Food & Wine: “How a Single Grain Shaped the History of This City — and Holds the Key to Its Future”
A hunger for rice laid Charleston’s foundation. Could a love for the grain — and the city that grew from it — be the way to a more unified future?
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An excerpt from Food & Wine:
“When you travel to Charleston, it’s important to keep a mantra in mind: You don’t have to do what everyone else does. The International African American Museum is a must, as is a trip to the southern tip of the peninsula (on foot or by pedicab) to view the harbor and see the very spot where the Civil War began. And there’s no shame in joining the mobs of tourists milling up and down King Street. But there’s much to be gained by wandering off in less predictable directions. In terms of eating, some of Charleston’s best meals are served a short distance from the historic heart of town, while others can be found tucked away a few discreet steps from the main drag. From Lowcountry seafood to West African jollof rice, these restaurants offer an authentic taste of the city.”
