After the just short of two hour car ride, we fueled up with brunch at Poogan's Porch. Its' central location and high ratings made it the perfect stop. Located in a historical townhouse, the restaurants menu boast a variety of classic southern cuisine with a modern flare. Mom and I both had Chef Isaac's She Crab Soup to start and the Fish and Grits for our entree. Grandma opted for the Crab Cake Benedict. The interior was decked out for Christmas and had a warm homey ambiance.
(the cheesy grits side and okra and tomato on top were a perfect pairing!)
Bellies full we took a stroll down the popular King Street. This has been the shopping epicenter of Charleston since the 1700's. Antique shops are plenty, and you can find everything from trendy boutiques like Irresistibles to high-end classics like Louis Vuitton. We eventually made our way to The Charleston City Market, which used to house the city's meat market. It's now a collection of local vendors selling everything from handcrafted Sweet Grass Baskets by the Gullah community to fashion jewelry.
(for those of you who don't know, I have an issue with shoes xoxo)
The day ended with a tour around the city in a horse drawn carriage. Our horse Steve was a great tour guide, but a little slow in his old age :)
Charleston, SC is a beautiful city with an amazing rich history. If you visit, take a couple days to explore its nooks and cranies. They exude character and secrets yet to be uncovered.
Finally, here is the outfit for the day. Super excited about this one. Lots of amazing after Christmas sales! Shirt, sweater and necklace are J.Crew. Shoes - Vince Camuto (eep...they sparkle!)
d. eileen
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