Charleston

This past weekend Geoff and I went on what is likely our final (for many months) adults only trip. We went to beloved Charleston, SC, which we decided we would consider retiring to many years from now. The combination of southern charm, amazing food, robust history and being on the coast was great for a long weekend. Plus we attended a wedding for a very sweet couple.

I must admit most of the weekend was centered around our meal reservations as food is on my brain these days. Here's a quick round-up of where we went and what we thought in case you're headed there any time soon.

The Cru Cafe - by far the best meal we ate in Charleston
Kudu Coffeehouse - get the almond croissant - yum!
Toast - known for stuffed currant French Toast that is deep fried and covered with an apple cider syrup; it was quite delicious and so were the buttermilk biscuits
Hominy Grill - despite it's rave reviews in traveller's magazines and a nod from Anthony Bourdain, we were not that impressed
High Cotton - had a delicious (and formal) Sunday brunch with a live jazz band
Peninsula Grill at The Planter's Inn - the location of the wedding; the food from the Peninsula Grill was fabulous (especially the mashed potatoes and ham biscuits)


One of our many attempts at a self portrait.


The courtyard where the wedding ceremony took place.


Geoff and Todd (the groom).


Photo booth shots from the wedding. Can you tell Geoff wasn't ready in the first one!


Heidi and Todd in the very sweet wedding ceremony.


32.5 weeks with Frazier!


We took a picture in this same spot 5 years ago when we visited Charleston because we were considering moving there for my job. A lot has happened in 5 years, and I look just a little bit different!