EAT + DRINK
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
BLU OYSTER SUSHI & SEAFOOD
There are many reasons locals keep coming back to this bastion of fresh, local seafood: sushi rolls and sashimi, seafood entrees like scallops succotash, lobster cioppino, and Thai salmon, expertly paired with hard-to-find sakes. bluoystersushi.com
MINERO
GROWFOOD PARTNER
The coastal Mexican restaurant that once sat downtown has reopened on Johns Island. The menu includes fan favorites like Valentina-soaked wings and fish tacos, while other dishes, like the ceviche, showcase a Caribbean influence from executive chef Shamil Velazquez's childhood in Puerto Rico. minerorestaurant.com
THE NATURAL
Located on Maybank Highway, this classy sports bar serves local craft beer on tap and housemade bar fare like pizza and wings. With 34 televisions and an arcade area, the Natural is your recipe for a perfect Sunday afternoon. thenaturalchs.com
SOMM WINE BAR
Sommelier and owner Jordan Hooker's appealing, bright, and airy space is matched by a simple menu of charcuterie and plates like homemade blinis with, of course, a worldwide selection of wine. sommchs.com
WEEZY'S ICE CREAM & COCKTAILS
One-stop shop Weezy's offers craft cocktails, flatbreads, charcuterie boards, and 36 ice cream flavors to choose from. Order a boozy milkshake or float, for the best of both worlds. weezysicecreambar.com
TRIED & TRUE
BLACKBIRD MARKET
Among other grocery items, Blackbird sells local produce, meat, seafood, and beer and wine, but it also slings divinities out of the kitchen, like po' boys, plus a dozen sides like macaroni salad and vinegar slaw. The menu changes daily. blackbirdmarket.net
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