had an "any day is a weekend" vibe, and Summerville is no exception. The playful cocktail menu includes Hennywhere But Here -a Hennessy-based mojito riff and the Vacay-Gin, a gin and tonic refreshed with mixed berries. As for food, the menu of small plates means you can try everything. 843.285.5572
LA CUISINE DU CHEVALIER
Tucked into a Knightsville strip mall, this hidden gem offers elegant Lowcountry-French fusion, like the French onion mac and cheese and the Lowcountry bouillabaisse, with a chic wine menu. 843.376.7062
LA RUSTICA ON MAGNOLIA
The menu here from lead chef Hector Arroyo features dishes inspired by the founding Pellegrini family's roots in Patricia, Italy. The calamari in a spicy tomato broth with anchovies and capers is surprising, delicious, and evocative of the entire menu. larusticamagnolia.com
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