🇺🇸 Scottish Guy Tries Fancy Southern Food in Charleston SC

Trying Shrimp n Grits in Charleston South Carolina.
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[@jenfine]

A good rule of thumb for any American city is to ignore the fancy places and find out where the locals eat for authentic food. You’ll get a better meal for less money.

[@shaunvlog]

Hi Jen! Thanks for the advice. It's so true, the best spots are often where the locals flock. We'll definitely keep that in mind for our next stops. Appreciate your insights and thanks for watching! 🍽🏙 -Shaun

[@Gamecocks4life70]

Yes sir, get out of the tourist territory and hit the outskirts. The outer islands and some inland spots are much more reasonable, down to earth and not a SNOB (Slightly North of Broad) wanna impress spot. Better food and better people!

[@ericsteel173]

My father was a world traveller, he always told me, in his experience, the best restaurants aren’t the big, expensive 5 star restaurants, the best restaurants were the small hole in the wall, mom and pop shops with the line out the door. He worked for 7 US Presidents, so he got to experience 5 star dining.

[@doratiscareno5856]

​@@shaunvlog Dude You don't even know what yr doing. Get off the camera 👎 You were suppose to make a video about San Francisco...BUT YOU NEVER SHOWED SAN FRANCISCO YOU SHOW YR FACE ALOT AND YOU SHOWED HOTEL HALLWAYS 👎👎👎

[@shaunvlog]

@@doratiscareno5856 hundreds of thousands of people disagree with you. Cry more

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

that wasnt really a good representation of shrimp n grits, looked too froofroo fancy. shrimp n grits is a humble southern comfort dish.

[@jeffhampton2767]

It's gross

[@lairdcummings9092]

Shrimp & Grits is working class food. Sure, you can fancy it up, but that's really unnecessary.

[@ninetteburns3258]

The best shrimp and grits are across the Ravenel bridge in Mount Pleasant - Page’s Okra Grill! Yum!

[@debk5427]

Those grits looked too dry. Good grits are not dry and clumpy.

[@LilliLamour]

Yes a good soul food dish.

[@tammyjones8102]

I'm a Native Texan and 64. I don't like grits not ashamed to say it. Covid robbed me of my love of shrimp. Louisiana isn't pretentious place, it's more of I show u love with my food. No worries we still love u. A new viewer

[@MarySpain1958]

I'm a southetner born in Va. I hate grits.i Tried them different ways even w cheese but nope.

[@mcgee227]

Don't ever go to Charleston in August. Go late October or early April.

[@jamessloanofficial]

Poogan’s Porch is named for a neighborhood dog that hung about the restaurant porch for years. Although he passed away in the late 70’s, many say that his spirit can still be felt, and occasionally seen, in his favorite spot on the porch.

[@JPMJPM]

Yes! There is even a little statue of the dog in the front garden!

[@patriotjon8535]

I feel you Shaun. I am from Louisiana. Lived in the south all my life. We eat grits, But ONLY as a breakfast food. When I first saw them using Shrimp with grits, in fancy restaurants, I didn't "Get it" I thought it was pretty silly. My advice, Is to find out where locals go for their "Cheap eats" Those places live and die on the reputation of their food, And Prices. And are usually the safest bet for an awesome meal. Love your videos!!!

[@LilliLamour]

The Gullah Geechee people invented the dish shrimp and grits. It's been around longer than people know and was made to be eaten any time of day.

[@CindyBoyle]

Shrimp and grits is stupid

[@skcocemag]

​@@CindyBoylewrong.

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

Unfortunately one of the best "cheap eats" places didn't survive the Covid shutdown. Jestine's Kitchen was a great, simple Southern restaurant on Meeting St. They'd been in Charleston for 24 years.

[@WardDorrity]

I'm an old (72) Loosiana boy. Growing up, grits were always a breakfast deal. Two eggs, sunny side up, white toast, bacon or sausage and grits. Butter on the grits and toast. Tabasco on the eggs - always.

[@sherryarflin726]

Not everyone loves grits. Even southerners! I’m just glad you gave them a chance. My children and grandchildren hate them. We were all in born and raised in South Carolina and I have a granddaughter who lives in Charleston and she still hates them….I love them especially Shrimp and Grits.

