Liza & Mark
Things To Do
Workshop
Charleston's "Exploratory Food Court" features six rotating kitchens and is home to Edmund's Oast Brewing Company. Great for lunch or dinner! (Downtown)
Husk
Centrally located in historic downtown Charleston, Husk transforms the essence of Southern food. At Husk, "if it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door." Make sure you make reservations well in advance. (Downtown)
Trattoria Lucca
Tucked away in a quiet corner of downtown Charleston’s Elliotsborough neighborhood lies chef Ken Vedrinski’s charming Italian eatery, Trattoria Lucca. Inspired by the ancient Tuscan city of Lucca, a place renowned for its olive oils, Trattoria Lucca brings the essence of Italian cuisine to the Lowcountry. Vedrinski changes the dinner menu nightly depending on what the local ingredients inspire him to create that night, or what fresh catch the local fishmonger brings to his doorstep directly from the boat. (Downtown)
Vintage Lounge
Named “The Most Beautifully Designed Bar in South Carolina” by Architectural Digest, Vintage Lounge is a Charleston wine bar offering the finest selections of drinks. Visit the back patio if the weather is nice! (Downtown)
Malagón, Mercado y Tapería
Spanish inspired tapas and wine. Not good for large groups. (Downtown)
Doar Bros.
Cozy upscale bar offering fine spirits and inventive cocktails. (Downtown)
Bowens Island Restaurant
Located at the tip of a 13-acre island, 5 minutes from Folly Beach, Bowens Island is famous for its locally harvested oysters, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, Frogmore stew, cold beer, and its undisturbed view of the river, marshes, islands, and wildlife. Come for sunset and you won't regret it! (James Island)
Lewis Barbecue
Barbecue enthusiasts have flocked to John Lewis' pits for years, waiting in long lines to get a taste of his expertly smoked pork spareribs, beef ribs, “Texas hot guts” sausage, oxtail and his legendary beef brisket. (Downtown)
Monza Pizza Bar
Wood-fired pizza, salads, simple pasta, "italian-ish" cocktails, wine and beer. (Downtown)
Circe's Grotto
A little piece of Massachusetts here in Charleston! With locations in both Scituate, MA and Charleston, Circe's has some of the best sandwiches in town! (Downtown)
FIG
Named one of the best restaurants in America (three times), FIG is a Charleston favorite. You will need a reservation, as FIG typically books up a month in advance. (Downtown)
Home Team BBQ
Great for a casual lunch or dinner. The Sullivan's Island location is where we had our first date, however there are locations in West Ashley and downtown.
Zia Taqueria
For those staying in West Ashley or James Island, Zia is great for a casual lunch or dinner. Spanish-inspired Mexican food with a walk-up counter for easy ordering.
South Carolina Aquarium
(Downtown)
College of Charleston
In 2017, Travel + Leisure magazine named the College of Charleston "America's Most Beautiful College Campus." Walk through the campus to see Liza's alma mater and where she currently works! (Downtown)
Jahde Leather Atelier
ahde Leather Atelier is a Charleston-based design studio founded by Liza's friend Andy Jahde. Using age-old leatherworking techniques and high-quality, American-sourced materials, Andy creates one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, and thoughtful leather goods. (Downtown)
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
Located atop The Restoration Hotel, The Watch is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with a breathtaking view of Charleston. Great for sunset! (Downtown)
Butcher & Bee
Food brought to you from local farmers who produce spectacular flavors, Butcher & Bee is great for lunch or brunch. Hint: Get the whipped feta and the Morning Glory mimosa. (Downtown)
Edmund's Oast
A unique combination of brewery, seasonally-focused kitchen, and encyclopedic bar program. Executive Chef Bob Cook’s distinctively dynamic menu includes bar snacks, house made charcuterie, small plates, heartier entrees, and classic desserts with a contemporary spin. (Downtown)
Wild Olive Restaurant
Worth the drive to John's Island, Wild Olive captures true Italian dining, Wild Olive places the utmost value on simple, seasonal cuisine, paired with food friendly wines. While sourcing as much product locally as possible, the kitchen staff transforms the bounty of the lowcountry into artisanal variations of regional Italian classics. House-made pasta and house-cured salumi are focal points for Chef Larson and his team. (John's Island)
Al Di La
Located in the trendy Avondale area of West Ashley, Al Di La is great for an Italian dinner and is good for groups. (West Ashley)
The Glass Onion
Fresh southern soul food right around the corner from Liza and Mark's house-great for lunch, Saturday brunch or dinner! (West Ashley)
Avondale Wine & Cheese
Located in the trendy Avondale area of West Ashley, Avondale Wine & Cheese is a fine wine bar-meets-store offering curated tastings, plus craft beer & charcuterie & cheese. (West Ashley)
Leon's
Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop is a comfortable Southern joint serving fried chicken, oysters, lots of salads, cheap beer, soft serve, Rose on tap, tons of grower Champagne, and good cocktails. (Downtown)