Charleston's Menu

The Art of the Restaurant Review

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Robert Moss, Parker Milner) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:34:06 +0000

Parker Milner and Robert Moss discuss some of what they've been working on before diving into restaurant reviews and how the landscape has changed over the years.

Moss, The Post and Courier's contributing food critic, recently wrote reviews of Italian hot spot Sorelle as well as El Molino, which serves up tacos, tortas and more.

Charleston's Menu is a podcast discussing dining, restaurants and all the food that lands on Parker and Robert's plate across South Carolina.

Are there any topics you'd like to hear on the show? Contact Parker at pmilner@postandcourier.com.

This episode was hosted by Parker Milner, Robert Moss

Produced by Eric Russell

The story behind Little Miss Ha

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Parker Milner, Robert Moss, Alan Hovorka) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Parker Milner and Robert Moss discuss the sushi scene in Charleston, including Robert's recent review of 167 Sushi Bar.

The duo is then joined by Little Miss Ha owner Janice Hudgins and Post and Courier features reporter Alan Hovorka.

Hudgins discussed her family's journey and her career in cooking and restaurant ownership, which was largely inspired by her mother Thu-Ha Ngyuen.

The group also discuss several other topics related to the restaurant landscape in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Robert Moss, Parker Milner) — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:27:38 +0000

Parker Milner and Robert Moss are joined by Shuai and Corrie Wang, owners of King BBQ and Jackrabbit Filly and Brandon Olson, chef de cuisine at King BBQ.

The trio discuss the inspiration behind the restaurants and their fusion of Chinese and North Carolina styles of barbecue.

Charleston's Menu: Pop-ups live from Charleston Wine + Food

Tue, 4 Apr 2023 16:52:43 +0000

Post and Courier Food Editor Parker Milner and contributing food critic Robert Moss debuted the Post and Courier's newest food and dining podcast live from the 2023 Charleston Wine and Food Festival.

This episode features recently named James Beard Finalist and owner of Tuk Tuk Sri Lanken Bites Sam Fore and owner of Mansueta's Filipino Food, Nikko Cagalanan

Charleston's Menu will be a podcast discussing dining, restaurants and all the food that lands on Parker and Robert's plate across South Carolina.

Hosted by Parker Milner and Robert Moss

Produced by Eric Russell

Ep 144 - Hash (The Winnow)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:50:05 +0000

Hanna has everything you need to know about barbecue hash.

Ep 143 - Wine tariffs

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Dave Infante, Hanna Raskin) — Fri, 7 Feb 2020 18:55:59 +0000

Hanna and Dave talk about the impact of wine tariffs on Charleston restaurants.

Ep 142 - 2019 in review

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:12:13 +0000

Hanna and Dave talk about the biggest trends and events in the 2019 food scene.

Ep 141 - Bussin' School

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:12:28 +0000

Hanna talks about her latest project: Bussin' School, where readers are asked to submit their family recipes for the Lowcountry's most iconic dishes.

Ep 140 - Is Savannah good or bad?

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Dave Infante, Hanna Raskin) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:48:54 +0000

Dave is back from a trip to Savannah and he and Hanna could not disagree more about whether it's a good place to visit.

Ep 139 - Dog bites in breweries

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 21:17:47 +0000

On Oct 26 a woman was mauled by a dog at Low Tide Brewing. Dave Infante talks about the column he wrote about the incident and the thorny issue of letting dogs in breweries.

Ep 138 - Thanksgiving 2019

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:27:03 +0000

It's time for Thanksgiving yet again, this time we've got a story about a holiday dinner with over 400 guests and some discourse about Thanksgiving sides.

Ep 137 - Live at Charleston Wine + Food w/ Brooks Reitz

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:36:40 +0000

Brooks Reitz joins Hanna and Dave to talk about pancakes and the restaurant business.

Ep 136 - Seltzer, hard seltzer

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Dave Infante, Hanna Raskin) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 19:13:01 +0000

Hard seltzer brands are red hot but can local craft brewers get in on the action or will they be left behind?

Ep 135 - How Thai restaurants measure spiciness

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:12:06 +0000

A lot of Thai restaurants use a system of stars to let eaters customize how spicy their dishes are, but how does that scale work? Hanna has the answers.