[@lairdcummings9092]

My take on it is: "If you don't like grits, you've never had good grits " Either that, or you're weird. I didn't learn about grits until I was 12 or 13; first had them on a camping trip, and oatmeal suddenly took a backseat.

[@shaunvlog]

Hi Sherry! It's always fascinating to see how even within families and local regions, food preferences can vary. Glad to know I'm not the only one who's on the fence about grits. 😅 I did give them a shot, and that's what traveling is all about: trying new things! Thanks for sharing about your family's diverse tastes! 🍤🍚 -Shaun

[@annemack174]

I'm in SC. I LOVE LOVE LOVE grits. BUT, I agree, I don't care for 82 Queens Shrimp & Grits either. I doubt you'll get there, but the Old Edisto Post Office Restaurant (barrier island about an hour South of Charleston) has the best Shrimp & Grits I've ever had. No tomatoes. It's grits from corn grown on the island and shrimp caught there as well all with a mousseline sauce. It's outstanding. Recipe is available online if your interested.

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

If you ever make it back to Charleston in cooler weather, say Spring or Fall, you really need to take a foodie walking tour. You'll go to several different places to sample different foods and be stuffed by the end of it. It's a great way to sample the area's food. You might also want to take a guided tour to learn about some of Charleston's fascinating history, the architecture, Palmetto trees and some of the other suggested meanings of the pineapple in Colonial times.

[@shaunvlog]

Lynn, that foodie walking tour sounds like an amazing experience! If we find ourselves back in Charleston during a cooler season, I'll definitely consider it. Love the idea of sampling a variety of local foods. And a guided tour to learn about Charleston's history and culture would be the cherry on top. Thanks for the recommendations! 🍲🚶‍♂ -Shaun

[@xnonsuchx]

I’ve never had shrimp & grits where the sauce/‘gravy’ was sweet, so that seemed odd. The grits also looked kinda dry. Gumbo looked decent, though. Grits/polenta can be rather hit or miss, if not made well. Sometimes they’re not cooked enough and sometimes they’re very bland. I wasn’t fond of them myself the first few times I tried because they were bland, but then I had some dishes with them that were really good.

[@alfredray5608]

The sauce is sweet because it is made with shrimp broth. Grits are cooked a bit dry to hold up under the sauce.

[@tad22560]

Personally, I think that the fact that you said you didn't like the food adds authenticity to your video. I see to many visiting vloggers who (claim to) absolutely love everything they try. That makes me wonder if they're being truthful. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels.

[@bobbysc6348]

82 Queen sucks. He made the right call for sure.

[@RSPDiver]

Glad you went to 82 Queen! Amazing she crab soup, though super rich. This place is a staple for solid fancy date night dining. The back porch is wonderful in cooler weather. Poogan’s is also amazing, with a great story. There’s more authentic food for sure, but 82 is more about the ambiance.

[@BarbaraMullally-f5v]

We love 82 Queen. But I 've never had a bad meal in Charleston, it's a foodie town.

[@msp9810]

Did you send him there? That food looked horrible honesty and I am from the low country, not Charleston but Williamsburg county.

[@tejida815]

It’s terrible about that over salted soup. Many people I know would have sent it back. Props for eating hot food during a heat wave even in an air conditioned restaurant.

[@shaunvlog]

Hey there! Yes, that soup was a bit of a challenge. 😅 Sometimes you just have to roll with it, right? We definitely strive for authentic experiences, and that includes the occasional meal that's not quite up to par. Thanks for the support! 🍲🔥 -Shaun

[@1CathyHendrix]

Looks like ya'll are enjoying your time in Charleston. It is a beautiful city. Can't wait for your next video. I always enjoy them. Tell Teka hello! Hope ya'll have a great week ahead and God bless!

[@seashells616]

You won't get canceled over not liking grits :) Plenty of people born and raised in the south don't like them (my husband was one of them). I, like your lovely wife, love them. Glad you guys are enjoying your time in "Chuck-town".

[@shaunvlog]

Hey there! I'm relieved to hear I won't be canceled for my grit preferences. 😂 It's great to know that food tastes vary widely, even in places known for specific dishes. "Chuck-town" has been a blast so far. Thanks for the love and for tuning in! 🏙❤ -Shaun

[@gloriaalex11]

So glad y'all enjoyed your time here. When I first moved to the South, it took several tries to get used to grits, but now I love them. Been to 82 Queen once for a "fancy" dinner date over 20 years ago so I don't remember what we ate, but it was very nice.

