March 12th, 2015
Pure Southern Comfort, Jestine’s Kitchen, Charleston, South Carolina, All Things Southern, Fried Chicken? “Gotta Have It” All Local!!
I really like my accountant, Rich. He is the one that first sent me to check out Jestine’s Kitchen. He said it would be worth the wait. No waiting was necessary because we arrived fashionably late.
Jestine’s Kitchen is located at 251 Meeting St. Tel. 843-722-7224 Website? http://www.jestineskitchen.com This restaurant is one of the top 50 best fried chicken restaurants in the U.S.
I did not even have to read the menu….fried chicken is all I wanted. Our table was comfortable, the service was prompt and the atmosphere was quiet at the time.
The restaurant pays homage to Jestine Matthews who worked for the Ellison family back in the day. The owner is the grandchild of the Ellisons. Jestine’s Kitchen invites customers to take a seat and enjoy good home cooking.
On the table the pickled cukes had a kick to them.
Local beer was ordered. Palmetto Brewery is a small brewery in Charleston, located at 289 Huger St. Check http://www.palmettobrewery.com if you want to know more about them, taste or see what events are on the schedule.
The Charleston Lager on the left is a classic American lager, the perfect Lowcountry beer. It is good while enjoying an oyster roast, bratwurst, soups, salads….light cheeses too. The Amber Ale on the right is their flagship beer. It pairs well with a variety of dishes, including chocolate chip cookies and dessert pastries. I don’t think I have paired beer with cookies and pastries but when you think about it, why not?
Flour, water, salt, chicken and lard are just the beginnings. Some people soak their chicken in buttermilk. Two orders of the fried chicken, please. The sides? Collard Greens and Okra Gumbo….OMG!!
Look at the chicken. It was crispy and moist. Believe it or not….and picking the chicken with my fingers….they were not greasy!!
The collard greens also had a bit of a kick. The okra gumbo was well seasoned.
My cousin Maru wanted something simple like grilled chicken breasts and mashed potatoes….not me, I wanted it complicated. No room for dessert.
Jestine’s Kitchen opens Tuesday to Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 9 .m.
I know that locals have their favorites….George, if you are reading this post, where did you say your favorite was?
Talk to you later. Have a good one!!
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