Ep 134 - The best mac and cheese in Charleston

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:00:10 +0000

What restaurant has the best mac and cheese in Charleston? Hanna and Dave have the answers.

Ep 133 - Is 'stoner food' an insult?

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Dave Infante, Hanna Raskin) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 14:54:07 +0000

Hanna used the term 'stoner food' in a recent review causing unexpected offense. Is it an insulting term? Or is it actually positive? Plus: Coast Brewing is building a new taproom.

Ep 132 - Where's the good Chinese food in Charleston?

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 13:52:53 +0000

Dave and Hanna ponder where all the good sit-down Chinese-American food is in Charleston.

Ep 131 - Beer collab and Dashi review

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:00:13 +0000

Dave tells us about a new local beer collab between Ponysaurus and Edmund's Oast, Hanna's got the latest on her review of Dashi.

Ep 130 - Beer week recap and New Mexican food

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Hanna Raskin, Dave Infante) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:49:33 +0000

Dave gives us a recap of his Beer Week experience and Hanna tells us about her trip to New Mexico to learn about Hatch Chilis and the new food truck coming to Lewis Barbecue.

Ep 129 - Dining in Summerville; an unexpected new beer

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Dave Infante, Hanna Raskin) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:47:37 +0000

Hanna is here with recommendations for dining out in Summerville and Dave has some news about a new craft beer from a star of the series "Southern Charm."

Ep 128 - Introducing Dave Infante

understandsc@postandcourier.com (Dave Infante, Hanna Raskin) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:03:59 +0000

The Post and Courier has a new food writer and this podcast has a new cohost! Meet Dave Infante and learn about his background and hear a few of his ~spicy~ takes on craft breweries and hard seltzers.

Ep 127 - Making a list

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 31 May 2019 20:50:49 +0000

What foods do 2020 presidential candidates need to eat to win the primary? Hanna talks about how she made her list of SC food staples. Robert talks about his list of catfish restaurants.

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Ep 126 - Brand makeover

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 3 May 2019 19:00:03 +0000

How to restaurants rebrand? Looking at a few examples, both successful and not so successful. Plus: does Charleston need to grow up?

Ep 125 - Spring break

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 20:52:14 +0000

Hominy Grill is closing its doors and the Spirited Brunch returns to Charleston.

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Ep 124 - Live from Charleston Wine + Food 2019

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:50:00 +0000

Live from the 2019 Charleston Wine + Food festival.

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Ep 123 - Beer & Beards

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:33:00 +0000

Local beer, news about the Beard awards, plus: could Purim be the next Cinco de Mayo?

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Ep 122 - Risks & rewards

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:18:00 +0000

Sweet tea is worse for your health than you thought. Plus: New dining options come to Joint Base Charleston and we discuss some risky political food decisions.

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Ep 121 - Play it safe

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 8 Mar 2019 20:39:00 +0000

From 2000 to 2010 kitchen slicing accidents more than doubled, now there are fancy new gloves to keep your fingers on your hands. Plus: the pros and cons of new parking regulations, and we wonder if critics are killing restaurants?

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Ep 120 - Corn and controversy

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 1 Mar 2019 17:53:00 +0000

Hanna travels to Mexico in search of the origins of Jimmy Red Cord, plus some very spicy takes about souther food from Twitter.

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Ep 119 - Locally grown

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:28:00 +0000

General manager for Growfood Carolina, Sara Clow, joins Hanna and Robert to talk about locally grown produce.

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Ep 118 - The big cheese

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 8 Feb 2019 21:35:00 +0000

Burrata cheese is taking over Charleston menus and a history of Mexican Queso.

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Ep 117 - Solamente en el sur

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 1 Feb 2019 21:01:00 +0000

All about the Mexican food and trends you can only find in the south.

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Ep 116 - Cheap eats

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:35:00 +0000

The end of Washington Post's Cheat Eat column plus Grand Strand pancake houses.

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Ep 115 - Back to business

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Hanna and Robert are back from vacation and talk about what they did over the holidays.

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Ep 114 - Future tense

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 4 Jan 2019 20:27:00 +0000

Looking ahead and trends and forecasts for 2019.

