Charleston's Menu

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)