Taste Bud Turn-Ons: And a New Love Affair begins....

During my week-long break from school back in March, I ventured down to Charleston, South Carolina, for a little taste bud therapy and to scout for possible internship sites.

While sipping a beautiful tasting of Italian wines, we enjoyed a charcuterie plate of Speck and Braselo with house made mozzarella.

Charcuterie Plate and House-made Mozzarella at Social Wine Bar & Restaurant

I won't bore you with a long narration of my ventures, instead I'll let the photographs tell their own story...

Irish Car Bombs for St. Paddy's Day at The Drop-In in Folly Beach

Breakfast at Heart Woodfire Kitchen - Mushroom, Ham, and Fontina Frittata with delicious Focaccia bread

Lunch at Folly Beach's Lost Dog Cafe: turkey with sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and mozzarella

Another delicious charcuterie plate from High Cotton

Brandy Alexander from Kaminsky's - amazing!!!

Kaminsky's Kentucky Pie

Champagne in a prohibition-style bar...hidden treasure!

One of the many beautiful street views...

Belgian Gelato

a stolen flower :)

Happy Hour at Social: Chicken Sate with Red Curry Cream and Basil. The Thai Shrimp
spring rolls were so delicious I didn't get a picture...

Delicious arugula pizza that Bethany concocted...Social should
definitely put this one on the menu!!

My first oyster shooter from Pearlz Oyster Bar

My last breakfast before hitting the road... Hominy Grill..

Hominy Grill's warm banana bread...oh my goodness!!

I am literally counting the days (32) until I return to this amazing city. AND it's looking more and more that I will be moving there in September!!! I may actually have to start working out...there is so much delicious food everywhere.

Thank goodness my good friend (and host of my last trip) Bethany Bubenzer is a yoga instructor at Charleston Power Yoga. If you live in the area, or even if you're there for vacation, you should stop in for a work out. It kicked my ass, but it was definitely worth it!

Happy Eating!!

Be sure to check out these spots if you are ever in the Charleston area!!

Social Wine Bar and Restaurant

188 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-5665

The Drop-In Bar & Deli

32 B Center Street

Folly Beach, SC

(843) 633-0234

Heart Woodfire Kitchen

1622 Highland Avenue

James Island, SC

(843) 718-1539