We grew up on grits down here. From the time we are small children, grits are a staple breakfast food we eat with eggs and bacon. Some like it with cheese and butter, some like it with hominey gravy. Shrimp and grits is a coastal thing we enjoy quite often as well.

[@saywhat2651]

So glad you’re enjoying Charleston, it’s one of my favorite places in the world.❤

[@NewYawkahBroad]

My father in law is from Cool Springs SC. His people hail from Scotland. Quite a few from the UK settled in that area. I wish I could remember where my husband said he got the best fried oysters he's ever tasted there...FYI, The Yorktown II across the way was my dad's ship in WW II. Like boiled peanuts, you either love or hate grits. I love grits two eggs over easy, breakfast sausage and cheese. If you're still there you HAVE to have Robert's onion rings just outside of Charleston.

[@annfrost3323]

Remember, you can always reject any dish you really dislike or it turns to be bad. They will not get mad and they will not charge for it. I took my sister to an IHOP and ordered just crepes for me. She ordered an entree. My instinct is to not ask for things that are not their specialty. Anyway my sister didn't like the food at all and the waitress took it away and dropped it in a trash bin. My sister only had some of my crepes and they, of course, didn't charge for her dish.

[@andie22311]

That was my thought. Order what that place is known for. I would have chosen a southern food while there- gumbo in Louisiana.

[@janetedens]

I have lived in SC for quite a few years and have never heard the name Chucktown. lol. Mercy. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@BigJohnNewsChannel]

Grit in the South is Polenta in Italy. Same stuff. Slightly different preparation.

[@tompinnef6331]

I always look for places that the locals eat at. Cheaper and ton's better at times then the tourist places. If to cops are eating there - it's good and cheap. lol. Thank you for the video.

[@valerierogers3836]

SHAUN be aware Bless your heart is almost always a back handed insult LOL

[@dmbalsam]

We came back from visiting your country, 3 week driving tour including 5 islands. We had wonderful food in the smallest and remote Inns.

[@jcalohio]

Court of Two Sisters in NOLA in the past was fantastic.

[@gwilson87]

Hey Shaun, glad you got to experience Charleston! I grew up near there in the SC Low Country, lots of family and friends there. Love that place, and your channel as well!

[@jackhogston6119]

Lived in the South for 17 years, tried grits numerous different ways, never loved it. So I know where you're coming from.

[@johnsmith-tn8rn]

I live in downtown Charleston, raised my n the South and there is no way you’ll get me to eat grits so you’re in good company. So glad y’all love Charleston! Btw, “y’all” can be one person or more than one. “All y’all” is always more than one. 😂 Note: come back at Christmas and walk the streets and alleys in the Historic District, South of Broad. Start around 7p. Dark, silent y’all will be the joy ones walking and the houses are lit up for Christmas. Wonderful.

[@liselottnelson5479]

I live about an hour away from Charleston and have eaten at Husk many times. It’s amazing ❤

[@jeanniewofford8726]

I agree with you!! Never had grits until moving to US south Like them but not in love with them. The best shrimp and grits I've ever had was in Savanah. Georgia. They made their grits with heavy cream and butter. Yum! Charleston fantastic but very pricey. Love watching you two !!

[@jodyharnish9104]

I grew up in Kansas, in the center of the US. My mom used to make me eat grits for breakfast sometimes, and I hated them. The texture made me want to gag. I have never eaten them again.

[@marysanford7040]

I’m sure you’ve heard of Hyman’s seafood restaurant. It’s kitschy but I like their charitable attitude and that they give out food when the wait is long. Not crowded too badly in off-season. ❤ Magnolia Gardens and Audubon bird sanctuary too. I enjoy your vlogs!

[@kellyhinson4221]

I always tell people to check their calendar since they close on all the Jewish high holidays. My husband and I always seem to visit during Rosh Hoshanah😂

[@bobbysc6348]

Being born in Charleston I know to never set foot in Hymans lol.

[@marysanford7040]

@@bobbysc6348 I guess we had a hard time finding a reasonably priced local restaurant that we could get seated in. In tourist clothes. They even gave out hush puppies once when the wait was 30 minutes.