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Ep 113 - Holiday round-up

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:21:00 +0000

Hanna and Robert close out the year with a look back at some major news of 2018.

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Ep 112 - Red beans and rice roadshow

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 7 Dec 2018 22:09:00 +0000

Pableaux Johnson joins us to talk about his Red Beans and Rice Roadshow.

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Ep 111 - Hitting the road

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:08:00 +0000

A followup on Cheetos, plus Hanna and Robert talk about the best highway road stops and how to find them.

Link to the Cheetos story: https://popula.com/2018/10/24/flames-on-the-side-of-my-face/

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Ep 110 - Giving thanks

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:02:00 +0000

Giving thanks for some good food news.

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Ep 109 - It's got to be said

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 9 Nov 2018 22:08:00 +0000

Hashing out the situation with Mike Ray, owner of Normady Farms bakery.

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Ep 108 - Transparency and cover ups

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 2 Nov 2018 20:29:00 +0000

All about transparency in food and food journalism.

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Ep 107 - Dive bars and malls

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:47:00 +0000

How have dive bars and mall food courts become endangered species?

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Ep 106 - Revise and resubmit

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:33:00 +0000

Is it ok to put Goldfish on your mac and cheese? Is it a good thing millennials are killing American cheese? Are people out there dying from eating too many Cheetos and Takis? Plus: Robert talks about some BBQ revisions.

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Ep 105 - Crossing borders and pushing boundaries

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:40:00 +0000

Facebook marketplace has become a booming source of unregulated home cooking, plus trying out some Mexican sushi.

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Ep 104 - Research trips

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 5 Oct 2018 21:01:00 +0000

A BBQ mea culpa from Robert and Hanna's made a surprising discovery about crab legs.

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Ep 103 - Doom and gloom

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:58:00 +0000

Are local restaurant reviews dying? And what about restaurants in Charleston? Is a spate of recent closings isolation or the sign of a bubble popping?

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Ep 102 - Peachy keen

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:49:00 +0000

Back from our hurricane break. Did you know this year had a great peach crop? Plus: a totally new way to use peaches and an all-new peach brandy from Highwire.

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Ep 101 - Divisive foodstuffs

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 7 Sep 2018 20:24:00 +0000

All about the foods you either love or hate.

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Special - Hanna on chain restaurants

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:24:00 +0000

Visit highwayhelper.simplecast.fm to listen to audio reviews of the top restaurants or read the story.

Ep 100 - Five and ten

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:55:00 +0000

All about lists and listicles. What makes a restaurant truly southern?

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Ep 99 - Oui chef

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:32:00 +0000

Chef Sean Brock has formally left the Neighborhood Dining Group. What does this portend for the future of the Charleston dining scene? Also, what happened to all the women chefs in Charleston?

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Ep 98 - Festival preview

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:39:00 +0000

Gillian Zettler from Charleston Wine + Food gives us a preview of this years festival and talks about how this year's festival will feature more women.

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Ep 97 - Good advice

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:26:00 +0000

Robert gets advice on ranking BBQ restaurants from The Washington Post's Tim Carman and Hanna has some tips for expanding your culinary horizons.

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Ep 96 - Fish tales

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

James London from Chubby Fish joins us to talk about the trials and tribulations of trying to open the restaurant. Why did it take so long? What could Charleston be doing better? Speaking of seafood, Hanna explains why the idea of oyster season is out of date and you can now confidently enjoy them year-round.

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Ep 95 - Politics & protest

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 6 Jul 2018 16:23:00 +0000

Tim Carman of The Washington Post joins Hanna and Robert to talk about a new law that might lead to the end of tipping, plus the controversy over Red Hen refusing to serve White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

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Ep 94 - The global south

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:33:00 +0000

Virginia Willis, Chef and cookbook author, joins Hanna and Robert to talk about the "Global South".

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Ep 93 - Contested beverages

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:05:00 +0000

Why do hotel architects hate coffee machines? Will the “manager’s happy hour” be the new continental breakfast at hotels? Plus: don’t call it a “mocktail,” so called zero-proof cocktails hold potential so why are there so few of them?

