6 local eateries to appear on ‘America's Best Restaurants'
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Six of the Lowcountry's locally owned eateries are set to be featured on a traveling social media show that spotlights the best restaurants across America.
America's Best Restaurants will air the episodes later on their social media channels. Each episode will feature a showcase of the restaurant's popular dishes, interviews with the owners and staff, and a discussion of how the restaurant holds a special place in the community.
The restaurants set to be highlighted are:
Copper House, owned by Dalton and Katherine Taylor and Socrates Duffus, sits in a historic brick building in Holly Hill and serves southern comfort food.
My Three Sons of Charleston is run by Army veteran Lorraine Smalls and her son Antwan. The North Charleston restaurant specializes in southern soul food and emphasizes community commitment by participating in fundraisers and events.
Amici's Italian Bistro, owned by Jennifer French, is also in North Charleston and offers traditional Italian fare, wine tastings, and cooking classes.
Montana's is a steakhouse in Goose Creek owned by Dustin Clark and his parents, Brenda and Jerry. It has been open since 1999 and specializes in hand-cut meats like steaks, pork loin, and chicken tenders.
East Bay Deli, owned by Dan and Joanna Jaicks, brings a New York-style deli experience to the Lowcountry. There are seven deli locations in the Lowcountry and 12 in the state.
Smashley's Burger Bar, a counter-style restaurant in North Charleston owned by Ashley Valdivieso, serves a wide variety of foods, including burgers, rice bowls, empanadas, sweet plantains, fried cauliflower, and more.
All the spots featured on ABR are selected based on customer reviews, menu items, community involvement, and social media presence.
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