Charleston Overnight
Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 11:07AM One of the main benefits to living in the Augusta, GA area is its close proximity to the coast. Since moving here we've made quick trips to Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Savannah and further south into the "first coast" of Florida.
This weekend we made a list minute decision to visit Charleston. I can't recall the last time I've been... Maybe 2003 or so? Long enough that I was excited to revisit.
It was, as I said, a very quick trip. But with some great shopping, beautiful sights & even more impressive eats, well worth the drive. My favorite sights, shops and tastes from the trip are shown below. We plan to go back very soon and would love any of your recommendations if you have favorite spots in Charleston.
Lunch at Cru Cafe - house smoked salmon over local cucumbers, fried green tomatoes & arugula
Dinner at Blossom - North Carolina rainbow trout, roasted tomato, haricot verts & pistachios
Bottle trees in the courtyard at the Doubletree in the Historic District
Shopping on King's Street (left - Willy Jay's, right - So Good Jewelry)
Courtyard gazing on Sunday morning
...and lastly, the one spot we didn't get to enjoy (hello 2 1/2 months to get a reservation), but plan to on our next visit - Husk (being named Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurant in America is just one among the many accolades I've heard about this place.)