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Ep 92 - Steak and ham

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 6 Jun 2018 20:39:00 +0000

Japanese steakhouses are a uniquely southern tradition and we've got all the surprising details. Plus, another surprise: the origins of country ham.

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Ep 91 - Charleston in the spotlight

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 17:20:00 +0000

Rodney Scott wins at the James Beard Awards and had plans to bring his BBQ to Birmingham. Plus, drag brunches are a bit hit in Charleston but what does this mean for the local LGBTQ community?

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Ep 90 - Home cooking at work

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 23 May 2018 20:46:00 +0000

Taking a look at different types of professional cooking in home settings and home cooking in professional settings.

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Ep - 89 Special sauce

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 10 May 2018 18:58:00 +0000

Sauce innovations, sauce disruptions, bottling, and more. Executive chef at Edmund's Oast Bob Cook joins us to talk about all things sauce.

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Ep 88 - City tours

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 2 May 2018 21:02:00 +0000

There are now several Husk restaurants across the south, how are they different from the original and what does this tell us about cities' culinary identities?

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Ep 87 - Everyone in the pool

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:35:00 +0000

When you weren't paying attention, Congress changed the laws around tipping. Can you trust that your tips are going to your waiter now? Will this be the end of tipping?

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Ep 86 - All-day breakfast

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:26:00 +0000

What's the problem with breakfast for dinner? Plus: the Spirited Brunch is back and it's bigger than ever.

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Ep 85 - Wine and cheese party

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:20:00 +0000

Santel Powell and Mike van Beyrer join us to talk about some unusual wine and "cheese" pairings.

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Ep 84 - Spring fever

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 4 Apr 2018 20:57:00 +0000

Hanna Raskin and Robert Moss discuss how the InstaPot has revolutionized deviled egg preparation and talk to Kim Jamieson about tourism in South Carolina. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 83 - Softies

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:55:01 +0000

All about soft shell crabs. Plus: Rosé wine is more complex than you might think. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 82 - Reconstructing southern dining

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:12:27 +0000

Dining in the reconstruction era. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 81 - Odds and ends

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:08:11 +0000

We tried making the Charleston Waffle, and it went ok. Plus: the original Brooklyn barbecue, pastrami, and how it may be poised to kill bacon. Also restaurant chairs are tricky business. Find the Charleston Waffle recipe here: https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston-waffle-recipe/article_7fd1a1f8-27c1-11e8-a41b-3bbcf5a74b45.html Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 80 - Charleston Wine + Food recap

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 7 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Hanna talks to Sara Franklin about her new book on Edna Lewis, plus Hanna and Stephanie recap 2018 Charleston Wine + Food. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 79 - Strawmen & bad behavior

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:05:55 +0000

What is the Charleston Waffle? Plus: allegations of inappropriate behavior have been leveled against the CEO of a Charleston hospitality group. Robert and Hanna discuss how such allegations should inform the work of food critics. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 78 - Crusty but not crumby

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:34:19 +0000

Chris Wilkins from Root Baking Co. joins us to talk about about southern bread-making. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 77 - Sales tax scandal

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:29:42 +0000

Beloved Charleston restaurants Xiao Bao Biscuit and its new cousin Tu are caught overcharging customers on sales tax. Geoff Yost joins us to talk about the restaurants' response and why this issue struck such a nerve with so many people. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 76 - The world is your oyster (part 2)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 7 Feb 2018 22:06:10 +0000

Part two of our oyster special. Middleton knives plus the history of manufactured ice. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 75 - The world is your oyster (part 1)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 1 Feb 2018 17:21:03 +0000

All about oysters! Oyster broker Tres Hundertmark talks about unique varities of oysters from North Carolina and Isabella McBeth talks about competitive shucking. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 74 - Follow up edition

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:50:20 +0000

Following up on grocery stores and food for wintry weather. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 73 - Groceries and cold

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:31:39 +0000

Food trends for cold weather and innovations in grocery stores. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 72 - Closings and concepts

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:14:06 +0000

With the new year comes a fresh batch of restaurant closings, but it's not all bad news: out with the old and in with the new concepts! Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 71 - Rosy futures

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 4 Jan 2018 18:56:50 +0000

After a dour 2017, what's there to look forward to in 2018? A lot, it turns out. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 69 - Culinarians

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:03:36 +0000

David Shields joins us to talk about his new book, "The Culinarians", the history of American dining, and the preservation of rare and unique ingredients.

