Charleston's Menu

The Winnow goes on the road the the Brew Bash to interview several figures in the Charleston coffee scene, including Michael Mai, Gordon Galloway, and Francisco Davila. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Angel Postell from BevCon joins us to talk about the intersection of booze and politics.

What wines and spirits pair best with fried chicken? We put some options to the test. Plus: crazy liquor laws around the country.

Hanna and Robert are off this week, so we're remixing some of our greatest BBQ hits! Up first: Hanna's recent audio review of Rodney Scott's new downtown restaurant, then flashback to last year as Hanna interviews Rodney in the process of opening shop. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Hot off of her grand tour of South Carolina's best backroads fried chicken, Hanna is back in the studio to talk about this crispy delicacy. We discuss the best fried chicken joints, some of the history of fried chicken, the invention of the broasting method, and finally try to resolve the difference between chicken-fried and country-fried steak. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestonera...

This is Foodtown. Hanna and Robert debate whether Greenville has become a food town, and just what exactly is a food town anyway? Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Jolin Jiang of Ice & Pan joins us to discuss opening a new desert restaurant in Charleston, plus: innovations in deserts and Lowcountry Boils. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

John T. Edge joins us to talk about his new book "The Potlikker Papers" and talks about the past, present, and future of southern food. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

All about BBQ, from Texas to South Carolina. We discuss the history, varieties, and future of BBQ with Washington Post columnist Jim Shahin, the resurgence of cooking over fire, plus tips and tricks for cooking out at home. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Hanna and Robert try out the Rhubarb Croissant from Butcher and Bee. Jay Rayner of The Guardian says deserts have been getting a bad rap lately. Hanna and Robert talk about why that is, how it can change, and the best desert experiences here in Charleston. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

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...

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)

Chef John Currence joins Hanna and Robert, plus a discussion about the best BBQ in every state. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Day 3 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Day 3 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Day 2 of our special daily coverage of Charleston Wine + Food festival. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)

Things in the food world that haven't gotten enough attention. Theme song by The Bluestone Ramblers (thebluestoneramblers.com)