Book Launch: The Roffignac - Wed, Sept 18
Join me Wednesday, September 18th at noon ET/11 am CT for a Facebook Live discussion and Q&A about my new book, The Roffignac, which was just published by LSU Press.
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This seafood restaurant has been flying under the radar. We're not sure why.
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Charleston counts several quality seafood restaurants, including 167 Raw, Chubby Fish, Royal Tern and Leon's Oyster Shop. Add The Establishment to that list.
Post and CourierSeptember 11, 202409-11 2024
Hot off the Presses: The Roffignac
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Robert F. MossSeptember 9, 202409-09 2024
Once famous then almost lost to history, the Roffignac is the most mysterious of New Orleans’s iconic cocktails. My latest book, published by LSU Press on Sept 10th, tells for the first time the cocktail's tangled story, including its birth in subterfuge and its near-extinction in the 20th century.
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These Are The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023
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Contributing barbecue editor Robert Moss selects his top 50 Barbecue Joints for 2023. The list, which includes old standbys and brand new winners, represents the best barbecue in the South.
Southern LivingSeptember 12, 202309-12 2023
Restaurant Review: Hannibal's Kitchen
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The side dishes star at Hannibal's Kitchen, and crab rice remains a can't-miss specialty.
Post and CourierSeptember 12, 202309-12 2023
Restaurant Review: FIG
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20 years in, FIG remains as impressive and relevant as ever. I lucked into a seat in the dining room on the very night it was announced that executive chef Jason Stanhope would soon be leaving after 15 years in the kitchen.
Post and CourierAugust 29, 202308-29 2023
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Meet The Women Reinventing BBQ In Texas
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Texas is known for their barbecue, and these women are making a name for themselves in the competitive world of Texan BBQ. Read more about their stories and food that is putting them on the map.
Southern LivingAugust 15, 202308-15 2023
Restaurant Review: Pink Bellies
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On Upper King Street, Pink Bellies' daring, unexpected twists delight . . . when they land
Post and CourierAugust 15, 202308-15 2023
CHS Menu: The Art of the Restaurant Review
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In this episode, Parker and I dive into the mechanics of restaurant reviews and how the landscape has changed . We touch upon my recent reviews of Sorelle and El Molino Supermarket and discuss whether it's time to bring back star ratings.
CHS Menu PodcastJuly 27, 202307-27 2023
Restaurant Review: El Molino is a promising place for satisfying tacos, tortas and more
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At two locations in Charleston, El Molino Supermarket serves savory tacos on soft corn tortillas, hefty tight-wrapped burritos, tortas on warm fluffy rolls and more.
Post and CourierJuly 25, 202307-25 2023
Restaurant review: Does new Charleston hot spot Sorelle live up to its high expectations?
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Amid a lot of gaps, Sorelle shines best not with the big, brash plates nor with the produce of the Lowcountry but rather with expensive ingredients sourced from far away,
Post and CourierJuly 11, 202307-11 2023
June Media Appearances
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Robert F. MossJune 20, 202306-20 2023
Summer is when magazines and newspapers run their big barbecue features, and over the past few weeks I was interviewed by several writers for their summer pieces as well as made my regular appearance on the BBQ Central Show.
Restaurant Review: 167 Sushi Bar
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At 167 Sushi Bar in Charleston, veggies and small plates are as much in the foreground as raw fish, and they’re really impressive, too.
Post and CourierJune 20, 202306-20 2023
Restaurant Review: La Bonne Franquette
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Save room for dessert at West Ashley newcomer La Bonne Franquette. Over the years its building has been home to a range of restaurants, but perhaps the location was destined to be a French café?
Post and CourierJune 6, 202306-06 2023
Restaurant Review: Charleston Grill
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The Southern accent may be more muted, but the Charleston Grill still shines with luxurious flavors and pitch-perfect hospitality
Post and CourierApril 25, 202304-25 2023
Restaurant Review: Heavy's Barburgers
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Heavy’s turns it up loud with 'barburgers' and margaritas in the old Tattooed Moose space on Morrison Drive
Post and CourierApril 4, 202304-04 2023
Everything You've Heard About Toasted Ravioli Is Wrong
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Who really invented this St. Louis classic?