Ep 68 - Long, strange trip

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 6 Dec 2017 22:33:18 +0000

The P&C's new food writer, Stephanie Barna joins us. Plus: Hanna's back from her trip to India with some treats and a lot of knowledge. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 67 - Bookworm

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:11:47 +0000

Sarah Camp Milem and Jerry Slater from the Southern Foodways Alliance join us to talk about their new Guide to Cocktails, plus Phillip Rhodes of Garden and Gun talks Alabama, Mac and Cheese, and all other things you can learn from the new book "S is for Southern" Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 66 - Convenient and cheesy

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:06:49 +0000

Hanna has a strange pizza experience, McCrady's has a new format, Robert's got some history on Velveeta cheese, and Chipotle queso: a Post and Courier Investigation. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 65 - Thanksgiving 2017

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:34:02 +0000

Revisiting some questions from last year, some new Thanksgiving dinner ideas, and tips on pairing Ciders with Thanksgiving courses. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 64 - (Live at BevCon) Trump's in the White House and we're scoring rum

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 8 Nov 2017 21:59:25 +0000

Live from BevCon, a panel discussion about how food writers have dealt with some surprising new challenges since the election of Donald Trump. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 63 - Nathalie Dupree (pt 2)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 1 Nov 2017 19:53:14 +0000

By listener request, Nathalie Dupree joins Hanna and Robert. Part two of two. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 62 - Bonus: New Charleston Cuisine

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:48:22 +0000

We're celebrating the release of Hanna's new book "New Charleston Cuisine" which contains the 50 recipes from Charleston's top kitchens that capture dining in the city right now. Joining Hanna and Robert is Mike van Beyrer from Bottles to help pair wines with three recipes from the book. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 61 - Nathalie Dupree (pt 1)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:05:31 +0000

By listener request, Nathalie Dupree joins Hanna and Robert. Part one of two. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 60 - Saveur comes to town (pt 2)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:28:01 +0000

Saveur is in Charleston for their annual Blog Awards. In this final part, we interview Mara King about fermentation video series, Kate Wood about her baking blog, and Nami and Shen Chen from Just One Cookbook. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 59 - Saveur comes to town (pt 1)

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:00:48 +0000

Saveur is in Charleston for their annual Blog Awards. We interview Editor-in-Chief of Saveur, Adam Sachs as well as award winners Michał Korkosz and Hellen Die. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 58 - Such a cliché

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 4 Oct 2017 21:11:01 +0000

Clichés, trends, annoyances, and pet peeves in dining. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 57 - Blurred lines

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:01:10 +0000

What is exactly the south? Plus: Food and Wine magazine is moving to Birmingham. What's that about? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 56 - Status symbols

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:38:07 +0000

A tipping scandal at California Dreaming, can high-end food work at a ball park, and Charleston's shifting tourist areas. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 55 - Tough questions

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:59:57 +0000

Hanna and Robert tackle some tough question about food from how to deal with problematic historical figures to hiring practices today. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 54 - Gendered dining

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 7 Sep 2017 20:37:51 +0000

When is it appropriate to dine out non-romantically with a person of a different gender? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 53 - Fries

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 01:21:05 +0000

Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 52 - Anniversary

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:34:13 +0000

Celebrating a year of The Winnow! Hanna and Robert (and Emory) look back on a year of podcasting and what we've learned along the way. Then Hanna and Robert talk about the changing food media landscape. Plus: The Post and Courier is hiring a new food reporter. Do you have what it takes? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 42 (redux) - John T. Edge

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:09:38 +0000

John T. Edge joins us to talk about his new book "The Potlikker Papers" and talks about the past, present, and future of southern food. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 51 - Rules & norms

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 9 Aug 2017 20:57:36 +0000

Etiquette of eating on the go, from subways to airplanes. Technology is changing the rules about splitting checks. Finally, a zoning dispute over pizza in Cambridge, Mass raises the question of how cities should try to regulate what kind of restaurants can open in their communities. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 50 - Hell in a handbasket

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 2 Aug 2017 21:17:12 +0000

Is home cooking dead, is it ok to put cheese on BBQ, and Edmund's Oast retires a popular dish. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 49 - Winnow on the road at Brew Bash

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:38:59 +0000

The Winnow goes on the road the the Brew Bash to interview several figures in the Charleston coffee scene, including Michael Mai, Gordon Galloway, and Francisco Davila. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 48 - Political party

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:40:49 +0000

Angel Postell from BevCon joins us to talk about the intersection of booze and politics.

