In the short history of this food blog, we have a reputation for spitting fire at other Charleston food writers. While most local food criticism is timid and parochial, I’d like to thank Jeff Allen of the Charleston City Paper for his incisive review of Mercato, the new Hank Holliday Jacques Larson Italian venture on [...]
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Mercato, or a review of a review
Posted in Charleston, Downtown, Italian on September 16, 2006 | 27 Comments »
Mondo’s
Posted in Italian, James Island on August 31, 2006 | 3 Comments »
I’ve tried to like this place for years and while I don’t think it’s terrible, I don’t think its good either. If I am going to eat Italian food in a decrepit, outdated space, it should be excellent. The portions are large, the prices are moderately high, and the food is unremarkable. I think this speaks to the quality [...]
Al Di La
Posted in Italian, West Ashley on August 28, 2006 | 5 Comments »
A recent trip to the beloved Al Di La left me a little dissapointed, though i think this is one of the best Italian spots in town. I ate with 8 other people and tasted most of the menu. The dishes are very rich in keeping with the tradition of Northern Italian food which lies [...]
