GiGi’s Taqueria serves up real-deal Mexican street food with a Folly attitude By Lorne Chambers | editor In many metropolitan areas, including parts of Charleston, food trucks are all the rage. Often selling things like braised pork belly and Brussels spout...
BOURBON BACON JAM By The ‘Wich Doctor Owner & Chef Jeff Butler Yields 3 1/2 cups. Enjoy on steak, meaty fish, omelettes, or just about anything! Ingredients: • 1 & 1/2 Pounds of bacon (uncooked, chopped in 1-inch pieces) • 1 Large yellow onion • 1/2...
RACE AND INJUSTICE ON FOLLY, CIRCA 1864 During the Civil War struggles for control of Charleston Harbor, three regiments of African-American Union soldiers were stationed on Folly Beach. Racial inequality was not only a trait of life in the American South—the...
THE SLOWER YOU GO THE LESS DAMAGE YOU DO “The slower you go, the less damage you do.” “Always leave yourself an escape route.” These words came from my boss during the first few days of work at Bohicket Marina. As such, my professional mariner’s career began. I...
BEAT THE HEAT AND GET OUT EARLY ON THE WATER Fishing has been very productive this summer and anglers can expect more of the same in August. During this month, it will be important to get out early or stay out late to beat the heat. Not only will it be more...