Ep 47 - Boozy fried chicken

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:32:42 +0000

What wines and spirits pair best with fried chicken? We put some options to the test. Plus: crazy liquor laws around the country.

Ep 46 - BBQ Remix

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:35:02 +0000

Hanna and Robert are off this week, so we're remixing some of our greatest BBQ hits! Up first: Hanna's recent audio review of Rodney Scott's new downtown restaurant, then flashback to last year as Hanna interviews Rodney in the process of opening shop. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 45 - Fried Chicken

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:48:42 +0000

Hot off of her grand tour of South Carolina's best backroads fried chicken, Hanna is back in the studio to talk about this crispy delicacy. We discuss the best fried chicken joints, some of the history of fried chicken, the invention of the broasting method, and finally try to resolve the difference between chicken-fried and country-fried steak. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 44 - F-Town

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:48:08 +0000

This is Foodtown. Hanna and Robert debate whether Greenville has become a food town, and just what exactly is a food town anyway? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 43 - Icy innovations

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:02:43 +0000

Jolin Jiang of Ice & Pan joins us to discuss opening a new desert restaurant in Charleston, plus: innovations in deserts and Lowcountry Boils. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 42 - John T. Edge

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 7 Jun 2017 20:54:22 +0000

John T. Edge joins us to talk about his new book "The Potlikker Papers" and talks about the past, present, and future of southern food. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 41 - All BBQ w/ The Washington Post’s Jim Shahin

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:10:34 +0000

All about BBQ, from Texas to South Carolina. We discuss the history, varieties, and future of BBQ with Washington Post columnist Jim Shahin, the resurgence of cooking over fire, plus tips and tricks for cooking out at home. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 40 - Just desserts

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 24 May 2017 20:05:59 +0000

Hanna and Robert try out the Rhubarb Croissant from Butcher and Bee. Jay Rayner of The Guardian says deserts have been getting a bad rap lately. Hanna and Robert talk about why that is, how it can change, and the best desert experiences here in Charleston. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 39 - Waffle House, Beard awards, & fried chicken

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 17 May 2017 19:55:13 +0000

Waffle House One of the founders of the famous chain died recently. We discuss the history and the legend of Waffle House. James Beard Foundation Awards Congratulations to Hanna on her win, plus we discuss other notable winners. Best fried chicken Hanna is embarking on an odyssey to find the best fried chicken in rural South Carolina. Can fried chicken be romantic? KFC is sexing up Colonel Sanders, people are posting Popeye’s engagement photos, is it a good date food? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 38 - Tea rooms, quails, & wedding cakes

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 10 May 2017 19:43:19 +0000

Kathy Dowis of Grace Church Cathedral joins us to talk about upcoming Tea Room events, Hanna talks about her trip to a quail farm, and we discuss the latest trends in wedding cakes. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 37 - Food & tech

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 3 May 2017 19:40:54 +0000

Rich Conte from Blackbaud joins Hanna and Robert to talk about the intersection of food and technology. Also on this episode: How beverages in the workplace are changing, and Robert shares the result of his home experiment pasteurizing raw milk. Will it still taste the same? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 36 - Oils and fats

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 21:13:28 +0000

Clay Oliver from Oliver Farm joins Hanna and Robert to talk about artisanal, cold-pressed oils, plus: the decline of Fatz Cafe and a spirited discussion about whether or not you should drink raw milk (you shouldn't). Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 35 - Special: Review of Rodney Scott's BBQ

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:42:31 +0000

We take a break from our normal format this week as Hanna Raskin reviews Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston, SC. Review runs from 1:06-10:28, then stick around for some behind-the-scenes discussion. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 34 - In the drink

