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Overview

     Tucked away on a charming downtown street, Poogan's Porch is one of Charleston’s oldest and most reputable culinary establishments. A historic landmark with an entertaining past, Poogan’s Porch restaurant has become synonymous with providing impeccable Lowcountry hospitality and cuisine. Since opening in 1976, Poogan’s Porch has become a hot spot for celebrities, politicians, tourists and locals who rave about this Southern institution. Heralded by Martha Stewart Living, Wine Spectator and the Travel Channel, this beautiful Victorian house has several private dining rooms and porches for rent and is a perfect southern spot for groups.

     Executive Chef Rob Dorner’s signature dishes include Carolina Alligator with honey-jalapeno dipping sauce, Peanut Encrusted Catfish with Hoppin’ Johns, collard greens and warm apricot marmalade; Fried Green Tomatoes with pecan-encrusted goat cheese and peach chutney; and Roasted Grouper with Littleneck clams, fennel broth, Granny Smith apples and rice pilaf. Not to be missed are Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Anhalt’s sweet endings, which include innovative and beautiful desserts like Warm Apple Crisp with toasted fennel ice cream, roasted walnuts, candied fennel and Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake with salted peanut caramel, tart cherry syrup and marshmallow cream.

New Features and Old Charm

     Since opening in 1976, Poogan’s Porch has upgraded the interior of the restaurant with new elements to further enhance the traditional, Victorian-style, Charleston single house. Beautiful, Southern-inspired wall coverings, refurbished hardwood flooring and modernized china and flatwear are a few of the restaurant’s new features. A state-of-the-art, 1500-bottle wine cellar was built in 2005, which displays the current wine selection, which has been tripled since opening. The wine menu now boasts 250 bottles and 28 wines by the glass.

     After spending the last ten years working various roles within the restaurant, Brad Ball, son of the owners, takes over as Managing Partner bringing with him innovative styles and features. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Ball trained under some of the top chefs and sommeliers in the Big Apple before returning to Poogan’s in 2006. Also in 2006, Ball earned the distinction of “Certified Sommelier” from the Court of Master Sommeliers, and he continues his culinary and wine educations with enthusiasm.<more>

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