[@sharonc1858]

I like grits ok with butter and a little milk or cream and sugar, I like cream of wheat better made the same way. Actually I like rice made the same way too. lol

[@ayrplanes]

I grew up in the southern US. We never ate grits. My father did buy them though to sprinkle on his workshop floor and slide heavy things around on them to make them easy to move.

[@kellyc2425]

Bruv, its totally ok to not like grits. Personally, I love em'. And shrimp n grits is one of my very favorite dishes. But i love them just buttered (and cheddar), salt n pepper with bacon, sausage, and eggs. OMG now I gotta get my butt in that kitchen NOW, and whip me up a batch. I have 5 different kinds on hand... orange colored, yellow, white, regular ground, course ground. Course stone milled are my fave. Ok folks... im off to the kitchen now!!

[@rogerparks2373]

My Scottish ancestors came over in the mid 1700`s. The Scottish heritage here is very pronounced, and i`m sure it`s a large part of the southern hospitality.

[@straycat3041]

Nah Shawn. I am a born and bred southern girl and no one in my family save one person likes grits at all. You are good.

[@jlyo1991]

DUDE! That’s so awesome you came to Charleston! I love it here. Moved here from Alabama.

[@allensparks6885]

I have to say, I cooked at a number of restaurants in New Orleans, and that did not look like a very good example of shrimp and grits. The grits should have been MUCH looser and creamier! I know they do it right in South Carolina, but that particular plate just didn't look right. Try it again somewhere else (New Orleans?) before you form an opinion about this Southern classic!

[@franjenkins5091]

Your exactly right, the grits look like one day old grits!!

[@becb7936]

Born and raised Georgian here. To me the best grits are cooked more slowly with enough water added to make them softer and creamier, not dry and stiff. Add some salt and butter or margarine and if desired, top with a slice of cheese and let it melt or add grated cheese and stir it into the grits. Either for breakfast (stir in your scrambled cheese eggs), or for supper with fried salmon patties. Mmmm!

[@randalmayeux8880]

To me the consistency of grits should be about that of mashed potatoes.

[@cathywood6153]

I'm right there with you regarding shrimp and grits.

[@dlw3516]

Thanks for the heads up on the haggis thing!! That might've been a major "oops!"

[@pennysilvey8868]

It’s ok that you don’t like grits! You can’t like everything. When you go to Savannah, you should check out Sweet Potatoes. Jolly did a video there. They’re famous for their Banana pudding. They’ve got a menu full of southern dishes you can try.

[@nekoti.8-2]

Since you are in Charleston @Shaun, you should go across the Savannah River to Savannah Georgia. It is just south of Charleston. Tybee Beach is nearby and a good place to just relax and enjoy the beach . Also to the West and North are the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville has become a bit if a hipster city. The drive up the parkway is a life changing drive.

[@bw4306]

I strongly recommend the restaurant called Sweat Potatoes. Good comfort food that is reasonably priced, as many others have said find out where the locals eat and that's your place to go. Glad you have enjoyed your time in SC though.

[@scarter8137]

Husband loves Shrimp & grits, me not so much! Court of two Sisters has great food, Creole & Cajun, their courtyard has history attached. We tend to check reviews before visiting a restaurant. Our go to in Charleston is Magnolia’s & Fleet Landing, love the AmberJack w/apricot glaze. Hope you two had a great visit!

[@dmbalsam]

Shrimp and grits a can vary so much across the south. It is one of my go to dishes to try.

[@lex6819]

I only like grits from the Cracker Barrel breakfast menu, and I like adding blackberry preserves to my grits, stir until blended and then eat. They are just better with a spoonful of jam or jelly.

[@randalmayeux8880]

Hi Shaun! Charleston is my favorite town in SC and Savannah my favorite in Georgia. I'm from Louisiana, and the food in south Louisiana is hard to beat. I never have had, in my 67 years of living, had shrimp and grits. I grew up eating both, but never put the two together. We always had grits as a breakfast food served with butter, salt and pepper. I never, ever put sugar on grits! And I would never waste shrimp by mixing them with grits. I mean, grits are just a utilitarian, bland carb. Be sure to try some S.Carolina barbeque while you're there. It's a lot different than the Texas or Kansas City types.