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:42:48 +0000

When is it ok for restaurants to raise the prices for alcoholic drinks, also Charleston is getting a coffee delivery service and we tried it out, and Michael Mai for Mercantile and Mash joins us to talk about all things coffee. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 33 - Keeping it fresh

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 5 Apr 2017 12:12:36 +0000

How Oreo is keeping its brand fresh with limited edition products, the rise of individual quick frozen fish, and the John Island Farmer's Market. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 32 - Essential benefits

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:03:47 +0000

P&C health editor Lauren Sausser joins Hanna and Robert to talk about the intricate ways healthcare (and proposed reform) impact the food and beverage industry. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 31 - Scattered, smothered, & covered

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:47:15 +0000

Waffle House, secret ingredients, and whether or not the practice of tipping is going away. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 30 - Curry & barley

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:54:25 +0000

Meherwan Irani from Chai Pani in Asheville joins Hanna and Robert to talk about blending Indian street food with Southern ingredients as well as his new BBQ project Buxton Hall. Also: just in time for St. Patrick’s day, Irish whisky is making a comeback. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 29 - John Currence

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 8 Mar 2017 20:24:43 +0000

Chef John Currence joins Hanna and Robert, plus a discussion about the best BBQ in every state. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Wine + Food Festival Update - Saturday

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Sat, 4 Mar 2017 15:44:18 +0000

Day 3 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Wine + Food Festival Update - Friday

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 3 Mar 2017 15:57:55 +0000

Day 3 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Wine + Food Festival Update - Thursday

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 2 Mar 2017 15:13:48 +0000

Day 2 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 28 - Overlooked & overhyped

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 1 Mar 2017 22:10:29 +0000

Things in the food world that haven't gotten enough attention. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Wine + Food Festival Update - Wednesday

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 1 Mar 2017 16:17:57 +0000

Day 1 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 27 - Old & dusty

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:44:50 +0000

Hanna and Robert dig into the past: the history of spaghetti houses in the south, the history of restaurants in the south, and the history of food media. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 26 - Bon Voyage

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:34:04 +0000

Greg Leonard from Delaware North joins Hanna and Robert to talk about the new restaurants at the Charleston Airport, are airports becoming better dining destinations and what about other methods of travel? Plus: controversy in Raleigh as a critic is asked to leave the restaurant she was reviewing. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 25 - Monumental tasks

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 8 Feb 2017 21:14:43 +0000

Food crawls, Charleston Food and Wine festival plus other food festivals, and creating monuments and museums to food history. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 24 - Effin B Radio x The Winnow

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 1 Feb 2017 22:33:37 +0000

The Effin B Radio crew joins Hanna and Robert for a "best friends podcast." Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 23 - Futurama

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:01:26 +0000

Randi Weinstein joins Hanna and Robert to talk about her upcoming F&B business conference for women, will robots eventually replace service staff at restaurants, other ways food & beverage are being automated, and Hanna really likes the Old Spanish Sugar Mill in Florida. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 22 - Food innovation

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:57:54 +0000

Thad Moore joins Hanna and Robert to pose the question: do people want to see their beans in the best possible light or as they really are? Plus other food innovations: food in pouches and tins, and combination restaurants. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 21 - Out with the old, in with the new

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Fri, 6 Jan 2017 22:25:57 +0000

New year's resolutions, Charleston's new "ladies bar," corkage fees. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 20 - Year in review 2016

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:28:58 +0000

Review of 2016 and predictions for 2017. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 19 - Yuletide

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:08:00 +0000

The Christmas edition of The Winnow! Traditional foods and beverages of Christmas, the history of egg nog. Also: Maurice Ray of Park Circle Creamery in North Charleston talks about ice cream. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com) foodPodcastwinnowpostandcouriercharlestonsouthernsouthcarolina

Ep 18 - Tough critics

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:57:56 +0000

Problems with restaurant genres, how restaurants respond to reviews, food in SC prisons. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 17 - Presentation & representation

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 7 Dec 2016 22:06:17 +0000

Top Chef comes to Charleston, human decor, and The John Dabney Dinner Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 16 - Tea of all types

