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Where to stay - CHARLESTON
+ NEW YORK SOCIAL DIARY, ELLE DECOR, TOWN AND COUNTRY
A Town and Country and Elle Decor hotel pick for Charleston. Elle Decor writes about Planters Inn, "A luxurious retreat in the heart of downtown’s historic district. On the premises is Peninsula Grill, one of Charleston’s most refined restaurants." [Elle Decor]  64 room hotel offering "the requisite top-notch" service.   See pictures, read all about Charleston in the attached New York Social Diary article by NYC socialite Jamee Gregory.
+ ELLE DECOR, DAILYCANDY
1 843 723 0500
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A DailyCandy and Elle Decor hotel pick for Charleston. "You’re in the thick of it at the posh Market Pavilion Hotel at the corner of Market and East Bay. Head to the rooftop bar for great views of the water and Old Market." [DailyCandy]
+ ELLE DECOR, TOWN AND COUNTRY
1 843 556 0500
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Charming B & B housed in the former stable and servant's quarters behind the Edmonston-Alston House, one of Charleston's top house museums.  Great location on the High Battery, in the heart of the historic district.  Rooms from $195.
+ TATLER
Tatler calls the 1886 Wentworth Mansion in Charleston, "A wonderful place to stay.... The place is preserved, yes, but not pickled because the mansion recently moved up from inn status to full-on five star; so there's also wi-fi, click-to-it aircon, fabulously well-stocked minibars and a very chic restaurant..." [Tatler, November 2008]
+ DAILYCANDY
1 843 727 3100
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A good option for "quieter charm" in Charleston, writes the DailyCandy in the attached article.  Posh B&B located on the exclusive residential tip of the Battery.
+ TOWN AND COUNTRY
Town and Country's pick.  Big, modern hotel with a "genteel" decor.
+ ELLE DECOR, DAILYCANDY, TOWN AND COUNTRY
1 843 937 0930
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Popular local restaurant, often cited to be the favorite among Charlestonians. Casual eatery serving excellent Southern fare. Try the shrimp and grits. Yum! Read the attached DailyCandy and Elle Decor articles for Charleston travel tips.
+ ELLE DECOR, TOWN AND COUNTRY
1 843 727 0111
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Excellent "Lowcountry" food served in a 1834 brick building, renovated with a contemporary flare.   Anl Elle Decor restaurant pick for Charleston.
+ ELLE DECOR
1 483 266 7477
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In May 2009, Elle Decor raved about the restaurant of this historic plantation-house museum just outside Charleston. "Recipes of the late, great cook Edna Lewis rule the delectable low-country menu (panfried quail; shrimp and grits)."  [Elle Decor]  Middleton Place and nearby Drayton Hall are two must-see plantations in the Charleston area.  For insider shopping and sightseeing tips, read the attached article.
+ ELLE DECOR
1 843 577 0025
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An Elle Decor restaurant pick, on a farm just outside Charleston.   The magazine comments about McCrady's Restaurant, "A private farm on Wadmalaw Island provides almost everything on chef Sean Brock’s menu [semi-finalist, 2008 James Beard Award, Southeast USA], including organic heirloom tomatoes, broccoli, peas, and squash as well as the pork that goes into the homemade charcuterie.
+ ELLE DECOR
1 483 762 3338
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Good spot for sushi in Charleston. In May 2009, Elle Decor comments about Savory Sushi and Catering, "Excellent tapas and highly creative sushi rolls from chef Rhett Thomas."
+ ELLE DECOR
1 843 887 4342
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A good side trip from Charleston, according to Elle Decor in the attached article. "[At T. W. Graham & Co.] owner-chefs Claudia and Pete Kornack’s delectable shrimp hoagies and homemade pies attract area gourmands in droves to this picturesque Southern Gothic town 40 miles north of Charleston."
+ ELLE DECOR
1 843 534 2434
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Elle Decor writes about Cru Café, "Chef John Zucker’s delightful bistro is tucked into a venerable house just off the main market. The poblano-mozzarella fried chicken is an outstanding variation on a regional standard." Get other Charleston tips in the attached, May 2009 article, Elle Decor goes to Charleston.
+ ELLE DECOR
1 843 724 3490
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"Incredibly fresh seafood and vegetables and a hip bar make this Thai spot a [Charleston] favorite." [Elle Decor] Read all about Charleston hotpots in the attached Elle Decor article.
+ DAILYCANDY, TOWN AND COUNTRY
1 843 723 3424
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DailyCandy says, "It’s not food; it’s an icon." Top notch, "creative" Southern fare served in a former warehouse. Popular spot with the local movers and shakers.  SNOB is part of the Maverick Southern Kitchens group, which operates Charleston Cooks!, a culinary shop next door offering cooking classes. Get shopping and sightseeing tips for Charleston in the attached DailyCandy article.
+ TOWN AND COUNTRY
1 843 805 5900
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Food is Good.  Popular, hip bistro where diners share bowls of locally grown vegetables, which accompany entrées such as organic, herb roasted chicken and triggerfish.
+ TOWN AND COUNTRY
1 843 853 8466
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Trendy wine bar serving Spanish tapas and other international dishes.



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+ GRIDSKIPPER
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+ CONDE NAST
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