EpicuriousMarch 24, 202303-24 2023
15 Minutes with Mike Lata
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Chef Mike Lata reflects on his acclaimed restaurant FIG’s 20th anniversary and Charleston’s evolving culinary scene
Charleston MagazineMarch 21, 202303-21 2023
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The South's Best Barbecue Joint In Every State 2023
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A state-by-state guide to the region's top-notch 'cue that's bound to make you hungry. Here are the South's best BBQ joints in every state as voted on by Southern Living's readers.
Southern LivingMarch 7, 202303-07 2023
Restaurant Review: Vern's
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Is fine dining dead? Visit Vern's for signs of a promising future.
Post and CourierFebruary 28, 202302-28 2023
I'm Now on the Menu
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February 21, 202302-21 2023
Announcing my new monthly column for the Post & Courier's CHS Menu newsletter, where I'll dive into the latest trends and happenings on the dining scene in Charleston and beyond.
Restaurant Review: Rancho Lewis
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The bold flavors of the border — hatch chiles, beef back ribs, mesquite smoke — are prominent and compelling at Rancho Lewis, John Lewis's El Paso-inspired restaurant.
Post and CourierJanuary 17, 202301-17 2023
History of South Carolina BBQ at the Lexington County Museum
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I'm heading to the Lexington County Museum on Thursday, Jan 19, for a talk on the history of SC BBQ, with a particular focus on Lexington County (read: mustard sauce, hash & rice, etc.) Come out and join us — 6:30 pm.
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8 Restaurants That Prove Arkansas Barbecue Is Here To Stay
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Arkansas often gets skipped in discussions of Southern barbecue—and unfairly so, for the state has plenty of smoky treasures to share.
Southern LivingJanuary 7, 202301-07 2023
The Secret History of Celery
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How the crunchy stalks went from Victorian centerpiece to ubiquitous football snack.
EpicuriousDecember 22, 202212-22 2022
Restaurant review: MOMO satisfies with hearty plates at the edge of Riverfront Park
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MOMO Riverfront Park is not your typical park concession.
Post and CourierJanuary 3, 202301-03 2023
9 Simple Questions About Hopping John
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December 31, 202212-31 2022
Everything you need to know about a Carolina New Year's icon — the history, the right (and wrong) ingredients to use, and more
New Review: Malika Canteen
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December 10, 202212-10 2022
For my latest restaurant review for the Post & Courier, I headed to Mt. Pleasant's Towne Centre to visit Malika Canteen, the only Pakistani restaurant in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
New P&C Review: Chubby Fish
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My latest restaurant review for the Post & Courier is out, and it's for a real keeper. Chubby Fish might just be the quintessential example of Charleston dining today.
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest in Lockhart, TX
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I'm heading to Lockhart this weekend for the Texas Monthly's TM BBQ Fest and its Texas Book Festival
Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ
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October 9, 202210-09 2022
Join me at the Hampton-Preston Mansion in Columbia for a taste of South Carolina BBQ history alongside live bluegrass, tasty barbecue, and bidding at a silent auction benefiting Historic Columbia.
200 Years of Fine Dining in Charleston: A Culinary Walking Tour
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October 2, 202210-02 2022
I am super excited to be leading two culinary history walking tours of Charleston in conjunction with the good people at Buxton Books on King Street. The first tours are slated for Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th.
Latest Review: Gillie's Seafood
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September 28, 202209-28 2022
In a single stop at Gillie's Seafood, you could check off half your bucket list of classic Lowcountry dishes: purloo, she crab soup, shrimp and grits, red rice, okra soup, and what just might be the best fried shrimp in town.
Join Me at Buxton Books for More Charleston Restaurant History
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September 25, 202209-25 2022
In June I gave a talk at Buxton Books drawing from my latest book, The Lost Southern Chefs and told the story of restaurant dining in Charleston from 1800 through Reconstruction. This month, I'll tell the rest of the story . . .
Latest Review: Berkeley's
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September 18, 202209-18 2022
For my latest restaurant review for the Post & Courier, I visited Berkeley's on Rutledge Avenue and sampled their exceptional cheesesteaks and fried chicken cutlet sammies. This one's a winner, folks.
15 Minutes with Dano & Bethany Heinz
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September 22, 202209-22 2022
For the September issue of Charleston Magazine, I sat down with Dano & Bethany Heinz for a 15 minute chat about their journey from McCrady's to Calfornia and back to Charleston, where they've just opened Vern's, a neighborhood restaurant that's getting a ton of buzz.