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:38:45 +0000

Max Falkowitz, Executive digital editor of Saveur, joins Hanna and Robert to discuss all types of tea and how sweet tea isn't really as southern as you think. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 15 - Thanksgiving

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:52:34 +0000

Thanksgiving traditions, keeping the peace with your family, history of the holiday, deep fried turkey, and a special lightning round! Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 14 - Takings

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:17:06 +0000

Thai Phi from Pink Bellies Food Truck joins Hanna and Robert to talk about Vietnamese food, frozen food, and the issue of respecting food from different cultures. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 13 - Big problems

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 9 Nov 2016 21:55:55 +0000

Steve Palmer of Indigo Road talks about alcoholism in the F&B industry, as well as challenges of starting restaurants and rising costs.

Ep 12 - Chain them up

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 2 Nov 2016 17:21:45 +0000

All about restaurant chains: how do you define a chain restaurant? Are they properly respected? Should they be reviewed? Which are Hanna's and Robert's favorites? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 11 - Do's and Don'ts

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:07:33 +0000

Can you put ketchup on a hotdog? Hanna and Robert discuss food taboos, city signature sandwiches, and soft drink alternatives.

Ep 10 - Openings and closings

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:33:13 +0000

Brooks Reitz talks about his experience opening Leon's and Little Jack Tavern, as well as music in Restaurants. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Ep 9 - Restaurant Philosophy

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 20:50:51 +0000

The founder of Grey Ghost Bakery Katherine Frankstone talks cookies, an update about Hurricane Matthew, Chris Shepherd's new concept in Houston, and the philosophy of naming restaurants.

Ep 8 - Rodney Scott

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:01:18 +0000

BBQ legend Rodney Scott joins Hanna to talk about barbeque and his highly anticipated new restaurant coming soon to Charleston.

Ep 6 - Back to work: Cook shortages, Pastrami, Jamaican food, Bi-Lo

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:31:04 +0000

The ongoing problem of attracting and hiring cooks, the origins of pastrami, the proliferation of Jamaican food in the low country, and Bi-Lo's departure from downtown.

Ep 5 - Kathleen Purvis on Charlotte dining, southern craft spirits, décor, barbeque

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 6 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Charlotte Observer food editor Kathleen Purvis joins Hanna and Robert to discuss the restaurant and brewing scenes in Charlotte, southern craft spirits, restaurant décor, and the ever controversial Maurice's Piggie Park in Columbia. Theme song courtesy The Bluestone Ramblers.

Ep 4 - BevCon Special: Bars, service, ice, jello shots

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:33:30 +0000

Tiffanie Barriere joins Hanna and Robert to discuss all things related to bars and cocktails.

Ep 3 - Beer, Short Grain, Barbecue, Uber Taste

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:34:16 +0000

Discussing Beer Week and the southern brewery scene with Brandon Plyler, Bon Appétit names Short Grain one of the 50 best new restaurants in the country, The Washington Post says Charleston is the “future of barbecue,” and Uber Taste has a rocky trial run on the peninsula. Theme song: "The Hunt" by Comfort Fit

Ep 2.1 - Addielee's leaves N. Charleston

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:38:41 +0000

Annie Whitlock of Addielee's Kitchen joins Hanna and Robert to discuss her restaurant and its new location. Theme: "The Hunt" by Comfort Fit

Ep 2.2 - Rum

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:36:20 +0000

Forget bourbon, a new rum bar is coming to town. Hanna and Robert discuss the spirit's history in Charleston and the South.

Ep 2.4 - Boiled Peanuts

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:31:41 +0000

Hanna and Robert discuss a true South Carolina delicacy: boiled peanuts.

The Winnow - Ep 1.2

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 9 Aug 2016 14:15:00 +0000

Are clickbait "listicles" ruining food journalism?

The Winnow - Ep 1.3

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Tue, 9 Aug 2016 14:15:00 +0000

Fine dining is poised for a comeback, but are causal diners willing to dress up to eat out?

The Winnow - Ep 1.1

understandsc@postandcourier.com (The Post and Courier) — Sun, 7 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Trying tamales from Crooked Crown, Charleston's the "best city in the world," and an end of an era at S.N.O.B. as chef Frank Lee steps down. Theme song: "The Hunt" by Comfort Fit.