[@Luv2tickt]

For the most part, people in the south are still raised to say, "please and thank you," 'yes, Sir/ Ma'am," "no, Sir/ Ma'am." One is to show respect for elders and visitors; generally raised with manners. Not to say that's not a thing elsewhere as it is. I grew up in the Midwest and that's the way my parents raised me, and the priests and nuns drove it home! It just seems more prevalent in the south. Good that you've enjoyed your time and appreciate the honesty regarding whether or not you and Teca like the local cuisine.

[@teesiemom]

Born and raised in Mississippi, my mom always said ,"grits ain't groceries". 😅

[@ryanwalters6184]

As a local the hot place is bbq place called swig & swine right now. They are so popular my neighborhood even gets their foodtruck for every event and there is alway a huge line. My favorite restaurant downtown Charleston is the variety store at the Charleston marina. It a hole in a wall place at the one of the best views in Charleston and one of the best breakfasts. Fresh shrimp right off the dock too. We would sometime on Saturdays drive the boat down the ashley for lunch there. Another poplar local spot is shem creek with with Paige okra grill as the top restaurant over there. Ton of bars with live music with great view and is the perfect place to watch the sunset over Charleston. We are really spoiled here in Charleston as is one of the top tourist destinations in America. So many good restaurants in Charleston that most weekends we try to go to a new place.

[@bkm2797]

So sorry you had a migraine, headaches are not what you want to experience ever. Hope the rest of this experience has good memories.

[@JBryan-sx8qs]

I love South Carolina gumbo. I make it once a year in September. I think that South Carolina is known for Gumbo, too, possibly Gullah influence? Love your show. New subscriber!

[@cookielady7662]

If I remember correctly, I think you once said you didn't love corn. Grits are a corn product, so maybe that's why they're not your thing. Enjoying watching your travel vlogs. TFS.

[@bothellkenmore]

I like my shrimp on pasta for my starch (scampi) but you could use rice or even mashed tater as a sub for the grits starch component if you don't like grits.

[@Dak36]

Where you were walking along the water is the Cooper River which flows together with Ashley River at end of Battery to form Charleston Harbor. You have to be out past Fort Sumter to be in the Atlantic. Charleston had very few restaurants 40 years ago. New Orleans is the food capital. It took them awhile to recover after Hurricane Katrina. Most chiefs in Charleston are not from here. They like to put their own spin on any of our local foods. Soul food restaurants and bbq joints are less expensive and closer to what we eat. Recently you have to be a prince to eat in most of the high brow restaurants. The camera cleared up because the glass adjusted to the temperature/ humidity. No one should visit the Deep South in Summer. Back in the day almost everyone left the City to go stay at a beach or the small mountains on other side of state. Thank you for your kind words about the city.

[@southrngungirl9904]

My grandma used to work downtown at Poogans Porch when she was young 😊 it’s named after a puppy dog. I wouldn’t recommend many downtown places for actual shrimp n grits. It’s all too fancy southern food, doing too much. Y’all were brave to visit in August. I was born here downtown, and I hibernate during August lol

[@shadowwitch4796]

LOL like many things in the South grits can be an acquired taste.

[@artboymoy]

I dig me some shrimp amd grits any time im down south. In SC right now and am bringing a bunch home to try making my own.

[@brookemiley4927]

As a southerner don’t worry you won’t get canceled! It may be something you have to grow up with to love. I lived in Scotland for nearly 10 years and I actually like veggie haggis but couldn’t bring myself to try the actual thing.

[@morpho5539]

I like how you spell your name correctly. I'd like to see more of that, well done.

[@RandomJane104]

I'm so glad you took our advice to visit Charleston and are loving it despite the weather. July - August is THE hottest time to go. I love good grits and ok grits because they are just a vehicle for tons of butter but I understand why they might be an acquired taste. I didn't like haggis. I can eat it but I didn't enjoy it except the appetizer ones we had with a cherry cola sauce. The black pudding though, I wish I had tried more of that. I think I could it that daily.

[@CindyBoyle]

He took my advice to visit Charleston not yours

[@RandomJane104]

@@CindyBoyle I'm having trouble interpreting the tone here. Is this in jest? I meet him a few years ago in Charlotte and suggested a visit to Charleston. He said several people had suggested it. I was saying that I'm glad he took the collective advice ("our" as in multiple suggestions from the US). I was not intending to take any personal credit.

[@LindaC616]

​@CindyBoyle seriously!?

