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Charleston is a city of restaurants. Few places in the world boast as dense a concentration of food purveyors as our urban areas. This means, of course, that competition for the dollars that fuel the industry is fierce, and the... See more » Charleston is a city of restaurants. Few places in the world boast as dense a concentration of food purveyors as our urban areas. This means, of course, that competition for the dollars that fuel the industry is fierce, and the qualities that can guarantee survival abound. In such an environment, being good is often not good enough survivors in the Charleston scene must be unique or downright delicious, or both. When we eat out, these are the places that turn us on; they are the stalwarts of the current gastronomic landscape. Some are classics, some are newcomers, but all are delicious. Each represents the efforts that collectively make Charleston the best spot for food lovers in the South. 39 Rue de Jean French Entrées $15-$20 Downtown. 39 John St. 722-8881 Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch We have trouble classifying Rue de Jean, as it can be so many things, depending on the occasion. That happens when you wrap an exceptional restaurant around one of the most splendid bars in town. "Rue," as some call it, helped lead the upper King Street revitalization, but it retains all of the glamour that made it a star in the first place. Whether you go for the outstanding mussels or just to watch the beautiful people while sipping champagne at the bar, Rue de Jean is a one-stop shop for an entire evening of revelry. Amuse Tapas Entrées $5-$10 West Ashley. 1720 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 573-8778 Dinner (closed Sun. and Mon.) With a new tapas bar springing up seemingly every month back in 2005, it was amazing that Amuse could compete in an out-of-the-way, Sam Rittenberg location. That it continues to persevere in 2006 testifies to the skill and delicious performance of Joe and James Trez, the brothers who run the place. An emphasis on interesting wine and diverse menu selections keeps this hidden gem at the top of the West Ashley scene. One taste confirms that they intend to stay there. Andolini's Pizza Entrées $5-$10 Downtown. 82 Wentworth St. 722-7437; West Ashley. 1117 Savannah Hwy. 225-5200; Mt. Pleasant. 414 W. Coleman Blvd. 849-7437 Lunch and Dinner The original remains very much the best; thousands of College of Charleston students cannot be wrong. They pack this scruffy downtown legend nightly, sucking down cold beers with huge slices of pie and fat, steaming calzones. If the college crowd gets you down, you can always head out to Andolini's other locations in Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, and James Island. The pie is still divine, but with more room to spread out, you can even bring the kids. Atlanticville Restaurant American/Eclectic Upscale Entrées $15-$20 Sullivan's Island. 2063 Middle St. 883-9452 Dinner and Sunday Brunch A nice spot to munch on Sullivan's, Atlanticville takes the seafood traditions of the coast and crosses them into a Lowcountry and Southeast Asian hybrid cuisine. Interesting, exotic flavors inform the classics; tuna tartare piles mangos and chilies into the mix, and fried calamari dresses up in a spicy gastric concoction. Grits are piled high with new twists on old ideas, making the trip a guaranteed adventure. Basil Asian/Indian Entrées $10-$15 Downtown. 460 King St. 724-3490 Lunch and Dinner On any given night, people line the sidewalks on upper King, jostling for a seat in this very reasonably priced Asian hotspot. It is the favorite lunch counter of food critic Jeff Allen's 83-year-old conservative grandmother, who likes her ham boiled and her oatmeal plain but her spicy "Beef Basil" over rice. Get there early and steal a spot at the bar overlooking all the hot wok action in the glass-encased kitchen. For 15 bucks, there's no better show in town. Blossom Café Seafood Entrées $15-$20 Downtown. 171 East Bay St. 722-9200 Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch Locals and tourists alike return often to sample this classic "nouveau Southern" cuisine. For lunch or dinner, its expansive offering boasts delightful seafood entrées and hand-prepared pizzas with the freshest of ingredients and a Lowcountry style. A favorite for business lunches or a dinner out with friends, Blossom remains a steady choice. The See less »

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Because we can't always go to Blossoms. Or just Blossoms and Sesame. And because we have had awful meals in Charleston and others that just were well less than satisfying. Besides, we need a non Crap Shack place to suggest for meals with your family.

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