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Seeking Charleston restaurant advice

2 posts · Jan 7, 1998 to Jan 20, 1998

Kathie G.NetcomJan 7, 1998
>If you had two nights to dine in Charleston, SC, where would you
recommend?
>
>Mostly interested in regional cuisine, preferably in-town.
>
>Thanks.

My husband swears by a restaurant called "Poogin's Porch".  He managed to have a gourmet meal there a few weeks ago and is still raving about it.  I'm not exactly sure of the location, but it's got to be in town because he didn't have a car.
BluehwysaJan 20, 1998
>>If you had two nights to dine in Charleston, SC, where would you
>recommend?
>>
>>Mostly interested in regional cuisine, preferably in-town.
>>

Hyman's for seafood...and an experience.  The place is remarkable.  The man should be teaching graduate courses at Wharton on "How To Do It Right."
* Great prices
* Great portions
* Extensive menu
* Management cares -- a manager visits every table.
* Management cares -- there are signs all over the place that tell Hyman's message about 'Attitude.'  (Actually he borrowed the thought from Charles Swindoll.)
* The kitchen is in the front window so you can see how clean it is and how they tend to preparation.
* There is always a waiting list -- unless you are the very first ones there.
* There is a sign that tells those who wait "If your wait is 90 minutes or more you may want to consider the following restaurants in the area..."  Then he lists a half-dozen other joints in the area.

Bottom line...

Hyman tells everyone his secret -- including his competition -- and he THRIVES.

Go there and enjoy the experience.  Let me know if you do and how you enjoyed it.

Cheers,

Dave Ross
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