[@fluffymoonflower]

Best Creole food is at The Court of Two Sisters

[@morgan97475]

I need to try the shrimp-n-grits in Charleston. The best version of it that I've had was in Savannah. But that gumbo you had looked pretty nice.

[@juliestott5496]

Try Acme Seafood on the Isle of Palms (just outside Charleston). BEST shrimp and grits ever! Well, best I've had anyway and I try it everywhere I can. :)

[@janetd8198]

In Louisiana the food is Creole and in South Carolina its Gullah, but very similar in heritage.

[@stephanielasek6070]

Y’all walked right past the little fountain across from the Gaillard auditorium. My daughter and her college buddies like to sneak in that one to cool off. 😂 Pro tip, put a pinch of sea salt or a tsp of cream of tartar in your water. Helps it penetrate the cells so you don’t pee it all out.

[@dipaknadkarni62]

Nothing better than good shrimp and grits. Lived in Charleston. Best ever.

[@bonniethurman3771]

The shrimp and grits at Mr. Bs Bistro in New Orleans are delicious. Other than that i eat grits for breakfast with butter and fried eggs on top. Yum!

[@Ralphoneforthegipper]

The 2nd floor Women's restroom at Poogan's Porch is supposedly haunted. I had fish and chips, it was great.

[@jecrpalier]

Same in Philly the roach coaches. Those silver mobile places make the best hands down for local food

[@brianbrown2266]

The best I ever had was on Jekyll Island GA on the Warf next level !!

[@aikidragonpiper71]

There is also a large U.S. Naval base in Charleston. My brother wss stationed there when he was in the Navy.

[@pamelascott5702]

I am about 2 & a half hours north of Charleston. I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Charleston. The humidity here is absolutely something you.have to "not mind". My son was stationed at Fort Bluss in El Paso, TX. He said they have a dry heat there and he missed our humidity here.

[@jayceperlmutter4317]

Court of the Two Sisters - also famous for the bread pudding and (I think) turtle soup. Sorry you didn't care for the shrimp & grits - that is one of my most favorite things to eat, but haven't been to Charleston to try their version.

[@sharonblankcanvas7173]

Been living in Georgia almost 20 years, I have yet to find grits I like. Some people love it, some hate it, and it tends to be hard for non-Southerners to wrap their taste buds around. 😅

[@keithglisson2244]

If you are still in Charleston, go to Hymans Seafood. Its cheaper and good food. We love the history , the beautiful homes . Love the accent. My ancestors are from Scotland ( Glisson from Gleason ) God bless.

[@patriciasmith5849]

I love grits. I live in the North, so I only get them when I visit the South. I still dream of the shrimp and grits I had at a cafe in New Orleans.

[@MarlaofTheNorth]

Shrimp and grits would be the last thing I ever dream of. Sauteed shrimp with tons of garlic over pasta would be delicious.

[@bearpawz_]

Patricia.. I'm in Anchorage, Alaska and a couple of restaurants here serve grits.. but the best I had up here was up in Fairbanks several years ago. I came up here from the south, so was shocked to see grits not only at the 1st place I ate at when I was in Fairbanks.. but the grocery stores have a large sections of grits here. I always hear people on KZbin also say .."If you're in the south, you might know what Dukes mayo is". Hey, they sell Dukes Mayo way up here too!! 😆 I've only located one grocery store that sells White Lily flour (another southern staple) but that's good enough! Making shrimp n grits at home is soooo easy! I'll bet anything if you looked hard enough, you'd find grits (not instant... uck), in one of your stores.. but if not, they're easy to order online! 🤗 xo 🍤

[@patriciasmith5849]

@bearpawz_ Wow, I can't believe they have your southern staples in Alaska. I will have to order online. Most stores near me only have instant. I think even the Cracker Barrel uses instant where I am in Pennsylvania.

[@bearpawz_]

@@patriciasmith5849 I visited Pennsylvania when I was working on genealogy stuff a couple years ago. I was in Centre, Blair, Huntingdon & Clearfield Counties & right at the peak of autumn colors! So beautiful there! 🍂🍃🍁🥬🍁🌿🥨 (p.s..I threw in a pretzel b'cas they're so good there!)😋

[@keithglisson2244]

We only eat grits for breakfast. That is usually butter , salt and pepper and maybe some cheedar cheese. Keep it simple and you will love them

[@screddot7074]

Grits is a filler material. It is what you pair with the grits that makes the meal. Poor southern people could not afford quantities of more flavorful items, so adding grits gave them a fulfilling meal with less cost.

