Food was probably a good representation of Charleston, but nothing was extremely flavorful. We had fried green tomatoes and cheese grits at an Irish Pub. Then to a spice store for the samples that they have out for everyone who comes into the store. Next was a candy shop where we had bites of fudge, peanut brittle and candied pecans. We all left with a praline. Next was a southern restaurant for an oyster on half shell, fried okra and a crab cake slider. Last was a BBQ place for a sample of corn bread, pimento fritter and a pulled pork slider. Was full at the end and the three larger places gave us cold water.
Nice tour but would not book it if the weather is iffy.
The flavors of Charleston tour offered a variety of food and a nice bit of history.
The tour begins at the actual building for Bulldog tours. This is much preferred to meeting a guide on a random street corner! There we waited on benches, and were offered free water bottles.
We went to five restaurants. The first was the noisy oyster, where we had hush puppies, fish stew, and red rice. They were the best hush puppies I have ever eaten, and the fish stew surprised me too! Next, we went to the spice and tea exchange. This was interesting...we tried different dips and snacks. I only wish that they would have saved this for last, because some of the seasonings were very strong, and they overwhelmed my palate for the remainder of the trip. Then we went to Market Street Sweets. We have several pieces of samples, such as peanut brittle, bear claws, pralines, etc. These were truly just tastes. Next we went to Low Country Bistro, and had a grilled oyster, a crab cake slider, and a deviled egg slice. I hate oysters, but this was delicious! Lastly, we went to Cumberland Street Smokehouse, where we had a healthy portion of pulled pork, mac and cheese, pork rinds, collard greens, and homemade pickles. The food was good, and the walking portion was not overwhelming, and I traveled while 6 months pregnant! I appreciated the variety of food that was included. They could probably do without the spice exchange, but all places were well-chosen.