This revered dining fixture draws a diverse crowd—from locals and politicos to celebrities and tourists. Everyone is here for the classic Southern cooking that is likely to conjure up many a nostalgic memory. Light walls, bronze accents and tropical greenery give the place a bright and fresh feel, but clearly it's all about the food, with a menu that reads like a delicious lesson in history and culture.
Start off with the fried chicken livers accompanied by a mustard-soy emulsion. Then tuck into a steaming and fragrant bowl of Carolina gumbo floating with chicken, andouille, okra and shrimp. Cap it all off with a thick wedge of red velvet cake. If you're thinking Low Country cooking in the heart of the Capitol, you're starting to get the picture.