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Neighborhood Essentials East Cooper from page 54 ©
Bar, the space has been quickly, but lovingly, renovated into a welcoming, rustic-chic eatery. Similarly, the menu is largely approachable, with a strong Mediterranean slant. There’s a fairly hearty list of options for those eschewing all forms of animal products, but if you can indulge in the meat, order the all-natural smoked chicken; brined for 48 hours, the flavors permeate deeply into the bird and the skin is incredible — crisp and flavorful. Kid Cashew offers a variety of creative speciality cocktails, like the Big Fig Newton, made with bourbon, chopped rosemary, and figs.
La Pizzeria ITALIAN
Moderate Mt. Pleasant. 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd. (843) 375-4607 mtplapizzeria.com Serving Dinner (Tues.-Sun.)
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Coastal Italian Cuisine I N T H E H E A R T O F M T. P L E A S A N T
La Pizzeria’s hearty lasagna bolognese, veal saltimbocca, and delicious chicken ravioli will get you in the door. This hidden gem is one of Mt. Pleasant’s best secrets. The pizza is the big draw, though, and has been the making of many a loyal fan. From a quatro gusti pie made with sausage, mushroom, artichokes, and black olives to La Pizzeria’s take on a Hawaiian with ham, bacon, and pineapple, even the pickiest of pie enthusiasts will be won over here.
Langdon’s MODERN AMERICAN
Serving local seafood, Italian classics, house-made pastas, pizza, antipasti & charcuterie, SAVI features custom cocktails, 40+ wines by the glass and another 150+ by the bottle. Let our in-house sommeliers pair the perfect wine with your meal! — MT. PLEASANT’S BEST HAPPY HOUR 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 3 - 7PM —
Very Expensive Mt. Pleasant. 778 S. Shelmore Blvd. (843) 388-9200 owensdininggroup.com Serving Lunch (Mon.-Fri.), Dinner (Mon.-Sat.)
Langdon’s in Mt. Pleasant has long been the reliable place to turn for a big night out east of the Cooper. The offerings from chef/owner Patrick Owens blend Lowcountry cuisine with a range of international inf luences, resulting in tempting combinations like gnocchi made from local goat cheese and curried duck and mint spring rolls with a jalapeño-coconut dipping sauce. The entrees are rich and elegant with a few unexpected twists. The food-friendly wine list, which received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offers options ranging from big value to big spender. From the food to the atmosphere to the service, Langdon’s doesn’t cut any corners, and that makes all the difference.
Little Miss Ha F U LL BA R
M E AT BALL M ONDAYS
INT I M AT E W I N E B AR
1324 Theater Dr. | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 | Across from Palmetto Grande
843.606.1856 | savicucina.com |
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VIETNAMESE
Inexpensive Mt. Pleasant. 915 Houston Northcutt Blvd. littlemissha.com Serving Lunch, Dinner (Mon.-Sat.)
Popular Vietnamese catering company and
pop-up Little Miss Ha has opened their first storefront. Chef/owner Janice Hudgins succesfully hawked her flavorful Vietnamese dishes at exploratory food court Workshop for a year, building a cult following of her mother’s original Vietnamese recipes. She’ll be keeping that fast casual, counter service model in her new Mt. Pleasant space, serving dumplings, egg rolls, spring rolls, fried rice, vermicelli bowls, and more for lunch and dinner.
Locals Sushi JAPANESE + SUSHI
Inexpensive Mt. Pleasant. 1150 Queensborough Blvd. (843) 388-5114 West Ashley. 1680 Old Towne Road. (843) 7633908 localssushi.com Serving Lunch, Dinner (daily)
They “roll hard” at Locals. The sushi bar/ sports pub boasts a huge two-page menu at both their original Mt. P location and their new West Ashley spot (located in the old Manny’s Grille). If your tastes veer more sportsball and beer, order wings and tacos; if you’re here for the raw fish, buckle up. Choose from 10 classic rolls; nigiri and sashimi; and more than two dozen specialty rolls, with knockouts like the Charleston Competition award winner (2014) made with snow crab, crispy onions, mango, cilantro, shrimp, jalapeno, tuna, tamarind sauce, masago, and spicy mayo. Phew, that’s a mouthful.
Long Point Grill AMERICAN
Moderate Mt. Pleasant. 479 Long Point Road. (843) 884-3101 longpointgrill.com Serving Lunch, Dinner (Mon.-Sat.), Sun. Brunch
Popular Mt. Pleasant spot Long Point Grill serves turned up diner fare for lunch and dinner. Big salads such as the shrimp scallop cobb and pecan crusted chicken vie for your lunch attention with the fried or grilled chicken BLT, house burger with a choice of five cheeses, and the decadent duck confit melt. The Grill’s dinner menu’s bigger plates add pistachio crusted chicken and herb crusted crab cakes along with larger portion carryovers from lunch like the buttermilk fried chicken with thyme gravy and the LPG mac and cheese.
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar AMERICAN
Moderate Mt. Pleasant. 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. (843) 284-8174 mainlandcontainerco.com Serving Dinner (Wed.-Sun.), Weekend Brunch
Hidden at the end of a gravel drive off Ben