[@pollyduron674]

Some of the best places to eat for great food in the US are the small mom and pop locally owned restaurants. Texas knows tacos and Mexican food, but my favorite is out of a little building ran by a local family ❤

[@Chris-lc4bo]

I hear you about grits, I have tried them over and over just not my thing. The humidity is bad in the summertime south. I live in Florida it can get to 90F or more with 96% humidity with no wind or rain to cool thing off. AC is our friend.

[@jimgreen5788]

Shaun, well, of course Teka loves grits--she's from southern Brazil.😉😊 My "bleccchh!" American food is peanut butter. As I've gotten older, my tastes have changed a bit, to where I can eat it in various things. But, I'll never be able to take a spoonful of it, and shove it in my mouth, like my brother does. Google just told me that Waterfront Park is located on the Cooper River.

[@cannon12pdr]

Most four poster bed in the south were topped with pine apple finials. When you overstayed your welcome your host or hostess would remove them as a hint to move on.

[@bearpawz_]

No way.... really? 😆🍍 That's pretty funny!

[@jimcrovatt6988]

Not sure how they do it in Charleston, but here in Savannah crab soup HAS to have a splash of sherry. And by splash--I mean a full jigger.

[@wiemers6909]

Charleston, I miss living there… there are also 2 styles of shrimp and grits, one with a cream sauce and one with a Tasso gravy, try both

[@b.slocumb7763]

Don’t worry about not liking grits, I’ve never acquired the taste for them either. There are so many other things to eat instead of grits and they’re so much better.

[@TimothyOConnor-b1z]

I'm glad you enjoy Charleston. We understand that grits aren't everyone's favorite. That being said, I would like to experience hagus. I'm born and raised in Charleston, and I would recommend gullah cuisine.

[@julianortiz4151]

If you get a headache from the heat in spite of drinking a lot of water, it’s a sure sign you’ve actually depleted your electrolytes. A sugar free electrolyte drink and a short nap will take care of it.

[@leyley1970]

It is all good Shaun.. i don't like grits either but I do love hominy in Pozole Mexican soup. It is basically corn that is soaked in alkali to make it like a larger corn kernel.. Grits are ground up Hominy..Pineapple is a symbol of Hospitality

[@leyley1970]

btw get you some Electrolyte tablets.. drink lots of water with it... Gatorade is good but full of sugar..

[@joeycarter2678]

When you plan on visiting the south choose April, May or June or late fall if heat bothers you. I went to Disney Florida in August. Not the best idea I’ve ever had, believe me.

[@stephanielasek6070]

I used to LOVE 82 Queen’s BBQ shrimp and cheddar grits, but they were subpar at best last time we went. There are much better versions all over the city. Grace and Grit in Mount Pleasant has a build your own grit bowl that is amazing.

[@tracierainey8200]

I CAN YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO GO IS...Rodney Scott. That's a must! Trust me on this!

[@lizetteolsen3218]

Very much a foodie town, I found. Visited when a friend was living there--that is all we did was visited different areas of Charleston--and try food for every meal of the day. We visited in October--heat and humidity was brutal. One of my friends got 2nd degree burns. Enjoyed the visit--but, boy howdy, the weather was next level.

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

If you like seafood a must go-to restaurant is Fleet Landing. Definitely make reservations for lunch otherwise the wait is hours long.

[@ritakelley7166]

The best places to eat in the south is at the mom and pop restaurants. Cant beat the down home southern cooking versus the fancy so called southern food.

[@erikrossi1907]

Palmetto Farms reigns supreme as the gold standard of what great grits should be!

[@uva514]

Many versions of Shrimp and Grits. Sorry that you weren't impressed. They're one of my go-to orders and I'm often disappointed, too. Glad you came and gave it a go!

[@GodLovesComics]

Native Charlestonian. Everybody that comes here raves about the city and yet all the locals (except me) move away. Maybe houses are just too expensive? I still love my hometown though. Btw, I've never really cared for grits. It's just bland porridge, right? I mean given the choice or such a neutral side dish rice or mashed potatoes are always better. I've maybe had shrimp & grits once? Maybe. Now I do love shrimp risotto, so go figure.