New Bistro opens on Johns Island

There's is a new restaurant on Johns's Island that is a must stop for local foodies.  Sweeney's Restaurant is an upscale American bistro style restaurant.  Owners Jim and Dawn Sweeney wanted to create a neighborhood dining establishment with a warm inviting feel.  They worked along side architect David Thompson to incorporate warm tones in their wood, flooring and stone selections.  The first thing you will notice when you walk in the door is the large VIP booth to gather with friends after a long day at work.  You will also notice the large bar at the end of the space with the detailed stone work by local stone mason Sam Puffer.  The outdoor patio is an added bonus that will be a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a cocktail this fall.  General Contractor Paul Koenig brought the natural stone used on the inside columns of the restaurant and incorporated it into a wonderful outdoor seating area.  I encourage you to stop by and grab lunch or enjoy a beautiful evening out on John's Island.  My personal recommendation would be to try the crab salad it is amazing.  sweeneysrestaurantsc.com

Mrs Whaley and Her Charleston Garden

Mrs. Whaley and Her Charleston Garden by Emily Whaley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It is the time of year to start planning the garden for spring in Charleston. To help inspire me this year I decided to re-read Mrs. Whaley and her Charleston Garden. Even though Mrs. Whaley passed away several years ago her legacy, passion and most importantly her enthusiasm for gardening lives on. If you are tired of the same old plants and are looking for a little change this year Mrs. Whaley will help inspire you. She gives great tips on how to trim Azaleas and how to give to create visual interest in your gardening space. Mrs. Whaley has also given me the courage to tear out the old and try something new in my outdoor space. If nothing else check out her recipe for the shrimp casserole she share with us in the book, it is amazing. I am considering placing a copy in my gardening drawer and rereading it every year when is time to plant.

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