Inexpensive soul food

Hi

Are there any buffets within the historic district, or inexpensive soul food establishments?

Thanks

Ben

Inexpensive soul food

Most all home-style Southern cooking is what the rest of the world now calls ';soul food';. As you travel across the south, you will note regional and seasonal differences based on the availability of local ingredients.

In the lowcountry, traditional gullah cooking incorporates lots of fish and shellfish, which are easily caught in the ocean, marshes, and creeks. Expect lots of fresh vegetables, as well as pork, chicken, rice, and -of course - grits.

You will find the local, gullah cuisine in virtually all Charleston restaurants. Two places known for traditional preparation are:

Bertha%26#39;s Kitchen, 2332 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC, 843.554.6519

GULLAH CUISINE 1717 Hwy. 17 N., Mt. Pleasant (843) 881-9076

Also, for insight into African American culture and history in Charleston, you might enjoy the excellent ';Gullah Tour'; with local guide Alphonso Brown. Check the website at -

http://www.gullahtours.com/

Inexpensive soul food

For inexpensive breakfast or lunch within the historic district, try Joseph%26#39;s, on Meeting Street near the corner of Queen Street. The fried green tomatoes and the oyster ';po%26#39; boy'; sandwich are my personal favorites, but everything is good. The place is very local and casual.

Another suggestion ...

It appears from your other posts that you might be visiting several states, in the south and west, over the next few months. Always be sure to try to local barbecue. Localities compete over who serves up the best barbecue. You will be able to form your own opinion.

In the Charleston area, take the short drive down Rte. 17 (The Savannah Highway) to Bessinger%26#39;s. Their ';all you can eat'; buffet, featuring wonderful, fresh pulled pork and lots of vegetables is around $10.00 per person. (That is less than 5 GBP!)

In the historic district, ';Sticky Fingers'; (a local chain founded by transplants from Memphis who missed their Memphis-style barbecue) is very good. As the name implies, Sticky Fingers is known for ribs.

In general, you will find food much less pricey than it is in the UK. Your pounds will go a long way!

Well, what can I say, just your comments alone is making our trip worthwhile, without sampling the food.

Your time and comments are much appreciated

Once again many thanks

Ben

Jestine%26#39;s Kitchen is not family style but is in the historical district and is very good.

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